Massage candles nourish the skin and relax you with warmth and fragrance.
Massage candles are different from the usual candles in both makeup and purpose. Instead being burned for light and fragrance, are melted and used in massage therapy. Containing ingredients that are beneficial to the skin, a portion of the melted candle is poured and massaged over the skin at a temperature slightly warmer than body temperature. Massage candles also contain fragrance from essential oils used in aroma therapy.
Instructions
1. Place the soy wax and oil in the measuring cup, and microwave at 30-second intervals until the wax is melted. Watch carefully to prevent overheating. Remove from the microwave carefully because the measuring cup will be hot.
2. Add the essential oil to the wax, and stir until mixed.
3. Place the wick tab sticker on the tab’s bottom and secure it to the center bottom of the tin. The wick tab sticker has adhesive on both sides, which will adhere the tab to the container bottom.
4. Pour the wax into the candle tin just before the wax is cooled enough to set up. Position the wick in the center. If the wick wants to fall to the side, wrap the wick around a pencil or craft stick until the stick lays across the tin’s rim and wick is straight and centered. The stick will hold the wick in place until the candle wax sets.
5. Allow the candle to cure for seven days before burning. This helps the oils to set with wax for a better fragrance.
6. When using the candle, let it burn until just a little wax melts. Blow out the flame and let the wax cool to about 102 degrees. Pour the wax into your hand and begin massaging the warm mixture on the skin. You can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature or do a touch test with a drop or two of wax onto your palm.
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