Get a Whiff of these Massage Oils
Ahh Rub it in! Imagine yourself lying face down and being pampered to the hilt with a relaxing massage. There is nothing like a massage to soothe and smooth out our frazzled nerves. And, when you couple this with aromatic massage oils, now that’s really something!
Massage oils are an intrinsic part of the massage. It helps you enjoy all that kneading, pressing, and pushing that makes a massage so rejuvenating. The scent of the oils also promotes the feeling of absolute peace and calm. Not only that, oil can also heal and provide relief. Some oils can also infuse your skin with much-needed moisture and keep it from getting dry and scaly.
Now, here is a short list of massage oils that are available in the market:
Apricot kernel oil is one of the popular choices for a carrier oil, that means that you can mix a few drops of essential oil to apricot kernel oil and it can effectively take on the properties of the essential oil. Apricot kernel oil is smooth and fine-textured. It also contains vitamin E that helps fight free radicals. Another oil you can look into is jojoba oil. This is a good skin and facial cleanser since it unclogs the pores and removes excess oil and grime.
Chamomile oil is popular for its ability to calm people down. It also promotes a good night’s rest, as well as provides relief for headaches and insect bites. Another great relaxing oil is lavender oil. A whiff of this will help you ease into sleepy-land.
You can also use sandalwood oil. It is great for those who have bronchitis, asthma and urinary tract infections. It can also relive you of sore throat and coughs. Cedar-wood oil is also similar to sandalwood in smell. This one helps get rid of ailments in the kidney and the bladder, as well as the phlegm in your throat.
These are just some of the massage oils that are available. There are literally hundreds. You can even try to do a mixture of the oils, combining the scents that you like.
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