Lotion Candles Tutorial: How to Make Massage Candles Safely

Lotion candles, also known as massage candles, are candles that use skin-loving ingredients to soften and protect your skin instead of traditional candle wax. The concept is simple, just light your candle and let it burn for a few minutes until a wax melt pool forms. Once the wax pool forms, extinguish the flame and either scoop or pour out some of the melted wax to use on your skin. The melted wax will be warm but not hot enough to burn your skin, so it can just be massaged into any dry areas just as you would with any other lotion! Today Cindy and Christine discuss what wax and oils are good for formulating a lotion candle recipe while showing you how to make your very own!
Blog Post (with recipe)
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Supplies in Video:
Tins
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Tins Used - 8 Oz Black Tins
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Wick Bars
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Burning Instruction Labels
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Wax Melter w/ Spigot
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Mini Melting Pot
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Scale
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Double Ended Measuring Spoon
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Measuring Cup
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Soy Waxes
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Coconut Waxes
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GW-454 (used in video)
5 lb
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45 lb Case
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Light/Carrier Oils
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Butters
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Skin Safe Fragrance Oils
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Essential Oils
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Specific Wick Used
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*Disclaimer: Our essential oils are highly concentrated, 100% pure, undiluted and medicinal or therapeutic grade which means that they should NEVER be used directly on your skin or taken internally. We do not sell food or perfume grade essential oils.
Essential Oils must be diluted into a base product such as soap, lotion, perfume, carrier oils etc. to be used correctly. Essential oils can also be very dangerous if not used correctly so please follow all recommendations on our site carefully. Recommendations listed on our site do not replace the need to see your doctor for a physical examination.

[@Jinxyisms]

I can't wait to try this out. Thanks!

[@CandlesandSupplies]

Such a great recipe! You can feel the difference!

[@luvtee63]

LOVE THIS ! DO YOU KNOW CAN I USE THE ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL FROM COSTCO ?

[@CandlesandSupplies]

Yes you should be able to use that however the coconut aroma might transfer into the lotion candle.

[@SimgeEr]

I made a lotion candle, but when I pour the melted wax on my hand after burning it, it smells like burning, even though I put essential oil in it? How can I fix this?

[@CandlesandSupplies]

It sounds like it's probably the essential oil - a lot of them have very low flashpoints and do not do well in a burning candle. Fragrance oils produce better results in candles while essential oils require a lot of testing for problems like this.

[@geetha0690]

Thank you so much for the video. The measurement details are really very useful. I made the candle. But when i blow of the flame and pour into my palm the liquid became wax immediately. I wonder where i have gone wrong.
Kindly help me

[@CandlesandSupplies]

You're welcome! How long are you letting it burn before blowing out and using? Did you use the exact oils and wax in the recipe? Some oils and waxes are harder so they will solidify quicker.

[@geetha0690]

I really wanted to thank you for spending your valuable time in replying to my doubts and questions.
I am sorry if i am annoying you.
I really wanted to make a massage candle after watching your video.
I used shea butter, pure coconut oil and pure soy wax.
I only had these materials with me.
I let the candle to burn for 10 mins.

[@brionyseymour3938]

The glue on the sticker pads is not skin safe

[@CandlesandSupplies]

The glue from the wick tape is only meant to keep the wick in place. Candles should never be burned completely to the bottom so the tape would never be exposed to the skin if that is the concern.