Avocado Oil is found int he pulp surrounding the pit rather than from avocado seeds. The oil itself is a heavy deep green and is usually combined with lighter massage oils such as almond oil and grapeseed oil to provide a preferred consistency.
Known for its skin softening properties, as well as being of benefit to sun-damaged, dry and mature skin, Avodado Oil is an excellent choice for any massage provider to use.
Though expensive when compared to other massage oils, avocado oil provides regenerative and moisturizing benefits more than many of the other commonly used oils.
If you are sensitive to latex products, then it is definitely suggested that you not use avocado oil in your massage sessions.
An important and abundant by-product from winemaking is grapeseed oil. Grapeseed oil is perfect for the skin due to the valuable fatty acids it contains.
Providing regenerative properties, as well as being an excellent moisturizer, grapeseed oil is finely textured and non-greasy when applied directly to the skin. There is a faint aroma of nuts from this oil, and it's definitely recommended to blend it with other oils to assist absorption and provide extra benefits.
Grapeseed oil is versatile; in addition to being a quality massage oil it is also used for sunburn repair and in lip balms and hand creams to provide extra moisturizing effects.
Olive Oil is very frequently used in cooking, however what many people don't realize is that olive oil is also an excellent massage oil that provides great moisturizing benefits.
Of the many types of olive oil available, extra virgin olive oil is the preferred version for applying directly to the skin.
Olive oil is beneficial to health as an anti-inflammatory, and also offers anti-hypertensive effects that are more than welcome!
Talk to your massage provider about the right type of oil for your skin and your health, perhaps olive oil will be the right base for your needs.
