Don’t even think about buying a massage oil when it’s ridiculously easy to create your own DIY Essential Oil Massage Oil right at home!
Massage oil has a long history in aromatherapy. Different therapeutic oils are mixed together with carrier oils to create a blend. Massage oils may also contain herbs infused in the oil – but if you have essential oils then you don’t need to infuse herbs for your massage oil.
Nowadays, massages are mainly centered around promoting relaxation and pleasure. However, they provide many other benefits to the body! Ancient civilizations such as China, India and Arabia recommended doing regular full body massages for proper blood circulation, activation of sluggish body organs and blood vessels, youthful skin and a generally healthy body. Traditionally, in Indian Ayurveda, the best time to do a full body massage is right before a shower or bath. After massaging your whole body yourself, let the oils sink in for about 15-30 minutes then take your shower or bath.
Okay, below, let’s check out the top carrier oils you can use to make your DIY massage oil:
Top 5 Carrier Oils for Massage
Check out the list of top essential oils for sleep below:
- Sesame oil (where to get it)
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- Sweet almond oil (where to get it)
- Olive oil (where to get it)
- Apricot kernel oil (where to get it)
The best two carrier oils you can use for massages are sesame oil and fractionated coconut oil. In traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine, different carrier oils have different temperatures. While sesame oil heats up the body, coconut oil is cooling in nature. So if you’re a generally cold person who’s prone to colds, then sesame oil should be used.
Top 7 Essential Oils for Massage
Below are the top essential oils for massage:
- Lavender essential oil (where to get it) – soothing, relaxation, pretty skin
- Peppermint essential oil (where to get it) – pain relief, invigorating, cooling
- Sandalwood essential oil (where to get it) – sensual, good for romantic massages, warming
- Frankincense essential oil (where to get it) – healing, spiritual, warming
- Geranium essential oil (where to get it) – feminine, beautifies skin, balances emotions
- Patchouli essential oil (where to get it) – warming, relaxation
- Cedarwood essential oil (where to get it) – promotes relaxation, relieves stress
Basic Recipe: DIY Essential Oil Massage Oil
What you need
- ¾ cup sesame oil (where to get it)
- 2 tsp vitamin E oil (where to get it)
- 35 drops of essential oil(s) of choice
- 8 oz amber glass bottle (where to get it)
- Funnel (where to get it)
Directions
- Using a small funnel, transfer 1 cup of sesame oil into an amber glass bottle.
- Carefully add the drops of your essential oil(s) of choice.
- Close the bottle and shake well.
- Store in a cool dry place. With proper storage and no contamination (keep away from water and sunlight), your DIY essential oil massage oil can last more than two years!
