Preparing for massage
Massage: to relax the body and awaken the senses
Massage is probably the best method for taking advantage of the benefits of essential oils. The best moment for a massage is after taking a bath, when the dilated pores help in rapid assimilation.
While certain rare oils (particularly lavender and tea tree) can be applied to the skin in a pure state, most essential oils should be diluted. A virgin vegetable oil or Néroliane sweet almond oil is preferred for preparing massage oils, using the table below as a guide.
Be aware that the concentration of essential oils should be stronger when treating muscular or rheumatic pain (3 %) than when used for facial treatments (0.5% to 1.5%). The norm for dilution is 2.5 %.
Dilution table
Dilution table for preparation of a mixture with a base of sweet almond oil
| Dilution | For a base of 10ml | For a base of 30 ml | For a base of 100 ml | For a base of 250 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0,50% | 1 drops | 3 drops | 10 drops | 25 drops |
| 1,00% | 2 drops | 6 drops | 20 drops | 50 drops |
| 1,50% | 3 drops | 9 drops | 30 drops | 75 drops |
| 2,00% | 4 drops | 12 drops | 40 drops | 100 drops |
| 2,50% | 5 drops | 15 drops | 50 drops | 125 drops |
| 3,00% | 6 drops | 18 drops | 60 drops | 150 drops |
Reminder: It’s vital to make sure that the essences penetrate well in order for their active principles to produce all of their effects.
Some massage recommendations
- the solar plexus can re-awaken energy.
- the spinal column and soles of the feet for relaxation.
- the stomach and abdomen for all digestive problems.
- the lower back for sexual awakening.