Soy Candles And Soy Allergies: Should You Panic or Just Light It?
You’ve seen the word “soy” and immediately thought of two things:
That colleague who won’t stop talking about their oat-soy-half-almond-flat-white
Your vague memory of someone being allergic to soy at the office Christmas lunch
So now you're wondering can soy candles trigger a soy allergy?
Let’s get into it. (Spoiler: You can probably put the EpiPen down)
🕯️ Soy Candles 101
Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is derived from hydrogenated soybean oil. That means it is vegetable-based, biodegradable and basically the HR-approved option for candle wax. Unlike paraffin, it doesn’t release toxic fumes. Just gentle vibes and an excuse to not check your emails.
🤧 Wait, So... What If I’m Allergic to Soy?
Good question, stressed corporate friend.
The truth is: Soy allergies are triggered by proteins in soy, typically found in food. But during the wax-making process, those proteins are removed, making soy wax non-allergenic for the vast majority of people.
Translation?
Unless you are physically eating your candle (and listen, we have all been close) you are extremely unlikely to react to a soy wax candle.
Still nervous? Here is your risk assessment, corporate-style:
Concern Risk Level Suggested Action
Touching soy wax Minimal Wash hands if you're worried
Breathing soy candle fumes Near-zero Keep room ventilated, like a grown-up
Eating the candle Please don’t! Seriously. Call someone
🌱 Bonus: Why Soy Wax Is Your Work Desk’s New Bestie
Clean burning = No weird fumes during your Zoom calls
Longer-lasting = Survives multiple “quick catch-ups”
Plant-based = Even your office plant feels seen
And just like you during performance reviews, low-maintenance, but still impressive.
🔥 The Scent of Burnout’s Take
Our soy candles are crafted with burnout recovery in mind, but we also keep your health and wellness top of mind, including allergies. So if you are worried about soy, just let us know during our workshops. We will always find a way to light you up safely (emotionally speaking, of course).
🎯 Call to Action
✨ Ready to create your own non-toxic, allergen-safe, corporate-approved soy candle?
👉 Book a spot at one of our immersive workshops, the only wellness experience that smells better than your KPIs.
