Make Your Own Soothing Massage Oil
A massage can be extra soothing if you make your own massage oil. You can find massage oil recipes for soothing massages, aches and pains, sensual or invigorating massages. Once you know the basics of a massage oil recipe, experiment to find one that suits you best. Here are a few tips to help make your own soothing massage oil.
Instructions
1. Decide on the type of carrier oil you prefer. A carrier oil is the base of the massage oil and dilutes the essential oil. The carrier oil helps your skin absorb the essential oils. The most common carrier oils used are safflower, peanut, olive, canola, grapeseed and sweet almond.
2. Learn about essential oils and their effects. Some essential oils help you relax while others may put you to sleep. Mixing ylang ylang, petitgrain and lavender essential oils with the carrier grapeseed oil will make a great soothing massage oil. Another soothing massage oil recipe you can make contains the essential oils of rosemary, chamomile and rose in a carrier of your choice.
3. Mix the essential oils into the carrier oil by adding just a few drops. Essential oils are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way when you make your own massage oil. Combine the essential oils with the carrier oil in a container for mixing. Shake the bottle gently to mix the oils together.
4. Store the massage oil in a tightly capped bottle after you make it. Store the massage oil in a cool and dark place. Before using the massage oil, warm it by placing the bottle of massage oil in a container of hot water.
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