How To Select The Best Massage Oil

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How To Select The Best Massage Oil
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• Choosing the perfect massage oil can be seemingly
  difficult to deal. There a lot of oil varieties
  available in the market today and its important
  to pick the best one that might be a good match
  for your preferences and needs.
• Different oils come with their own set of perks
  and advantage thus choosing the finest one
  allows for various things to consider.

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Know the Kind of Massage You Need
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• Olive oil and other denser oils proves to be a
  good choice for low friction modalities like
  Swedish massage as it dont absorb rapidly into
  the skin and can also improve the skins
  elasticity. On the contrary, if you feel to have
  Deep Tissue massage or those that require more
  friction, grape seed oil and other lighter oils
  are highly-recommended.

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2.
Consider When and Where the Massage Will Take
Place

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• Heavier oils may need to be washed off as it
  dont absorb into your skin quickly. If the
  massage clinic doesnt have access to a wash area
  or if you dont want the oils to get into your
  clothing, then you might need to choose oils that
  absorb as easily like coconut and grapeseed oil.

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3.
Setting Your Personal Preference


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• In choosing the perfect massage oil, your
  personal taste is also essential. For instance,
  some people prefer strong and recognizable scents
  to make them feel more relaxed while others are
  sensitive and allergic to certain fragrances.
  Hence, it is best to select the oil in accord the
  effect you would like to achieve.

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4.
Identify Allergic Reactions



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• Aside from scents, some people might also be
  allergic to certain ingredients such as nuts or
  extracts. For example, almond oil can be a good
  lubricant but it should be avoided to clients who
  are allergic to nuts. Check label for
  hypoallergenic mark to avoid adverse effects.

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5.
Determine the Therapeutic Advantage




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• If your goal is to achieve a restorative and more
  therapeutic result, then healing base oils would
  be the right choice. Several oils contain
  medicated components such as menthol and arnica
  to help soothe pain and inflammation. However,
  most of them can induce allergic reactions and so
  many would still prefer to depend on the massage
  techniques alone.

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