Types of Aromatherapy Massage Oils

Aromatherapy is becoming very popular in several ways. You may be using an aromatherapy product right now and are not aware of it. The problem with buying aromatherapy products from major market chains is that their aromatherapy products are more perfumed oils than essential oils.

This means that there are more manmade ingredients than natural ingredients. A true aromatherapy product will have positive effects on your body mind and spirit with each application. Relieve stress, sleep better, and increase your overall health both inside and out when using aromatherapy.

If you have ever had a message you may not realize that message therapists are probably using aromatherapy message oil because of the many benefits that you get from it. Aromatherapy message oils are made a particular way that can set them apart from other commercial oils that just add moisture to the skin and make it easier to message. There are several different blends with aromatherapy message oils and each one can offer a different result. It all depends on what they are made of as to how you will feel. For example, if you need comforting message oil you could try a combination of Rosewood, Sandalwood, Geranium and Clary. Each provide a special ingredient that, when joined together, can provide you with a comforting feeling.

A message has several benefits, such as increasing circulation, relieving tense muscles; reduce stress, relaxation, and more. The body responds to touch, good or bad. When it is a good touch, as in a message, it pampers your body and allows it to be free from the stress and strain caused by everyday events. The message oil plays an important roll in all of the effects of message. Without it, your skin may be too dry or to tense to loosen up the areas most effected. Message oils also hold an important role, depending on what blend you use as to how it affects you. You may be looking to relieve a tight muscle in the shoulder that may be causing you headaches and restricting you from turning your head freely. You may be suffering from poor circulation and need to stimulate the blood flow in the body using a positive affect. As you see, the message oil is as important as the message.

The more common choices of oils and what they each do are below.

• Jojoba Oil: Used for moisturizer on all types of skin, without causing acne. Its aroma is lightly sweet, but not overbearing.

• Hazelnut Oil: Increase circulation throughout the body and tones the skin.

• Almond Oil: This oil is non-greasy so it nourishes the skin and absorbs easily. Smells lightly sweet.

• Grapeseed oil: Is an important oil for several reasons. It is an essential fatty acid and the skin needs that in order to replenish the moisture in the skin but not overloading the skin with unwanted moisture. It contains vitamins that can make your skin feel restored.

• Wheat germ oil: probably the most common of all ingredients in message oils. It offers a young look to the skin, decreases scars and stretch marks, promote cell growth, increase circulation and decrease the amount of sun damage on the skin. It also includes vitamins and essential fatty acids.

• Apricot Oil: This oil can be used to decrease swelling, re-hydrate, and promote firm skin. Very moisturizing and helps to nourish the skin.

• Avocado Oil: This oil can help dry skin, and those who suffer with dry skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis.

Some of these oils, such as Avocado or grapeseed oil work better when combined with other oils before applying to the skin. When combined they bring the most effective message oil you could ask for. Knowing which oils are better mixed will take some studying as there are several of them that require mixing. Some oils can only be mixed with one more oil while others can have multiple oil mixtures.