Q. What kind of wax is used in the majority of candles?

Answer

Nowadays paraffin is the wax of choice for making candles. Candles for the American market may be made from a wide variety of waxes including but not limited to beeswax soy wax palm wax gels and synthetic waxes. Coconut wax beeswax and soy wax are some of the more expensive alternatives to paraffin used in luxury candles.

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