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How to Make your own Massage Candles

February 14, 2011 by SandraW

Body massage candle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massage candles are a unique and romantic way to indulge in a sensual massage with your partner. Not only do they create a romantic atmosphere with their soft and warm glow, but they also serve as a massage oil once melted. It’s a perfect way to unwind after a long day or to add some spice to a romantic evening.

There are many types of massage candles available in the market that come with various scents and ingredients. Scandle, Skinny Dip Candles, and Lux Vivens are just a few examples. These candles usually have scents that range from the romantic such as chocolate-dipped strawberries, to playful scents like sex on the beach.

However, if you are feeling adventurous and want to add a personal touch to your massage candle, you can easily make them at home. Soy wax is perfect for making massage candles as it has a low melting point and is generally skin safe. Make sure to check that the soy wax you use is skin safe, and some brands like Nature Wax are specifically made for use in candles.

To create a skin-nourishing massage candle, you can add an ounce of almond oil, vitamin E, shea butter, or cocoa butter to your melted wax. Once melted, add your preferred essential oils and wick before pouring the mixture into a container. Small jars or decorated tins work well as containers.

One thing to keep in mind is that upcycling mason jars or other containers can be a great way to make use of old containers, but it’s important to remove the labels and clean them properly before using them for massage candles. To remove the labels, soak the jars in hot water with a bit of dish soap and vinegar for about 30 minutes. Then use a scrubber to remove any residue. Rinse well and allow the jars to dry completely before using them for your massage candles.

Making your own massage candles is not only cost-effective, but it also allows you to customize the scent and ingredients to your liking. It’s a fun and easy DIY project that you can enjoy with your partner or as a solo indulgence. Check out Soap Queen TV – Massage Candles video for a full tutorial on making your own skin-safe soy massage candles.

Massage candles are perfect for Valentine’s Day because they double as both candles and massage oil.

After a romantic candlelit dinner, you can use the candle for pouring onto your sweetheart’s body for a soothing massage! The soy wax melts at a lower temperature, so it shouldn’t be too hot.

 

 

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Book Review: The Festival of Lights

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations. 

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day. 

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.  

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita. 

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live. 

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience. 

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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