Massage Oil Ingredients
Massage oil is used as a barrier between the massage therapist's hands and the client's skin. There are various oils for different purposes, depending on the client's needs. Some oils are mixed for better effect, and some oils are also mixed with essential oils in order to take advantage of their properties for healing the mind and body. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sweet Almond Oil
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One of the most popular massage oils is sweet almond oil. It absorbs easily into the skin and is odorless and colorless. It relieves muscle pain and imparts a healthy glow on skin. Sweet almond oil has a high concentration of essential fatty acids and makes a great moisturizer. It is well tolerated by most people and is a good general-purpose oil.
Apricot Oil
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This is another top choice for a basic massage oil. It has similar properties to the sweet almond oil, but has a shorter shelf life and a bit of a yellow tinge. It has a faint apricot aroma and an oily feel. It is readily absorbed and contains essential fatty acids plus vitamins A and E, making it a good choice for skin care.
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Hazelnut Oil
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Hazelnut oil is a good choice for oilier skin. It leaves a slightly oily residue on skin but is otherwise absorbed well. It has a slightly yellow color and a light, nutty scent. It is often mixed with sweet almond oil in massage oil blends.
Grapeseed Oil
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Grapeseed oil is a good choice for massage oil, except that it has a shorter shelf life. It is more readily available in health food stores, making it a good choice for the occasional massage. It leaves a glossy feel to the skin, has a faint nutty scent and absorbs fairly well into the skin. It is especially high in essential fatty acids, making it a good choice for nourishing the skin.
Blends
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Wheatgerm oil, avocado oil and evening primrose oils are all exceptional oils for skin care. They may be added to a base such as apricot or sweet almond to give a richer blend. Mixing in a blend of perhaps 10 percent wheat germ with a base oil will give the extra benefits of the vitamins and nutrients in wheat germ, while still retaining the absorption and viscosity of the base oil.
Essential Oils
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Always ask before you use essential oils in a massage. The scents are highly personal, and not everyone reacts to every scent in the same way. Some people are very sensitive to certain scents, and others can have allergic reactions to essential oils. Lavender is a good choice which is well tolerated by most people. Blends for aphrodisia, muscle relaxation, stress reduction and insomnia are readily available (see Resources).
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