How To Make Massage Oil

Posted on April 19, 2008
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Massage OilMassage oil is an essential component of the total massage process. The key to a good massage is both the skills of the massager and the ingredients used in the massage oil. Massage oils can be purchased which are available in the markets and they are good for specific effects like relaxation, anti-anxiety etc. But if massage is something that you enjoy doing and do it more often, then it is the best way to prepare massage oils on your own. It is significantly cheaper than purchasing oils. You can add different ingredients to your massage oils to suit to the needs of the person to whom you are giving the massage.

 

Massage oils are prepared by using a ‘base’ or ‘carrier’ oil and adding essential oils. Essential oils alone are very concentrated essences of the plants they derive from, and as such, aren’t suitable to apply directly to the skin without diluting. However, there are few exceptions like lavender and tea tree oils which can be applied directly to skin. Base oils are generally vegetable oils that are neutral, scentless and non-reactive in nature. ‘Seed oils’ are the most popular. Base oils are inexpensive in comparison to essential oils.

The preparation of massage oil depends on the purpose of massage. The purpose of massage decides the type of essential oils you use. For instance, if you are intending a night of romance, then lay off the soothing oils or all you will get is a good night’s sleep. After deciding on the purpose, pour one or two tablespoons of base oil into a low, shallow bowl and add a few drops of selected essential oil or oils, swirling the bowl around to blend. Essential oils are very volatile and if they are not kept in a tight bottle, they will be evaporated soon.

 

Applying the oil is a matter of personal preference. Some people directly apply the oil onto the skin of the massage recipient, while some prefer to rub their both hands briskly to warm up and then dip up some oil into their hands to start massage. Enough oil must be applied onto the skin so that hands slide smoothly over the skin. Excess oil is also not good as it leaves the skin oily even after the massage is over.

 

 

Massage is the oldest form of healing. It relaxes and prompts the body to release toxins. The massage can also help the body to flush out the toxins once they have been released from tight muscles. Massage oil plays a pivotal role in it.

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