Is the fragrance oil used safe for body use?
Many fragrance oils used to scent traditional candles are not skin-safe. As traditional candle makers have begun to make massage candles as well, a number of them are not familiar with bath and body product guidelines and requirements of the FDA. As a consequence, some massage candles may contain fragrance oils not intended for body use. Further, how much fragrance oil is used, is also vitally important. Even if a fragrance oil is classified as safe for use on the body, only a fraction of the amount typically used for making traditional candles can be used. As an example, a 16 oz. candle made for scenting rooms commonly contains between 1 to 1-½ ounces of fragrance oil. A similarly sized massage candle can only contain about ¼ ounce to remain body safe. Even body safe fragrance oils can be toxic to the skin if used in excess. Important: Be especially leery of anyone that says their massage candle is “highly scented” or that it can “scent your whole room.” Such statements are either fal
