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Guide d'utilisation des huiles végétales
Which vegetable oils for massage?
"After all these years of touch therapy as a massage therapist, I thought it would be interesting to reveal to you the importance of choosing the oils that make up a massage base. Just as a writer appreciates a pen that fits well in their hand and whose nib glides easily across the paper, the choice of oil or vegetable oils used in treatment is of similar importance."
Rebecca Balsacq, massage therapist
Neutral Base Oil: the balance of three quality oils
A balance of three oils is a good compromise for combining their therapeutic properties with the results they provide on and through the skin. Thus, Essences Naturelles Corses offers a Base Oil composed of three natural treasures, whose synergy provides an exceptional feel to the touch.
Our thought process was to combine three vegetable oils with strong characteristics, in order to ensure a prolonged effect on the vital energy of the body and mind.
According to Ayurvedic medicine (the oldest form of medicine), vegetable oils carry messages and are beneficial for balancing the body's humors. Depending on the nature of the vegetable oil used, one of the basic constitutions, or humors, called "doshas," will be targeted. To briefly name them, they are Pitta, Vata, and Kapha.
Generally, everyone has a variable mixture of the 3 doshas, depending on what they are going through in their life.
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Coconut Oil
One of my favorites, unique and so enveloping, provided certain proportions are respected... It is deodorized so as not to overpower its counterparts.
Organic Coconut oil has a particular tropism for calming active and jovial people who tend to experience periods of stress or emotional instability due to often expending a lot of energy (VATA).
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Sesame Oil
A "hot" oil according to Ayurvedic tradition. Very yang (masculine). Interesting when combined with other oils with a more yin temperament, like its allies in the synergy.
Organic Sesame oil brings tranquility, serenity, and harmony by balancing the 3 doshas: PITTA, VATA, and KAPHA.
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Apricot Kernel Oil
The finest and most penetrating oil for body (and face) massage. In addition to its delicate and very light "almond paste" scent, it enhances skin radiance thanks to its richness in vitamin A and linoleic acid. Highly appreciated for all skin types and excellent for the face. Yin, feminine and soft.
Organic Apricot Kernel Oil will soothe the PITTA temperament, which is common in efficient and demanding individuals who are very organized in their daily lives and are characterized by often more reactive and irritated skin (redness).
Our advice:
To be used liberally in your massages. Oily base suitable for all skin types.
It is also well suited for post-shower care. You can then add your personal olfactory touch by incorporating a toning essential oil (Pine, Rosemary, Grapefruit) or a relaxing one (Marjoram, Mandarin, Petitgrain Clementine).
Our massage oils
EVERLASTING
The Corsican healer
Joint & muscle pain
Rheumatism, osteoarthritis
Physical & psychological trauma
Skin healing
Stimulates blood circulation
- Tip: For little ones, soothes itching from insect bites over a large area.
- Ingredients: Immortelle EO: Anti-inflammatory, healing & circulatory
NIMBLE LEGS
A zest of tone and freshness
Refreshing
Circulatory & draining
Heavy legs
Slimming
Edema
Lymphatic drainage
- Tip: Massage morning and evening on legs and thighs (in the direction of venous return), hips, and stomach.
- Precautions: Do not expose yourself to the sun after application due to the photosensitizing risk of citrus essential oils.
- Ingredients: Lemon Essential Oil: Slimming & anti-cellulite. Cypress Essential Oil: Vascular toning & draining. Mastic Essential Oil: Venous & lymphatic decongestant. Combava Essential Oil: Circulatory. Peppermint Essential Oil: Vasoconstrictor & refreshing
Our beauty oil: ROSE
An embellishment for body and mind
- Moisturizing
- Nourishing & healing
- Skin regenerating
- Toning & anti-aging
- Emotionally balancing
- Mature skin care
- Softening
- Tip: After showering, apply a small amount of this beauty oil to your still-damp body.
- Ingredients: Rosehip carrier oil: Healing, softening & anti-aging, Damask Rose essential oil: Regenerating & psycho-emotional rebalancing
Our care oils
FEMININE
Cycle balance
Regulating
Pain-relieving
Reconnects you to your femininity
Rebalances the female cycle
Premenstrual pain
Nervous fatigue
- Tip: Massage the lower abdomen, back, breasts if they are painful, and upper thighs.
- Ingredients: Clary Sage EO, Cistus EO, Geranium Rosat EO
After-Sun
The Scent of the Islands
Anti-inflammatory and healing
Soothing and softening
Sensual and intoxicating
Care for dry and damaged skin
Burns and sunburn
- Tip: In summer and winter, treat yourself to a moment of escape by applying this treatment oil, a marvel for repairing your skin.
- Ingredients: Ylang-Ylang EO: Regenerating & sensual Calendula Macerate: Anti-inflammatory & soothing Immortelle EO: Healing
Bibliography
Julien KAIBECK Les huiles végétales, c’est malin (Ed. Quotidien Malin)
Françoise COUIC MARINIER & Anthony TOUBOUL, Le guide Terre Vivante des huiles essentielles (Ed. Terre Vivante)
D. BAUDOUX, J. KAIBECK, A-F MALOTAUX, Huiles végétales Source de santé Perles de beauté Plus de 50 recettes pratiques (Ed. J.O.M.)
Aude MAILLARD Le grand guide de l’aromathérapie et des soins beauté naturels (Ed. J’ai lu)