Coconut Soy Candles: What Makes Them Different?
There’s more to a great candle than just a beautiful fragrance. The type of wax, wick, and ingredients all play a role in how a candle burns and fills your home with scent. Coconut soy candles have become a favorite for their smooth, slow burn and beautiful fragrance experience.
At Modern Martha, we hand-pour our coconut soy candles with quality ingredients and pair them with crackling wooden wicks to create candles designed to look beautiful, smell incredible, and bring a little extra warmth to everyday moments.
What Is Coconut Soy Wax?
Coconut soy wax is a blend of coconut wax and soy wax used to create a smooth, even-burning candle. This wax blend is especially well suited for scented candles because it provides a beautiful fragrance experience while supporting the slow, consistent burn we want from a quality candle.
For Modern Martha candles, coconut soy wax also helps us create the creamy, polished appearance and clean-burning experience that has become part of our signature.
Why Choose a Coconut Soy Candle?
A slow, even burn: Coconut soy wax is known for its smooth burning qualities, helping you enjoy your candle longer when it’s burned and cared for properly.
Beautiful fragrance: A quality wax blend allows fragrance to disperse throughout your space, creating the room-filling aroma that makes candles such an easy way to transform the feeling of a room.
A thoughtfully crafted alternative: Coconut and soy are plant-derived waxes, making coconut soy candles an appealing choice for shoppers looking beyond traditional paraffin-based candles.
A beautiful addition to your home: Beyond fragrance, a candle can become part of your décor. Modern Martha candles are designed to complement your space while adding warmth and ambiance.
Why We Pair Coconut Soy Wax With Wooden Wicks
The wick matters just as much as the wax. Modern Martha candles feature wooden wicks that create a soft crackle as they burn, adding another layer to the cozy candle experience. When properly trimmed and burned, a wooden wick creates a beautiful flame while complementing the slow, even burn of our coconut soy wax.
That subtle crackling sound is one of our favorite details—it brings a touch of fireside ambiance to an ordinary evening at home.
Coconut Soy Wax vs. Paraffin Wax
One of the biggest differences between coconut soy wax and traditional paraffin wax is where the wax comes from. Coconut and soy waxes are plant-derived, while paraffin wax is petroleum-derived. Each type of wax has different characteristics, and the quality of the finished candle depends on much more than the wax alone—including fragrance formulation, wick selection, vessel size and how the candle is burned.
At Modern Martha, we choose coconut soy wax because it gives us the smooth appearance, fragrance performance and slow-burning qualities we want for our candles.
How to Get the Best Burn From Your Coconut Soy Candle
A little candle care goes a long way. Before each burn, trim your wooden wick to about ¼ inch and remove any loose or charred wood. On the first burn, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface of the candle to help prevent tunneling.
Always place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts, and follow the recommended burn-time and safety instructions. Proper candle care can help you get the most out of your candle from the first light to the last.
How Long Do Coconut Soy Candles Last?
Burn time depends on factors like candle size, wick, fragrance and burning habits. Modern Martha’s 16 oz. coconut soy candles are designed for a slow, long-lasting burn, offering up to approximately 100 hours of fragrance when properly burned and cared for.
Discover Modern Martha Coconut Soy Candles
From fresh and uplifting fragrances to warm, cozy favorites, Modern Martha offers hand-poured coconut soy candles for every mood and season. Each candle is made in St. Charles, Missouri with a crackling wooden wick and thoughtfully selected fragrance to make your home smell incredible.
Explore our hand-poured coconut soy candles and find your new favorite scent.