Heaven scent healing – using aromatherapy in Sensual massage

Many of our clients have likely noticed that our therapists incorporate aromatherapy into their sensual massage sessions. Today, we’re excited to share a glimpse of our secret with you. You can use this technique when having an intimate massage with your partner, or even when massage yourself…

Aromatherapy is a complimentary therapy which goes hand in hand with massage. Essential oils, applied topically, can be used to treat all manner of problems – both physical and emotional. You can blend your own cocktail of oils to make unique treatments.

To begin, you’ll need a carrier oil, like these ones. As a guide, use 15-20 drops of essential oil diluted in 50ml of carrier oil. You’ll need about 10ml (2 teaspoons) for a massage (slightly more if your massage partner has lots of body hair).

Here are some popular essential oils and their properties:

1. Ylang ylang – an aphrodisiac; it can counter impotence and frigidity. It is also effective against shyness, fear and irritability.
2. Chamomile – can help aid sleep and relaxation and reduce symptoms of inflammation, indigestion and headaches.
3. Orange – helpful for digestive problems, constipation, poor circulation and depression.
4. Lemon – also good for depression, as well as fear, sluggishness and arthritis.
5. Eucalyptus – for muscular pain and respiratory ailments.
6. Lavender – great for the skin, calming, aids sleep and relives tension headaches.
7. Patchouli – effective for acne, eczema and varicose veins. It is also a sedative.
8. Ginger – for digestive problems, loss of appetite, muscular pains and apathy.

Blending oil is quite an art and it will take some practise to find the perfect combinations. When the oils are blended together, a chemical reaction occurs creating a new compound, which has its own unique qualities. This is known as ‘synergy’. For example, adding lavender to bergamot will increase its sedative qualities, but if you add lemon, then its uplifting qualities are enhanced.

A good blend should not only offer the therapeutic properties you are seeking, it should also smell great. You should use a combination of top, middle and base notes. Fresh, herbaceous oils, such as lemon, are in the top notes category, while floral oils are in the middle and woody oils are base notes.

Buy good quality undiluted oils and store them away from light and heat. And, once mixed, use the oil within a week as it is perishable.