10 Massage Oils worth considering (Part 2)

Carrying on from massage oils Part 1, below suggestions 6 - 10.

6.Almond Oil is perfect for massage and it can be mixed with other oils although it is fine also to use by itself. This oil has a light yellow colour and is easy to purchase and has a pleasant, light aroma. This oil is relatively inexpensive.

7.Wheatgerm oil is thought to be very good for the skin and it works well with many other oils. The great thing about using this oil is that it is said to good for helping to repair the skin and is known to be rich in Vitamin E.

It is also rich in antioxidant and if a massage combined with an oil which will help to improve your skin that wheat germ oil is the way to go.

8. Evening Primrose is an oil especially popular with many women because evening primrose is synonymous with PMS (Pre Menstrual Tension). This oil helps one to maintain a good hormonal balance and is high in omega-6 fatty acids i.e. GLAs (Gammalinolenic acids).

9. Avocado oil is a carrier oil which is often used in massage. It is not as common as evening primrose, wheatgerm or almond oil, but is is very much worth trying. It is taken from avocado pears and as an oil for aromatherpay and massage, it has many benefits particularly as a moisturiser for dry and damaged skin. This oil is high in vitamins and is a semi-fat oil.

10. Black Currant seed oil is another of those oils which is very good for repairing and helping dry and damaged skin. Black Currant seed oil is also another high GLA (Gammalinolenic acids) oil.

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