What is aromatherapy oil massage?
An aromatherapy oil massage involves the massage therapist massaging your skin while adding a few drops of essential oils to the massage oil or lotion. Many advantages may result from the use of essential oils in aromatherapy oil massage. Plant-based oils like avocado oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil, vitamin e oil, and jojoba oil are all considered safe and effective for perineal massage.Choose the Right Massage Oil: Opt for a high-quality, non-greasy massage oil. Warm it in your hands before applying to ensure a comfortable, soothing touch. Popular choices include almond oil or coconut oil for their smooth texture.At Spa & Massage, therapists frequently select carrier oils such as sweet almond, grapeseed, and jojoba for their distinct therapeutic profiles and skin compatibility. Sweet almond oil is valued for its emollient properties. Grapeseed oil offers a lightweight texture and is rich in antioxidants.Drawbacks of Using Massage Oil It can be messy, potentially staining clothing or sheets. Some people find that oil leaves a greasy residue on their skin, which may be uncomfortable. Additionally, those with oily or acne-prone skin might prefer to avoid oils to prevent clogged pores.
What’s the difference between essential oil and aromatherapy oil?
Unlike essential oils, aroma oils are manufactured scents. Often pertained to as perfume oils, these fragrances contain artificial substances that mimic natural scents. They’re also created to invoke feelings, such as a summer’s day or spring rain. Different kinds of scents can be made for aroma oils, while essential oils kind of has a similar odor. Aroma oils are used widely in scented products meanwhile, essential oils are often used in aromatherapy. Essential oils have less storage life than fragrance oils.
How to use aromatherapy oils?
Essential oils enter the body primarily in three ways—applied to the skin, inhaled, or ingested. Within each of these, there are many different kinds of application methods. For example, you can apply essential oils topically using compresses, sprays, baths, or massaging them into the skin. Our skin is permeable, meaning it absorbs substances applied to its surface. This includes essential oils, which are made up of plant compounds that can be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, essential oils can travel to different parts of the body and deliver therapeutic benefits.
Is massage oil safe to use during pregnancy?
Many essential oils are safe to use in pregnancy and can enhance your massage experience by providing added benefits. Essential oils that are safe to use in pregnancy include: lavender, geranium, bergamot, frankincense, grapefruit, peppermint and neroli. Peppermint oil can be helpful for headaches, nausea, nasal congestion and muscle aches during pregnancy. Peppermint oil inhalation has even been found to be beneficial for postpartum people who have difficulty emptying their bladder.
Is aromatherapy massage safe?
Aromatherapy may not be safe for people with certain conditions like epilepsy, asthma and some skin conditions. Take prescription medication. Aromatherapy uses natural, plant-based products, but those still can interact with medications. Aromatherapy may promote relaxation and help relieve stress. It has also been used to help with anxiety, insomnia, and to ease pain during menstruation, labor, and childbirth. Therapeutic massage with essential oils may help with pain from osteoarthritis and other conditions.For example, after a deep tissue massage using minimal oil, you might not feel the need to shower immediately. Conversely, after an aromatherapy massage with heavy use of essential oils, you might prefer to shower to remove excess oil but consider using gentle cleansing methods to preserve some of the oil’s benefits.Aromatherapy has been used for centuries. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain. Essential oils can also be absorbed by the skin.Aromatherapy may not be safe for people with certain conditions like epilepsy, asthma and some skin conditions. Take prescription medication. Aromatherapy uses natural, plant-based products, but those still can interact with medications.