# What does frosting look like?

> If youve ever seen a whiteish color coating on chocolate then you have a good idea of what frosting looks like in soy wax It is a natural byproduct of natur

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Last updated: 2026-05-04T15:18:36.851Z

If you've ever seen a white-ish color coating on chocolate, then you have a good idea of what frosting looks like in soy wax. It is a natural byproduct of natural wax and in no way affects the burn ability or fragrance of a candle. It is caused by tiny crystal growth that forms on the top and sides of the wax.

Check out [How can I lessen the effects of frosting?](https://support.candlescience.com/en_us/how-can-i-lessen-the-effect-of-frosting-in-my-soy-candles-or-wax-melts-Sk2jvqfRWl) for tips on reducing frosting.

![Pink soy wax candle with frosting in a glass container, featuring a magnified view and text "Soy Wax Frosting."](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/6945d68a600cd242f80712ea/3c51e7e222b38e27cdd354851a7ececc.png)