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Massage therapy has long been used in body and skin care to heal, in more modern times we use aromatherapy and massage not only to heal but to stimulate the senses - why not take a little time out for you or a loved one to enjoy some massage oil therapy. Massage has long been can be used on your body for relaxation, whether used directly in a bath, or mixed with a carrier oil for use as a massage oil . This will also care for the skin as most carrier oils have good properties to help in skincare. Alternatively put a few drops of essential oil or a mix of oils into a diffuser or burner to fill the air with the scent. This method can be used to calm, revive or invigorate depending on the oils used.

To find out more information about how massage can help your body, you can also discover the different types of massage, including:

Types of Massage

• Effleurage (Stroking Movements)
  This is a series of gentle strokes enabling the essential oils to penetrate the body, helping to bring about a state of calm and relaxation. Use the whole hand to do short or long strokes, these can be firm or gentle depending on how you feel. This type of massage helps to increase circulation, relaxation of the muscles and relieve the body of stress and tension.

• Petrissage (Kneading Movements)
  Petrissage is gentle kneading movements, like kneading dough. The art of petrissage is never to cause pain or discomfort and should be performed slowly and carefully. It is usually used on the back, muscular and fatty areas, and is good for releasing trapped toxins, relaxing muscles and encouraging the lymphatic system to flow. As you perform each kneading movement put a slight pressure on your thumbs.

• Friction (Circular Movements)
  Especially beneficial for areas that are cold or of poor circulation. Rub the skin in circular movements with the flat of the hand.

• Head Massage
  Put your aromatherapy oils on your fingertips and use the fingers to massage around the head. It is only the fingertips that are used to gently but firmly go around and over the head.

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