Scented and soothing: The most commonly used massage oils

Oils are an essential part of any spa or massage therapy. The scent, the texture, and the feel all contribute to the massage’s overall quality. These oils, which vary in grades and calming effects, can address almost every type of wellness need. Essential oils and massage drive a healthy circulatory system, facilitate detoxification, and improve lymphatic drainage, among other benefits. Below are four of the most commonly used oils in well-established massage centers:

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1. Sweet almond oil. Not only is it the most ubiquitous, essential oil in spa clinics but sweet almond oil is also among the friendliest on the skin. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and E, which are excellent for skin health. In fact, most skin care and cosmetic products have these vitamins mixed in them.

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2. Apricot kernel oil. Unlike most oils that leave greasy residue on the surface of the skin, apricot kernel oil is easily absorbed, offering optimum comfort for the user. Its moisturizing effects are particularly sought after by customers with sensitive skin.

3. Fractionated coconut oil. Considered as the healthiest of all oils, coconut oil is rich in medium-chain triglycerides, which make it very chemically stable and sustain long shelf life. Often, coconut oil is used as a carrier oil, which is mixed with other oils to produce a high-quality therapeutic substance.

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4. Sunflower oil. This oil contains significant amounts of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. Its relative affordability also makes it ideal as the base oil for other essential oils.  

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