5 Incredible Benefits of Adding Essential Oils to your Massage

We’ve been talking a lot about self oil massages, wellness, self-care and overall health.

In fact, our mission with exploring these topics is not only to help you find the right practices that fit your routine but also to improve our awareness about the wellness world around us; wellness across borders and cultures. 

As a skincare company rooted in organic and clean practices, we have been researching ancient skincare and beauty practices since our inception. So let us introduce you to the beautifully therapeutic world of aromatherapy massages; massages that benefit you in more ways than one and are built on the incredibly potent benefits of essential oils!

What are Essential Oils? What is their Role in Massage? 

Essential oils are essentially (see what we did there!) concentrated oil formulations that have the benefits of natural ingredients.

They have multiple uses in the self-care and wellness space because of their multi-tasking abilities powered by nature’s healing properties. 

A massage that uses essential oils is often also known as an aromatherapy massage. Aromatherapy massage combines the healing properties of essential oils and massage therapy to aid the rejuvenation and wellness of both, your mind and body.

Aromatherapy massages introduce aromatic essential oils to the skin. However, they are never used directly on the skin without being diluted. 2-5% solutions of essential oils with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond are most popularly used, doubling the benefits of any aromatherapy massage. 

As essential oils are absorbed by your skin, they enter your body. Depending on the oils used, these essential oils provide advantages to both your mind and body, such as enhancing your mood, relieving discomfort, and detoxifying your body. 

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Benefits of Essential Oils in Massage

Aromatherapy massage combines the therapeutic effects of essential oils with massage therapy.

Aromatherapy massage has the ability to affect all of your body's systems, from the cardiovascular and neurological systems to lymphatic drainage and musculoskeletal systems. Not only is it an extremely soothing and restorative process but rejuvenating in the best sense! 

Here are some of the best benefits we have witnessed with essential oils in massages. If you want a breakdown of each oil and it’s benefits, make sure to check out our Guide on Massage Oil Formulations

DIY Essential Oils formulation for Better Emotional Well-being and Calm

Your sense of smell is linked to the limbic system in your brain. This means that when you smell something pleasant/unpleasant it has the power to trigger your emotions to like/dislike the surroundings.

Your limbic system is also in charge of controlling and regulating your emotions.  Because of this interrelated relationship, aromatherapy can readily tap into your moods and impact your psychological health.

During an aromatherapy massage, inhaling essential oils like lavender or chamomile can help to settle your mind and feelings, promoting rest and helping you sleep better! 

Here’s a simple DIY formulation for a relaxing and calming essential oil massage: 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup of almond oil 
• 20-25 drops of lavender essential oil 
• 6 drops of cedarwood essential oil
• 10-12 drops of sweet orange essential oil 

How To

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Stir Well. 
• Store in a glass bottle away from sunlight. 
• Ensure that you make it in small batches to avoid using rancid oil. 

DIY Essential Oils formulation for Pain Relief 

Many essential oils, when combined with a carrier oil, can help to relieve discomfort and inflammation when applied directly to the skin.

These massage oil blends can help to calm and soothe muscles while also improving circulation and thus promoting healing.

Because of its invigorating and cooling qualities, peppermint oil is especially helpful for decreasing pain and congestion.

Here’s a simple DIY formulation for pain relief, sore muscles, or aches:

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup of grapeseed oil 
• 15-17 drops of eucalyptus essential oil 
• 15-17 drops of peppermint essential oil 
• 15-17 drops of rosemary essential oil 

How To

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Stir Well. 
• Store in a glass bottle away from sunlight. 
• Ensure that you make it in small batches to avoid using rancid oil. 

DIY Essential Oils formulation for Recovery and Healing 

Aromatherapy treatment can help you restore both your physique and your psyche.

Massage methods will be used to activate the soft muscles within your body to promote recovery by alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, relaxing stress, and increasing circulation.

Each of these impacts is enhanced by the addition of essential oils. Adding an essential oil massage after your workout can help prevent excess soreness in your muscles too! 

Sweet marjoram, peppermint, or orange are especially effective essential oils for encouraging healing in both the body and the psyche. It works to calm your joints, suppress muscle spasms, and is also fantastic for relaxation.

Here’s a simple DIY formulation for healing and energy restoration: 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup of grapeseed oil 
• 15-17 drops of lavender essential oil 
• 15-17 drops of peppermint essential oil 
• 15-17 drops of orange essential oil 

How To

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Stir Well. 
• Store in a glass bottle away from sunlight. 
• Ensure that you make it in small batches to avoid using rancid oil. 

DIY Essential Oils formulation to Aid Sleep

Aromatherapy massages can help those who have difficulty sleeping. Lavender essential oil, for example, is extremely popular for being an excellent aroma that helps with calm and relaxation.

A 2017 research looked at the effects of aromatherapy treatment on nurses working schedules. The aromatherapy massage group was seen to show better sleep quality and less sleep disruption.

Here’s a simple DIY formulation for better sleep : 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup of sweet almond oil 
• 15-17 drops of lavender essential oil 
• 15-17 drops of chamomile essential oil 

How To

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Stir Well. 
• Store in a glass bottle away from sunlight. 
• Ensure that you make it in small batches to avoid using rancid oil. 

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If at-home massage oil recipes are not your thing, here are our luxury massage oils that have been formulated with the perfect blend of essential and carrier oils for the quintessential spa experience. 

Empress Naturals’ Calming Massage Oil

Our Calming Massage Oil is a stress-relieving, anti-inflammatory experience that eliminates all stressors from your mind and body.

For the ultimate relaxation experience, our formulation infuses detoxifying elements deep into the skin. It provides unparalleled rest and calm due to the effective combination of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Sweet Marjoram!

Empress Naturals Circulation Massage Oil ($80)

Empress Naturals Circulation Massage Oil is a relaxing blend of essential oils that promotes circulation.

A body oil, it promotes interior circulation and relieves mental stagnation while leaving a calming fragrance in your mind. In our Circulation Massage Oil, Juniper Berry, Rosemary, and Sage are powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that benefit your skin by removing pollutants.

Looking for more clean and conscious products to add to your wellness routine? Check out this blog with our Top 5!

SELF CARE WITH EMPRESS NATURALS

Empress Naturals’ skincare is formulated specifically for your overall wellness. It is the best care your skin could ask for! 

Our aim at Empress Naturals is to provide you with 100% Pure and Organic Skincare.

We nurture mature skin with ingredients that come directly from nature. We provide ageless radiance and luminous skin without exposing your skin to the thousands of toxic ingredients that are still legal in the country.

Our products are non-toxic, clean, USDA Certified Organic, and Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty-Free. All of our ingredients are cultivated responsibly and sourced from sustainable farms throughout the world with ZERO hazardous preservatives.

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