Citrus Bliss Homemade Massage Oil

Get the mood lifting benefits of aromatherapy massage... a happy home remedy for depression!

When you're down in the dumps, cheer yourself up with this easy to make, sweetly scented homemade massage oil.

This blend melts away tension and lifts your mood with a happy combination of ylang ylang and citrus essential oils.

These anti-depressant, stress-relieving essential oils, combined with the benefits of aromatherapy massage, make this massage recipe an excellent home remedy for depression. Click to learn more about using aromatherapy for depression.

Citrus Bliss Homemade Massage Oil

Ingredients

15 drops Bergamot essential oil
15 drops Palmarosa essential oil
2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
1/4 cup (60ml) carrier oil of your choice such as apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil or sunflower oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a dark glass or PET plastic bottle. (I recommend using one with an oil or lotion dispenser cap so you don't accidentally pour it all over everything with the joy of getting a massage.)

Wait at least 24 hours after blending to let the aromas 'cure'. Remember to keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. Use within three months.

If you want to make a larger amount of this homemade massage recipe, depending on the size of the bottle, simply double or triple the recipe. (Remember it tends to go rancid after about three months.)

Caution Bergamot essential oil can cause photo-sensitivity and sunburn. Do not use before sun exposure.

Where to Buy Massage Oil Ingredients

My favorite supplier for aromatherapy recipe supplies is Mountain Rose Herbs. They have excellent products at reasonable prices, and I love their staff. Here's some quick links to the ingredients you'll need for this homemade massage oil...

Bergamot essential oil

Palmarosa essential oil

Ylang Ylang essential oil

Apricot kernel oil

Jojoba oil

Sunflower oil

Browse all carrier oils

Massage oil bottles

Too Busy to Make Your Own? Just Buy Some!

Why stress if you're already stressed? If it just seems like too much time, effort or energy to make any aromatherapy massage oils right now, then give yourself a break and do it the easy way - order some!

Mountain Rose Herbs makes a truly lovely line of organic massage oils, including...

... Autumn Moon Massage Oil with lavender and cinnamon for just the right degree of warmth,

... Goddess Dreams Massage Oil specifically for sensual massage and,

... Aches and Pains Massage Oil - unromantic, but deeply penetrating and soothing for aches, pains and muscle fatigue.

There's more - just click on the massage oils link and scroll down the page to see what else they have!

Natural Remedies for Depression

In addition to using aromatherapy, you can also use natural remedies for depression and sadness. Native Remedies carries some good herbal and homeopathic remedies.

Sadness, Grief, Weepiness MelancholyLift Homeopathic remedy improves emotional balance, reduces sadness & lifts mood

Depression, Insomnia, OCD, Anxiety MindSoothe Herbal remedy reduces "the blues", promotes balanced moods & positive attitude

Sadness, Irritability, Anxiety Mood Tonic Homeopathic remedy relieves sadness, temper outbursts, anxiety & mood swings, balances serotonin

Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD Sooother Homeopathic remedy relieves SAD, promotes a positive attitude & increased energy levels

Postpartum PureMother Flower essence promotes confidence & calm, supports natural mothering instincts & bonding

Children & Teens MindSoothe Jr. Herbal remedy promotes emotional balance in children, encourages motivation & healthy self-esteem

What Next?

Why not take a look at some of these related pages for more great massage oil recipes...

Honey Kissed Body Butter Massage Cream

Lavender & Lace Massage Oil

Moonlit Melts Massage Oil Candles

Sugar & Spice Sensual Massage Oil

Vanilla Cream Massage Oil Lotion Bar

Pain Relief Massage Oil

Stop Snoring Massage Oil

Stress Relief Massage Oil

Massage Oils Main Page

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