There is a HUGE difference in the quality of the "off the shelf" candle compared to one that is handcrafted. At Cherry Lane we only believe in using the highest QUALITY ingridients for our products.

Soy wax does not release any carcinogens or pollutants while being burned. Not to mention that soy provides a slower, clean burn for your candle.

The majority of store bought candles are made with paraffin wax due to the cost being much cheaper. You may notice some labels from major companies that say "soy blend" meaning that wax is mainly paraffin mixed with a small amount of soy. Paraffin is a byproduct of petroluem, which releases carcinogens while burning.

There are enough things out there that cause harm to us and our envrionment, we do not want our products to be one of them.