Ok… aside from the “why use them” question the second biggest question I get is “what massage oils should I start with?”
You’d think this would be pretty straight forward, and I’ll tell you which are most commonly used, but you might need to tweak this list a little to meet your specific needs. These 10 beauties are handy handy handy to have around the house:
Lavender
Tea Tree (also called Melaleuca)
Peppermint
Chamomile
Eucalyptus (avoid topical exposure in children 6 and under!)
Lemon
Geranium
Rosemary
Thyme
Clove
Now I’ll be the first to tell you that essential oils aren’t necessarily cheap, so I’ve listed these in order that I use them most myself. Prices range from $10 to a $50 on average and bottle sizes range from .5ml to 1.5ml typically.
How do you pick the right ones?
Ahhhh… now THERE’S an important question. There are two general grades of essential oils – commercial grade and medical grade. What’s the difference? Commercial grade oils tend to be less concentrated. That doesn’t mean they’re no good, it just means to get a more powerful response you’re going to need to use more oil. The medical grade are more often used by HHP’s, Aromatherapists, and other professional applications. Medical grade is more concentrated, more fragrant, and more potent. You’ll pay more for medical grade but you’re going to use a lot less of it.
Here’s what I tell new parents who aren’t sure where to start: start small. Commercial grade isn’t bad – in fact if you are worried about the reaction you or your child might have to oils, commercial grade is a more affordable way to start. Move up to medical grade oils once you’re sure you want to invest in using oils on a regular basis.
Too much explaining? The proof is in the sniffing! Want to experience essential oils first hand? Contact your local rep for one of the medical grade lines and they’ll help guide you. Medical grade lines I’d recommend: Do Terra (which I rep) and Young Living.
More questions? Drop me a line and I’m happy to help you out! SanctuaryMassageSD@gmail.com
