There are various essential oils and beauty products available in the market which can prove beneficial for therapies over body and hair. Many people know that a good start with a good essential oil is a secret to best therapy. It is very important to choose the essential oil according to your body type and skin type which would suit you best.
Inspite of various complexibilities regarding to the skin type, here we brought you a list of essential oils that can be used in an oil massage. Basically there are two types of oil which are subdivided further. One is carrier oil and the other one is essential oil. Carrier oil is the primary oil used in the massage therapy while essential oil can be used for various multiple purposes. Here is some of the oil that can be used in oil massage.
- Sweet almond oil
Sweet almond oil is one the most popular oil used popularly around the world. Sweet almond oil is extracted from almonds and is pale yellow in color. Sweet almond oil gets into skin easily and penetrates deeply. The oil is extremely light in texture which glides easily and moisturizes the skin well. This is 100% allergy free oil, however if you are allergic to nut it is advised not to use sweet almond oil.
- Coconut oil
Coconut oil is next popular oil in the list. This is extremely non greasy, light in texture and oil with a sweet aroma. Coconut oil is extremely beneficial over skin as it avoids from any fungal or bacterial infections. Melrose makes an organic and unrefined coconut oil; this pure unrefined coconut retains all the aroma of coconut. A solid at temperatures below 20C, warmed it is a clear high glide oil with great stability.
- Apricot kernal oil
Apricot kernal oil is extremely beneficial for oil massage. The oil is full of vitamin E helps to soothe the inflammations over skin and also leads to improvement in the texture. Massaging with apricot kernal oil is extremely beneficial as it also provides relaxation and soothing to the skin. This is recommended for people with sensitive skin
- Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is not a wax but is an essential oil. Jojoba oil has gained a worldwide acceptance due to its benefits over skin. It is said that jojoba oil has similar properties to that of a moisturizing cream, which is extremely beneficial over dry skin. This is extremely non irritable oil which can be used over skin. Using Jojoba oil is a special recommendation for people with dry skin.
- Wheat Germ Oil
This is heavy oil that is usually mixed with lighter oils. It is high in Vitamin E and is good for healing scar tissue, including that caused by acne. Avoid if you have wheat allergies. Wheat Germ oil is specially recommended for people with sensitive and acne prone skin.
- Olive oil
How can olive oil miss the list. Olive oil is also said to be the mother of all oil, which helps to give you a healthy and smooth skin. The oil is little heavy in texture which can be mixed with some lighter oil and used while massaging. Olive oil helps to control the oil over face and also provide relaxation. Olive oil can be used on all type of skin and is a special recommendation for people with oily skin.