DIY Massage Candle Recipe
Most DIY massage candles sound like a great idea… until you actually use them.They end up:That’s not a scent issue—it’s a formulation problem.A true massage candle should melt into a light, silky oil that glides easily across the skin, not sit on top or drag.This recipe is built differently.Instead of focusing on just making a candle, it’s designed to transform into a warm body oil with real slip, similar to what you’d experience in a spa treatment.waxyheavyhard to spreadmore like a balm than a massage oil
Servings: 100 grams
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 15 g Soy Wax
- 20 g Cocoa Butter
- 10 g Shea Butter
- 30 g Sweet Almond Oil
- 23 g Jojoba Oil
- 2 g Fragrance Oil (skin-safe)
Instructions
- Combine soy wax, cocoa butter, and shea butter in a double boiler. Heat gently until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in sweet almond oil and jojoba oil.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly (warm, not hot), add fragrance oil.Note, you want to make sure the fragrance oil that you use is both candle and skin safe. We will use at the lotion use rate, not the candle use rate. Stir thoroughly to fully incorporate, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into your prepared wick container.Let it set undisturbed for 24–48 hours before use.