Homemade Massage Oils
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Loading ...Just like two people do not have the same fingerprints, similarly, each individual has a unique skin type. Combination of each skin type and atmospheric conditions in the geographical area may require special blend of oils for massaging.
Homemade massage oils have proven to be far more effective in our daily life for stress reduction, body relaxation and to eliminate certain body pain.
Home made massage oils have an edge over off-the-shelf products. You can choose which combinations to use in your massage oil, depending on your requirements to create your own personal blend.
Homemade massage oils are generally prepared using age-old recipes. Thus, you precisely know the ingredients of your oil and are also certain about the quality and freshness.
Carrier Oils and Essential Oils are primary components of a home made massage oil. These need to be chosen carefully and mixed in the right proportions to achieve the desired results.
Carrier Oils: Carrier Oils are organic vegetable and nut oils such as sweet almond, olive oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, etc. These are the base oils used to prepare home made massage oils.
Carrier oils are used to dilute highly concentrated essential oils. Carrier oils prevent early evaporation of massage oils as well as ensure massage oils are absorbed well into the skin.
Essential Oils: Essential Oils are made from aromatic herbs and flowers and are very highly concentrated. Their aromas have medicinal properties and make you feel refreshed and relaxed. These should never be applied on the skin directly.
Some very popular essential oils are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary, Chamomile, Jasmine, Rose, Marjoram, Cedarwood
You may make use of one carrier oil or a combination of one or more carrier oils to prepare the base oil. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil or a combination of 2-3 essential oils. Shake the container thoroughly to mix the oils properly. Your own unique home made massage oil is ready! Store this home made massage oil in a cool dark place and close the lid tightly.
Home made massage oil examples:
To prepare a relaxing and soothing home made massage oil use a combination of carrier oil and lavender, rosemary, bergamot essential oils.
To keep your skin supple, soft and smooth use combination of palm rosa, lavender, patchouli essential oils.
To prepare baby massage oil use carrier oil and lavender essential oil.
To prepare a stress relief massage oil use bergamot, mandarim, lavender, lemon grass essential oils with carrier oil.
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