Most cheap candles are made from paraffin, a type of wax that burns well but does not have a whole lot of other benefits. If you are someone who burns candles on a regular basis, then it's a good idea to look into alternatives to paraffin. One good alternative is beeswax. Here are a few of the many benefits associated with burning beeswax candles.

They release less soot.

Paraffin candles release quite a lot of soot when burned. You may not notice this soot if you only burn candles on occasion, but if you burn candles regularly, you will start to spot it on the nearby surfaces. It looks like black dust. Beeswax candles are a lot cleaner-burning. They release hardly any soot when burned. This will keep your home's air a lot cleaner and is also healthier, since breathing in all of that soot is not a good thing.

They help neutralize toxins and dust in the air.

When you burn a beeswax candle, negative ions are released. These negative ions bind to particles in the air such as dust and mold spores. This helps encourage those particles to settle out of the air and land on surfaces, where you can more easily clean them up. Your home may smell nicer and you may have fewer allergy symptoms as a result.

They don't drip.

If you have ever burned a tall paraffin candle, you've probably noticed how some of the wax runs and drips down the side of the candle. This can cause surfaces around the candle to melt or suffer damage. Beeswax burns more completely and does not tend to drip as it burns. As such, it is safer to use and less likely to make a mess.

They give off a bright, glowing light.

All flames are beautiful in their own right. But the flame of a beeswax candle tends to be brighter and more pure than the flame created by other candles. If you are someone who likes to look at your candle and meditate, then a beeswax candle will serve you well as it is a true thing of beauty as it burns.

Beeswax candles are becoming more popular as people continue to learn of their benefits. You can find these candles at many health food stores, pharmacies, and gift shops. Purchase yourself a couple, and enjoy your evenings sitting in front of a flickering flame.