How to massage with olive oil

There are many varieties of massage oil. However, olive oil is good quality it is able to replace blends.

The benefits of olive oil

For massage it is best to use unrefined olive oil is cold pressed. This product was highly prized in Ancient Greece, where it was called liquid gold.

Due to its unique chemical composition (minerals, vitamins, vegetable proteins, amino acids, oleic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein, lecithin), olive oil is very easily absorbed by the body, while it is considered a hypoallergenic product.

Olive oil has solarstorm effect, so this massage is very effective in calcification and degenerative disc disease. The oil absorbs deeply into the tissues of the body, cleansing them of toxins.

This oil slows the aging process, cholesterol and oleic acid in high concentrations, optimize the metabolism of lipids in the skin. This explains the regenerating, moisturizing and nourishing properties of olive oil. With regular use it as a massage, skin tonus is improved, and the protective functions of the body increase.

Massage with olive oil increases the secretion of acetylcholine and histamine, this creates better conditions for muscle activity and accelerates the transmission of nerve impulses.

Massage technique

Apply the oil massage is very simple. It is sufficient to apply a small amount to skin and gently distribute the oil on the surface. Oil facilitates the sliding of hands, nourishes and warms the skin, increases the arterial blood supply to the massaged area. Improved blood circulation enhances the enzymatic processes that update the upper layers of the skin.

During the massage the skin can absorb up to one hundred milliliters of oil. If you add in the butter a little water and mix the slurry with sea salt, this will allow you to combine regular massage with peeling. The resulting mass you need to simply apply on the desired areas and in a few minutes to massage in a circular motion, use of special hard gloves will enhance the effect.

Olive oil is a wonderful base for dissolving essential oils, many of which have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Massage using essential oils helps to relax and bring yourself back to normal. Just add in the olive oil just a few drops of the chosen essential. It is believed that ten grams of the basic oil you need to add five drops of concentrated essential.