We all end up feeling better when we go outside or see plants, but did you know part of that is to do with the colours? Green specifically, which naturally gives off good vibes.

The colour green/ vert/ grün helps relax the body and mind. That can come from natural green colours or a green you’ve purposely added in somewhere. It’s also been discovered that seeing something green every day promotes happiness. 

Here are some ways to green up your life:

House Plants: take a stroll through your local plant shop to check out the greener they have and pick yourself up something illuminating. Even the walk-through and seeing all of the plants will be a good green experience.

Accent Wall: a green accent wall is a perfect addition to any space. This could work as painting the wall completely a shade of green you love or add paintings, wall hangings and mirrors to create a cute aesthetically pleasing view (start with a second-hand store first to raid their supply of green-coloured stuff)

Nature Walks: this is something you can never get enough of. The green mixed with the outdoors is the perfect combo to make you feel extraordinary. Soak up the benefits of green and even just sit and think for a while.

There are so many benefits to seeing green daily and tons of ways to see it. What are yours? Let us know on our Instagram @ageoflalpin

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Manuel Meurisse
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In honour of Earth Day on April 22nd, we thought it would be timely to chat about the benefits of soy candles over paraffin candles and of course, offer a round up of some of the best Canadian soy-based candles available. Health and lifestyle pros are in the know; when it comes to candles, soy is in and paraffin is out. While the term “Soy Candles” may seem like a buzzy concept, if you are a frequent candle user it’s important to understand why a soy candle is significantly a better choice over a paraffin-based candle.

Quick Things To Know: 

Natural vs. Non-Natural

Soy candles come from soybeans which are a natural, renewable source whereas paraffin candles are made from petroleum. Petroleum is a non-renewable source and has been recognized as containing carcinogenic substances. Soy candles do not require chemical fragrances to scent them. When checking labels, it’s important to look for candles that are 100% natural, as some manufacturers will claim to be soy-based but will also have non-natural additives and artificial, chemical-based scents. Soy candles can be scented using natural methods, such as essential oils.

A Clean Burn

If you’ve ever seen black soot in your candle holders, you can be certain it wasn’t a 100% natural candle. If the black soot is in your candle holder, one can only wonder what has been distributed into your home and breathing air during the burning process. A soy candle is non-toxic and will offer a clean burn, ensuring the only thing you are breathing in is the relaxing and soothing vibes your candle was meant to give off.

Soy Burns Longer

While a soy candle may cost a bit more, rest assured that you will get up to 50% more life out of this purchase than you would a cheaper, paraffin candle. This is because soybean-based wax has a cooler burning temperature than paraffin.

Benefits of Natural Scents

Soy can hold onto the scents drawn from essential oils better than their non-natural candle counter parts, meaning that you can truly embrace the a soy-based candle for its natural aromatherapy qualities. For lovers of essential oils and believers in their benefits, soy candles are another great way to take in the pleasures of scent.

Below is a quick look at some of our favourite Soy Candles from Canadian companies

Vancouver Candle Co.

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Natura Soy Candles

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Citchen Candle Co.

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Milk Jar Candles

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Au Natural

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Soy Harvest

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