How to Make Vanilla and Cinnamon Massage Oil
Vanilla and cinnamon massage oil is a simple, homemade massage oil that can be used for daily self-massage or on another person. Vanilla and cinnamon massage oil has a wonderfully exhilarating and invigorating scent that is best used in the morning or daytime, as it can keep some people awake if used late in the evening. This recipe makes enough massage oil for about three full-body massages, though it is easily doubled or tripled for more uses. Vanilla and cinnamon massage oil will keep for about one month if stored in a cool, dark place between uses. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup almond oil
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Clean plastic funnel
- Disposable coffee filter
- Glass jar with tight-fitting lid
Instructions
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Combine the almond oil, ground cinnamon and pure vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Cover and set aside for three hours to infuse.
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Line a clean plastic funnel with a disposable coffee filter. Pour the mixture in the mixing bowl through the funnel and into a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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Put the glass jar in a cool, dark place for 24 hours before first use. Shake the mixture gently before each subsequent use.
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Tips & Warnings
To use, massage the vanilla and cinnamon oil gently into the skin in tight, circular motions. Rinse the skin with warm water and pat dry with a clean cotton towel.
Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade massage oil or skin care product in an aluminum or copper container, as these metals tend to alter the scent of the final product.
