DIY Heating Massage Oil: Soothe Muscles & Relax | Essential Oils

Heating massage oil made of aromatic essential oils is used to relax and treat aching muscles while the scent wafting from the plant extracts provides its own therapy; calming and clearing the mind. Moreover, heating massage oils turn skin soft and silky to the touch, making it easier for a masseuse to knead the muscles. Rosemary essential oil is used to improve poor circulation and heal muscle cramps and minor arthritis pain. Lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe minor cramps, headache and stress. Lemon and grapefruit essential oils have strong aromatherapeutic properties that are known to calm and relax.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Grapefruit essential oil
• Coconut oil
• Glass bottle or jar
• Vitamin E liquid

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Instructions

• 1

  Combine five drops each of all the essential oils (lemon, lavender, rosemary and grapefruit) in a glass bottle or jar. Seal the jar and let the essential oils mellow and mix together for a couple of days. This will allow the oils to sufficiently blend into each other.

• 2

  Add about 2 oz. of coconut oil to the essential oils mix, and shake the bottle vigorously to blend. Coconut oil is a natural oil that is an excellent skin softening moisturizer. It's also known for its stress-relieving properties.

• 3

  Place the sealed glass bottle in a warm water bath to heat the massage oil. You can also microwave it for about 30 seconds.

• 4

  Apply the heating massage oil to your temples, neck and shoulders. Rub in a circular motion into your skin for a soothing and calming effect, and to alleviate minor aches and pains.

• 5

  Add 1 tsp. of vitamin E to prolong the shelf life. Store in a cool, dry place for future use.