massage oil recipe

massage oil recipe
what you need to know to make your own

Personalizingyour massage oil recipe is simple and can enhance the positive benefits of amassage. Experimenting is key to achieving a great personal product that “feels”great to you.

Thepurpose of a massage oil is to:

Smooth thesurface of the skin and help the hands movement be fluid and glide. Thisreduces friction.

Nourish andmoisturize the skin.

Act as acarrier for the use of essential oils, if you choose to add them to yourrecipe.

Whichoil should be used?

*Bewareof allergies and ask about allergies before using any oil and especially nutoil.

oils

skin absorption

moisturizing effect

scent

easy to find

cost

other considerations

apricot kernel

very good

none

yes

good for mature, sensitive and dry skin

avocado

good

excellent

slight

yes

good for dry skin, use at 10% dilution

fractionated coconut oil

very good

excellent

none

supplier

long shelf life and non-greasy or staining

grapeseed

very good

excellent

slight

yes

good for mature, and dry skin,use at 10% dilution

hemp seed

very good

excellent

slight

supplier

good for dry skin, claimed to be anti-inflammatory, unrefined oil might stain,
use at 20% dilution

jojoba

very good

excellent

none

supplier

$$$

is actually a wax not an oil, resembles the natural sebum within our skin, extends shelf life of other oils

olive

good

pungent

yes

can be greasy and sticky

sunflower

very good

slight

yes

good for mature, sensitive and dry skin, people may have allergies, short shelf life

sweet almond

excellent

very good

slight

yes

good for dry skin, claimed to be anti-inflammatory, beware of allergies

wheat germ

good

excellent

pungent

yes

excellent source of vitamin , use at 10% dilution,prolongs shelf life of oils

Eachvegetable oil has an estimated shelf life. To prolong the shelf life of your massage oilrecipe it is a good practice to add about 1-2% vitamin E oil. It is also agreat idea to mark that date the massage oil recipe was made, just to stay onthe safe side.

Personally,I only use essential oils in for massage oils. There are different grades ofessential oils and you might consider doing a little homework before makingyour choice. Certain artisans and commercial retailers will also use fragrance oils.

Againexperimenting is the way to approaching blending essential oils. Maybe startoff with one of two essential oils then work in another. More is not alwaysbetter and asking the person receiving the massage what their preferences areis important to enhancing the benefits.

I recommend that you use about between 10 to 30 dropsper 100 ml.

The list below of essential oils are usually considered safe for a massage oil recipe.Again, read aboutthe safety of the oils.

Essential oils

Lavender
Roman chamomile
Eucalyptus
Tea tree
Ylang Ylang
Bergamot
Geranium
Sandalwood
Sweet orange

Consider infusing your oils with herbs and spices to get some added benefits.

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