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The 'wax' isn't paraffin, such as in most candles. It's soy wax and is purely a product of the soy plant. Since it's from a plant not a synthetic source it's light enough and melts so quickly (and without much heat) that you can melt it without a double boiler (which is required for paraffin and beeswax due to the higher melting point.) You can actually chop up the soy wax and stick it in a glass measuring cup and put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and it melts without burning. Also unlike other waxes, soy wax, even when heated extremely, doesn't burn or produce soot. The only way it could possibly produce soot is if the person who made the lotion candle used a wick that was pre-waxed with paraffin. Also, the only ingredient in the candle is not just the soy wax- natural butters (such as shea, cocoa, and the like) are used as well as unscented oils that absorb into the skin easily and are moisturizing (such as sweet almond, grape seed, etc.) The fragrances used are essential oils, which means they are pure, not tampered with, and are not synthetic. They are made from the pure oils of plants and/or flowers. Since they are in such a pure form and are undiluted, when making one of these candles, the essential oils are diluted before using with a non-scented oil (again, such as grape seed, olive, etc.) The only essential oil that i know of that can be used in it's pure form without being diluted is Lavender oil because it's so good for the skin and has healing properties. Long story shorter, there is no way that you can burn yourself with a soy lotion candle unless you stick your hand in the flame itself, which is just silly. P.s. it is a misconception that these candles can catch fire or that they are in any way flammable. Essential oils do not catch fire when blended in such a way (as they are in lotion candles) with the other ingredients and diluted etc. nor am i certain, but do not believe that any true essential oils are flammable. To use one of these candles, you light it and let the wax melt and collect (amount depending on the amount of lotion that is required) and you can pour it almost instantly (if not absolutely instantly) onto your hands and apply as you would lotion. It's all in the soy wax. And i can completely understand the thought or belief that wax heated under a flame would burn you indefinately...especially having been burnt by candle wax before. But as i said, it's the kind of wax. I had absolutely no idea what a lotion candle was or how the heck that would even work/be any sort of good idea, but they are sold virtually everywhere bath and body products and candles are sold together....drug stores, retail stores, etc. I bought the first one I ever used at a CVS drug store and i, too, came across it and thought..."that can't be safe...or sane!" But as I do with most things i don't understand, i either ask people or research so that's exactly what i did. I even make them myself, but i don't have a strict recipe i.e. measurements and such. I make them differently almost every time depending on what essential oils i use, how strong the people i make them for want the scent to be, and you can either add more wax or more oil to make it either creamier or waxier/thicker or thinner consistency. So yes, they are safe and fun and pretty. The only way to get a negative skin reaction with one of these things is if you are allergic to one or more of the ingredients in the candle. (ex: if you have any sort of nut allergy, avoid those that contain sweet almond oil. If you are allergic to ragweed type plants, avoid ones that may have chamomile (little known fact, chamomile, though tasty and pleasant scented to some, it is a form of ragweed.) I guess we learn something new every day. Can you tell i love teaching people things? Ha. I hope this helps you and whoever else with whatever questions. Blessings, Sarah

They are only unsafe if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, therefore, read directions thoroughly. I think that everyone should read the directions and ingredients on anything if they don't know what they're doing. If you feel that I am wrong that's cool for you, dude...diff strokes for diff folks...but what I don't understand is how a person can sue someone in good conscience for their own ignorance...that's the equivalent of that goofy person who sued McDonald's because they got fat from eating it every day. Wow. Big duhh there. They are also unsafe if you're dumb enough to stick your hand in anything while it's burning. You are supposed to COMPLETELY extinguish the candle first and let the wax cool very slightly. It's not just soy wax either- they're usually made of pure diluted essential oils (SAFE) and Skin SAFE (& skin loving) butters such as shea or almond etc. P.s. not sure on measurements but play around, but they're pretty much butters as i said before, essential oils/fragrance oils that are SKIN SAFE, soy wax (not paraffin) and a fixed/carrier oil (Jojoba, Olive, Sweet almond, etc.) and vitamin E as a preservative. ALMOST FORGOT!! the ingredients are meant to be added to a double boiler and heated until melted, then poured into a container with some sort of lid (such as a thick glass jar i.e. a mason jar-type container) with a wick (obviously) in the container. I've also recently discovered candle adhesive which is awesome for sticking the wick to the bottom of the container before pouring the stuff in. Like i said as well, sorry for lack of detail on the measurements...when i made mine i just played around 'till i came up with the right consistency. I also found that if you add more oils than wax, you can make salves and do not need to make the candle version, but the candle version is just so much fun! And just for extra clarification, they sell these candles at Rite Aid's and Walgreen's and many other drug stores...i haven't heard of anyone getting "sued" over these, but eh. Be careful, find out/be aware of what you're allergic to, and use the candles safely and i promise you the world of lotion candles is NOT out to destroy humankind!! Blessings, Sarah

FOR DRSKIN: A possible alternative to the lotion candles are healing salves (you are obviously free to do whatever you choose, but i don't know for SURE of any recipes for the skin-safe candles...i know they use soy wax NOT paraffin or beeswax and essential oils diluted in a non-scented 'carrier' oil such as Olive, Sweet almond, or Jojoba oil and they are made the same way as regular candles...usually the oil is added first, then the wax in small amounts and all is blended well and poured into moulds with wicks etc. so i know that much but i know 'butters' such as shea/cocoa are involved. i am just not 100% on all of the ingredients...) Healing salves are made fairly easily. Paraffin is not recommended for nor is it safe to use on the skin (as far as i'm aware.) Beeswax is acceptable, but ought to be the refined beeswax a.k.a 100% pure and containing little to hopefully no paraffin. Pure soy wax works wonderfully and is very skin and environmentally friendly. Soy wax is available at some craft stores and most organic stores. Some wonderful Essential oils for burns: Tea tree(about 3-4 drops to each tsp. of carrier oil) Lavender(not only treats but dulls pain from burns and can be used undiluted directly on the skin.) Vitamin E (good moisturizing, good for the skin and safe undiluted.) Some good herbs that can also be added to the salves: Aloe Vera Comfrey St. John's Wort Healing Salve for Burns: You will need: -1/2 cup carrier oil (Olive oil works fine and has a 6-12 month shelf life) -2-3 tbsp. pure soy/pure refined beeswax -a double boiler Using a double boiler (or a frying pan that fits onto a pot) add about 2 1/2 inches of water to the pot/base of the double boiler. Add 2-3 tbsp. of wax to every 1/2 cup of carrier oil used. (If the consistency of the salve is too oily, it can be reheated and more wax can be added in 1/2 tsp. measurements until desired effect is achieved.) Add the oil(s) and/or herbs and the olive oil to the frying pan / top piece of the double boiler and the wax. Heat 'till all of the wax has fully melted and has become liquid. You can add any combo of the oils/herbs above depending on what you want to make. For one small batch (the 1/2 cup of oil and 2-3 tbsp. wax should yield a small/medium sized container...) use about 1/2 tsp. of each or whichever herb(s) you choose and about 6 drops of tea tree oil, about 1 tbsp. of Vitamin E, and/or as much lavender as you would like since there is no need to dilute. Pour into open mouthed jars and let cool...refrigerate if the need is urgent, it should be cool enough to use in about 10-15 minutes and won't change the outcome. Store capped. Little Mason jars work just fine. This recipe is also good (if vitamin E is used especially)for preventing scarring from burns etc. and has a neosporin-like effect. I'm no dr. but i know quite a bit and have done enough research to know that this stuff is safe and works. My boyfriend welds for a living and seemed to come home every day with some sort of burn from some machine or something which got me into making these salves specifically for burns, scar prevention for the burns as they healed, and to moisturize the skin. I REALLY hope this helps!!!!!! Blessings, Sarah (scarletxraine@yahoo.com)