How to Use Essential Oils for Massage

Using essential oils for massage is not only relaxing but can be beneficial in a variety of ways, depending the essential oils used. Just a few drops of each oil are applied after the application of carrier oil that dilutes the highly concentrated oils. Following are just a few suggestions using essential oils for massage.

Instructions

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1. Relieve stressed muscles and revitalize the mind, body and spirit with a relaxing massage using essential oil of pine. Add cypress oil for a sense of security and grounding.
2. Promote physical and emotional healing as well as a good night's sleep with Awaken, a blend of several other oil blends. Use vegetable oil as the carrier oil for a full body massage.
3. Enjoy giving or receiving a massage with Sensation, a romantic, refreshing blend of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rosewood. Expect increased awareness and amplified excitement.
4. Stimulate the limbic region of the brain with Live with Passion, a blend of oils including ginger, angelica, sandalwood, patchouli and clary sage. Increase passion in relationships, business or personal accomplishment with a massage with this oil blend.
5. Give a massage with Valor, a blend of rosewood, tansy, blue spruce and franincense, to build courage, confidence and self-esteem. Apply Valor first when using other oils.
6. Perk up the spirit with a massage with Citrus Fresh, a blend of orange, tangerine, lemon, spearmint, grapefruit and mandarin. Stimulate and increase creative energy with this refreshing blend.

Tips & Warnings

• Always test the skin before using an essential oil as each person is different. Apply oils one at a time or one blend at a time to a small area. When layering oils that are new, allow 3 to 5 minutes for the body to respond before applying a second oil.