"History Of Massage Oils"

    

    Most of the people starting out with massage think that grabbing a bottle of hand cream or even body lotion would be perfectly fine for a massage, or worse - they think a dry massage would be fine. If you want the tantric massage to be sensual and relaxing and you want to spoil your partner, then you will need proper massage oil, something that will be absorbed into their skin and soften it while allowing for smooth and steady movements of the massaging strokes. If tantric massage were considered to be a form of art, then the medium used would be the massage oil. Learning to make your massage oil will not only be easier on your pocket, but it will also help you in orchestrating the massage according to your desire and leaving your signature behind. Once you have decided on the foundation and have experimented with your personal style and preferences, you will be able to surprise your partner with a massage that they will remember forever.

    Oils and aromatherapy aren’t new and have been around for a long time. Take a look at the Bible, for instance. Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus’ feet. Not only was she making use of essential oils, but she was also doing so through massage. Mary was aware of the power of the massage. It’s a way to relax, relieve stress and to show interest in your partner as well. Oils have been around since longer than Biblical time itself. 

    Around 2700 years before the birth of Christ, the Chinese were already making use of different herbs and burning oils. The Egyptians are known for making use of oils during the process of mummification, and they also made use of the same herbs and oils in their daily life as well. For instance, Cleopatra had made use of the exotic smelling jasmine oils for distracting Marc Antony during all their business meetings per se. 

     The practitioners of Ayurveda in India have been known to have made use of aromatherapy as well as massage as forms of medical treatment. In ancient Greece, oils were made use of in aromatherapy, medicine and for making cosmetics as well. Romans made use of oils after bathing and Aztecs had learned to cultivate various herbs and plants. In the Far East, around 980 AD, the art of distilling had been developed and this lead to the modern process of making perfumes. Nearly every civilization had made use of nature’s bounty and made use of various oils and massages.

    A massage that makes use of essential oils is quite a luxurious sensation and it is quite magical. The slow and languid strokes coupled with wonderful scents create an unforgettable experience. When your partner takes the time out for not only selecting the oils, mixing them and creating a particular massage oil, and then applies the same to your whole body, it is his or her way of telling you that you absolutely deserve to be pampered and that he or she thinks you are truly beautiful and loved. On a psychological level, essential oils, as well as massage, do much more for the soul than just the physical benefits that they offer.

    You will need to keep in mind that all the oils that have been mentioned are made use of because of their medicinal properties. Some essential oils shouldn't be used on a mucous membrane and aren’t fit for internal use. Some oils might be okay for some but might be too intense for someone else. Once you start experimenting with the essential oils, you will need to remember that a little goes a long way. A few drops of essential oil, when combined with the massage oil, are more than enough. While you are creating a unique blend, your signature scent should speak through. Don’t mix too many essential oils. Stick to about two and not more than three essential oils in a particular massage oil blend.