Aromatherapy Massage Oils

Massage sessions are a very relaxing experience.



Some people visit a massage parlor on a regular basis; others have tried it once or twice, perhaps on a vacation or in a hotel; and yet others have merely heard about their friend’s experiences with massage. The only thing common between these three categories of people is an affirmation of the myriad benefits that massage provides the body.



When aromatherapy is combined with massage, it not only increases the pleasurable aspect of massage, but also boosts the therapeutic properties of massage.

The basic principal of aromatherapy massage is to apply the aromatherapy massage oil before starting the massage in order to nourish the skin, and relax the mind. There are different types of aromatherapy massage oils; knowing the particular features of every one of them will enable you to pick one that is suitable for you.

An aromatherapy massage oil is a combination of two oils—carrier oil and essential oil.



The carrier oil is the major ingredient in any aromatherapy massage oil. It determines the physical effects of the oil on the skin. Almond oil is considered to be an all purpose carrier oil and has a sweet, light essence. It is not rapidly absorbed so it is suitable for longer massage sessions. People with inflamed skin cannot withstand normal oils for a massage as it will increase the burning feeling; for them jojoba oil is the best choice as it is proven to have an anti inflammatory effect and also matches the natural oils in the body so it does not disturb the natural oils of the skin either.

Aromatherapy and essential oils are the second component of the massage oil. The essential oil is a very concentrated plant extract with a distinct odor that is used in aromatherapy. The type of the essential oil determines the spiritual or the emotional effect of the massage oil.  For example, lavender essential oil is used to relieve headaches, earaches, pain, or to calm an asthmatic person. It is also used to cure some ailments such as athlete’s foot and acne.
Inttimo aromatherapy massage oil is an excellent example of a perfect massage oil. It is available in many aromas and scents. It is also available in a plain aroma so you can mix and match different essential oils with it. It is easy to use and it is absorbed well through the skin.