Soy 68 Massage Oil Candles: How to Use Them in a Pedicure, and 0.5 oz vs 6 oz
By Edmond Lin, M1 Nail & Beauty Supply, Markham, Ontario. Last updated 9 October 2026. Product details are taken from Soy 68 Candle's own product information and from the product labels.
A massage oil candle is a candle made to be used on the skin: as it burns, the wax melts into a warm oil that is poured on and massaged in. The Soy 68 candle, made in Folsom, California, is built on soybean oil and coconut oil. Its maker sells it as a Moisturizer Candle and describes it as 3 in 1: moisturizer, massage oil and aromatherapy scent. Nail salons use it for the massage step of a pedicure or manicure.
In this guide
How to use a massage oil candle
- Light the candle and let it burn for 10 to 15 minutes, until a pool of oil has formed (maker's directions).
- Blow the flame out. The maker says the candle is ready to use once it is blown out.
- Test a drop of oil on your own wrist first, then pour or spoon the warm oil onto the client's skin. This check is salon practice, not a maker instruction.
- Massage the feet and lower legs, or the hands and forearms, until the oil is absorbed.
- Before polish or gel, wipe the nail plates clean so no oil is left on the nails.
The burn time and the "blow it out first" step are the maker's directions. The maker describes the oil as low melting point and warm rather than hot. Keep a burning candle away from towels, acetone and other flammable products at the station, and never leave it unattended.
0.5 oz tealight or 6 oz tin?
| 0.5 oz tealight | 6 oz tin | |
|---|---|---|
| Container | Round tealight in a clear cup | Round tin with a pouring spout |
| Wax and scents | Same formula, same 14 scents | Same formula, same 14 scents |
| How salons use it | One fresh candle per client | Relit from one service to the next |
| Getting the oil out | Tip the cup or use a spoon | Pour from the spout |
| Also good for | Trying scents, add-on service menus | Massage rooms, retail at the front desk |
| Single | View | View |
| Box | Box of 100 | Box of 24 |
Pick the tealight if you want each client to see a new candle lit for them; pick the tin if one technician will keep relighting the same candle through the day. Many salons light one tealight per client, and at that rate a box of 100 covers about 100 services.
The 14 scents
M1 stocks 14 scents in both sizes: CBD Mint, Sweet Rose Champagne, Jasmine, Orange Rind & Clove, Lemongrass, Lavender, Blackberry & Saffron, Lilac & Mimosa, Matcha Blacktea, Milk (Unscented), Espresso, Eucalyptus, Milk & Honey, Citronella. Every scent uses the same base, so the choice is about the mood of the service: mint, eucalyptus and citrus scents for a fresh pedicure, floral scents for a spa menu, and Milk (Unscented) for clients who avoid fragrance.
What is in the candle
Soy 68 Candle lists these ingredients: hydrogenated food-grade soybean oil, coconut oil, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, cera alba, mango butter, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, almond oil, essential oil. The wick is 100% cotton. The label states no phthalates, no parabens and no sulfates, and that the product is cruelty free and gluten free.
The candle contains soy. Almond oil, coconut oil and shea butter are in the list too, and cera alba is the ingredient name for beeswax. Formulas can change, so read the label on the candle you receive.
Where the candle fits in a pedicure
Light the candle at the start, and it is ready when you reach the massage. With Soy 68's own Herbal Pedicine line the service looks like this:
| Step | Product | Time | The candle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Soak | Herbal Pedicine | 10 to 15 minutes | Light it now |
| 2. Scrub | Sugar Baby | Buff, then 1 to 2 minutes (optional) | Burning |
| 3. Mask | Jelly Mask | 10 to 15 minutes | Burning |
| 4. Massage | Candle oil, or Cream Butter | Until absorbed | Blow out, test, pour |
Soak, mask and scrub times follow the maker's directions for each product. The candle works with any pedicure line; more options for the massage step are in Massage Oil / Lotion.
Questions salons ask
Is a massage oil candle the same as a regular scented candle?
No. A regular candle is made to burn; a massage oil candle is made to go on the skin. The Soy 68 candle is built from soybean oil, coconut oil, plant waxes and butters with a low melting point, so the melted wax is a warm oil. Do not pour the wax of an ordinary candle on skin.
How long should the candle burn before use?
Soy 68 Candle's directions are 10 to 15 minutes, long enough for a pool of oil to form. Then blow the candle out before using the oil.
Does it leave the skin greasy?
The maker says the oil is absorbed after massage without a greasy feel and that the moisturizing effect lasts up to 24 hours. Before polish or gel, still wipe the nail plates clean.
Who should not use it?
The candle contains soy, and the ingredient list also names almond oil, coconut oil, shea butter and cera alba (beeswax). Ask about nut, soy and fragrance allergies first, and choose Milk (Unscented) for clients who avoid fragrance.
Does the CBD Mint candle contain CBD?
CBD Mint is a scent name. The ingredient list Soy 68 Candle publishes for its candles does not include cannabidiol or hemp extract.
Where can I buy Soy 68 massage oil candles in Canada?
M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks them in Markham, Ontario, with in-store pickup and shipping across Canada: the 0.5 oz tealight, the box of 100, the 6 oz tin and the box of 24. The whole line is on the Soy 68 Candle brand page.
Soy 68 massage oil candles in 0.5 oz and 6 oz, 14 scents.
Shop Soy 68How the candle is used, its ingredients and the product descriptions are Soy 68 Candle's own, taken from soy68candle.com and the product labels in October 2026. The wrist test and the fire-safety notes are general salon practice.
