2007-10-27 19:41:29 · 10 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Several massage suppliers have massage oil that is rather inexpensive. MAKE SURE the oil you use is all natural and doesn't have synthetic ingrediants that can irritate sensative skin.
I can get your 8 oz bottles of massage oil blends - I have two that I use....one with avocado oil which is very rich and great for dry winter skin and the other with lighter oils.
I can also get gallon sizes if you prefer a large amount but most buy the 8 oz bottles and have me add a custom essential oil blend that becomes their "signature" scent. :-D
2007-10-28 15:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Angela E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any oil that you would eat or cook with could be appropriate.
A few favorites of professional massage therapists:
Olive, sunflower, safflower, almond, grapeseed, almond, avocado, & jojoba (though not really on 'Oil')
Want scented? - simply add a few drops of essential oil to the bottle & shake!
Different oils have different properties for example:
Olive oil - thicker,more friction for deeper work
Grapeseed - a light, slicker oil
You can experiment to find what works best for the type of massage you do.
My personal favorite is a blend of soybean oil with 10% cold pressed olive oil. And I am able to buy it in 17oz bottles at the local Dollar Tree - for $1! Natural and affordable!
I have been a massage therapist for 13+ years and use that blend, and occasionally a "professional blend" that calls for using only a few drops for spot work - called Prossage Heat (not cheap but goes a LOOONG way!)
A few extra notes -
--- Any oil may stain your linens, especially if you do not launder same day. Thicker oils trend to stain more.. Not as affordable if you need to buy linens more often.
--- Oils may go rancid. Store in a cool dark place. Refrigeration in nice for larger amounts of oils
--- be cautious of nut oils with folks who have allergies
Good luck and Happy massaging!
2007-10-29 02:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by skeptical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many of the massge schools actually use canola or sunflower seed oil. I know because I work in a massage supply store.
No kidding. I didn't plan on doing this when I was going to college.
2007-10-28 02:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to the supermarket and get grapeseed oil. Good slip and friction, and antioxidants for your skin. Plus, if you get tired of massaging with it you can sprinkle it on your salad.
2007-10-28 02:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure almond oil makes a great massage oil. You can find it in natural/health food stores.
Aura Cacia makes good ones too.
http://www.auracacia.com/dspCatPct.php?ct=anpcpcbm&br=Aura%20Cacia
2007-10-28 02:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try using olive oil
2007-10-28 03:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get Olive Oil at the pharmacy...generic kind -- not the cooking type!
Baby oil works well too.
2007-10-28 03:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by chuppala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried that store called Origins? all their products are natural.
2007-10-28 02:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by beans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coconut oil is the best
2007-10-28 02:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try bath and body works
2007-10-28 02:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋