Understanding Wet Spots & Frosting in Soy Candles

When it comes to hand-poured soy candles, no two are exactly alike. Each one carries its own little quirks, just like seashells along the shoreline.

If you’ve ever noticed wet spots or a frosty, white finish on your soy candles, you might wonder if something’s gone wrong. The truth is, these are natural characteristics of soy wax, and they’re actually signs of its purity.

What Are Wet Spots in soy candles?

Wet spots appear when the wax pulls slightly away from the glass, creating lighter patches that look like air pockets or damp areas on the jar. This happens because soy wax is a natural product that expands and contracts with changes in temperature.

Good to know: Wet spots don’t affect how your candle burns or its fragrance throw they’re purely cosmetic.

What Is Frosting?

Frosting is the crystal-like, white coating that can form on the surface or sides of soy candles. It’s a completely natural occurrence as the wax tries to return to its original state. Think of it as the candle’s way of “weathering,” just like sea glass becomes frosted over time.

Good to know: Frosting is a hallmark of genuine soy wax. It won’t change the quality, burn time, or scent of your candle.

Why Do They Happen?

Both wet spots and frosting are caused by the nature of soy wax itself:

• Temperature shifts during cooling, storage, or shipping

• Natural crystallisation of soy wax

• Wax-to-jar adhesion, which can vary with climate and humidity

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These quirks are part of what makes soy candles so authentic compared to paraffin candles, which use additives to maintain a “perfect” look.

Embracing the Beauty of Natural Candles

At Bottlenose Candles, we like to think of wet spots and frosting as little reminders that our candles are made from pure, plant-based soy wax—without synthetic stabilisers.

They’re part of the charm of choosing something handmade, natural, and eco-friendly.

So next time you spot a frosted finish or a wet spot, you can smile knowing your candle is as real and unique as the ocean tides.

Handmade with care, our soy candles may look a little different from one to the next—but each one is crafted to burn beautifully, fill your space with fragrance, and help support Dolphin Research Australia.