Essential oil massage is a health therapy that is quite popular in Vietnam and many Eastern countries. So how is this massage method performed and what are its health benefits? Let’s find out more details with Khoe Spa in the article below.
What is essential oil massage?
Currently, essential oil massage is one of the health care methods that is loved by many people and is becoming more and more popular. The characteristic of this method is the use of essential oils that are good for health and are derived from nature such as rose, ginger, lemongrass, lavender, … combined with other base oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil or coconut oil, …
Thanks to the warmth of essential oils and a relaxing, pleasant scent, performing body massage therapies will make people feel more relaxed, comfortable, and pleasant.
The difference between essential oil massage and conventional massage methods.
Conventional massage is a method that only uses stroking, pulling, kneading or pressing movements, etc. to gently apply force to joints, muscles, and acupuncture points, and the effect only stops at pain relief and relaxation. With the essential oil massage method, it will be the perfect combination of full body massage methods; foot massage; acupressure; essential oil massage; hot stone massage and shiatsu, etc. with herbal essential oils to increase temperature and promote heat conduction to reduce stress, fatigue, detoxify, lose weight, and reduce fat effectively. In short, essential oil massage is much more effective than conventional massage methods.
The effects of essential oil massage on human health.
In fact, the combination of massage techniques with herbal essential oils not only helps with muscle relaxation but also brings miraculous effects to the body and skin. After performing essential oil massage treatments, you will fall asleep faster, deeper, and sleep better with a completely relaxed mind.
Essential oil massage will help support blood circulation and promote circulation, helping the blood vessels under the skin to dilate, making the amount of blood transported to nourish the body pumped more regularly and effectively. This is also one of the extremely effective health therapies for patients who often experience headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, bringing a much more comfortable feeling after finishing the essential oil massage treatment.
In addition to the positive effects on health, the full body massage method with herbal essential oils also brings a healthier, smoother, and brighter skin. In particular, this is also one of the methods to support the breakdown of excess fat, promoting the weight loss process to take place faster and more effectively.
Finally, essential oil massage helps the body regenerate, restore positive energy in the body, balance emotions, dispel fatigue, stress, anxiety, …
Important notes when performing essential oil massage.
For the essential oil massage process to be truly effective, the following issues need to be noted when performing:
- Do not use essential oil massage for people with skin conditions such as acute dermatitis, pustules, rashes, bleeding, skin bruising, … or fever, broken bones, infections, …
- Do not use pure essential oils to perform massage or mix with any lotion to avoid skin irritation.
- You should test the essential oil on a skin area before use, especially for people with sensitive skin to avoid skin damage.
- Absolutely do not apply essential oils to mucous membranes, eye area, around the eyes, …
