An Overview of Oils Used By Spa Edinburgh

Posted by AmandaTom on September 24th, 2012

Like everything else on Earth even oils used for massage Edinburgh have been blessed with certain positive and negative attributes. To adjudge the viability of the particular type of oil for massage, it is not just the duty of the massage therapist but also the customer to be cognizant of these properties. The proverb ‘it is only by standing in water that you can judge how deep it is’ is apt here. It is only when you are aware of the inherent attributes of the oil that you can decide whether it would be suitable for you and accordingly state your preferences to spa Edinburgh.

When it comes to choosing carrier oil, spa Edinburgh prefers grapeseed not just because it is smooth and free flowing but is highly nourishing for the skin as well courtesy of it being loaded with vitamin E and linoleic acid. Some of the reasons which render this oil a must as a massage Edinburgh ingredient are its smoothness which facilitates quick and uniform spreading, good absorption and suitability for all types of skin. The only word of caution here is to check its source because if it has been derived by hot extraction then chances are high that it will have lost most of its goodness.

A tough competitor of grapeseed oil is the sweet almond oil not just due to its therapeutic qualities but also because of its ability to mix well with other essential oils. Conducting massage Edinburgh using this pale yellow viscous oil would not only nourish the skin with vitamins but also effectively treat certain skin conditions like sunburn, psoriasis and eczema. The only reason which might discourage a spa Edinburgh from acquiring it would be its high cost as also its limitation against diabetes and nut allergy. Otherwise it is one of purest oils available for massage and hence is also most protective.

Although unpleasant and not so glamorous as other oils in this category, wheatgerm oil is often suggested by experts at spa Edinburgh because in addition to being loaded with vitamin E it is also possesses antioxidant properties. Because this oil has been naturally endowed to nourish and replenish mature skin as also remove stretch marks it is strongly recommended to women for use after pregnancy and as an anti-ageing product. In spite of it being thick and sticky experts at spa Edinburgh make use of this oil to treat dermatitis, the only cautionary aspect being conscious of the quantity.

An expensive option to use for massage Edinburgh is that of evening primrose oil while a particularly nutritious option is the avocado oil. On being asked, experts at spa Edinburgh would recommend the use of former in case of skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and dandruff and the latter if there is inflammation. Even though the evening primrose oil is a very good moisturizer it is used sparingly due to its high cost but this need not be the case with avocado oil. In addition to being affordable and easy to store, it penetrates the skin deeper as compared to other oils and is perfect for beauty care.

Then there is the Jojoba oil which has been found to be very effective against seborrhoeic conditions but since its consistency is thick like wax its use in massage Edinburgh is possible only when it is mixed with some other oil. Calendula oil has always been acknowledged for its ability to heal which is why it is generally applied as a medicine on specific areas. Another noteworthy fruit extract is peach kernel which is very similar to apricot oil and is considered as being excellent for sensitive skin types. In any spa Edinburgh all three oils are offered even though they may be used only sparingly.

A client who wishes to undergo massage Edinburgh will have a lot of choice at his disposal where oils are concerned. Whether it is commonly found variety or rare and expensive, chances are that spa Edinburgh would have it ready for use as and when desired.