Relaxing Lavender Oil Massage: Step-by-Step Tips for Home

Lavender oil is a versatile and popular essential oil, loved for its soothing scent. It's a favourite in massage oils, adding a calming fragrance to a slow, relaxing massage. In this post, we'll show you how to use lavender oil for massage at home and why it's worth adding.

What is Lavender Essential Oil?

Lavender essential oil is a highly aromatic and versatile oil derived from the lavender plant. In New Zealand, the most commonly used commercial varieties are Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula x intermedia. It is obtained through steam distillation of the plant's flowers and is loved for its soothing scent. Lavender essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy, skincare and home fragrance.

Why Use Lavender Essential Oil in Massage Oil?

Here's why lavender oil is a favourite in massage oil:

• A Relaxing Scent: Its soft, floral, herbal fragrance helps set a calm mood for a massage.
• Easy Glide for Tired Muscles: Blended into a carrier oil, it gives smooth glide for kneading tight shoulders after a long day.
• Part of a Bedtime Routine: An evening massage with a lavender scent is a gentle way to wind down before bed.
• Kind to Skin: Diluted in a nourishing carrier oil, it leaves skin soft and lightly scented.
• Aromatherapy: Breathing in the scent as you massage makes the experience feel more relaxing.
• Enhanced Experience: Combining touch and aroma for a holistic and enjoyable massage.
• Versatile: Lavender oil blends well with other oils, so you can create your own favourite scent.

It is important to choose a high-quality, pure lavender oil that is free from synthetic additives or dilutions. Look for a reputable brand that uses steam distillation to extract the oil from the lavender plant. Always mix lavender oil with a carrier oil, such as almond or jojoba oil, to dilute it and make it easier to apply.

6 Steps to Achieve Relaxation with Lavender Oil Massage

To use lavender oil for massage, follow these steps:

1. Dilute the Lavender Oil:
   • Always mix lavender oil with a carrier oil, at a dilution rate of 1%-2% for adults and teenagers.
   • For a 30 ml bottle, add about 6-12 drops of lavender essential oil.
2. Prepare for Massage:
   • Apply a small amount of diluted oil to your hands, rubbing them together to warm it up.
3. Start Massaging:
   • Begin massaging the lavender oil into the skin using long, smooth strokes.
   • Focus on areas like the neck, shoulders, or specific sore spots.
4. Apply Pressure:
   • Use your hands, fingers, and palms to apply pressure, kneading muscles to release knots and tension.
5. Breathe Deeply:
   • Take deep, slow breaths to inhale the calming aroma of lavender oil during the massage.
6. Continue Massage:
   • Keep massaging for 10-15 minutes or until the lavender oil is fully absorbed into the skin.

If you're looking for high-quality lavender oil to use for massage, look no further than our lavender farm. We grow our own lavender flowers and use a steam distillation process to extract our 100% pure lavender essential oil. Our lavender oil is free from synthetic additives or dilutions, and we take great care to ensure that our oil is of the highest quality. By choosing our lavender essential oil, you can trust that you are getting a pure and natural product that is perfect for use in massage therapy. For a ready-made blend, our lavender massage oil mixes our lavender oil with olive, jojoba and sweet almond oils, and our men's body oil adds sandalwood for after sport.

In conclusion, using lavender oil for massage is a simple way to turn an ordinary evening into a relaxing ritual. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a soothing, lavender-scented massage at home.

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