Howdy! Do you like a good massage? I sure do.
If you are anything like me, a mom of 2 boys who need my full attention, by the time the kids are dropped off at school I just want a hot bath and a massage – even if just a foot rub from my husband. We all need to be pampered every now and again, not to mention the many health benefits of massage.
I wanted to share some useful tips on using Moroccan argan oil for massage therapy. It is likely the best carrier oil on the market today and makes for a rich massage oil. With the added benefit it will give your skin, after your massage, your skin too will love you forever! Beauty by Earth offers a fantastic price on the very best quality argan oil.
Unfortunately, many spas and massage places use cheap lotions or massage oils that are filled with junk and when I walk out I am less than impressed with the smell and greasiness of the products used.
All good massage oils contain a carrier oil (being the main ingredient) as well as either cheap chemical based fragrances, or essential oils. Because argan oil is both a dry oil and a carrier oil (if not the best carrier oil), it makes for a great massage oil.
An easy way to make your own massage oil, which will also leave you luxuriously moisturized, is to just add 10-12 drops of essential oils of your choosing to each ounce of argan oil.
Here are some great essential oils you can mix with your argan oil for a fabulous massage oil.
All Spice Essential Oil: It is considered a good anesthetic,antioxidant, antiseptic, , relaxant, stimulant and tonic. It has been claimed to induce numbness, relieve pain, relaxes the body and mind, add color to the skin, and stimulate various other functions
Basil Essential Oil: It has long been used for skin care, indigestion, respiratory problems, infections, stress disorders, blood circulation issues, pain, and vomiting.
Bergamot Essential Oil: Removes body odor, relieves spasms, suppresses pain, improves mood, heals cuts and scars, and promotes digestion.
Chamomile Essential Oil: Is known to cure spasms, curb infections, uplift mood, soothe inflammation from fever, eliminate gases, promotes discharge of bile, helps decrease visibility of scars, cures pain, reduces fever, and is good for the liver. Furthermore, chamomile essential oil is an anti- inflammatory, improves nervous system health, aids digestion, reduces spasms, kills bacteria, increases perspiration, improves digestion, and fights infections.
Cinnamon Essential Oil: Is frequently used as a brain tonic, as well as for respiratory problems, skin infections, blood circulation issues, infections, wound healing, pain relief, birth control, menstruation problems and indigestion.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil: It is very useful in the treatment of respiratory problems, wounds, muscle pain, mental exhaustion, dental care, skin care, fever, and intestinal germs.
Fennel Essential Oil: Has been found to protect wounds against becoming infected, clears spasm, increases appetite, removes excess gas, purifies blood, increases urination, defends against cough and cold, increases milk secretion, helps clear bowels and constipation, stimulates systems, and is good for stomach and spleen health.
Lavender Essential Oil: This oil is beneficial for treatment of the nervous system, insomnia, pain relief, urine flow, respiratory disorders, skin care, hair care, blood circulation, indigestion, and immune system health.
Lemon Essential Oil: This oil is known to protect wounds from becoming infected, inhibiting viral and bacterial growth, strengthening gums, and stopping hair loss. It lifts skin, induces firmness in muscles, stops hemorrhaging, fights infections, and cures fevers.
Lemongrass Essential Oil: Traditionally it reduces pain, fights depression, inhibits microbial growth, reduces high fever, protects wounds from becoming infected, strengthens gums and hair, kills bacteria, eliminates gas, reduces body odor, promotes urination, reduces fever, stops fungal infections, increases milk, kills insects, strengthens nerves, soothes inflammation and nervous disturbances.
Mandarin Essential Oil: Protects wounds against becoming infected, relaxes spasms, increases blood & lymph circulation, promotes growth & regeneration of cells, purifies blood, facilitates digestion, is good for the liver, soothes inflammation and nervous afflictions, is good for the stomach and generally toning up the body.
Peppermint Essential Oil: It is commonly used for pain relief, to induce numbness, reduce milk flow and discharge, relax spasms, strengthen gums, stop hair loss, lifts skin, induces firmness in muscles, removes gas, is good for brain and memory health, clears congestion and eases breathing.
Sandalwood Essential Oil: It protects wounds from infection, soothes inflammations, treats spasms, tightens gums and muscles and helps stop hair loss. It can also heal scars and after marks, give relief from gas, increase urination, fight infections, and it keeps skin smooth & free from infections. Finally, sandalwood essential oil traditionally cures coughs and colds, reduces blood pressure, increases memory, soothes nervous disorders and inflammations, and boosts your immune system.
Tea Tree Essential Oil: This oil is often used to inhibit bacterial, microbial, and viral infections, protect wounds from becoming infected, promoting absorption of nutrients, speeding the healing of scars, can cure coughs and colds, and it stimulates systemic functions.
Vanilla Essential Oil: It has been used to neutralize the effects of free radicals and other oxidants, repairs damages due to oxidation, inhibits the growth of cancerous cells, reduces fever, fights depression and uplifts mood, soothes inflammation and reduces nervous disorders, promotes sleep, and reduces the stress and anxiety through its soothing qualities.
Wintergreen Essential Oil: Traditionally, it is used for pain relief, relaxation of the body and mind, reduction of spasms, tightens gums and muscles and helps stop hair loss.
Well, there are just a few for you to try. So relax, and make yourself a nice massage oil. Better yet, take your own blend to your favorite massage spot and have them use it.
If you live in the Los Angeles area and want some suggestions on massage places, just comment and I will share!
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