When having a massage done, you need all
aspects working towards making you comfortable and relaxed. The setting should
be easy, quiet and soothing. All products being used on you should be the best
to ensure comfort. One of the most important elements towards your comfort is
the kind of massage oil used on you. This should meet certain standards to
ensure that at the end of the massage you feel pampered and relaxed.
Content
Good massage oil should have balanced
content. The carrier oils should be more than the essential oils but not so
much that they end up diluting the essential oils. The essential oils should
also not be so much that they outdo the carrier oils. This could prove
disastrous as when concentrated, essential oils can react viciously with the
skin giving horrible results. Check the bottle of the oil before you commence
the massage to avoid having to see a dermatologist right after. Also, ensure
that the oil contains nothing else that could be harmful. This is in terms of
elements that you may be allergic to or even small contents of substances that
are unknown. You are better off working with the familiar ingredients than
having to discover the effect of something new while on your skin.
Texture
In essence, massage oils should be soft and
light. There are some oils that are heavier than others but generally, oil is
meant to be light. It should glide easily on skin making the masseur’s work
easy. It should feel light on your skin without feeling lumpy or sticky. On the
other hand, good aceite
de masaje should not be so light that it simply runs on the skin. This
would mean that it is watery. It should have substance that gives a higher
level of resistance than water.
Scent
We all have different tastes when it comes
to scents. It follows then that when selecting which oil best suits you, you
should check the scent as well. Some people go for strong floral scents while
others like musky scents. Whichever your taste, ensure that the oil being used
on you for massage is agreeable with your taste. It would be bad if you end up
having a scent you find repulsive.
Purpose
The same way that we go for different kinds
of massage depending on current need, different massage oils cater to different
needs. When going for aromatherapy, scented oils are used to fulfill this
purpose. When having a therapeutic massage done, the masseuse should use medical
massage oil that contains ingredients that work for your
ailment. You should therefore ensure that the oil used is actually relevant to
the need at hand.
