| Massage Therapy is the most used type of | | | | Grapeseed oil is excellent for moisturizing the skin, |
| complimentary and alternative medicine in hospitals | | | | it lubricates well, easily absorbed, tighten and tone |
| and rehabilitation centers today. Nursing | | | | the skin well. Macadamia oil is the best oil to used |
| professionals use massage therapy to help with | | | | on dry skin. Sesame oil is a rich, softening oil that |
| the relief of pain and to assist patients with | | | | can be used on all skin type. Mustard oil helps to |
| sleeping. Oils are used in massage therapy to | | | | soothes arthritis pain and stiff joints and it lets off |
| enhance the massage experience with its | | | | a pleasant aroma which some find appealing. Many |
| therapeutic effect. | | | | practitioners of aromatherapy used organically |
| Massage therapy involves an action of | | | | produced essential oils because some states that |
| manipulating the body with pressure-structured | | | | there are pesticides residues in some essential oils. |
| movements which can be done manually with | | | | Essential oils should not be used in its undiluted |
| hands, elbows, fingers, forearm, knees and feet | | | | form on the skin because it can cause severe |
| or with mechanically aids, for example hot stones | | | | irritations or allergic reactions, it should be mixed |
| or other various devices. Some of the techniques | | | | with a carrier which is usually a vegetable base oil. |
| used are skin rolling, kneading, striking, stretching, | | | | Some common carrier oils used in massage |
| compression and shearing. Different areas of the | | | | therapy are Almond oil which helps with softening |
| body are targeted in massage therapy, muscles, | | | | and lubricating dry skin. Avocado oil can be used |
| tendons, ligaments, skin, joints and some organs. | | | | on irritated skin, it has a lot of vitamins and can |
| Therapy can be done clothed or unclothed, in a | | | | be used as a mild sunscreen. Olive oil contains a |
| chair sitting or on the floor or table lying. | | | | lot of protein and vitamins, absorbs rapidly into |
| Essential oils and salts are used in massage | | | | the skin and used in the treatment of muscular |
| therapy because they provide therapeutic | | | | pains. Wheat Germ oil has vitamins, antioxidant |
| benefits and help with the removal of dry skin. | | | | properties and helps with diminishing of scars. |
| Each oil provides a different purpose and these | | | | Some benefits of using oils in massage therapy |
| are a few of the oils used. Coconut oil are the | | | | are, they have antiseptic properties which provide |
| favorite oil used by therapist because it washes | | | | a curative effect. They provide an uplifting feeling |
| off easily. It helps in boosting your energy and | | | | by decreases the feeling of anxiety and |
| building endurance, it enhances your performance, | | | | depression, increasing awareness and |
| relieve stress and help with removing of mental | | | | concentration, providing a better focus and calm |
| fatigue. It is a safe oil to used because it prevents | | | | mind thereby reducing stress and providing |
| dryness and flaking of skin, delay wrinkles and | | | | relaxation. It relieves muscular pain and provides |
| sagging of skin, helps in treating skin ailments and | | | | flexibility in tense muscles. It also improves |
| preventing infections. Jojoba is the most natural oil | | | | circulation, promotes deep breathing, improves |
| because it resembles natural skin oil, it is soothing | | | | posture and provides a restful sleep, increasing |
| and nourishing and can be used on all skin type. | | | | your general well being. |
| Hazelnut is non-greasy and is used for toning skin. | | | | |