There's nothing like an aromatherapy massage to cure what ails you. Or at least make the bad stuff go away for awhile.
With these super-relaxing massage oil recipes, you can have (or give) one any time you like, in the comfort and privacy of your own bedroom. For free!
The best massage oils are the ones you make yourself. Why? Because you can customize them for your skin type, mood or moment. You also know exactly what's in them (and what ISN'T!)
Generally speaking, you want your aromatherapy massage oil recipes to have a good amount of "glide", meaning they don't absorb too quickly into the skin.
This is where choosing your aromatherapy carrier oils comes into play. Here's a few of the most popular carrier oils for making massage oils.
Olive Oil. This one tops the list in terms of popularity. It's easy to find, inexpensive and good for your skin. It has a fresh scent of its own, which will influence the scent of your massage oil recipes. (Personally not my fave.) |
Jojoba Oil. This is one of the best massage oils you can use. Jojoba is the most similar of all carrier oils to our own skin's natural oil, and it lasts extremely well without going rancid. It has no scent of its own, so works in all aromatherapy massage oil recipes. |
Grapeseed Oil. Also popular, easy to find and inexpensive. Good for oily, acne-prone skin. On the other hand, grapeseed is one of the most quickly absorbed oils, so the amount of glide is reduced. (You can, of course, compensate by using lots.) |
Kukui Nut Oil. This oil is gaining recognition as extremely restorative for the skin. It absorbs at a comfortable rate for massage, and it's good for every skin type. You may want to avoid it if you have nut allergies. |
This is where it gets fun! Massage oils are great all on their own, but they're not the end of the line when it comes to vehicles for warm, gentle touch.
In addition to making aromatherapy massage oils with the basic oils covered above, you can also make body butter massage creams, massage oil lotions, and even massage oil candles. Click on the recipes below to learn more about each one - and then give them a try!
Citrus Bliss Massage Oil |
Honey Kissed Body Butter Massage Cream |
Lavender & Lace Massage Oil |
Moonlit Melts Massage Oil Candles |
Pain Relief Therapeutic Massage Oil |
Stop Snoring Massage Oil |
Stress Relief Massage Oil |
Sugar & Spice Sensual Massage Oil |
Vanilla Cream Massage Oil Lotion Bar |
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, |
... Warming Ginger Massage Oil - unromantic, but deeply penetrating and soothing for aches, pains and muscle fatigue. |
I have to share another supplier for essential oils that I personally now use because I've found their quality to be the best. I switched to doTerra after buying a few oils like lavender and tea tree and comparing them in my recipes.
What I found was that they worked faster and more effectively than any other brand I've tried. So I want to offer their oils to you as well.
doTerra's AromaTouch Massage Blend is an amazing blend of Cypress, Peppermint, Marjoram, Basil, Grapefruit, and Lavender. Soooo relaxing and revitalizing at the same time! Plus it works well with different kinds of massage techniques. |
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