Are aromatique candles safe?

Aromatique wicks are manufactured in the United States, and only pure zinc-core wicks are used for safe, high-quality performance.

What is a massage oil candle?

Massage candles are usually made from soy wax or beeswax (which melts at 102 degrees Fahrenheit, slightly higher than average body temperature), blended with cocoa or shea butter, jojoba oil and essential oils. Unlike regular candles made from paraffin wax, massage candles melt into oil that gently penetrates the skin.

How do you use massage oil candles?

How to use massage oil candles

  1. Remove the lid and light the wick of the massage oil candle.
  2. Leave the flame burning for a few minutes.
  3. Put out the flame by replacing the lid.
  4. Pour a small amount of oil on to your hand or the part of the body to be massaged.

What are massage oil candles made of?

Though they look like traditional candles, they’re actually a solid body oil blended with essential oils. Once lit, the oils melt at a warm temperature that can be poured directly into your hand and massaged into the skin.

Are you supposed to pour out candle wax?

Wax has a memory, so you want to burn your candle so the melted wax spreads all the way out to the edge of your container. If your wick eventually drowns in wax, you can carve out the wax above the wick and pour some of the wax into the trash so the flame can create a bigger melt pool.

What are the benefits of massage candles?

-Massage candles offer anti-ageing properties and health benefits for the skin. -The aroma uplifts the mood making one feel very content and calm. The treatment soothes and nourishes your senses; leaving you feeling refreshed, invigorated and it leaves your hands and feet truly soft.

Are massage candles good for you?

Massage candles often also contain essential oils for aromatherapy benefits, as well as emollients, like vitamin E and shea butter or coconut oil, to smooth and hydrate skin, she explains.

What wax is used in massage candles?

Making massage candles is almost the same as making any other type of container candle. Soy wax is one of the safest waxes to use on the skin. It’s quite soft so it melts and pools easily, and it won’t irritate your skin unless you have a soy allergy (in which case you can use beeswax instead).

How long do massage candles take to set?

For best results let the candle set for 24 hours. 7. Light, create the mood, melt and pour.

Why are Bath and Body Works candles bad?

There are some concerns about paraffin wax, which is used in Bath & Body Works candles, releasing toxic chemicals when burned. However, scientific studies have shown that you’d have to be exposed to a lot of burning candles to even begin to be affected by any released carcinogens.