Massage has healing, relaxing, soothing properties. No wonder massage appeared in ancient times and is so popular until now. Few dare to challenge the benefits of massage to the body, no matter what the massage will be.
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 will really benefit the body and soul. The massage table or bed should be comfortable and firm. And the atmosphere of relaxation, tranquility will add the right massage oil.
General characteristics
Coconut massage oil is one of the best in so many ways. It, depending on what you choose: refined or unrefined, may have a subtle pleasant aroma or more intense. It melts at a temperature of + 25 ° C, can be sold both in liquid and in solid form. It is stored under conditions for several years. What is very important is hypoallergenic.
It is not oily; it is easily absorbed, penetrating the deepest layers of the skin. As a rule, the oil is slightly warmed up for massage. Due to its texture, oil is very convenient for massage.
Beneficial features
Coconut oil has a ton of health benefits. thanks to its trace elements.
- It has a smoothing property. With constant use, there is a significant smoothing of the texture of the skin, improving its color.
- It is a very strong UV filter. It is not for nothing that manufacturers of natural cosmetics take this oil as the basis for sun protection products.
- For those who are struggling with cellulite, this product will be indispensable. With regular use, the deep layers of the skin soften and subcutaneous fat is excreted, which helps to smooth the skin texture.
- When using this product for the face go dark circles under the eyes, the skin becomes radiant. It is especially suitable for dry, tired, aging or delicate and sensitive skin. The pores from this oil are not clogged.
- When using oil for massage, keratinous scales are removed and the pores are cleaned. Due to these processes, natural rejuvenation of the skin, improvement of its color occurs.
- Helps “disperse” the lymph through the body during massage, which improves well-being.
- During massage, a greater amount of oxygen enters the body naturally, which favorably affects all organs.
- Due to the fact that the product is very well absorbed, it works with the tissues of the body at a deeper level.
Harm
Surprisingly, this product has no contraindications. It can be used both for newborns and for allergy sufferers. The exception is only individual intolerance, and this happens very infrequently. Checking intolerance is pretty easy. It is enough to apply a little coconut product on the back of the elbow, rub it in for 1-2 minutes and observe 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 differ slightly in smell, useful properties, and in recommendations for their use, depending on the type of skin and the task. An unrefined natural product has a nutty taste and a brighter smell, is more nutritious and healthy. After all, he does not lose, in contrast to the oil that has been refined, a large number of useful properties. It is more "heavy", usually sold in solid form. A quality product is more expensive, the effect of it is greater. 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 infrequently. You can rarely meet it on sale, because with the method of pressing from coconut 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 when buying is to read the composition so as not to buy an incomprehensible mixture with the aroma of coconut and be disappointed. It happens both in liquid and solid form. The smell is very faint. Suitable for both young and mature skin. Most often, this product is used for massages.
Which is better to use?
To quickly get the desired effect of massage and make this wonderful ritual of self-care more enjoyable, there are several simple recommendations, having performed which you will feel better, more well-groomed and more peaceful.
- Ideally, before a body massage, go to the bathhouse, sauna and warm the body well and cleanse the pores: the product will be absorbed much more strongly and its effectiveness will increase significantly. At worst, take a hot bath.
- After warming up the skin, scrub it well and massage it with a stiff brush with this scrub.
- Prepare in advance in the room where the massage will be done, candles and include 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. In this case, you should well lubricate the skin with oil, so as not to stretch it.
See how to do back massage properly in the next video from a teacher of rehabilitation medicine.
