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Oils for massage

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Oils have been used in massage treatments throughout history. Homer wrote about an oily medium used for
massage as early as 1000 B.C. Plato and Socrates wrote of anointing with oil and rubbing to ease pain.
Today there are many types of oils with many uses. It is necessary to experiment with the many types and
try them on a variety of skin types to develop your own sense of use and personal preference.
The purpose of using oil in a massage is to facilitate the gliding over the client's skin. The various oils contain
ingredients for nourishing the skin and promoting health. Essential oils (fragrant oils distilled from plants,
trees, roots, seeds) can be added for further enhancing the treatment.

When buying oils, look for cold-pressed or expeller-pressed ( made with the least amount of heating and
processing) as they last longer. ( A rancid oil can cause free radical damage to your self and client.)
Keep large quantities of oils refrigerated or in a cool place (below 65 degrees) when not in use to delay spoilage.
Vitamin E added each month to the oil will help prevent spoilage. Use about 300 IU of vitamin E per pint of oil.
A rancid oil will have an unusual smell to it and taste bitter.

These are the basic oils and can be used in combination or alone. Essential Oils can be added for additional
therapeutic purpose.

Type	Properties	Uses
Sweet Almond	color: very pale yellow Ingredients: glucosides, minerals, vitamins, proteins penetrates skin and nourishes anti-inflammatory light	good for most skin types especially for dry, itching skin can be used 100%
Apricot Kernel Oil	color: pale yellow Ingredients: vitamins, minerals relieves stress balancing	good for all skin types especially for skin that is prematurely aged, dry, sensitive or inflamed can be used 100%
Avocado	heavy green color Ingredients: Vit A, E	good for most skin types heavy; use in 10% dilution with base oil
Borage Oil	color: pale yellow Ingredients: gamma linolenic acid, vitamins, minerals regenerative penetrating stimulating	eczema, psoriasis
Castor Oil	color: light yellow very thick, sticky cleanses lymphatic system draws out toxins breaks up scar tissue	use on dry, cracked feet use on scar tissue use in poultice (wool flannel cloth)
Coconut Oil	color: light yellow solid at room temperature; needs to be warmed. thick, heavy grounding	good for all skin types, especially dry, cracked skin
Emu Oil	color: light yellow anti-inflammatory assists in collagen formation	good for all skin types: may block pores is some; watch for reactions used for arthritis, bursitis, sore muscles, bruising, eczema, keloids
Grapeseed Oil	color: none or very pale green Ingredients: vitamins, minerals, proteins highest in linoleic acid non-allergenic	good for all skin types can be used 100%
Jojoba Oil	color: dark yellow Ingredients: protein, minerals From a bean of a desert shrub helps prevent oxidization of essential oils waxy-solid at cold temperatures antibacterial assists in breaking down sebum in plugged pores highly penetrating balances the brain and pituitary	Used to treat skin disorders, eczema, acne keeps longer than most oils good carrier oil Use full strength or in dilution with other oils
Kukui Nut Oil	color: none odorless Ingredients: linoleic and linolenic acid slightly warming effect light, dries fast antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory helps keep oil from going rancid	good for all skin types usually an additive
Olive Oil	color: green Ingredients: proteins, minerals, vitamins E, calcium ,copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, carotene warming relieves stiffness heavy	good for all skin types can be used 100%, but rather thick: diluted is best Extra virgin and cold pressed recommended.
Peanut Oil	color: pale yellow Ingredients: protein, vitamin B and niacin, minerals anti-inflammatory thick smells like peanuts	*check to see if client is allergic to peanuts* good for all skin types especially dry skin use for bursitis, arthritis make sure it's organic
Sesame Oil	Color: dark yellow Ingredients: vitamin E, lecithin, amino acids antiseptic, anti-fungal nourishing prevents premature aging of skin purifier thought to be the most stable of oils in terms of spoilage.	May want to use odorless good for all skin types, except for red, rashy irritated skin can be used on dry cracked skin rheumatism, arthritis destroys ringworm, scabies and most fungal skin diseases. can be used 100% but diluted to 10% is best (can be too warming)
Safflower Oil	color: pale yellow Ingredients: protein, minerals, vitamin E, linoleic acid blood cleanser quickly turns rancid	good for all skin types can be used 100%
Wheat Germ Oil	color:pale yellow Ingredients: Vitamin E, proteins, minerals, other vitamins help prevents oxidization of essential oils	Check for wheat allergies Use in 10% dilution with base oil

Additional additives include:

Aloe Vera- soothing to skin irritations, burns
Evening Primrose- 10% dilution
Flax seed- assists with grounding client
Calendula- Anti-viral, soothing to irritations
Cayenne- for increasing circulation
Arnica- for muscle soreness, trauma, bruising
Wheat germ oil- good for eczema, psoriasis, aging skin
Hazel Nut oil- astringent, heavier;
Grape seed extract- anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal

Aromatherapy massage oils

Massage oils for Aromatherapy consist of an essential oil, or oils blended with a suitable carrier oil. Massage has a powerful effect on the body and the emotions, combined with the therapeutic qualities of essential oils massage can be a very invigorating or deeply relaxing experience.

Below are some of our suggestions for blended massage oils to relax or revive.

Invigorating citrus massage

Blend 3 drops of bergamot essential oil, 2 drops of peppermint and 1 drop of lemon in 20mls of sweet almond oil (2fl oz). Bergamot has an uplifting citrus aroma and balsamic overtones, this blended with the stimulating 'coolness' of the peppermint and the citrus 'tang' of the lemon oil produce a wonderfully uplifting massage blend.

Invigorating lavender massage

Blend 2 drops of Lavender with 2 drops of orange and 2 drops of peppermint with 20mls of Sweet almond oil. This blend is a 'cooling' invigorating mixture with the floral scent of the lavender combining with the lively peppermint and the warm orange oil. An invigorating massage experience.

Relaxing massage

Three drops of Sandalwood and one drop of chamomile blended with 20mls of sweet almond oil. A relaxing blend with the relaxing tones of the sandalwood and the 'fruity' tones of the chamomile. An ideal massage blend to unwind with at the end of the day.

Carrier oils for massage

The best results are achieved when the essential oils and carrier oils are blended just prior to use. A massage will use between 10 and 20ml of oil, about six drops of essential oil blended with an appropriate carrier oil.

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