Massage oils & candles
Make a little time for each other.
Some evenings deserve more than another episode. Choose ready-to-pour oil or a candle with a little anticipation built in.
“The sofa can wait. So can the washing-up.”
Find the style that suits you
Open a section for help choosing. Each Shop button takes you to that collection of products.
Massage oils
Choose bottled oil when you want to get comfortable without waiting for a candle to melt. Compare scent, ingredients, texture and whether a pump or pour bottle suits you.
Before you choose: A washable towel helps protect bedding. Check permitted areas of use and known allergies; body massage oil is not automatically personal lubricant or condom-compatible.
Massage candles
Choose a purpose-made massage candle if you enjoy the preparation and candlelight as part of the evening. Its blend is intended to melt into a massage product when used as directed.
Before you choose: Allow the specified melting and cooling time, extinguish the flame and check temperature before applying. Ordinary decorative candle wax is not a substitute.
A little more know-how
A few minutes of preparation
Protect bedding or furniture with a washable towel. Check ingredients for known allergies, and follow any patch-test advice. Keep a lit candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from fabrics, children and pets; never leave it unattended.
Extinguish it before dispensing, allow the directed cooling time and check a small amount is a comfortable temperature before applying. Ordinary scented-candle wax is not a substitute.
Body oil is not automatically intimate lube
Use massage products only on the areas permitted by their label. “Natural” or “edible” does not establish lubricant, toy or condom compatibility. Oil-based products can damage latex condoms.
If you also want a personal lubricant, choose it separately using our lube guide. A lovely fragrance is a preference, not a requirement.
A few quick answers
Is a massage candle just a normal candle?
No. Choose one explicitly designed to melt into a skin-use massage product, and follow its directions.
Which is easier for a quick massage?
Bottled oil skips the melting stage. A candle suits an evening when you’re happy to allow preparation time.
What if we like different scents?
Choose together or look for a suitable fragrance-free option when available. The mood works better when you both enjoy it.
What would you choose for an unplanned night in?
Bottled massage oil keeps preparation simple. Pick a scent you both enjoy, put a towel down and get comfortable. A candle suits a slower evening when you’re happy to allow its melting and cooling time.
Would this make a nice gift without feeling too full-on?
A massage oil or purpose-made candle can be a thoughtful invitation to spend time together. Choose a scent they enjoy and let them decide when to use it. A little ribbon is lovely; expectations don’t need to come with it.
