There are many types of oil which can be used for massage. All are good in their own way but some are better than others. This article will guide you so that you can use those oils which give you the most benefit for the money that you invest.
You can buy oils which are only composed of one type of oil or you can buy massage oil blends. You can even blend your own oils in order to get a different desired effect. There are many different carrier oils, essential oils, and perfume oils that you can blend to produce the effect that you desire. You get the use of a customized product this way and it will save you money which is critical. In order to be able to do this you need to know a little about the properties of essential and scented oils and what they will do for you.
Many of my customers will blend just a little bit of scented oil in with carrier oil for massage. When they blend these two types of oil they get the skin care benefits of the carrier oil and the fragrance benefits of the scented oil. If you want to use scented oil for massage remember that you dont need a lot of fragrance. A few drops will give you all of the fragrance that you need.
Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular massage oils among massage therapists. I love it because it is so light that it is absorbed into the skin very quickly. It is also not greasy at all and doesnt tend to rub off and leave stains on your sheets. This oil is beneficial to your skin so you get a double effect because it treats your skin to a good health experience while it moisturizes the body.
Compared with other oils, sweet almond oil is reasonably priced. It usually does not irritate skin. People with nut allergies should not use almond oil.
Apricot kernel oil is similar in texture and color to almond oil. It is rich in vitamin E, a quality that gives it a longer shelf life than the typical oil. This is also a quality that gives it an added beneficial effect for the skin.
Like almond oil, apricot kernel oil is absorbed into the skin, so it won't leave people feeling greasy afterwards. This property also makes it a good oil to use for aromatherapy massage.
Jojoba is actually a wax extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant. Jojoba is a good option for most people prone to back acne because it is thought to have antibacterial properties and contains long chain wax esters which closely resemble skin sebum. This means that it is absorbed into the skin very easily. It also closely mimics the sebum that the skin is so used to.
Although you may think of coconut oil as being thick, white solid oil, fractionated coconut oil is actually a light, non-greasy, liquid oil.
It is called fractionated coconut oil because it contains only a fraction of the whole oil. The long-chain triglycerides have been removed, leaving only the medium-chain triglycerides. This oil has been used by Pacific Islanders for many years for skin, scalp, and hair. Studies have shown that it is very beneficial to the health of the user.
Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit. Deep green in color, avocado oil is heavier oil and is usually mixed with lighter massage oils such as sweet almond oil. Avocados are known for their health properties so avocado oil is an excellent product for the human body to utilize for healing.
Most people are familiar with olive oil as cooking oil, but it is occasionally used for massage. Of course we know how this oi is a diet staple in the Mediterranean diet, and is consumed internally.
These are just a few of the massage oils that we offer and I highly recommend them for personal use. The biggest plus factor about using them is that they are beneficial to the health of the skin at the same time that they provide you with a pleasurable massage.
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