Indulge in the sensory delight of a vegan massage candle that awakens your senses, deeply softens, and hydrates skin using nourishing soy wax, shea butter, and premium essential oils.
Experience the benefits yourself with this expert-tested DIY recipe.
Ingredients and Supplies
For a 200g candle, gather:
- 1 heat-safe glass jar
- 1 stainless steel bowl or mixing bowl + whisk
- 175g soy wax
- 20g shea butter (store in a glass jar away from heat; see hygiene storage tips)
- 0.4g vitamin E
- 2.4g essential oil (e.g., ylang-ylang, rosewood, lemongrass, mint—ensure flash point above 65°C)
- 2.4g natural fragrance
- Aluminum foil
- 1 candle wick
Before You Begin
Wash and disinfect your hands, workspace, and tools with 70% alcohol. For top hygiene, wear gloves and a hair cap. Test for sensitivities to essential oils and fragrances first.
The 5 Key Steps to Craft Your Candle
- Melt the soy wax and shea butter
Measure 175g soy wax and 20g shea butter into a stainless steel bowl. Gently whisk to combine, then melt in a double boiler for 4-5 minutes. - Prepare the wick
While melting, measure the wick to fit your jar, cutting it 2cm longer. Dip in the melted mixture, coat evenly, wrap in aluminum foil, and freeze for 5 minutes to set. - Assemble the base
Remove wick from freezer, attach the metal base. Dip the base in wax and secure to the jar bottom. Keep wick centered using a toothpick or pen. - Incorporate actives
Add 0.4g vitamin E, 2.4g essential oil, and 2.4g fragrance to the melted wax. Stir gently with a whisk. - Pour and set
Pour wax into the jar. Let it cool briefly, then refrigerate until fully hardened.
