The value of massage oils is difficult to overestimate. They not only facilitate the work of the massage therapist and strengthen the effect of the procedure, but also have therapeutic effects on the body. But you need to know which oil to use for massage to justify the expected result.
Composition of massage oils
In any massage oil there are two component groups: basic and active. Depending on the number of basic bases, massage oils can be single-component or multicomponent. Due to the basis during the procedure, the moistened skin is not stretched and not annoyed. Active components are designed to provide directional impact. These can be essential oils, antioxidants (vitamins A, E), microelements and minerals.
Types and properties of massage oils
There are many types of massage oils, but you can easily select the most popular:
- Olive oil Well nourishes and moisturizes the skin, but some it may seem too fat.
- Oil from peach or apricot bones Suitable for sensitive skin, makes it more elastic and elastic, and also has an anti-cellulite effect.
- Grape seed oil Suitable for problem and fading skin, helps to restore the water balance.
- Coconut oil It is considered the most versatile in properties and consistency, it moisturizes, feeds and forms a protective film.
- Shea Butter Used for anti-cyilult massage, suitable for fading skin.
- Wheat embryos oil, sesame seeds or avocado It hoses perfectly and moisturizes, but it is heavy and thick, therefore it is added to another basis.
- Almond oil It is used mainly in the face massage, in particular the zones around the eyes, makes the skin soft and silky.
- Jojoba oil Perfectly absorbed, raises the tone and contributes to the smoothing of wrinkles.
Relaxing essential oils
Relaxing effects Bergamot, lavender, melissa, jasmine, sage or roses have a relaxing effect. These esters act soothing on the nervous system, normalize sleep.
Toning essential oils
Toning essential oils raise mood, excite the nervous system and improve blood circulation. Black pepper essential oil, eucalyptus, fennel, cypress, lemon, nutmeg, cloves, geraniums, basil, ginger, tea tree or peppermints are used. Often, three or four components are selected. These oils also have an impact with muscle stiffness after unusual exercise or long sediment.
Anti-cellulite essential oils
The best effect from the anti-cellulite massage will help achieve Lyme, Fennel or Juniper oil. They contribute to the improvement of lymph and blood flow, which actively affects fat deposits under the skin.
Essential oils for erotic massage
Powerful Aphrodisiacs with an exciting effect are the essential oils of vanilla, sandalwood, ylang-yulang or jasmine. Massage with these flavors can be both relaxing and part of the prelude.
Choosing massage oil, it is also important to repel from your own preferences. The fragrance that is suitable for one may simply do not like another or even cause dizziness and nausea. Often, massage oil has to be selected by the method of trial and error, so for the first time the means is better to buy in probes or small bottles.
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