Lover Massage Candle

Share a moment of intimate connection with Kolya’s Lover Massage Candle. Scented with the delicate notes of flowers and chocolate, this candle makes the perfect gift for a special someone.

YIELDS: APPROX. 1 CUP / 255 G MASSAGE OIL CANDLE

INGREDIENTS ½ cup {110g} cocoa butter ½ cup {105g} shea butter ¼ cup {25g} soy wax 1 Tbsp {15g} castor oil 20 drops La Fleur essential oil or your choice of scent 1 candle wick

MATERIALS

Candle container (at least 255mL)

Double boiler

Candlewick glue tabs or high heat hot glue

Thin sticks (i.e. chopsticks or pencils) to hold the wick in place

DIRECTIONS Select your favourite candle container and attach a wick to the bottom using candlewick glue tabs, high heat hot glue, or another form of candlewick fastener. Using thin sticks placed over the top of the container, ensure the wick is positioned in the center of your container and stays upright. Over medium heat in a double boiler, melt your cocoa butter, shea butter, soy wax, and oils together. Stir gently until completely melted. Once melted, remove from heat and pour carefully into your prepared candle container. Leave roughly 3 Tbsp of wax aside. Leave the candle in a cool, dry place for at least 8 hours or overnight to harden completely. This mixture takes quite a while to firm up and will remain slightly soft to the touch. Once completely cool, use a chopstick or small tool to poke 4-5 holes into the center of the candle around the wick. Remelt your reserved wax mixture using the same double boiler method. Once entirely melted, top up the candle. This method prevents the candle from tunnelling while burning. Leave in a cool, dry place to harden completely.

RECIPE NOTES Use: Trim candle wick to 2-3cm in length, light, and let burn for a minimum of 20 minutes, or until the entire top surface of the wax is melted. This ensures your candle will burn evenly every time. Once finished, blow out your candle and let sit for 5-10 minutes before applying the melted oils to your body. The wax should be pleasantly warm to the touch. Be sure to test the wax before applying to avoid burns.

*Use this recipe at your own discretion and ensure to patch test prior to use to avoid burns or sensitivities. Do not use it on your body while the candle is still lit. Do not leave a lit candle unattended. Recipe not intended for children; do not leave children unattended near lit candles.