Massage candles are a new, unique and multi-functional in which they use a candle, massage oil, and moisturizing lotion in one. Massage candles are usually made from the unique combination of cosmetic ingredients in the place of traditional candle wax. The candles are known for relaxing glow and delightful feeling, the unique combination of massage candles causes them to melt at a much lower temperature than usual candles do, making them proper for other uses.
At very low melting point, candles melt into a rich, warm lotion which is used for massage. As a moisture-rich lotion which is very good to use for cuticles and for moisturizing dry skin.
If you want to buy these massage candles and sure that you purchase is safe and that it will work in the same way as you guess. To help you make a wise massage candle purchase, here are seven questions that you should consider before buying.
- Who is massage candle maker?
As massage candles become popular so many manufactures have started to make massage these candles so they do not know the unique combination that is used for it. As a body care product, massage candles obey the rule that is specified by the Food and Drug Administration. Before buying you should make research on your own. Buy it from a known company and also check the company's website.
- Are ingredients listed on the label?
Usually traditional candle labels get with the usage and safety tips but the massage candles are made to be used on the body and they need stick to FDA guidelines and all ingredients that are used should be listed on the product label. If they are not listed on the label then the e maker is not in compliance with the FDA and the contained ingredients may not suited to your body.
- Is the manufacturer's contact information listed on the label?
The manufacturer's name and city state or phone number must be provided on the label as on FDA regulated product.
- Is the fragrance oil used safe for body use?
Many scented oils are used in traditional candles that are not good for the skin. So many traditional candle makers started making massage candles and are unfamiliar with bath and body product guidelines and requirements of the FDA. There may be some massage candles which contain fragrance oils and are not intended for body use. It is very important that how much scented oil is needed for massage candles. Only a small amount of scented oil is usually used for making traditional candles. As a 16 oz. candle usually contains between 1 to 1-½ ounces of fragrance oil but for massage candles it should be about ¼ ounce as the safety of skin. The excess quantity of it will be harmful for skin.
- Is the candle colored with dye?
The candles colored with dye are not good for skin. Even the bath and body product dyes are skin-safe, they usually do not mix well into the types of ingredients used in massage candles. Mostly these candles are colored with dyes not intended for body use.
- Does the container make it easy to access the melted oil?
Many jars used as containers for traditional candles make it difficult to enter the melted oil for easy and convenient use. If possible the container should provide easy access without having to dip deep within to access the melted oil.
- Does the product leave your skin silky and soft after application?
Quality massage candles will not give the feeling of waxy and grainy. Quality massage candles provide your skin with the greatest benefits. The candles will melt into moisturizing oil that fully absorbs into your skin within a just few minutes, leaving skin silky, soft and moisturized to the touch.
You can use this massage candle for yourself if you are sure that the product you have buy from manufacturer that follows FDA guidelines and uses high quality ingredients. So just light it, use it, and enjoy it.
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