Aromatherapy Massage Recipes

Massage is perhaps the most popular way to use essential oils. It combines the healing art of aromatherapy with the healing art of touch. Self-massage is just as effective as being massaged by another person, and lack of a partner is no excuse for not trying these relaxing recipes. Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil. Never place them directly onto the skin. As a general rule, do not exceed ten drops of total essential oils per mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness.

Please read all the precautions at the bottom before using.

Aromatherapy Recipe for All-Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil * 2 drops rose oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Anti-Tension Massage: 2 drops petitgrain oil * 2 drops lavender oil * 2 drops sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on the neck, shoulders, and temples.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Backache Massage: 2 drops eucalyptus oil * 2 drops lavender oil * 1 drops lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension with fingertips.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Bedtime Massage: 3 drops sandalwood oil * 2 drops chamomile oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Calming Back Massage: 4 drops ylang ylang oil * 3 drops jasmine oil * 2 drops geranium oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Circulation Improvement Massage: 6 drops lavender oil * 4 drops rosemary oil * 2 drops vetiver oil: in 4 oz. of sesame oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Face and Neck Massage: 2 drops galbanum oil * 3 drops Neroli oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Hand Massage: 5 drops lime oil * 5 drops thyme oil * 5 drops eucalyptus oil * 5 drops cajeput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Leg Massage: 2 drops cypress oil * 2 drops lime oil * 1 drops lemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Massage on calves, using gentle pressure on varicose veins.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Mature Skin Massage: 2 drops myrrh oil * 2 drops lavender oil * 2 drops Neroli oil: in 20 ml wheat germ oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Pain-Relieving Massage: 3 drops pine oil * 3 drops eucalyptus oil * 3 drops frankincense oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on sore joints.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Relaxing Full-Body Massage: 3 drops Neroli oil * 2 d jasmine oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Relaxing Massage: 2 drops geranium oil * 2 drops rose oil * 2 drops lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Can be used effectively as a face and scalp massage. Relieves anxiety.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Sensual Body Massage: 2 drops patchouli oil * 3 drops geranium oil * 3 drops rose oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Stimulating Body Rub: 1 drops peppermint oil * 1 drops myrrh oil * 2 drops lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Summer Stimulating Massage: 2 drops lemongrass oil * 3 drops orange oil * 1 drops rosemary oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good for back and shoulder massages.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Uplifting Massage: 2 drops bergamot oil * 2 drops orange oil * 2 drops petitgrain oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morning body rub.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Varicose Vein Massage: 2 drops lime oil * 2 drops cedarwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly, using only fingertips.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Wrinkled or Puffy Face Massage: 2 drops rose oil * 1 drops violet oil * 1 drops geranium oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly on face, using only fingertips.

Precautions for using essential oils:

Oils which are not suitable for home use include, but are not restricted to:

Oils which should not be used during pregnancy include, but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.

Oils which should not be used for steam facials include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.

Oils which are photosynthesizing include, but are not restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two hours after applying these oils to your skin.