Usually, a special cream or oil is required for the massage session, which should be preheated before use. But recently a special popularity was gained by the scented candles, created directly for this procedure. They attract consumers not only with the unusual massage, but also with an advantageous combination of simultaneous therapeutic and cosmetic effects.
What are massage scented candles?
The considered devices look like ordinary aromatic candles, located in beautiful ceramic containers with a spout. But the composition of massage candles has many significant differences. First of all, it is worth noting that paraffin wax is not used to thicken the candle during production, as in normal cases. This ingredient has a sufficiently high melting point, can provoke skin burns or cause allergic reactions. Instead of paraffin, soy wax and solid vegetable oils, which keep the form at room temperature, are used, but quickly melting during combustion.
As additional components in the aromatic massage candles used a variety of plant extracts, essential oils , vitamin blends. Because of this, a single procedure session provides several functions at the same time:
- therapeutic effect on the musculoskeletal system;
- healthy skin, careful care for her;
- a significant improvement in overall health and mood through aromatherapy.
Technique for performing massage with aromatic candles
There is nothing difficult to use massage candles, even a beginner who has seen the subject for the first time will cope with this:
- The candle should be set on fire, wait until the required amount of mass melts, put out the flame.
- The liquid formed during combustion must be carefully poured onto clean, prepared skin.
- Now you can proceed to the massage itself, carefully rubbing the warm liquid into the body.
Depending on the purpose of the procedure, scented candles can help cope with various diseases and cosmetic defects:
- improve blood circulation;
- positively affect the musculoskeletal system;
- support cardiovascular activity;
- to eliminate some cosmetic defects (stretch marks, pigment spots , hyperkeratosis, cellulitis);
- tighten the skin, make it more elastic and smooth;
- rejuvenate the body;
- improve skin condition, enhance renewal, accelerate cell regeneration;
- cope with irritation, dryness, redness or flaking;
- eliminate some dermatological diseases;
- protect the skin from the harmful effects of hard water, sun, wind;
- to provide the skin with effective hydration and nutrition.
What are the advantages of a massage with aromatic candles?
Use of these particular devices for the body's recovery procedure is preferable for the following reasons:
- Massage candles consist of a mixture of natural oils of vegetable origin.
- They do not contain oil refining products, including kerosene.
- Soy wax, which is part of such candles, has unique moisturizing and nutritional properties. It should be noted that the ingredient in question allows the use of candles not only for their intended purpose, but also as a moisturizing agent for the body after daily hygienic procedures.
- During the burning of candles no soot is formed, no toxins are released, no harmful decomposition products.