Coconut oil for massage: uses and effects
The massage has healing, relaxing and soothing properties. No wonder massage appeared in ancient times and is still so popular. Few dare to dispute the benefits of massage for the body, no matter what kind of massage it will be.
For a comfortable and proper massage, it is important to choose a calm and quiet place, turn on slow relaxing music. It is very important to entrust your body to a specialist who will truly benefit your body and soul. The massage table or bed should be comfortable and firm. And the atmosphere of relaxation, tranquility will add a properly selected massage oil.
General characteristics
Coconut massage oil is one of the best in so many ways. It, depending on what you choose: refined or unrefined, can have a subtle pleasant aroma or more intense. It melts at a temperature of + 25 ° C, and can be sold both in liquid and solid form. Stored under conditions for several years. What is very important, it is hypoallergenic.
It is not greasy, it is easily absorbed, penetrating into the deepest layers of the skin. Typically, the oil is slightly warmed up for massage. Due to its texture, the oil is very convenient for massage.
Beneficial features
Coconut Oil Has Many Benefits thanks to the microelements it contains.
- It has anti-wrinkle properties. With constant use, a significant leveling of the skin texture, improvement of its color is observed.
- It is a very strong UV filter. No wonder the manufacturers of natural cosmetics take this oil as a basis for means of protection from the sun's rays.
- For those who are struggling with cellulite, this product will be indispensable. With regular use, the deep layers of the skin are softened and subcutaneous fat is removed, which helps to even out the skin texture.
- When using this product for the face, dark circles under the eyes go away, the skin becomes radiant. It is especially suitable for dry, tired, aging or delicate and sensitive skin. The pores from this oil will not clog.
- When using oil for massage, keratinized scales are removed, pores are cleansed. Due to these processes, the skin is naturally rejuvenated and its color improved.
- It helps to "disperse" the lymph throughout the body during the massage, which improves well-being.
- During massage, more oxygen enters the body naturally, which has a beneficial effect on all organs.
- Due to the fact that the product is very well absorbed, it works with the tissues of the body at a deeper level.
Harm
Surprisingly, this product has no contraindications. It can be used by both newborns and allergy sufferers. The only exception is individual intolerance, and this happens very rarely. Testing for intolerance is fairly easy. It is enough to put a little coconut product on the back of the elbow, rub it in for 1-2 minutes and observe for 30 minutes. If there is no redness, you can safely use it.
Which one is better to use?
Both refined and unrefined oils are commercially available. They differ slightly both in smell, useful properties, and in recommendations for their use, depending on the type of skin and the task at hand. An unrefined natural product has a nutty taste and a brighter smell, is more nutritious and healthy. After all, it does not lose, in contrast to refined oil, a large number of useful properties. It is "heavier", usually sold in solid form. A quality product is more expensive, its effect is greater. Suitable for dry, sensitive, aging, tired skin. Not suitable for combination to oily skin. And also you should not use it if its smell seems sharp and unpleasant, which happens very rarely. You can rarely meet it on sale, because with the method of pressing, only 10% of the total oil in it can be obtained from coconut.
A refined product is universal, it can be found more often on sale. The main thing when buying is to read the composition, so as not to buy an incomprehensible mixture with a coconut flavor and be disappointed. It happens both in liquid and solid form. The smell is very faint. Suitable for both young and mature skin. Most often, this particular product is used in massage.
What's the best way to use it?
To quickly get the desired effect of the massage and make this wonderful ritual of personal care more enjoyable, there are some simple recommendations, after completing which you will feel better, more well-groomed and more peaceful.
- It is ideal to go to a bathhouse or sauna before a body massage and warm up the body well and cleanse the pores: the product will be absorbed much stronger, and its effectiveness will increase significantly. At worst, take a hot bath.
- After warming up the skin, scrub it well and massage with a stiff brush with this scrub.
- Prepare in advance in the room where the massage will be done, candles and turn on pleasant music.
If you start with a facial massage, we recommend doing it with spoons. On the Internet, you can see the technique of this useful massage. Anti-cellulite massage can be done with special "finger" brushes. In this case, you should well lubricate the skin with oil so as not to stretch it.
For information on how to properly do a back massage, see the following video from a teacher of restorative medicine.
