Colors for Soy Wax Candles

Asked by: itchaya.kasikam On: January 21, 2024 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Which colors from your product range are suitable for coloring soy wax candles, considering solubility and performance?

Answer

Colors for Soy Wax Candles

Based on the product information available, the colors found, such as the Fluorescent Pigments and the EasyWash™/HiStain™ Caramel and Black colors, are generally not suitable for coloring soy wax candles.

  • The pigment powders are described as not melting and only being dispersible, which can lead to issues like settling in the wax or clogging the candle wick.
  • The EasyWash™ and HiStain™ colors are water-soluble, meaning they mix with water, whereas soy wax is oil-based. Water-soluble colors will not properly mix with wax.

For coloring soy wax candles, it is typically recommended to use oil-soluble dyes or specially formulated candle dyes that are designed to dissolve completely in wax and burn cleanly.

Therefore, based on the products I found, I cannot recommend any of them for coloring soy wax candles.