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Essential oils for body massaging

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An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid that contains unstable smelling composites from the plants. An oil is “essential” when carries a distinctive aroma or essence of the plant. Oils are used for massaging of the body. Circular pressure is applied while massaging, which is considered to reduce stress of the body. Essential oils, when applied and massaged in the head reduces headache and stress while when massaged on certain points of skull and spine, appease the nervous system of our body.Carrier Oils: Essential oils like jajoba, neem and coconut play a crucial role in diluting the essential oils and in transporting them to the various parts of the body. These carrier oils are actually vegetable oils, and they slow down the process of evaporation. They possess remedial properties and progress towards the absorption of essential oils in the skin. They are rich in fatty acid and other nutrients. These oils may be applied directly or may be used with essential oils in body massage.

Eucalyptus oil: Eucalptus oil is derived from the branches and leaves of the eucalyptus tree. This oil blended with other massage oil has a cooling and stimulating effect on the mind and body of any individual. Eucalyptus oil along with any massage oil is used for body massaging, which helps in suppressing coughs, loosen phlegm and improve lung functions. To relieve muscle aches and pain, eucalyptus oil along with two oz. of sweet almond is to be massaged in circular motions.

Sweet almond oil: This oil is excellent for body massage and is one of the most admired massage oil among the therapists. It is pale yellow in color and is fairly absorbed quickly in the skin. Hence people don’t feel greasy after the massage with this oil. The price of this oil is quite reasonable in comparison to the price of other oils.

Lavender Oil: Lavender essential oil is produced by steam distillation of lavender flowers. This essential oil does not need to be diluted with any other carrier oil before massaging. Lavender oil is popular massage oil, which relieves any form of muscle or bodily pains. Massaging with this oil is beneficial for the skin, and it avoids any sort of skin infection.

Massaging is the most common application for all essential oils. Body massage with the essential oils helps in relieving from stress and anxiety and also helps in relaxing the body muscles.

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