How to Make a Lemongrass Body Butter Candle

A soy candle in a natural box that doubles as a body butter, light it in the bath, then rub the warm melted wax onto your skin.

Method

1. Melt the soy wax in the microwave for about three minutes.
2. Once melted, add the lemongrass fragrance and a little yellow colouring.
3. Position two or three wicks in the middle of the square box, holding them upright with a little prestik under each sustainer and kebab sticks on either side.
4. Pour the melted soy wax into the box and leave to set.
5. Light it while you bathe for soft light and fragrance, then use the warm melted wax as a body butter for smooth skin.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your lemongrass body butter candle, here are a few ways to get a great result and put your own spin on it.

• This doubles as a massage candle: burn briefly, blow out, then pour the warm (never hot) oil onto skin.
• Use skin-safe fragrance only, since the melted oil goes straight onto the body.
• Trim the wick to about 5mm before every burn to keep the flame steady and cut down on soot.

Make it your own: swap the fragrance for any scent in our range, or add a touch of candle dye for a different look.

You may also like: Festive Gel Candle and Cinnamon and Vanilla Body Butter Candle.

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