What Are The Different Types Of Massage Oils?
There are so many different types of carrier oils and essential oils which can be used for massage that I am not sure that we can cover them all here
. We will give you a list of some of the different types of massage oils and the characteristics which make them good for personal use. You can mix them, add scented oil to them, or add them to lotion before massage. You are only limited by your imagination.
Most of these oils are so light that they are immediately absorbed into your skin. Some are relatively heavy, but the heaviest massage oil is lighter than other oils that you may use on your skin. The ph level of most massage oils closely matches that of the skin so they are readily absorbed into the skin. You also get the benefits of the health effects of the products when you use them.
Here are some different oils by name and their benefits. If you are looking to begin using these oils this is a good guide to help. Study the qualities of these oils and determine which ones that you want to work for you.
Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular massage oils among massage therapists. Extracted from almonds, sweet almond oil is pale yellow in color.It is slightly oily, which allows hands to glide easily over skin. Sweet almond oil is absorbed fairly quickly, but not so quickly that you need to keep reapplying it. Compared with other oils, sweet almond oil is reasonably priced. It usually does not irritate skin. People with nut allergies should not use almond oil. I love this oil. It is my first choice for massage oil because it goes on so well and is so easily absorbed by the skin. If you use this oil you will probably want to get large quantities of it because you will certainly enjoy its use.
Apricot oil is similar in a darker shade of gold than almond oil and has more natural fragrance. It also has a forgiving ph level when applied to the skin so it is also easily absorbed. It is excellent for massage because of this. You can use it to massage the entire body and not have to worry about being greasy or slippery when you have finished.
Jojoba is actually a wax extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant. Jojoba is a good option for most people prone to back acne because it is thought to have antibacterial properties and contains long chain wax esters which closely match skin sebum. This translates to mean that it is almost as natural to the skin as the natural oils that the skin produces. This quality makes it excellent massage oil. You can interchange it or use it in lieu of the others that I have mentioned here. Jojoba has a very long shelf life, so it's a good choice if you don't use it regularly. You may want to mix it with another carrier oil or scented oil when you use it because it is absorbed so quickly.
Fractionated coconut oil is actually a light, non-greasy, liquid oil. It is called fractionated coconut oil because it contains only a fraction of the whole oil. The long-chain triglycerides have been removed, leaving only the medium-chain triglycerides.
Fractionated coconut oil is less pricey than many other oils (it's comparable to sweet almond oil) and like jojoba oil, has a very long shelf life. This oil is such a healthy choice for your skin, scalp, and hair and has been used for many thousands of years by islanders where the coconuts more frequently grow.
Sunflower oil is another light, non-greasy oil that won't leave skin feeling oily. The oil, extracted from sunflower seeds, is rich in the essential fatty acid linoleic acid, as well as palmitic acid and stearic acid, all components of healthy skin.
Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit. Deep green in color, avocado oil is heavy oil and is usually mixed with lighter massage oils such as sweet almond oil.
Olive oil is excellent cooking oil, but it can also be used for massage. It is heavy oil with a greasy or sticky texture and recognizable aroma that many associate with cooking, so it's usually not used on its own for massage. If you want to use this oil for massage it is good to mix it with a lighter carrier oil or a scented oil. One study compared topical olive oil with sunflower oil and found that olive oil had no effect on epidermal barrier function, whereas topical sunflower oil resulted in significant improvement in the skin barrier.
These are just a few of many different carrier oils that you can use for massage. All of them will make a difference and some are better than others. I strongly recommend the first three. I always tell my clients to keep these oils on hand because they really do come in handy from time to time.
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