Ahhhh, Michael, you are correct. A nice chile massage oil to loosen the muscles. I am going to REALLY experiment now. There are many oils that could be used as a base. Then, I think instead of adding cap, I will infuse the oil with chiles and allow the chiles to penetrate the softness of the oil. A slow, easy burn. That's nice. One could also use a cooler burn by using an alcohol base, but I don't think it has the value of a nice oil. Apply the oil thinly, adding only as needed. Yum. Your whole body can become one lollipop to gently slurp. But that's later. Start out with candles and the music you love; move then to applying the oil (a slight nail scratch is ok, ladies, use them claws, but don't break the skin!). If it gets too hot, cool it off with a milk and soap rub, or a shower. I'm gonna do this, by crackey!! I will work on the most sensuous massage oil in the world! I used to make huge batches of wonderful pot pourri, but this dwarfs that! I'll get my raw materials and make batches of the stuff! Of course, then I have to test it. . . Rael? swimmin' in oil, Judy Jalust@aol.com