FAQ
- What makes The Scandle different than some of the other "massage candles" on the market?
- How is your product packaged?
- How Can You Tell When A Massage Candle is Made Mostly of Soy Wax?
- Does the Scandle hurt when you put it on?
- How do you wear a Scandle?
- What are some uses for the Scandle?
- Who shouldn't use the Scandle?
- What is your return policy?
- What's the big deal with Scandles being Paraffin free?
- What is the benefit of high grade cosmetic soy used in Scandles?
- How many applications can you achieve from a Scandle?
- What is the average burn time of the Scandle?
- How are Scandles safe for the environment?
Q: What makes The Scandle different than some of the other "massage candles" on the market?
A: The Scandle was created because we noticed that several massage candles on the market were only made of soy wax. Soy wax, even when melted is very heavy and doesn't give you the feel that massage oil should have. Also, it doesn't have any of the oils to help moisturize and promote healthy skin. Our candles are so much more than Soy Wax with a Wick...we like to think of it as Lotion with a Wick! Scandles are made with FDA approved ingredients and are everything you'd expect from a skin healthy lotion with the added ambiance and aroma of a spa candle.
Click here to see a sample of what's inside our unique candles.
Q: How is your product packaged?
A: Because we believe that appearance is everything, we have taken special time and care to package this product in a way that is visually appealing and functional. Our 7.5oz candle is packaged in an square glass votive for easier application and is contained in an elegant reusable gift box. Our 4oz travel tin is packaged in a lightweight square tin for easier application.
Q: How Can You Tell When A Massage Candle is Made Mostly of Soy Wax?
A: How does it feel on your skin? When you put the oil on your skin, does it feel greasy and heavy? If it does and the skin does not absorb it and creates a greasy film on top of the skin...then it is mostly soy wax.
- Does it have color? If it does, then it more than likely has some sort of a wax product in it for the color to adhere to. For the most part, dyes in candles are not skin safe. Dyes for candles are much more powerful dyes and have not been tested for the skin, because they were made for candles not lotion. It takes much more dye to color a candle than to color lotion. At these concentrated levels you may experience some skin irritation.
- Did you know that Vitamin E is a naturally occuring element of soy wax? So, if the massage candle lists no other ingredients other than Vitamin E...chances are that the product contains mostly or only soy wax.
- What is the wick made of? Soy Wax requires a higher temperature to melt than our candles. Therefore, soy wax candles often require a wick with a zinc core to get the wax hot enough to melt, which can often emit toxins into the air. Since our candles melt at 2 degrees above body temperature, we do not require a zinc wick and utilize an earth friendly cotton wick. If you wanted to, you could even scoop some out in a solid state and use your body temperature to melt it.
- Does it have to be heated before being used? Again, since soy wax requires a higher temperature to melt, some massage candles containing predominantly soy wax will recommend that you microwave them before burning them to pre-melt the soy wax. Our candles will burn till the very last drop without any pre-heating!
- Finally, how much does it cost? If the candle is fairly cheap...say an 8oz candle in the $10-$15 range (retail), then it is probably mostly made of wax because wax is a cheaper ingredient than soy butter, shea butter, jojoba, aloe, etc.
Q: Does the Scandle hurt when you put it on?
A: Unless you put your finger or other body part directly in the flame, the Scandle is ouch-less and actually feels quite nice. By using cosmetic grade soy oil rather than traditional waxes, such as paraffin or beeswax, we are able to offer a candle in which amounts of the safe, comfortable, and warmed oil can be directly massaged into the skin , leaving the skin smooth, soft, and pleasantly scented. Hypo-Allergenic.
A: Simply light the Scandle and within a few minutes you'll have lotion ready to be used. Then, extinguish the flame and dip your fingers in the liquid. You may also pour small quantities of the liquid out of the corners of our square containers. When done, allow the candle to cool..the liquid will re-congeal to a solid state permitting additional applications.
If you would rather not burn your Scandle, you can also scoop a little out using a spoon and simply rub it directly on your skin!
Q: What are some uses for the Scandle?
A: You can light the Scandle like any other candle and burn it for ambiance and fragrance or you can use the liquid as a body moisturizer, massage lotion, as a cuticle treatment for manicures and pedicures.
Q: Who shouldn't use the Scandle?
A: Pyromaniacs and those allergic to nut based products. Because the Scandle contains palm kernel, soy, and shea oils.
Please be advised that if you have children never let them see you dip your hands into a massage candle. Although it is true that our candles burn much cooler than other candles; a child will not know the difference between a "lotion candle" and a paraffin candle.
Q: What is your return policy?
A: We do not accept any returns at this time. However, if your product is shipped and damaged, we will replace it with a product of equal value.
Q: What's the big deal with Scandles being Paraffin free?
A: Paraffin is a petroleum product - a byproduct of oil refining. As a result, it contains dangerous toxins and carcinogens such as benzene, acetone, lead & mercury when burned. Moreover, paraffin produces more soot, coating ceilings and walls, damaging your home; paraffin burns at a higher temperature meaning that is burns faster; it is not water soluble or biodegradable; and many people get headaches around paraffin candles due to the toxins emitted.
Q: What is the benefit of high grade cosmetic soy used in Scandles?
A: There are several benefits of soy that can never be replicated with paraffin candles or other vegetable based candles:
- complex blend of soy and all natural vegetable oils
- does not emit toxins while burning
- emits an incredibly small amount of soot
- biodegradable
- water soluble
- burns cooler and therefore, slower
- renewable resource
- supports economic growth and US farmers
Q: How many applications can you achieve from a Scandle?
A: An average of 20 full body massages can be achieved using our 7.5oz Skcandle. Of course, if you choose to use it for specific body parts (i.e. hands, feets, legs, etc.)...the usage will increase.
Q: What is the average burn time of the Scandle?
A: When using the body oil of the 7.5oz Scandle, the Scandle has an average burn time of over 30 hours. When just burning the Scandle for ambiance or scent, the Scandle can burn for over 50 hours!
Q: How are Scandles safe for the environment?
A: Scandles are not only healthy for your skin, but are healthy for the environment because they are...
- All natural and are made from FDA approved ingredients including shea butter, cosmetic grade soy butter, jojoba, vitamin E, & body safe fragrance or essential oils.
- No Stearic Acid
- The wick is cotton and contains no lead or zinc.
- Contains no paraffin or petroleum
- Free of UV inhibitors
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