| Is there anything better than a hot stone massage oil | | | | ingredients such as Cedar wood, |
| with aromatherapy oil? Yes, that would be a massage | | | | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spikenard, and Vetiver.o |
| with a blend of essential oils. Aromatherapy oils add | | | | Soothing : These calm your mind and body, and include |
| more than a pleasant scent to hot stone massages, | | | | Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, and |
| such as those featured on a hot stone DVD. They | | | | Rosewood.o Unscented : If you want to feel happy as |
| provide several benefits, such as the reduction of | | | | a lark, then use these. They include Sandalwood, |
| stress and improved mental focus. Besides the basic | | | | Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon bark, and Jasmine. |
| massage oils that therapists use, other variations exist | | | | 3. Aromatherapy massage oil blends |
| as well: | | | | These blends take aromatherapy massage oils to the |
| 1. Synthetic massage oils | | | | next level, combining multiple essential oils to form one |
| These types of aromatherapy massage oils provide | | | | super oil. Two main varieties exist. |
| patients with both pros and cons. On the plus side, | | | | MEDIUM MASSAGE OIL |
| they create excellent lubrication for the massage. | | | | The skin absorbs this type of massage oil gradually, |
| However, they could be harmful to the skin, and to the | | | | and helps to remove stiffness and "knots" in the |
| body as a whole. That is because they place a light | | | | muscles. Examples include avocado, jojoba, and sweet |
| film across the surface of the patient's skin. This | | | | almond oil. Such blends can provide several benefits to |
| obstructs the pores and prevents the skin from | | | | the patient, including a healthier skin tone and better |
| operating normally. Furthermore, because they lack | | | | blood circulation. |
| vitamins, this massage oils could negatively affect the | | | | LIGHT MASSAGE OIL |
| skin after therapists apply them for a long term. As a | | | | This type softens skin and prevents the patient's skin |
| rule, Mother Nature produces the best products for | | | | from becoming overly oily during the treatment. The |
| human bodies. | | | | patient's skin quickly absorbs light massage oil blends, |
| 2. Organic massage oils | | | | making them perfect for short massages. Blends |
| These types of oils originate from various sources, | | | | typically include grape seed oil, olive oil, and sweet |
| including spices, medicinal plant material, aromatherapy | | | | almond oil. |
| essential oils, and organic medicinal herbs. They can | | | | When enjoying a soothing aromatherapy massage, |
| provide a variety of benefits, including the rejuvenation | | | | several options exist beyond the basic aromatherapy |
| of tired muscles, better blood circulation, and softer | | | | massage oils. These include synthetic oils, organic oils, |
| skin. Some popular types of organic massage oils | | | | and aromatherapy oil blends. When combined with the |
| include:o Luxurious : Feel like a million bucks, without | | | | soothing benefits of a hot stone massage, the health |
| spending that much! These types of oils include | | | | benefits can skyrocket. There is more to |
| Frankincense, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and | | | | aromatherapy oils than meets the nose! |
| Ylang-Ylang.o Grounding : These include various | | | | |