Who can deny a relaxing massage? It is the perfect way to de-stress and unwind after a long day of work, traveling, or recouping after party season. Sure, hitting up your favourite spa service is an option but sometimes the timing may not be ideal for you to access a masseuse. In that case, there’s no need to give up and pass on the idea of that relaxing treat. After all, a good body massage holds tons of benefits for your skin and for your overall health as well. Moreover, when used with the right massage oils, you can tap into even more benefits like muscle relaxation, body detoxification, reduction in joint pain, and restful sleep. If you’re in need of a full body massage but can’t get to the spa in time, we suggest you concoct these relaxing massage oils to help you get a spa-like experience with all its benefits at home. Here are a few DIY Massage oil recipes that will give you relief without you having to put much effort into the massage techniques itself.
DIY Massage Oils For Relaxing Full-Body Massages At Home
For The Best Rest Ever
If you’re feeling restless and fatigued at the same time, you need a body massage that will help calm your nerves, reduce irritation and aches, and help get you relaxed enough to fall asleep. A DIY body massage oil with lavender is just what you need to get in that space of relaxation.
What You Need
- Lavender essential oil
- Chamomile essential oil
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
- Almond oil
How To Use It
- Heat two tablespoons each of coconut oil, jojoba oil, and almond oil over a stove or in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Take the oils off the heat and stir in 15 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops of chamomile essential oil.
- Massage this oil on your feet, calves, knees, belly, and on your chest, decolletage, and neck.
- Add some oil to your temples as well and you will instantly feel relaxed enough to sleep.
For Aching Muscles
You can mimic the effects of pain-relief balms by concocting a DIY massage oil for Aching Muscles using peppermint essential oil alongside other ingredients. This oil will do all the work for you and you won’t even have to put in much elbow grease to massage the pain away.
What You Need
- Peppermint essential oil
- Rosemary essential oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
How To Use It
- Mix a tablespoon of olive oil, coconut oil, and eucalyptus oil in a bowl.
- Stir in 10 drops each of peppermint essential oil and rosemary essential oil.
- Adjust the amount of carrier oil if you need it to be thicker by adding in more olive oil or coconut oil.
- Massage this directly on aching muscles and let it do its magic. You will feel a tingly sensation which means it’s working.
- You can even heat the carrier oils before adding the essential oils and then massage yourself with it for a heated massage session that relieves pain.
For Strengthening The Joints
Sometimes the cold weather can get to you and make your joints hurt like hell. And people with arthritis also experience joint pain even in warmer seasons. There isn’t a proper scientific reason as to why your joints just feel stiffer in the cold, but this warming DIY massage oil containing mustard oil will surely relieve you from this issue and will also make your skin glow.
What You Need
- Mustard oil (Rai ka tel)
- Coconut oil
- Frankincense essential oil
- Cinnamon essential oil
- Geranium essential oil
How To Use It
- Heat two tablespoons each of coconut oil and mustard oil in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Take the bowl containing the oils out and stir in 10 drops of frankincense essential oil, 10 drops of cinnamon essential oil, and 5 drops of geranium essential oil.
- Add more mustard oil if required to keep the mixture thick.
- Massage this all over your body, wherever you feel pain.
- Cover the joints with a warm towel for extra benefits in cold weather.
These DIY massage oils will have you indulging in at-home massages more often than in-spa massages. Bookmark them now!
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