Massage For The Beginner
Massage Oils - Quick and EasyMassage oils are very popular today. Sensuous, Romantic, Healing. There is a lot of information to absorb on the subject, like massage techniques, and which carrier oils and essential oils to use. But since this is the quick and easy section let's stick to the basics. The first thing to remember is what you put on your skin can be absorbed. That means both the benefits of the carrier and essential oil, and the chemicals that might be in them. So always get the most organic and pure products you can find. If you mix your own, this is easier to do. If you buy a premixed product it is a little harder to determine the purity of the component parts. If you mix your own, always remember to follow all guidelines and cautions, and try the formula on on a small area first. you can mix between 2 - 15 drops of essential oil or essential oil blends per ounce of carrier oil or lotion. The following is an especially nice carrier lotion. It contains no synthetics, no paraffins, no parabens, no petrochemicals. It provides a nice glide for massage, and absorbs better than an oil.
Also available in 8 oz. and 1/2 gal sizes  8 oz. size $9.50 1/2 Oz. size $33.00 Carrier oils have therapeutic benefits of there own. They can be used alone or mixed with each other to combined different therapeutic benefits. One of the most popular is Sweet Almond Oil. Essential 3 has a wonderful and reliably pure line of carrier oils. If you want even more convenience, check out these incredible premixed massage oils from Mountain Rose |
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