Oils for Body Massage
Hi
Could anyone tell me which oils you use for body massage and where you get them from. I am not an aromatherapist so do not want to use aromatherapy oils.
Thank you.
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There are plenty to choose from, depends on your preference, what part of the body you are massaging and your client.
The more commonly used base oils are:
Grapeseed
Sweet Almond Oil
Mineral Oil (good for those with allergies)
I personally like apricot kernal and jojoba, but normally use one of the above for a full body treatment.
Most health food shops stock grapeseed & sweet almond oil, alternatively there are loads of suppliers on the internet. There is a thread on aromatherapy which lists suppliers.
Hope you find something you like ;)
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HI
Grapeseed for general sorting out type massages.....
also use jojoba - great for spotty skin and for moisturising (can cause a reaction in a very few people),
avocado (but a little bit smelly however it is nourishing)
wheatgerm (mixed with grapeseed as it is very heavy - fantastic scar healer
evening primrose oil, again great for older skin very nourishing
coconut oil (fractionated) fab for babies/children or for those with very very sensitive skin......
Tend to get mine from essential oils (look them out on the internet)......prices include postage and packing and never had any problems with the oils....
Hugs
T
there is a book by len price about carrier oils and it is a little technical but very helpful.....you could find it at amazon....
xx
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Hi there,
I would agree with Tracey's advice. My preference is for grapeseed - it is a lovely light oil to work with and I have never come across someone who is allergic to it. I tend to avoid the nut oils like sweet almond because of the amount of people who have nut allergies but sometimes I will use other oils depening on the client's skin and needs. Evening Primrose is another nice one - good for 'women's problems' and older skins too.
You might find that you can get lots of ready made massage oils but I personally avoid them and don't like them to be used on me, as they contain ingredients that are unnatural and petroleum based - I believe they can form a barrier round the skin and prevent other nutrients from the oils being absorbed into your skin. I think they are also more expensive.
Happy massaging! Hope you find the oils that suits you,
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Interesting - on the Aromatherapy course I have just started they do not recommend using Grapeseed as it is practically impossible to find in it's unrefined state.
I like sweet almond oil. but as stated not good for nut allergies
the book by Len Price is a really good book and is called "carrier oils for Aromatherapy and massage" which profiles loads and what each is good for. Worth borrowing from the library
:)
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Thank you so much everyone, you have all been so helpful.
TigerBee, will look up the book on Amazon when I get a chance.
Thanx once again.
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Hi Janey,
How strange the college have advised you that Grapeseed is hard to find. There is loads of it, every supplier I know of supplies it. You can even buy it in the supermarket as it is used for a cooking oil too (I don't use that stuff for massage though just in case it is different in some way!). How bizarre!
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Hi Lucy
If it says pure Grapeseed oil then that is what is in it the difference is whether it is cold or hot pressed and cooking oil is usually hot pressed but it works and feels the same, before I developed my massage lotion I used to use 80% Soya oil with 20% Grapeseed oil which was good for every skin type, just add some vitamin E if you want to add essential oils to it :-)
Could anyone tell me which oils you use for body massage and where you get them from. I am not an aromatherapist so do not want to use aromatherapy oils.
Thank you.
Answers:
There are plenty to choose from, depends on your preference, what part of the body you are massaging and your client.
The more commonly used base oils are:
Grapeseed
Sweet Almond Oil
Mineral Oil (good for those with allergies)
I personally like apricot kernal and jojoba, but normally use one of the above for a full body treatment.
Most health food shops stock grapeseed & sweet almond oil, alternatively there are loads of suppliers on the internet. There is a thread on aromatherapy which lists suppliers.
Hope you find something you like ;)
Answers:
HI
Grapeseed for general sorting out type massages.....
also use jojoba - great for spotty skin and for moisturising (can cause a reaction in a very few people),
avocado (but a little bit smelly however it is nourishing)
wheatgerm (mixed with grapeseed as it is very heavy - fantastic scar healer
evening primrose oil, again great for older skin very nourishing
coconut oil (fractionated) fab for babies/children or for those with very very sensitive skin......
Tend to get mine from essential oils (look them out on the internet)......prices include postage and packing and never had any problems with the oils....
Hugs
T
there is a book by len price about carrier oils and it is a little technical but very helpful.....you could find it at amazon....
xx
Answers:
Hi there,
I would agree with Tracey's advice. My preference is for grapeseed - it is a lovely light oil to work with and I have never come across someone who is allergic to it. I tend to avoid the nut oils like sweet almond because of the amount of people who have nut allergies but sometimes I will use other oils depening on the client's skin and needs. Evening Primrose is another nice one - good for 'women's problems' and older skins too.
You might find that you can get lots of ready made massage oils but I personally avoid them and don't like them to be used on me, as they contain ingredients that are unnatural and petroleum based - I believe they can form a barrier round the skin and prevent other nutrients from the oils being absorbed into your skin. I think they are also more expensive.
Happy massaging! Hope you find the oils that suits you,
Answers:
Interesting - on the Aromatherapy course I have just started they do not recommend using Grapeseed as it is practically impossible to find in it's unrefined state.
I like sweet almond oil. but as stated not good for nut allergies
the book by Len Price is a really good book and is called "carrier oils for Aromatherapy and massage" which profiles loads and what each is good for. Worth borrowing from the library
:)
Answers:
Thank you so much everyone, you have all been so helpful.
TigerBee, will look up the book on Amazon when I get a chance.
Thanx once again.
Answers:
Hi Janey,
How strange the college have advised you that Grapeseed is hard to find. There is loads of it, every supplier I know of supplies it. You can even buy it in the supermarket as it is used for a cooking oil too (I don't use that stuff for massage though just in case it is different in some way!). How bizarre!
Answers:
Hi Lucy
If it says pure Grapeseed oil then that is what is in it the difference is whether it is cold or hot pressed and cooking oil is usually hot pressed but it works and feels the same, before I developed my massage lotion I used to use 80% Soya oil with 20% Grapeseed oil which was good for every skin type, just add some vitamin E if you want to add essential oils to it :-)