Overview
Make your own homemade relaxing massage oil and customize the scent by using one essential oil or a blend of several oils. You can also choose a carrier oil of your preference. Making your own massage oil can save you money and you will end up with a quality oil that rivals those you can buy in a bath and body store.
Step 1
Pour 1/2 cup of your chosen carrier oil into a nonreactive glass or ceramic bowl. You may use sunflower, olive, or grapeseed oil, which are widely available in most supermarkets and health food stores. Almond oil may be used but is not recommended for use on sensitive skin. In her book, “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox suggests that you may also use any light oil, such as apricot kernel or avocado oil, when making a homemade massage oil. Additionally, some practitioners choose to use sesame oil, but this scent may react with your essential oils.
Step 2
Mix 2 or 3 drops of your chosen essential oil into the carrier oil. The Wellness Directory of Minnesota lists scents that are known to induce relaxation, including lavender, rose, jasmine or orange blossom. You may use one essential oil, or you may wish to experiment with a blend of some of these oils to find a scent that you find pleasing.
Step 3
Pour the oil blend into a glass jar or other nonreactive container for storage, but be sure to allow the mixture to sit for at least an hour so that the carrier oil can fully absorb the properties of the essential oil. You can store this oil in this container in a cool, dark place for several months. If the mixture develops a funny smell or sour odor, do not use and discard the unused portion.
