INTRODUCTION

What is massage oil?

In a massage session, the massage therapist often uses massage oils to enhance the structured movements of soft tissue. There are many varieties of massage oils, each having special qualities. Massage oils consist of carrier oils, including olive oil and almond oil, and infused oils, such as lavender, which add extra benefits to the oil. Massage oils don't have to be expensive, but you need to buy the right kind of oils. The best massage oils are plant-based and have a nice, light texture for easy glide.

Oil Massage actually means stimulating the tissues of the body by the hands with the massage oil, in order to promote health and rejuvenation to the entire body. Oil massage are designed to let the hands slide more easily during massage session and generally oil massage can provide maximum relaxation for both body and soul. Oil massage is really a wonderful way to relieve the stress and the tension that has accumulated in your body during a tiring day.

INGREDIENTS

To produce the massage oil these are the ingredient needed.

 Bunga cengkih, buah pelaga, kayu manis and bunga lawang.

 Raw oil.

Halia bara and jerangau.

PROCESS IN MAKING MASSAGE OIL

The steps are :

Firstly put all the herbs into mortar stone.

Then we smash them. It is to ensure that all the nutrients inside the herbs were extracted efficiently.

Then all the herbs that had been smashed were place into a container.

Lastly, raw oil were pour into the container and stored for 2 weeks.

BENEFITS

Relaxation

Essential oils massaged into the skin promote healing and relaxation. Oils used in aromatherapy are believed to have an effect on the part of the brain that stores memory and emotions. This affects mood and enhances calmness. Lavender massage oil has a sedative effect.

Healing Function

Essential massage oils can boost the immune system's ability to fight off infections. Different oils are used to treat different conditions ranging from anxiety to nausea. Some healing massage oils are lavender, ylang ylang and sandalwood. Massage oils could be beneficial in disease states.

Hair Growth

Massage oils can be used as a scalp treatment. Lavender oils combined with other herbs may help hair loss. In general, oils were a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.

Skin Benefits

Massage oil is a common treatment for skin wounds and fungal infections. The antifungal activity of lavender oil stops germ formation, fungal growth and the spread of infection, according to a study by the Department of Public Health in Rome, Italy.