Massage has healing, relaxing, soothing properties. No wonder massage appeared in ancient times and is so popular so far. Few people dare to challenge the benefits of massage for the body, regardless of what kind of massage it is.
For a comfortable and proper massage, it is important to choose a calm and quiet place, to include slow relaxing music. It is very important to entrust your body to a specialist who truly benefits the body and soul. Massage table or bed should be comfortable and firm. And the atmosphere of relaxation, tranquility will add the right massage oil.
General characteristics
Coconut oil for massage is one of the best in many ways. It, depending on what you choose: refined or unrefined, can have a faint pleasant aroma or more saturated. It thaws at a temperature of + 25 ° C, can be sold in both liquid and solid form. Stored subject to conditions for several years. What is very important is hypoallergenic.
It is not greasy, easily absorbed, penetrating into the deepest layers of the skin. As a rule, the oil is slightly warmed up for massage. Oil thanks to its texture is very convenient for a massage.
Beneficial features
Coconut oil has lots of beneficial properties. due to its microelements.
- It has a wrinkle smoothing property. With constant use there is a significant alignment of the skin texture, improving its color.
- It is a very strong UV filter. Not without reason, manufacturers of natural cosmetics take this oil as a basis for protection from the sun's rays.
- For those who are struggling with cellulite, this product will be indispensable. With regular use, the deeper layers of the skin soften and subcutaneous fat is removed, which helps to smooth the skin texture.
- When using this tool for the face go dark circles under the eyes, the skin becomes radiant. It is especially suitable for dry, tired, aging or tender and sensitive skin. The pores from this oil are not clogged.
- When using oil for massage, horny scales are removed, pores are cleaned. Due to these processes there is a natural rejuvenation of the skin, improving its color.
- It helps to “disperse” the lymph in the body during the massage process, which improves well-being.
- During a massage, a greater amount of oxygen naturally enters the body, which favorably affects all organs.
- Due to the fact that the product is very well absorbed, there is a work with the body tissues at a deeper level.
Harm
Surprisingly, this product has no contraindications. It can be used for both newborns and allergy sufferers. The only exception is individual intolerance, and this is very rare. Check intolerance is pretty easy. It is enough to put a little coconut product on the back of the elbow, rub it in for 1-2 minutes and watch for 30 minutes. If there is no redness, you can safely use it.
Which is better to use?
Both refined and unrefined oils are available. They are slightly different in terms of smell, beneficial properties, and the recommendations for their use, depending on skin type and task. Unrefined natural product has a nutty flavor and a brighter smell, is more nutritious and beneficial.After all, it does not lose, in contrast to the last oil refining, a large number of useful properties. It is more "heavy", as a rule, is sold in solid form. A quality product is more expensive, the effect of it is more. Suitable for dry, sensitive, aging, “tired” skin. Not suitable for combination and oily skin. And also it should not be used if its smell seems sharp and unpleasant, which happens very rarely. You can rarely meet him on the market, because using the coconut pressing method you can get only 10% of all the oil in it.
Refined product is universal, it can often be found on sale. The main thing with the purchase is to read the composition in order not to buy an incomprehensible mixture with the scent of coconut and be disappointed. It happens as in a liquid, there is a solid form. The smell is very weak. Suitable for both young and mature skin. Most often this product is used for massages.
How best to use?
To quickly get the desired effect from the massage and make this wonderful ritual of self-care more pleasant, there are a few simple recommendations. doing that you feel better, well-groomed and more peaceful.
- Ideally, before a body massage, go to the bath, sauna and warm up the body well and clean the pores: the product will be absorbed much stronger and its effectiveness will increase significantly. At worst, take a hot bath.
- After warming up the skin, you should scrub it well and massage it with a stiff brush with this scrub.
- Prepare in advance in the room where the massage will be given, candles and turn on pleasant music.
If you start with a facial massage, we recommend making it with spoons. On the Internet you can see the technique of this useful massage. Anti-cellulite massage can be done with special “finger” brushes. At the same time it is necessary to lubricate the skin well with oil, so as not to stretch it.
To learn how to properly massage your back, see the following video from a teacher of restorative medicine.
