Romantic Massage Secrets

One of the most important key factors to a rejuvenating massage just happens to be oil or lotion. A massage actually increases blood flow throughout the body, which is just one of the reasons it feels so good and the same reason why massage is also a form of arousal. Understanding the options and going natural just may be the key to your romantic massage success or failure.

Romantic Massage Secrets

Precautions

Always read the label because not everyone knows that these oils cannot be used with latex products (sheaths, toys, etc.), cannot be used as a lubricant for penetration, cannot be used near the genitals and to be on the safe side, users should always test a product on the skin to make sure there will be no allergic reaction. In short, reading the label could save you and your partner from some serious pain.

Options

There are massage oils, which are quickly absorbed by the skin, some are better than others and choosing one that the skin doesn't quickly absorb is essential. Some people prefer a less greasy alternative, massage lotion is actually good because it's a thicker substance but it spreads just as easily as oil. There are also warming oils that heat up concentrated areas perfect to use on the genitals, breasts, buttocks and arms. Ingredients are key!

Ingredients

Choosing products with natural bases is sometimes preferred because the possibility of adverse reactions is lessened without a lot of guesswork. Here's a list of some ingredients and what they do:

Olive Oil

Olive oil is perfect for massage! It's recommended to use either the extra virgin or cold pressed variety but it's good for all skin types and comes with some added extras too. A massage using olive oil can relieve stiffness and provide a warming sensation plus it's rich in vitamin E, proteins, minerals, magnesium, copper, and iron, zinc even calcium. Use diluted for best results.

Grape seed Oil

100% all natural grape seed oil is non-allergenic filled with vitamins, minerals and proteins. It's a good option for all skin types and is usually colourless or very pale green. Grape seed oil is actually healthy too; many people have said that grape seed oil is good for skin irritations like eczema and psoriasis, so if you have any skin rashes trying out grape seed oil may be to your advantage.

Sesame Oil

The added benefits of sesame oil include its ability to destroy most fungal skin diseases, ringworm and even scabies. Sesame oil is one of the most stable oils for storage with a long shelf life; it can be used alone or as an additive as well. It's nourishing for the skin and it best used diluted because sesame oil has a rather hot effect.

Kukui Nut Oil

This is a good additive to use in conjunction with other oils and it holds some interesting little secrets too. Kukui nut oil is anti-inflammatory good for people with joint pain, it's also an anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial as well. It's odourless, good for all skin types and also provides a slight warming effect.

Jojoba Oil

Usually Jojoba oil is a darker shade of yellow and it's derived from a bean of a desert shrub. Jojoba oil can be used safely with other oils, can also be stored longer then most and the only downside is that this oil is absorbed rather easily so using Jojoba full strength is probably the best bet.

It doesn't matter if you're looking on a label for these ingredients or if you choose to purchase them individually to make your own special formula, these naturals have been used for centuries. A few other ingredients that could be to your favour are the naturals of avocado, sweet almond, borage oil, castor, coconut and emu. When you know more about massage, you're able to give a better massage and with this information you'll be on your way!