Petits Joujoux Massage Candle: How to Use It Safely

Quick answer

Light the Petits Joujoux A Trip to London Massage Candle for 15–20 minutes, blow it out, then pour a small amount of the melted oil into your palm and massage it into your partner's skin. Always test the oil temperature on your own wrist first.

Step-by-step: using the massage candle

1. Trim the wick and place the candle safely: Before lighting, trim the wick to about 5 mm and set the candle on a stable, heat-resistant tray away from drafts and flammable items. Common mistake: lighting it on a bedside table cluttered with tissues or books. Keep a lid or damp cloth within reach to extinguish the flame if needed.
2. Light and let it burn for 15–20 minutes: Allow enough time for a full melt pool to form across the surface. This ensures the oil is warm and easy to pour. Common mistake: rushing after two minutes, when only a small ring has melted. Never leave the burning candle unattended.
3. Blow out the flame and let the oil settle: Extinguish the candle and wait about 30 seconds for the oil to cool slightly. Common mistake: pouring immediately while the oil is still very hot. The oil should feel warm, not hot, before it touches skin.
4. Test the temperature on your own wrist: Pour a few drops into your palm, then dab a little on your inner wrist. If it feels comfortably warm, proceed. Common mistake: applying directly to your partner without testing. If it feels hot, wait another minute and test again.
5. Pour a small amount into your palm and massage: Tip the candle away from the wick and pour a small pool into your cupped hand. Rub your palms together to spread the oil, then massage your partner using gentle, sweeping strokes. Common mistake: pouring oil directly onto your partner's back, where you cannot control the temperature. Reapply from the candle as needed rather than using a large amount at once.
6. Extinguish safely and clean up: After the massage, blow out the candle if still lit, and wipe any spilled oil from surfaces with warm soapy water. Store the candle upright in a cool, dry place. Common mistake: leaving a lit candle while you clean up or get distracted. Check that the wick is centered before the wax cools for easier relighting next time.

Product facts

• Petits Joujoux A Trip to London Massage Candle 120g: Made from all-natural ingredients with no artificial colouring or preservatives. You can use the melted oil on skin without worrying about synthetic additives, though a patch test is still wise for sensitive skin.

  

• Petits Joujoux A Trip to London Massage Candle 120g: As the candle melts, it becomes a pleasantly warm massage oil. This means you can go straight from lighting to massage without a separate oil bottle, but you must let it cool to a safe temperature before pouring.