Essential oils characteristics

Check out the information about aromatherapy massage including the benefits of aromatherapy, the main types of essential oils and how such therapy influences on your body and mind.
Essential oils characteristics

Every essential oil has various healing characteristic: some oils calm whereas others invigorate. Here are some extensively used oils and their main features:

cleansing – rosemary
decongesting – tea tree, eucalyptus, pine
quieting– lavender, chamomile, jasmin, melissa 
energizing – rosemary, rose, patchouli
uplifting – neroli, ylang ylang, rose, jojoba

oilsAromatherapy massage is commonly suited to conditions entailing stress or improving emotionally-related conditions like headache, back pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), insomnia, colds or flu, skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, sluggish metabolism, physical & sports injuries. 

Precautions:
- massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage
- such massage is not advisable for people with skin disease, rash, or after surgery
- if you have heart disease, consult with doctor before having a massage session
- massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia
- if it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms
- don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage



<< Aromatherapy massage