You may have read about or heard that essential oils have many benefits and that massaging yourself or a loved one with essential oils is a pleasurable activity. If you would like to combine aromatherapy and massage there are a few things you need to know about mixing your own aromatherapy oils.

The first thing you need to know about mixing your own aromatherapy oils is that you cannot put oils directly onto the skin. You will need to mix essential oils with base oils when massaging. Not all essential oils are good when mixed together.

Massage Oils

When you want to start mixing your own aromatherapy oils for massage you should first select a base oil. This should be a natural oil like almond oil, sunflower, grapeseed, avocado, or even olive oil. Mix small amounts of the oil, just enough for each massage session.

Remember that when you are mixing your own aromatherapy oils you need very little essential oils. For 25 ml of oil you only need 7 drops of essential oil, at most 25. Less is more when you are mixing your own aromatherapy oils.

Combinations

While some people see essential oils as harmless it is important to remember that like any therapy there are certain things you should not do. For example there are some essential oils that should not be used in pregnancy and some essential oils should not be used at certain times.

It's best to start with recipes before you start mixing your own aromatherapy oils. This is because you might inadvertently mix something that is dangerous or has a contradictory effect than what you had hoped for.

Look for recipes or specific conditions or illnesses, for example arthritic joint pain can be helped with two ounces of base oil with 20 drops of chamomile and 5 drops of black pepper. Massage this oil into the joints that are giving you problems very gently.

For acne you can mix an ounce of carrier oil, apricot kernel oil is recommended, with 12 drops of lavender, 7 drops of tea tree oil, and one drop of geranium oil. Mix the ingredients into an amber bottle and roll between the palms.

Apply to the face, avoid the area around the eyes, nostrils, and lips. These are just a starting point for you to start mixing your own aromatherapy oils. Once you have read more about essential oils and their properties you can start creating your own recipes