Soy Based Massage Candle With Emu Oil & Almond Oil
The greatest innovation in the candle industry today is the replacement of the "paraffin" based candle with a natural wax alternative and there are numerous advantages to using soy. Some of which are listed:
-Soy burns cleanly (when the wick is kept to the correct length and the candle is burnt correctly)
-Soy candles burn cooler (the wax melts at 40 C)
-They burn between 25 - 50 % longer allowing the fragrance to be released for a longer period
-This natural, environmentally friendly wax is biodegradable and all containers can be washed with hot, soapy water to be reused. An added bonus to this throw- away society.
Did you know that soy candle wax is made by taking soybean oil and bubbling hydrogen through it in a process called "hydrogenation" which solidifies the oil. As it is a natural wax it can also be safely used directly on the skin.
How To Make A Soy Massage Candle.
If you have made soy candles, then you know how easy it is. The making of a soy massage candle is just one more step in the process. The most important thing to remember is to use only pure essential oils as the fragrance and use essential oil that are safe to use directly on your skin and at a max of 3 %.
What You Need:
1/ Soy wax
2/ Essential Oils,
3/ Vegetable Oils such as almond or emu oil
4/ Pot to melt your wax
5/ Candle jar, safety sticker and wick
Prepare your candle jars using the correct wick, weigh out your wax and melt. For each 100 gm of wax you will need 30 mls of vegetable oil or 1/2 vegetable oil and 1/2 emu oil. Melt your wax, then add your essential oil. Pour into your prepared container. As a added bonus, you could also add wheatgerm oil (natural Vitamin E). Allow your candle to cool and set for approximately 24 hours before you use it.
So why would you use a soy massage candle. Well, there are three benefits to using one of our soy massage candles.
1/ It is an aromatherapy candle (we only use essential oils as they are used on the skin), so you are getting the benefits of the essential oils.
2/ Moisturising (because we have blended the soy with moisturising & soothing emu oil and almond oil) &
3/ It is a warm massage oil (because the flame warms it to approx. 40 C and normal body temp is approx. 38 C)
How To Use These candles:
-Burn the candle for approx. 20 minutes or until you get enough oil to use.
-For safety considerations ensure that you blow out the candle before you attempt to use it.
-Do NOT under circumstances pour directly onto the skin. It may be hotter than you think.
-DO NOT use on children.
There are so many benefits to burning natural candles and this totally expands the experience. Enjoy your candles.
Author Frosa Katsis Wedding Candles Online are in the unique position of being able to offer hand-poured soy based candles in beautiful, aesthetically pleasing glass containers. Our uniqueness lies in the fact that we can customise your wax colour match your wedding theme and table decor and to offer a range of fragrances that compliment your flower arrangements. We offer online sales, classes in Soap & Candle Making, Instructional CD's and candle making kits & supplies. We are based in South Gisborne, Victoria. http://www.soy-candles.com.au
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