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The latest beauty fad among fashionistas is candle manicure and pedicure. This beauty therapy has healing properties as well. Aroma from a candle therapy helps to uplift mood and relaxes your body. Candle treatment also has anti-ageing properties.

The process of candle manicure involves exfoliation, polish, candle massage and application of mask. The massage candle is a blend of vitamin E, cocoa butter, jojoba oil and essential oils. When the massage candle is lit it melts and creates an aromatic rich massage oil that soothes the skin as well as your senses.

Here are the steps followed in a candle manicure and pedicure.

To begin with, light the massage candle and let it burn for 10 to 15 minutes until warm oil oozes out of the candle. Now take some of the aromatic oil and massage your hands and feet, at least for 5 to 10 minutes. Then wash with water. The air will fill with the aroma of the blended oil and soothe your senses.

Then follow the normal routine of a pedicure and manicure involving callus treatment and exfoliation of your feet. After that use the oil of the burning candle to massage your hands, legs and feet. The rich candle oil will give a healthy glow and make your hands and feet smooth and soft. Candle therapy is not only a beauty treatment but also has health benefits as aroma from the rich candle oil acts as a stress buster.

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(AW: Pratima Tigga)