Self-care is incredibly important and finding ways to soothe yourself, mind, body and soul, can help you build resilience mentally, emotionally and physically, ensuring that you’re well equipped with various coping strategies to handle whatever the world has to throw at you.
Skincare in particular is a wonderful way to treat yourself and make you feel good from head to toe, leaving you feeling glowing and nourished.
While taking care of your skin, you can also take care of your muscles at the same time, giving yourself a good massage in places where you’re experiencing stiffness and aches and pains, helping to leave you feeling even more amazing afterwards.
There are lots of different massage oils out there that you can use, all of which bring with them their own specific range of benefits, so you’re able to tailor your massage experience to suit how you’re feeling at any given moment.
Sweet almond oil, for example, is one of the most widely used oils in massage therapy. It’s not heavy and is easily absorbed into the skin and is suitable for all skin types so you shouldn’t experience any irritation. In fact, it can be particularly useful for helping ease conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Or you could try jojoba oil, something that’s often used for back massages. Benefits of jojoba include hydration and moisturisation, leaving you feeling beautifully soft and supple all over. It’s also high in vitamin E, which is an antioxidant and has the potential to help your complexion and provide you with much-needed protection against free radicals and pollution.
And then there’s apricot kernel oil, something that’s often used to great effect in Swedish massages. High in vitamins A and E, as well as oleic and linoleic acids, this oil can help your skin and hair maintain its softness and radiance, as well as reducing signs of ageing, boosting immunity and helping ease joint inflammation, pain and stiffness.
If you’re struggling with self-massage at home and need a helping hand, get in touch with us today to book a session with a massage therapist near you today.