COCONUT VS SOY: Evidence and transparency

At Vulgaire, we have chosen to use coconut and apricot wax out of conviction and here is why.

Coconut wax is made from the oil extracted from processed coconuts. The coconut water and flesh are harvested and used as ground food. The bark is used to make charcoal, bowls, decorations or ground and used in potting soil. There is no waste. Its production does not use pesticides and does not require deforestation or large resources. It is sustainable, natural, organic and biodegradable. Apricot wax, also from sustainable and organic farming, is made from the oil extracted from cold-pressed apricot kernels, which prevents them from being rejected. Finally, these waxes are vegan and are 80% cleaner when burning than soy wax and 95% cleaner than the paraffin used by major brands.

Why not soy wax?

Soy wax is made from genetically modified soybeans. Soy is a harmful crop that is not sustainable in any way. It is the second most polluting crop, using considerable energy, significant resources, including a huge amount of water, in addition to creating a lot of pesticide, herbicide and insecticide discharges into waterways including lakes, rivers, estuaries and groundwater. It is a crop that causes deforestation and the destruction of biodiversity. Although we can say that it is a "natural" wax, the thinking does not stop there. Here's why!