During a massage therapy session, massage oils are the medium used by the massage therapists to aid them as they perform their various massage strokes on the patient. Without these oils, gliding all over the patient’s body is impossible. These types of oils are used as lubricant applied on the skin of the patient before the actual massage therapy begins. Every time the oil is absorbed by the skin, the massage therapist adds oil and applies it on the patient’s skin.

There are many types of massage oils that can be used on the patient’s body during the massage session. Most of the commonly used oils during a massage therapy session are oil extracts from fruits, nuts, and the popular essential oils used on aromatherapy. All of these oils are beneficial not only as massage oils but also as nutrients absorbed by the body through the patient’s skin. Some of these oils are good for the skin, although some can cause skin allergies on some patients. The individuals who have sensitive skin should first discuss with their doctor the type of massage oil to be used on them during their upcoming massage therapy session to avoid any problems such as skin allergy. Some of these oils are not exactly what you want to be put on skin as you will feel uncomfortable and uneasy when you are wearing your clothes.

Sweet almond oil is a great example of good massage oil. This popular type of almond extract is one of the commonly used oil during massage therapies at any massage spa all over the world. Not only is it slightly oily, it also doesn’t smell bad unlike some of the massage oils that leave an unpleasant odor on the patient’s body. Of course this would be uncomfortable to the patient. Some oils leave a messy, greasy feeling on the patient that makes it really uncomfortable as the patient wears his or her cloth. Sweet almond oil is a wonderful lubricant a massage therapist can use on the patient’s body without frequently adding it on the skin of the patient. Compared to some of the other types of massage oils, this type of oil is not quickly absorbed by the skin which makes it a good choice for massage therapy as your masseuse can focus on maneuvering his or her hands on the parts of your body that needs treatment instead of the constant applying of massage oil on your skin.

However, as a common rule, sweet almond oil can’t be used by all patients as some people are sensitive and allergic with nut extracts on their skin. Talking to your doctor and doing a bit of research is the best thing to do when planning on adding massage therapy on your regular list of medical care. Aside from sweet almond oil, there are many different types of massage oils that you can choose from. Some of these massage oils, especially the essential oils used on aromatherapy sessions have soothing effects on both physically and emotionally.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about hot stone massage and massage stone therapy including hot and cold applications.

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