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My recipes for essential oils to use for different body parts in massage:
(*star indicates resctricted use of that particular essence)
All -Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil * 2 d. rose oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.
Anti-Tension Massage: 2 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Back ache Massage: 2 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 1 d. lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Bedtime Massage: 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. chamomile oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Calming Back Massage: 4 d. ylang ylang oil * 3 d. jasmine oil * 2 d. geranium oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Circulation Improvement Massage: 6 d. lavender oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. of sesame oil.
Face and Neck Massage: 2 d. galbanum oil * 3 d. neroli oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Hand Massage: 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. thyme oil * 5 d. eucalyptus oil * 5 d. cajeput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil.
Leg Massage: 2 d. cypress oil * 2 d. lime oil * 1 d. lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Mature Skin Massage: 2 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. neroli oil: in 20 ml wheatgerm oil.
Pain-Relieving Massage: 3 d. pine oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil * 3 d. frankincense oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on sore joints.
Relaxing Full-Body Massage: 3 d. neroli oil * 2 d jasmine oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Relaxing Massage: 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Can be used effectively as a face and scalp massage. Relieves anxiety.
Sensual Body Massage: 2 d. patchouli oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 3 d. rose oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Stimulating Body Rub: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.
Summer Stimulating Massage: 2 d. lemongrass oil * 3 d. orange oil * 1 d. rosemary oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Uplifting Massage: 2 d. bergamot oil * 2 d. orange oil * 2 d. petitgrain oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morning body rub.
Wrinkled or Puffy Face Massage: 2 d. rose oil * 1 d. violet oil * 1 d. geranium oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly on face, using only fingertips.
Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil- never place them directly onto the skin. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness.
Warnings about essential oils:
Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.
Oils which are PHOTOSYNTHESISING include, but are not restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two hours after applying these oils to your skin
Thank you so much for sharing these, it's very kind of you [sm=1kis.gif]
Thanks for that, its always good to hear other peoples ideas, I have printed them out and will try them.
Hi
Thanks for that.
I look forward to trying them out.
Allie:D
(*star indicates resctricted use of that particular essence)
All -Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil * 2 d. rose oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.
Anti-Tension Massage: 2 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Back ache Massage: 2 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 1 d. lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Bedtime Massage: 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. chamomile oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Calming Back Massage: 4 d. ylang ylang oil * 3 d. jasmine oil * 2 d. geranium oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Circulation Improvement Massage: 6 d. lavender oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. of sesame oil.
Face and Neck Massage: 2 d. galbanum oil * 3 d. neroli oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Hand Massage: 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. thyme oil * 5 d. eucalyptus oil * 5 d. cajeput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil.
Leg Massage: 2 d. cypress oil * 2 d. lime oil * 1 d. lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Mature Skin Massage: 2 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. neroli oil: in 20 ml wheatgerm oil.
Pain-Relieving Massage: 3 d. pine oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil * 3 d. frankincense oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on sore joints.
Relaxing Full-Body Massage: 3 d. neroli oil * 2 d jasmine oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Relaxing Massage: 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Can be used effectively as a face and scalp massage. Relieves anxiety.
Sensual Body Massage: 2 d. patchouli oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 3 d. rose oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Stimulating Body Rub: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.
Summer Stimulating Massage: 2 d. lemongrass oil * 3 d. orange oil * 1 d. rosemary oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.
Uplifting Massage: 2 d. bergamot oil * 2 d. orange oil * 2 d. petitgrain oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morning body rub.
Wrinkled or Puffy Face Massage: 2 d. rose oil * 1 d. violet oil * 1 d. geranium oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly on face, using only fingertips.
Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil- never place them directly onto the skin. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness.
Warnings about essential oils:
Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.
Oils which are PHOTOSYNTHESISING include, but are not restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two hours after applying these oils to your skin
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Thank you so much for sharing these, it's very kind of you [sm=1kis.gif]
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Thanks for that, its always good to hear other peoples ideas, I have printed them out and will try them.
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Hi
Thanks for that.
I look forward to trying them out.
Allie:D
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