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How to Make Your Own Therapeutic Massage Oils
There are many good base oils and blended massage oils on the market nowadays. However, it can not be ideal for individual skin types and conditions that require special blends of oils. As massage oils are more like recipes that just simple lubricants.
Massage oils obtained from mineral oils (like Vaseline or paraffin) or vegetable oils that are obtained naturally (preferably organic products).
A large number of massage products containing mineral oils. They are synthetic, have a long lifespan, good lubrication, but can be very bad for skin and the body. They can create a thin film on the surface of the skin, blocking pores and preventing the skin to function normally. Mineral oils contain vitamins and disrupt or even stop the skin to be able to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. They are harmful to the skin long term use. Mineral oils appear to hydrate the skin, but actually suppress their normal functioning and healthy. The skin becomes "dependent" constant applications of mineral oil, which, in turn, cause the deterioration of skin characteristics and the ability to remain healthy.
Vegetable oils and fats are easily absorbed through the skin and used to feed (Energising) skin / body. Are necessary to create new cells and other important processes in the body. Most vegetable oils contain vitamins that are necessary for the skin (such as pro A, D and E). They can stimulate the skin to function better and create better circulation. They soften the skin and make flexible help to retain its moisture more effectively. Vegetable oils contain essential fatty acids, but can go stale after only a short time.
As a rule, never use saturated fatty acids in people with oily skin or large pores and the pores can be easily blocked and enlarged. coconut butter, cocoa butter, lard Shea, lard and macadamia nut oil contains high levels of saturated fatty acids and should not be used for this skin type.
However, they are good for skin conditions, giving "body" to massage oil and improved lubrication. They also keep well for a relatively long extension the life of their products.
Vegetable oils with high monounsaturated fatty acids as olive oil, avocado and sweet almond oil provide good lubrication, keep well and can nourish the skin.
Jojoba is an important ingredient in a mixture of massage as you can massage long of time with her. It is often known as a liquid wax and is very protective in the skin. However, should never be used alone as it does not feed the skin. You can save up to 5 years before it becomes stale.
The third group of fatty acids used are polyunsaturated fatty acids. These are often known as Essential fatty acids such as lack of them can lead to rashes, eczema and dry skin. They act like a vitamin for skin. These include linoleic acid linolenic acid. They must be combined with vitamin E-oil to prevent them from going rancid quickly. They are thin liquids that are quickly absorbed through the skin. Them are drier than other fatty acids and reduce the size of the pores of the skin. These are great for people with oily skin and large pores, but can be used with good results in all skin conditions.
Vegetable oils that contain large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids are sunflower oil, borage oil (Borage), evening primrose, grapeseed oil and Thistle which is cheaper and of excellent quality. As a rule, never buy borage or evening primrose oil without containing at least 0.5% Vitamin E oil, otherwise rancid within 6 months.
Recipes for Massage Oils
Dry Massage Oil Skin 10 g cocoa butter
30 ml olive oil
20 ml sweet almond oil
15 ml Jojoba Oil
Thistle oil 5 ml
2 ml of vitamin E oil (100%)
17 ml apricot oil
Essential oils as required
Melt butter coconut water bath and then add the vegetable oils. Finally add vitamin E oil and essential oils. Mature skin massage oil 40 ml Macadamia Oil
20 ml apricot oil
Thistle Oil 15 ml
Borage Oil 10 ml
13 ml Jojoba Oil
2 ml of vitamin E oil (100%)
Oils essential as required
The classic vegetable oil for mature skin and dehydrated macadamia nut oil is. We use instead borage oil, evening primrose oil, It contains twice the amount of GLA (20 -24%). Massage Oil for oily skin and / or acne 50 ml of safflower oil
20 ml Oil Jojoba
10 ml of avocado oil
15 ml of borage oil
3 ml of vitamin E oil (100%)
Two ml of vitamin A palmitate (very good for acne)
Essential oils as required massage oil for sensitive skin apricot almond oil 50 ml
10 ml sesame oil
25 ml peach kernel oil
5 ml of Rosehip Oil
8 ml of shea butter oil
2 ml of vitamin E oil (100%)
Essential Oils
Apricot Kernel, Peach Kernel and Rosehip Oil is the classic vegetable oils for sensitive skin.
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