Relaxing Massage - Oil massage HD

While there are hundreds of premixed massage oil blends available that offer a wide range of intended effects, it can be both an exciting and fulfilling experience to mix your own.  Here we will take a look at the basic steps involved in creating custom massage oils, a few precautions to be aware of, some popular carrier oils to try, and a handful of recipe ideas to get you started.

Of course everyone has different likes and dislikes when it comes to aromas of essential oils.  Not every individual will enjoy the scent of every recipe on this page.  For this reason, I urge you to use your nose diligently.  Before mixing two or more different oils together, test a drop of each oil on a cotton swab so you can get an idea of what the finished product is going to smell like.
When mixing essential oils, take it slow.  Don’t just throw all of the ingredients together and call it done.  Instead, mix them together a little bit at a time.  Allow your senses to sample the blend as it evolves until you find the perfect combination.  Just remember to keep track of how many drops of each oil you used and the order in which you added them so you can replicate the recipe in the future.
Always be gentle with your mixtures.  Forceful motion such as vigorous shaking or stirring can easily damage the delicate organic compounds which give your essential oils their wonderful therapeutic aromas.  Also, avoid exposing your blends to excessive heat or light as this will often change the chemical composition of the oils or cause them to oxidize and spoil faster.
Remember to leave a little space in the top of the storage bottle when you’ve finished mixing your oil blends.  This will allow them to breathe.