Massages
Candle Massage
Warm massage candle melted into nourishing oil — for skin and muscles
At a glance
The Candle Massage at Navitas Spa, Hilton Istanbul Airport, uses a massage candle made of plant butters and oils that melts into warm oil at skin-safe temperature. The warmth relaxes the muscles while the oil deeply hydrates skin dried out by cabin air. It is available in 50 and 90 minutes; ask us on WhatsApp for the current price.
What it is
A massage candle is not wax in the ordinary sense: it is a blend of plant butters and oils that melts at just above body temperature. Your therapist lights it a few minutes before the session, then pours the warm oil onto the skin and works it in with slow, enveloping strokes.
The result is two treatments in one — a relaxing massage and a rich skin conditioner. It is especially loved in winter and after long flights, when skin is tight and dry.
At the airport
Choose the 50-minute version if you are staying at the hotel or have a four-hour connection; the 90-minute version when you have the afternoon. The oil absorbs quickly, but a warm shower afterwards is available if you prefer to leave without any trace.
Benefits
- Deep hydration for skin dried by cabin air and air conditioning
- Warmth that loosens muscles without strong pressure
- A slow, enveloping rhythm that quiets the mind
- A lasting softness — no separate body lotion needed
Good for
- Dry skin after flying
- Cold days
- Couples
- Anyone who finds ordinary oil massage too light
What to expect
- 01The candle is lit while you settle; the room is warm and dim
- 02Warm oil is poured onto the back and worked in with long strokes
- 03Legs, arms, décolleté and hands follow at the same unhurried pace
- 04A wrap and a few minutes of rest while the oil absorbs
Frequently asked questions
Is the oil hot?
Warm, not hot — the candle melts at a temperature just above the skin's own, and your therapist tests it first.
Is it scented?
Lightly, from the plant butters and oils in the candle. Tell us about fragrance sensitivities or allergies when you book.
Candle or hot stone?
Candle for skin and gentle warmth; hot stone for deeper heat that reaches stiff muscles.
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