Oil massage and massage oils

Oil massage has recently gained popularity, as there are more and more of us who are passionate about essential oils, or rather their medicinal properties. It is today. And oil massage has been known for a long time. Thousands of years ago it was used in Ancient Egypt, India, and indeed in all countries of the East. It was where the culture of oil massage was developed that women retained the freshness of the skin, the flexibility of the body, even at 70 years old. Essential oils have always had a high price, and some were more expensive than gold, so they were a privilege royalty.

Oil massage improves health and prolongs life, as well as strengthens memory and the power of thoughts - so it was believed in ancient times. And indeed it is!

Any vegetable oil contains components valuable to humans, which are absorbed through the pores during massage. As you know, the best massage oil is oil made by cold pressing from seeds. Only natural oils should be used for massage, mineral oils or artificial substitutes for natural oils should not be used. Synthetic and mineral oils contain various chemical additives and preservatives that can be harmful. And besides this, these oils cover the body with a thin film, as a result of which the access of oxygen to the skin cells is closed, that is, the cells do not breathe.

What are the benefits of oil massage?

Regular oil massage soothes the nervous system, stimulates digestion and hormonal metabolism, improves sleep, strengthens subcutaneous and muscle tissue, as well as immunity, restores the balance of all body systems and removes old age! Massage has a particularly beneficial effect on dry skin, giving it a healthy glow and elasticity.

During the massage, better sliding of the hands in contact with the skin is ensured. The hands of the masseur, as it were, are immersed in the body, while there is much less pain and a more effective effect on muscle tissue.

If you have dry skin, then massage can be done more often, and if oily, then you should not abuse oil massage, although it will not harm you in the bath either.

If you are healthy, then massage can be done once a week, it is better to combine it with a visit to the bath.

In other cases, you should consult your doctor.
What oils can be used for massage?

Olive oil, sunflower, mustard, corn, sesame, coconut, almond, peach, avocado, grape seed oil.

Essential oils are used as additives and to improve the properties of the oil composition: sandalwood, rose, eucalyptus, sage, lavender and many others.

Depending on the season, you can use different recipes for the oil composition.

For example, in the fall, it is better to prepare an oil composition based on sesame oil. You can add almond oil, jasmine, sandalwood or rose essential oil to it.

Sesame oil - 2 cups, almond oil - 1 teaspoon, wheat germ oil - 1 teaspoon, jasmine or rose oil - 5-10 drops.

In winter, the most effective formulation is based on olive and sesame oil, with the addition of wheat germ oil.

Olive oil - 0.5 cups, sesame oil - 0.5 cups, wheat germ oil - 1 tablespoon, sandalwood or rose essential oil - 5-10 drops.

In spring, the best effect will be from almond and sesame oil with the addition of pumpkin seed.

Almond oil - 0.5 cups, sesame oil - 0.5 cups, pumpkin oil - 1 tablespoon, jasmine oil - 5-10 drops.

In summer, it is advisable to use coconut oil or corn oil, adding wheat germ oil to it, as well as rose or sandalwood oil.

Coconut oil - 0.5 cups, wheat germ oil - 1 teaspoon, rose or sandalwood essential oil - 5-10 drops.

Other recipes are also possible. Combine oils should only be done if you know their properties.

Olive oil
Useful for muscle pain, joint swelling. This oil promotes the absorption of UV by the skin cells and thus improves the tan. This should be borne in mind by those who do not want a tan. Olive oil is somewhat sticky and heavy, so it is best used in blends.

Sunflower oil
This oil is also too heavy and is best mixed with other oils. Helps with joint diseases.

Corn oil
Useful for skin diseases and bruises. Its value is high in vitamin E. It is also used as a base with the addition of other oils and medicinal herbal formulations.

Coconut oil
The advantage of this oil is that it is quickly absorbed into the skin. It is very light, does not form a film, cools the body, helps in the treatment of inflammation, edema, relieves nervous tension, and improves the structure of the skin. This oil is used in many formulations of massage mixtures.

Sesame oil
The heavy, viscous oil is used in many mixtures to treat dry skin prone to cracking and prevent skin aging. It also relieves swelling, muscle pain, and is good for hair.

Almond oil
The oil relieves swelling, fatigue, strengthens the nervous system and muscles, and rejuvenates the skin. A very effective remedy for strengthening and growing hair. The oil is expensive, so it is mainly used in massage mixtures.

Wheat germ oil
It is a very fatty oil, therefore, it is used in small amounts in the mixture, and in its pure form - for massage with very dry skin. The oil improves elasticity and prevents skin aging.

Palm oil
The oil is quickly absorbed into the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles, therefore it is mainly used for cosmetic massage. This oil is best used for those with normal skin.

Peach oil
The oil is very effective against wrinkles, suitable for all skin types. Since it is absorbed slowly, it is convenient to use it for massage. It provides good sliding of the masseur's hands over the skin.

Grape seed oil
The oil has the ability to retain moisture in the skin cells, which provides the skin with elasticity. Grape seed oil must not be used unrefined!

Avocado oil
It is quickly absorbed into the skin, so it is used in a mixture with other oils. The oil is good for the skin as it smoothes out wrinkles.

Some people may have an individual intolerance to this or that oil, and also not all oils are combined with each other, so you should not make rash compositions. Be careful!