A massage offers an incredibly relaxing experience for releasing stress, reducing muscle tension and rejuvenating the senses. Combined with warm massage oil, the skin also benefits, the senses enjoy aromatherapy and the hands slide over the skin without sticking or pinching. Individuals can create their own warm massaging oils to use on family and friends, offering a multitude of benefits, not the least of which is saving money, instead of spending money to go to the local spa for a massage.
Step 1
Choose a carrier oil based on the area of the body to be massaged. For example, lighter oils are generally chosen for skin care needs, such as Kukui nut oil for use on the face and neck as well as for mature or aging skin. Heavier oils such as a sweet almond are generally chosen for dry skin areas such as the feet. Grapeseed oil is also commonly used for body massage, while hazelnut oil is used for light massage, such as on the face and neck. Regular olive oil is also a heavy oil suitable for many skin types and areas of the body.
Step 2
Purchase a bottle of carrier oil such as sweet almond or grapeseed or even safflower oil. This is the base ingredient of the warming massage oil and will be blended with essential oil scents. Choose a scent such as patchouli, lavender, sandalwood, sage, bergamot, rosemary, rosehip or any other essential oil of your choice as the essential oil to be added to the carrier oil to create the massage oil.
Step 3
Combine about 6 tsp. of the carrier oil with roughly 8 drops of the essential oil of your choice and blend.
Step 4
Slowly warm the blended carrier and essential oil over low heat until warm. Allow to cool slightly, then pour into a bottle or shallow bowl.
Step 5
Place several drops of the warmed oil directly onto skin area to be massaged or dip fingers into oil and generously coat fingers and hands and apply directly to the area to be massaged.
Things You'll Need
- Unscented carrier oil base
- Essential oil of choice
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