Natural Massage Oils

Massage not only feels great, it's good for you as well. Massage relaxes tight muscles, stimulates circulation of blood and lymph, encourages the elimination of toxins from tissues, and calms the nervous system. Treat yourself at least once a month to a full-body massage. It's easy to create your own oils from pure vegetable oils and fragrant essential oils.
Caution: Don't use essential oils in pregnancy without professional advice.

Choose your own oil
To make your own massage oil, add ten drops of your favourite essential oil to 30ml (1 fl oz) of base oil, such as almond, grape-seed, or jojoba.

Energizing massage oil
This massage oil is wonderful for restoring energy after a long day.
Rosemary and peppermint are stimulating, and lavender helps bring balance to a tired body and mind.
6 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
25 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Mix the oils in a tightly capped bottle and shake well before using.

Sensual massage oil
For a sensual, exotic oil with a scent that lingers on your body.
6 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
25 drops of sandalwood essential oil
ten drops of rose essential oil
five drops of patchouli essential oil
Mix the oils in a tightly capped bottle and shake well before using.

Relaxing massage oil
For a deeply relaxing blend with a lasting scent,
6 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
20 drops of sandalwood essential oil
15 drops of lavender essential oil
five drops of clary sage essential oil
Mix the oils in a tightly capped bottle and shake well before using.

Mood-uplifting massage oil
For a delightfully fragrant massage oil that lifts your mood and raises your spirits when you are feeling down.
6 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
20 drops of lavender essential oil
20 drops of grapefruit essential oil
Mix the oils in a tightly capped bottle and shake well before using.

6 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
20 drops of lavender essential oil
ten drops each of geranium and bergamot essential oils
Mix the oils in a tightly capped bottle and shake well before using.