Massage Oil Recipe

Here is the standard dilution for therapeutic massage and body oil:

Base Oil Amount            Essential Oil Amount (drops)
1 tsp/5ml                      2-3
1 tbs/15 ml                   6-7
1 oz/25 ml                    12-13
2 oz/50 ml                    25
3.5 oz./100 ml              50

Here are a few recipes to get you started:

Stress Blend: 15 drops Clary Sage/10 drops Sweet Orange Oil/5 drops Lavender

Aphrodisiac Blend: 15 drops ylang ylang/5 drops Jasmine

Help In Sleeping Blend: 15 drops Roman Chamomile 5 drops Ylang Ylang.

Sore Muscles Blend: 3 drops Ginger, 2 drops Black Pepper, 5 drops Peppermint, 5 drops Eucalyptus.

Directions: Mix the oils well and store in an airtight, dark glass container. Apply only a small amount (1/2-1 teaspoon) for each massage.

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Aromatherapy Massage

Massage is one of the most fundamental forms of therapy. It is both physically and emotionally beneficial to the body and a beautiful way to express caring and help relieve the stress of a loved one. The safe addition of an essential oil blend can enhance your massage experience.

Although a qualified masseuse is always the best way to get your massage aromatherapy, it is easy to do at home. It can be both therapeutic and sensual. There is no better way then to sensually communicate with your partner then to have a warm bath seeped with your sensual oil blend followed by a gentle massage with your complimenting massage oil. The best way to discover the art of massage would be to find a book from your bookshop of library and study. There is so much to know! But we all can share in gentle massage between loved ones by following the below guidelines:

• Do not ever use hard or painful pressure. Hard pressure can feel good, but gentle movements are the safest and most effective in the long term.
• Don’t ever directly massage on bones, and never massage a person with a serious injury such as torn ligaments or broken bones.
• Don’t massage the abdominal area of anyone with stomach problems or who is pregnant.
• Don’t massage over areas of skin infection, rash, sores, cuts, burns or varicose veins.
• Do not ever massage anyone who has had a serious heart attack or any serious medical condition including thrombosis (blood clots) or a recent operation.
• Never massage undiluted essential oils, absolutes or CO2s into the skin. Instead, make a diluted blend following the guidelines outlined below.

In short it is best to apply massage on healthy people and be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues. Those with special medical issues should receive massage from a qualified massage therapist.

A few more tips:

• Set the scene with soft music and soft lighting.
• Make sure your hands are clean and your nails are short and remove rings.
• Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes.
• Keep your massage oil warm and in a bowl.
• It is best for your massage to be unclothed down to their underwear with a towel for modesty!
• Try to keep your massage gentle until you learn more advanced massage form.
• Enjoy the aroma and go with the flow.

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