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Aromatherapy body massage is a form of massage that integrates the use of scented oils and extracts in the massage. Any full body massage or just a foot massage that requires the use of oils can be an aromatherapy body massage.
Aromatherapy body massage has a particular aim with the use of scents in the massage, and this is to either relax or invigorate the individual being massaged. If the massage does not require the use of a body massage oil, then aromatherapy can still be applied with the use of a scented candle or a burner with aromatherapy oil.
The choice for scents to be used in aromatherapy body massage is actually the preference of the person being massaged. There are many common choices that are popular for a lot of people. There are many different scents and aromas that are used for an aromatherapy body massage.
One of the main aims of an aromatherapy body massage is to relax the individual. To achieve this, the right scent must be used either as a body massage oil or burned in a candle burner container. Lavender is among the foremost in the relaxing scent category. This very relaxing scent is often used for aromatherapy body massage as well as just poured on the candle burner to induce a very relaxed state of mind. Another popular relaxing scent is chamomile.
This light and calming scent is often used as an aromatherapy body massage scent for babies in some countries. It is supposed to help reduce colic and induce a sleepy state to calm an infant. Citrus scents of any variation are also another aromatherapy body massage recommendation by many alternative medicine experts. These will help an individual get a good night's sleep and awake refreshed.
Other good choices for aromatherapy body massage oils are jasmine, bergamot and rose. These three are able to relax and sooth a tired or cranky person when used for aromatherapy body massage. All three are rather heavy scents that can be sensual at the same time. They can also alleviate or at least, ease a depressed individual.
Some aromatherapy body massage oils also have different elements in them that can act to treat many physical ailments. This is one of the main reasons why some people prefer to use aromatherapy oils for their body massage oils. Choosing the right kind of oil is necessary to achieve the effect that one needs.