Ingredients
1.6 oz. Shea butter
1.4 oz. Cocoa butter
1.4 oz. Jojoba oil
1.4 oz. Soy wax
8 drops essential oil of your choice
Equipment Needed
Candle holder
candle wicks
wick holders
digital scale
scissors
skewers
double broiler
Getting candle container ready
~Place wick in melted wax and place on the bottom of the container to allow it to stick. Put containers aside until the oils are ready.
Melting the oils
~Place everything but the essential oils in a double broiler and heat on low.
~When the oils are fully melted, take the pan off the heat.
~Add the essential oils of your choice. (I like even numbers so I add in about 16-20 drops per container but play around and see what YOU like.)
~Pour melted oils into the containers. Filling about 3/4 of the way full, depending if you have a lid or not.
~Allow the candles to cool for about 24 hours then trim the wick to your desired length.
How to use your candle
~Light the candle and leave it burn for anywhere between 5-15 minutes or until there is your desired amount of melted wax.
~Blow out the flame and pour the warm oil directly into your hand and immediately massage into the skin with your fingertips.
*If you don't have a double broiler you can still do this, just make sure that you constantly stir the oils while they are melting. You don't want to burn the oils.
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