Wellness at home: 5 recipes for homemade massage oils

A stiff neck, back pain, or inner restlessness: Who among us isn't familiar with these minor and major health problems? These days, we often rush from appointment to appointment without really taking the time to relax. If you want to treat yourself to a break from stress, hecticness, and hustle and bustle , a massage might be just the thing. You can easily make the right massage oil yourself. Here are five recipes for you to try.

Why are massages worthwhile?

Massages with massage oils can relax, nourish, heal, and warm—all through specific touches. Kneading and stroking not only invigorate the senses but also help with the following physical ailments, for example:

• chronic tension
• Circulatory disorders
• Migraine
• Sore muscles
• Back pain

Every massage requires a high-quality massage oil to ensure the necessary lubrication of the skin. You can find many different massage oils on the cosmetics market for almost every physical ailment and emotional problem . Of course, you can simply buy a suitable oil, but it's even better if you mix it yourself. Learn exactly how to do it now!

Make your own massage oil

Making your own massage oil isn't rocket science. You only need two essential ingredients: a nourishing base oil and essential oils with the desired effect and preferred scent. The following three base or carrier oils are available, among others.

• Jojoba oil pampers you with its subtle scent and provides your skin with plenty of moisture. It blends perfectly with various essential oils and has a longer shelf life than other oils.

• Olive oil has a medium to strong aroma, making it ideal for use with essential oils that have a mild fragrance. Olive oil is slowly absorbed into the skin, making it particularly suitable for massages.

• Sesame oil is primarily known in the kitchen. Its distinctive nutty scent makes it a very special massage oil. It can penetrate deeply into the skin and is beneficial for dry skin and skin with poor circulation.

Whether you choose high-quality cold-pressed olive oil, pleasantly fragrant jojoba oil, or time-honored sesame oil, your massage oil will be a real hit with these base oils! The following recipes are especially recommended.

1. Relaxing lavender massage oil

Do you feel stressed and just can't relax? Relaxing lavender can help. It's best to choose a massage in the late afternoon or evening —lavender can help you fall asleep and ensure a pleasantly restful night.

Ingredients:
• 500 ml odorless base oil (e.g. jojoba oil)
• fresh or dried lavender flowers, leaves and branches

Combine all ingredients and let them steep in a sealed container for at least one month . Shake the mixture frequently and store it in a cool place.

2. Pain-relieving arnica massage oil

Arnica is a true all-rounder: The plant's essential oils promote circulation, relieve pain, and inhibit inflammation. A massage with arnica oil is excellent for joint pain, sore muscles, and tension .

Ingredients:
• 1 half glass full of arnica flowers
• virgin olive oil

To make the arnica massage oil, fill the jar of arnica flowers with virgin olive oil. Let it sit, tightly closed, for one month, shaking it daily. It's best to store the oil in a cool, dark place .

3. Nourishing honey massage oil

Honey is known for its nourishing properties . This natural product provides the skin with valuable vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, making it glow. What's more, honey can be found in almost every kitchen—perhaps you already have some at home!

Ingredients:
• 100 ml almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of blossom honey
• Alternative: 5-10 drops of essential honey oil

Mix all the ingredients together , and the massage is ready to begin! Don't worry, the honey won't stick—instead, it will be absorbed into the skin along with the oil. You can also refine the honey oil with a few drops of vanilla, mandarin orange, or rose.

4. Firming ivy oil

Are you struggling with unwanted dimples on your thighs? A massage oil made from ivy leaves soothes the affected skin and strengthens the connective tissue. You can also easily make this oil yourself.

Ingredients:
• 500 ml wheat germ oil
• 2 handfuls of fresh ivy leaves
• 1 tablespoon honey

Pour wheat germ oil over the ivy leaves in a sealable container . Let it sit and infuse for two to three weeks. After this time, strain the oil, heat it to a maximum of 40°C, and add the honey.

5. Invigorating Ginger and Lemon Massage Oil

Are you feeling exhausted and lacking in energy? Then you should opt for the invigorating ginger and lemon massage oil. It will awaken even the most tired minds from a deep sleep and also provide an extra dose of energy.

Ingredients:
• 50 ml olive oil
• 7-8 slices of fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Slice the ginger and finely grate the lemon zest. Add both ingredients to the olive oil and let the mixture sit for about half an hour. Then the oil is ready to use.

Massages aren't just incredibly relaxing. With the right massage oil, the individual touches can help with physical ailments. You don't have to spend a fortune on the oil—you can easily make it yourself. Try one of our 5 recipes and transform your home into a wellness oasis!