Classic Erotica Soy Massage Candle Vanilla Sugar

The Jelique Classic Erotica Soy Massage Candle in Vanilla Sugar is a massage candle that melts into a pool of warm, fragrant oil. Light it, let it burn for half an hour, blow it out and pour the oil straight into your hands for a slow, sweet-scented massage. Made with coconut, soybean, jojoba and apricot kernel oils plus shea butter, it suits couples who want a warm massage without heating anything up separately.

How a massage candle works

Unlike a regular candle, this one is made from skin-friendly oils and butters rather than paraffin. As it burns, the top melts into liquid massage oil that feels warm but not hot. Jelique's directions are simple: light the candle, wait about 30 minutes for a pool of oil to form, blow it out, then pour the warm oil into your palm and massage. Whatever you don't use sets again, so the candle is ready for another session. Keep the wick centred and trim it to about 1/4 inch after each use for a clean, even burn.

What's in it

The base is a blend of coconut oil, soybean oil and caprylic/capric triglyceride, with apricot kernel oil, aloe, jojoba seed oil, shea butter and vitamin E (tocopherol). Together they give a smooth, nourishing glide. It's sugar free, paraben free, gluten free, vegan friendly and not tested on animals. Jelique says the oil is infused with pheromones; the ingredient list includes copulandrone, a copuline-alike compound and reconstituted andronone, along with fragrance for the Vanilla Sugar scent.

Making the most of it

Before pouring, test a drop on the inside of your wrist. Pour a small amount into your own hand first, not directly onto your partner's skin, so you can check the temperature and warm it further between your palms. Long, slow strokes along the back, shoulders and legs spread the oil evenly. Lay a towel underneath, since oils can mark sheets.

Safety notes

Never leave the candle burning unattended, and keep it away from curtains, pets and children. Blow it out before pouring. This is an oil-based product, and oils can weaken latex condoms, so keep it to massage and wash hands before switching to condoms or toys. Patch-test if you have sensitive skin or nut allergies, as the oils include apricot kernel and shea.

Specifications

• Brand: Jelique, Classic Erotica
• Type: soy massage candle (melts into massage oil)
• Key ingredients: coconut, soybean, apricot kernel and jojoba oils; aloe; shea butter; tocopherol
• Free of: sugar, parabens, gluten; vegan, not tested on animals
• Scent: Vanilla Sugar; size: 4 oz

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