Massage oils are easy to mix together and much cheaper than the ready made stuff you find in the stores. First you need a carrier oil and I usually go with almond oil. Almost any vegetable oil would probably do for a carrier oil but almond is just my preference.

Normally I find it in the organic section at the grocery store but it was nowhere to be found. I decided to check out the cooking oil section and there it was, at half the price I usually pay.

Anyway,  put the oil in a container that holds about two ounces (60 ml) and  add 10 to 20 drops of essential oil. It depends on how strong it smells since some are stronger than others.

If you want something soothing, go with lavender but if you want something spicier, try cinnamon leaf, lemon or orange.

Orange is very nice blended with Jasmine but I just have lavender and cinnamon right now. Mix it up and warm it with your hands and it’s ready to go. It’s also a nice way to moisturize your skin after bathing if you’re on your own.

Massage oil pic courtesy of Yen Hoon

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