How to Make Massage Oil with Essential Oils
You can make massage oil from essential oils. You will need to have a carrier oil and some selected essential oils to meet your needs or aroma preferences.
Things You'll Need:
Essential Oils
Carrier Oil
Glass Bottle
1
Choose your essential oil. Essential oils can be selected based on aroma or for a specific medicinal purpose. If you need help choosing an essential oil, there is a link in the resource section below on "How to Use 11 Common Essential Oils."
2
Choose your carrier oil. To make a massage oil, you will need to choose a carrier oil, or an oil to distribute the essential oil evenly on the skin. Here is a list of common carrier oils. It is safe to use olive or vegetable oil that you have in your cupboard. They are usually more economical.
*Sweet Almond Oil
*Apricot Kernel Oil
*Avocado Oil
*Borage Seed Oil
*Olive Oil
*Peanut Oil
*Evening Primrose Oil
*Fractionated Coconut Oil
*Rose Hip Oil
*Grapeseed Oil
*Sesame Oil
*Sunflower Oil
*Jojoba Oil
3
Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil at the ratios below. The oils should be mixed in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
*2-5 drops essential oil : 1 teaspoon carrier oil
*6-15 drops essential oil : 1 tablespoon carrier oil
*24-60 drops essential oil : 1/4 cup oil
http://www.ehow.com/how_4448146_massage-oil-essential-oils.html
You can make massage oil from essential oils. You will need to have a carrier oil and some selected essential oils to meet your needs or aroma preferences.
Things You'll Need:
Essential Oils
Carrier Oil
Glass Bottle
1
Choose your essential oil. Essential oils can be selected based on aroma or for a specific medicinal purpose. If you need help choosing an essential oil, there is a link in the resource section below on "How to Use 11 Common Essential Oils."
2
Choose your carrier oil. To make a massage oil, you will need to choose a carrier oil, or an oil to distribute the essential oil evenly on the skin. Here is a list of common carrier oils. It is safe to use olive or vegetable oil that you have in your cupboard. They are usually more economical.
*Sweet Almond Oil
*Apricot Kernel Oil
*Avocado Oil
*Borage Seed Oil
*Olive Oil
*Peanut Oil
*Evening Primrose Oil
*Fractionated Coconut Oil
*Rose Hip Oil
*Grapeseed Oil
*Sesame Oil
*Sunflower Oil
*Jojoba Oil
3
Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil at the ratios below. The oils should be mixed in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
*2-5 drops essential oil : 1 teaspoon carrier oil
*6-15 drops essential oil : 1 tablespoon carrier oil
*24-60 drops essential oil : 1/4 cup oil
http://www.ehow.com/how_4448146_massage-oil-essential-oils.html
