Massage oil untangles the knots, tissues and muscles in your body. It relaxes your body by melting away your stress. It helps your hands to easily glide over the skin without causing rashes or irritation.
Picking any random massage oil will not give the right relaxation effect. Likewise, not all types of oil are suitable for body massage. Know the difference between ayurvedic massage oils and choose the best-suited ones.
Almond Oil Massage
If your skin is dry and has a Vata dosha, use a nourishing oil like organic almond oil. This has a pale yellow colour with a mild and sweet fragrance. This is somewhat greasy but not a heavy oil, so they absorb quickly into the skin.
Almond oil is mild and gentle on the skin, so it can be used to massage babies.
Coconut Oil Massage
Is your skin ageing prematurely due to environmental stress and pollution?
A regular body massage with coconut oil can help you.
The organic coconut oil is enriched with Vitamin E to bring out healthy skin. The coconut oil is loaded with antioxidants to prevent skin sagging and wrinkling.
Castor Oil Massage
Castor oil treats arthritis. This serves as the ideal massage oil to relieve nerve inflammation, joint pain and sore muscles, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Massage the joints with castor oil and place a hot water bag to relieve the pain.
Sesame Oil Massage
Sesame oil is the most popular massage oil in Ayurveda. The oil has powerful antioxidants to fight skin damage caused by free radicals and repairs the skin from sun damages.
Olive Oil Massage
Olive oil is used for lighter massages. This oil gives relief from aches, swelling, inflammation and muscle spasms. Olive oil has been used for thousands of years by Mediterranean cultures for its beauty and health benefits.
Sunflower Oil Massage
Sunflower oil is thin and light, which is used for cooking and massage purposes. The oil turns rancid quickly. It’s best to buy in small quantities and store in a cool place.
Jojoba Oil Massage
Jojoba oil is a type of wax extracted from the seeds of jojoba plants. Jojoba oil has antibacterial properties to treat back acne and for back massages. This oil is used with other herbal oils for effective massaging.
Neem Oil Massage
Neem oil can be used as a carrier oil with olive or almond oil to treat acne. Neem oil is rich in Vitamin E to prevent free radicals from harming your skin. This oil treats warts, acne, fungal infections or moles.
