The purpose of using oil in massages is to enhance the healing power of the experience and lengthening every stroke. Massage oils can provide a powerful energizing or calming effect to your body. They contain ingredients that nourish your skin and promote good health. Masseuses often use essential oils, which are fragrant oils derived from roots, plants, seeds and trees, to further enhance the massage experience.
Almond Oil
Almond oil is a light, smooth oil that is very easily absorbed into your skin. It is good for most skin types and contains vitamin D. It is beneficial for hair, brittle nails and for people who have dry, itchy skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot kernel oil is a pale yellow massage oil that contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A. It is especially good for use on your face if you have sensitive, dry or aging skin. This massage oil is also particularly good for relieving stress and can be used on all skin types.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is heavy and green in color. It contains vitamin A and vitamin E. It is good for most skin types and especially useful for people who have dry, aging and sensitive skin.
Borage Oil
Borage oil is pale yellow and contains vitamins and minerals that make it penetrating, stimulating and regenerative for your skin. It is particularly useful for people who have eczema (skin irritation or inflammation) and psoriasis (a skin disease that involves dry red patches on your scalp, ears, skin and genitals).
Castor Oil
Castor oil is a very thick, sticky light yellow-colored massage oil that cleanses your lymphatic system (the organs and tissues that, among other things, produce, house and carry white blood cells that fight disease and infection). Castor oil also breaks up scar tissues and clears your body of toxins. It can also be used for dry, cracked feet.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a thick, heavy, light yellow-colored massage oil that is solid at room temperature and needs to be warmed prior to use. Coconut oil is good for all skin types and especially useful for dry, cracked skin.
Emu Oil
Emu oil is a light yellow-colored, anti-inflammatory massage oil. It is good for all skin types, though it might block some people's pores. It is useful for people who have sore muscles, arthritis, bruising and eczema.
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is dark yellow and contains vitamin E. It is antifungal and nourishing to the skin; it also prevents your skin from aging prematurely. Sesame oil can be used on dry, cracked skin, for arthritis and rheumatism. It destroys scabies, ringworm and most other fungal skin diseases.
Wheatgerm Oil
Wheatgerm oil contains vitamins A, B, C and E. It is used to firm tone your skin, reduce blemishes, scar tissue and stretch marks. It has a strong scent.
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