There’s nothing more soothing and relaxing than a nice massage. And today I have a customizable oil blend for you to enjoy this comfort right from your home. This makes a great gift, especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Our anniversary is just a couple weeks after Valentine’s Day, so that was my inspiration for this massage oil. Last year for our 10 year anniversary we stayed at a little B&B in Fernie B.C. where we got married. (You see some photos of our wedding and Fernie in our 7 tips from 7 years of marriage post.) Between sleeping in, eating at our favorite places, and soaking in their wood fired hot tub, things were pretty awesome that weekend. But on top of that they had a sauna as well. And I’ll tell you what, there’s nothing quite like getting a nice massage, only to follow it up with the sauna or hot tub. All in all we were feeling pretty pampered, and decided massages should be a more regular thing for us. We’re both looking to take a class to improve our skill since it’s such a nice way to unwind. (So I’ll definitely let you know if I find an online class that works well!)
And now how to make this DIY Homemade Massage Oil:
Hands and Feet Massage:
How to turn this massage oil into a spa basket:
Lemon Cream Body ButterHomemade Lemon Lotion BarsLavender Sugar ScrubHomemade Natural Strawberry Vanilla Lip BalmEasy Buttercream Lotion
Facial Massage:
If you do make this DIY Homemade Massage Oil, I hope you’ll leave me a comment/rating below. And I always love hearing from you here and over on Instagram where you can tag me at #getinspiredeveryday with your photos. But you just take a few drops and massage it into your skin, starting at your chin and working upwards in small very soft circles. It’s very relaxing, great for circulation, and provides a nice moisturizing effect as well! 5 from 1 review Vanilla jojoba oil, see notes Essential Oils: 12 drops total of whatever blend you’d like, see notes
Orange and Lemon for bright and fresh Lavender or chamomile for calming Cinnamon or nutmeg for comforting or romantic
Other combinations: 8 drops orange with 4 drops rose added to the vanilla base above 4 drops cinnamon, 4 drops lemon, 4 drops nutmeg for a bright baking smell 8 drops mint and 4 drops eucalyptus for invigorating, especially nice for hands and feet Otherwise, use 1/4 cup jojoba or carrier oil of your choice. Then select a blend or single essential oil you’d like to use and add it to the carrier oil. Mix them together and check to see if you like the amount of scent. Add more if desired, then transfer to a dark/opaque container for storing up to 3 months. Use about 1 teaspoon for a massage, less if it’s just hands and feet. The recipe calls for 12 drops of essential oil, but you can add as little or as much as you’d like.
