Earthly Body Edible Massage Oil – Mango, 8 fl oz / 237 ml

Mango brings a ripe, tropical sweetness to Earthly Body's edible massage oil, and this 8 fl oz (237 ml) bottle is the size for couples who already know they like it. It spreads like a proper massage oil, slides easily under the hands, and tastes of fruit when you kiss the skin you've just worked on. Think holiday rather than candy shop.

The mango flavour

Sweet with a soft tropical note, mango sits between the brightness of watermelon and the heavier sweetness of grape. It's a good middle ground if you want the flavour to be clear without being loud. It's also the flavour that ties together Earthly Body's tropical products, which makes it easy to build a themed evening: the mango massage candle for scent and warmth, and this oil for the massage itself.

Feet, hands and the little massages

Not every massage needs to be a full hour on the back. Mango oil works well for shorter, more intimate ones: a foot rub on the sofa, a hand massage while you talk, or a few minutes on the neck and scalp line. For feet, use your thumbs in small circles along the arch, then pull gently on each toe. For hands, work the palm with your thumbs, then slide down each finger. Both take only a few drops, and both are easy to turn into kisses along the wrist or ankle. They're also a gentle way to start if one of you feels shy about a full-body massage.

How this edible massage oil behaves

It's oil, not lotion, so it stays slippery for a good while before sinking in. Earthly Body describes it as non-greasy; in practice, a thin layer disappears as you work, while a heavy one leaves a light sheen that wipes off with a warm cloth. It's meant to be tasted, so there's no need to wash it off before kissing.

Setting the scene

Mango lends itself to a warm-weather feel even in the middle of winter. Turn the heating up a notch, since oiled skin cools quickly, and keep a warm towel nearby to cover the parts you aren't working on. Soft music and low light do more than any accessory. Keep the bottle within reach on a saucer so drips don't reach the nightstand, and have a damp cloth ready for your hands before you touch phones or door handles.

Practical notes

Use it on the outside of the body only; it isn't a personal lubricant. Oils break down latex, so if latex condoms are part of the evening, wash the oil away first. Tree-nut and sesame allergies are worth flagging: the oil blend includes almond, apricot kernel and sesame. Put a towel down on fabric sofas or bedding.

Choosing a size

The 8 fl oz bottle is for regular use. If you only want a taste, the 2 fl oz mango bottle is the same oil in a travel size, and the tropical gift set pairs mango with banana and pineapple.

Specifications

• Brand: Earthly Body, Edible Massage Oil
• Flavour: Mango
• Size: 8 fl oz / 237 ml
• Base: plant oil blend (sweet almond, grape seed, apricot kernel, avocado, sesame and hemp seed oils), flavour, rosemary leaf oil, vitamin E, per retailer listings for the range
• Use: external massage; safe to taste
• Latex condoms: not compatible

See every flavour in the Earthly Body range.