2 essential oils for massage that you can make yourself

Here are two recipes for massage oils that you can make yourself. They are based on several essential oils to help you relax, have smoother skin, and get the most benefits possible from your next massage.

With its fine, silky texture and sensual fragrance of vanilla, this is the perfect product for you to make for exchanging soft and relaxing massages with your partner.

Jojoba oil is chemically very similar to human sebum, and is better absorbed than other oils.

• 4 vanilla beans
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) jojoba oil
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) grapeseed oil
• 5 drops essential ylang-ylang oil
• 10 drops essential rose oil
• 10 drops essential lavender oil
• 5 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops essential oil of jasmine

1. Open the vanilla beans lengthwise to get the seeds.
2. Cut them into small pieces and put them in a glass jar with the seeds, jojoba oil and grape seed oil.
3. Store away from light for a month.
4. Filter the oil, and then filter again in a cheesecloth to remove the small vanilla particles.
5. Pour the oil into a stained glass bottle.
6. Add the essential oils before sealing.
7. Shake before use.

This mixture of oils, perfect for giving your skin and your morale a boost, works as an excellent pick-me-up when you lack energy. The eucalyptus and peppermint have invigorating properties that will help you clear your mind. Ideal also against respiratory infections.

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) grapeseed oil
• 10 drops eucalyptus oil
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 10 drops essential oil of rosemary
• 5 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops essential oil of basil

1. Mix all of the ingredients in atinted glass bottle and seal it tightly.
2. Keep in a cool place, away from direct light.
3. Shake before use.

Besides enjoying a very relaxing experience, you'll have the satisfaction of bragging to your partner that you made the massage oil yourself!