Would You Like To Take A Massage? Massage Oils

Tired after a harrowing work schedule? Take a massage. It will rejuvenate and reassure you all over again.

Massage therapy:

It consists of rubbing various body parts by placing a little pressure on them which is very helpful in relieving tension and stress. Diverse kinds of aromatic oils or lotions having splendid aroma are employed for this purpose. These lotions help in softening the skin and providing the masseuse or health professional with the necessary lubrication and bearing over skin, allowing the treatment of tissues underlying deep under the skin. Hence these massage oils in conjunction with a massage, not only make you feel relaxed or stimulated, but also help in the healing process.

Aromatherapy:

Therapy sessions involving massage using aromatic oils further increase or prolong the benefits of massage. Health salons and spas often provide massage treatment along with aromatherapy.

Massage oils:

The benefits of massage oils to relieve pain have been known since the ancient times of Plato, Homer and Socrates. Today massage oils are also used to facilitate greater gliding massage, nourish skin and promote good health.

Which oil to go for?

Expeller-pressed or cold-pressed oil would be a good selection for massage sessions. Both these oils have had to undergo the minimum processing and are highly durable. For preventing them from getting spoiled, following practices are undertaken:

Cold storage.

Per pint monthly additions of Vitamin E of about 300 IUs in massage oil.
Addition of essential oils or distilled oils recovered from different plants, seeds and roots.

Seek professional help to know the ideal combination of the above additions.

Certain good massage oil options available are as follows:

Sr. No.	Name of the oil	Advantages
1	Avocado(heavy oil-diluted best at 10% of lighter oil)	Relaxes.
2	Borage	Helpful in eczema, psoriasis, it stimulates, penetrates, and regenerates.
3	Sweet Almond	Light, anti inflammatory, suits all skin types, dry skin especially.
4	Apricot Kernel	Relieves stress, gives balance, and suits all skin types, especially skin which happens to be aging prematurely.
5	Castor(sticky, thick oil)	Draws out toxins, heals scar, most useful for poultice.
6	Emu	Anti-inflammatory, useful against sore muscles, arthritis, eczema, bruising, has a tendency to block pores.
7	Grapeseed	Non-allergenic, suits all skin types.
8	Coconut(sticky, thick oil)	Helpful in healing cracked skin.
9	Kukui Nut	Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, light, has a warming effect.
10	Olive	Warming effect, relieves stiffness.
11	Jojoba	Useful against acne and eczema as it is penetrating and anti-bacterial.

Everyone has different preferences of smell and the massage therapies. Keep experimenting with suitable oils and therapies till you find a suitable one for your skin. You would love it!