How to make your own oil for a relaxing massage

To make your own massage oil you need what is called a “base oil”, which is the main ingredient. The most frequently used is the sweet almond oil. But it can also be coconut, olive, sesame, jojoba or grape seed oil. These oils are considered neutral. They do not have a very intense aroma.

You can do a massage with only the base oil, but if you add essential oils you will take advantage of the properties of its active principles. Therefore, we are interested in choosing essential oils with relaxing qualities. If you are pregnant, it may be a good idea to massage only with the base oil.

Choose quality oils for your relaxation blend

Keep in mind that both the base oil and the essential oils must be of high quality, as they are absorbed by the skin. Must be one hundred percent pure better if they are organically produced and, if the opportunity arises, fair trade. This way you make sure that the cultivation of the plants has not harmed the environment and that the workers have not suffered bad working conditions.

If you want the highest quality, choose chemotyped oil. These types of oils are currently used by most aromatherapists. Its characteristic is that the manufacturer guarantees a standardized content of active ingredients.

You decide how much massage oil you want to do. If you stick to small amounts then you can try new mixes more often.

Once the mix is done it is convenient to do a tolerance test on a small area of skin so you know if the ingredients are right for you. You can do this test on the wrist or the neck, especially sensitive areas. If the skin becomes irritated, it is probably an allergic reaction. In that case it is better that you try other oils.

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essential oils they should never be applied to the skin undiluted. The general rule is that for every 100 ml of base oil, add 10 to 20 drops of essential oils.

Relaxing blend of essential oils

100 ml of sweet almond oil 5 drops of essential oil of melissa 5 drops of essential oil of lavender

Besides:

A small brown glass jar A funnel

This is how the oil is made:

Put the base oil with the help of the funnel in the glass bottle. Add the essential oils with a dropper or directly from the bottle. Close the bottle tightly and shake vigorously. Store the massage oil in a cool, dark place. This way it will keep for several months.