Body Oil Massage Candle with Patchouli + Rosewood

Create a beautiful botanical ritual at home with this handmade Body Oil Massage Candle. Made with a nourishing blend of shea butter, cocoa butter, mango seed butter, beeswax, and our Jojoba Oil, this candle melts into a silky body oil for a moment of warmth and care. Infused with the earthy aroma of Patchouli Essential Oil and the warm, woody notes of Rosewood Essential Oil, it brings together rich botanical ingredients and aromatic plant essences in one simple self-care ritual.

Light the candle and allow the oils to melt gently before extinguishing the flame and using the warm oil for massage. Whether incorporated into an evening wind-down or enjoyed as a quiet moment of care, this handmade candle invites you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and bring a little more intention to your daily routine.

What’s In the Candle

Jojoba Oil brings a smooth, lightweight quality to this botanical blend, making it a beautiful base for a handmade massage oil.

Patchouli Essential Oil adds a rich, earthy aroma with warm, woody undertones, creating a grounding scent for your self-care ritual.

Rosewood Essential Oil brings a soft, woody and subtly floral aroma that complements patchouli beautifully.

RECIPE

Makes: 1 candle
Recipe by: Katie

Ingredients

• 20g beeswax

• 20g cocoa butter

• 20g mango seed butter

• 60g shea butter

• 30g Anima Mundi Jojoba Oil

• 2g Anima Mundi Patchouli Essential Oil

• 1g Anima Mundi Rosewood Essential Oil

Equipment

• 1 heat-safe candle jar

• 1 candle wick with wick tab

• Wick-centering tool or chopsticks

• Double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan

• Kitchen scale

Method

1. Prepare the jar. Secure the wick to the center of the bottom of your heat-safe candle jar. Use a wick-centering tool or chopsticks to keep the wick upright.

2. Melt the base. Add the beeswax, cocoa butter, mango seed butter, shea butter, and Jojoba Oil to a double boiler. Warm gently, stirring occasionally, until everything has completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

3. Cool slightly. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding the essential oils.

4. Add the aromatics. Stir in the Patchouli Essential Oil and Rosewood Essential Oil until evenly incorporated.

5. Pour the candle. Carefully pour the melted mixture into the prepared candle jar, keeping the wick centered.

6. Let it set. Allow the candle to cool completely and solidify at room temperature. Trim the wick to about ¼ inch before lighting.

7. Enjoy your massage ritual. Light the candle and allow a small pool of oil to melt around the wick. Extinguish the flame, wait briefly, and carefully test the temperature on the inside of your wrist before applying it to the skin. The oil should feel comfortably warm, never hot. Pour a small amount into your hands and gently massage into the skin.

Shop The Ingredients

Jojoba Oil: Organic, cold-pressed, and unrefined, this versatile botanical oil makes a beautiful base for body-care rituals.

Patchouli Essential Oil: A rich, earthy aromatic with warm, balsamic notes.

Rosewood Essential Oil: A beautifully aromatic essential oil with floral, citrusy, and subtly woody notes.

Discover more botanical inspiration and plant-based rituals on the Anima Mundi Blog.

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