How to Make a Massage Candle

A massage candle melts into warm, skin-loving oil, a lovely treat for dry winter skin and a romantic gift. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies.

What you will need

• 250g soy wax
• 50ml coconut oil
• Fragrance of your choice
• Candle wick
• A heat-safe container

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Method

1. Melt the soy wax in the microwave for about three and a half minutes.
2. Stir in the coconut oil and 20ml of fragrance.
3. Position the wick in the middle of the container, keeping it upright with kebab sticks.
4. Pour in and leave to set. To use, light it, let the wax melt, blow it out and rub the warm wax into your skin.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your massage 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.
• Cure your candles for

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• hours before lighting so the scent settles and the burn is cleaner.

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

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