To make your own massage oil, nothing could be simpler. All you need to do is mix the right essential oils into the right carrier oil, in the right proportions. The choice of plant base is very subjective and will depend above all on your preference, however the choice of essential oils will directly depend on the properties expected from this massage. Here are some examples of recipes that will get you started.
This article was updated on 07/02/2023Relaxing and well-being massage
From 3 months. Massage the entire back with:
- 15 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
- 15 drops of essential oil True Lavender
- 60 drops of vegetable oil Borage
- 3 tablespoons (30 mL) of vegetable oil Apricot kernels
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Sports preparation and recovery massage
From 6 years old. Massage the muscle areas with:
- 25 drops of essential oil Fragrant Wintergreen
- 40 drops of essential oil lemon Eucalyptus
- 3 tablespoons (30 mL) of oily macerate arnica
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Stress and anxiety massage
From 3 months. Massage the back, legs, feet then hands with:
- 10 drops of essential oil Marjoram with Shells
- 10 drops of essential oil Fine Lavender
- 10 drops of essential oil Petit grain bigarade
- 3 tablespoons (30mL) of vegetable oil Apricot kernels
- 2 teaspoons (i.e. 4mL) of vegetable oil Borage
More details : massage against stress and anxiety with essential oils.
Draining slimming massage
From 6 years old. Massage the desired areas with:
- 20 drops of essential oil Lemon
- 20 drops of essential oil Criste Marine
- 10 drops of essential oil Juniper
- 2 tablespoons (20mL) of vegetable oil Apricot kernels
- 1 tablespoon (10mL) of vegetable oil Macadamia
- 1 tablespoon (10mL) of vegetable oil argan
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Gentle baby massage
From 3 months. Gently massage your baby with:
- 10 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
- 4 tablespoons (40mL) of vegetable oil sweet Almond
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Facial massage
From 6 years old. Gently massage your face with:
- 8 drops of essential oil Geranium Rosat
- 8 drops of essential oil Palmarosa
- 1 tablespoon (i.e. 10mL) of oily macerate of Carrot
- 1 tablespoon (10mL) of vegetable oil Jojoba
More details : facial massage with essential oils.
Scalp massage
From 6 years old. Massage your scalp with:
- 20 drops of essential oil Rosemary with Camphor
- 2 teaspoons (i.e. 4mL) of vegetable oil Castor
- 2 tablespoons (20mL) of vegetable oil Coco
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Rejuvenating foot massage
From 6 years old. Massage from heel to toes:
- 40 drops of essential oil Pepper mint
- 2 tablespoons (20mL) of vegetable oil Wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons (20mL) of vegetable oil sweet Almond
More details : rejuvenating foot massage with essential oils.
Sensual massage
For women. Massage the body with:
- 20 drops of essential oilYlang ylang complete
- 20 drops of essential oil Savory Leaf Thyme
- 30 drops of vegetable oil Wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons (30 mL) of vegetable oil Coco
For men. Massage the body with:
- 20 drops of essential oil Black pepper
- 20 drops of essential oil Ginger
- 3 tablespoons (30 mL) of vegetable oil Hazelnut
More details : sensual massage with essential oils.
Toning massage
From 6 years old. Massage the body with:
- 15 drops of essential oil black Spruce
- 45 drops of essential oil Pepper mint
- 3 tablespoons (30mL) of vegetable oil Macadamia
More details : invigorating massage with essential oils.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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