OIL your way to health...

Dear IL Friends,

Don't you wish you could will all your hair and body problems away ? Dry and oily hair, frizz, muscular aches and pains are such downers. To keep all these at bay, look no further than the good OIL massage.

Massage your blues away

An OIL massage (Hair and Body), improves overall blood circulation. It not only decreased brittleness but also nourishes hair and promotes further growth.

A good all-body oil massage also involves relaxation techniques that help in overall physical and mental well being. From the age-old coconut oil to a host of others, each oil has its own properties and is suited for specific problems.

A closer at the Oil, the massage and its benefits.

COCONUT OIL:

Hair - It retards hair problems such as thinning and greying. If used regularly, it reduces hair fall as well.

Body - Coconut oil is considered to be the best oil for an all-body massage because it has anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It also softens and moisturises skin, prevents wrinkling and sagging.

SESAME OIL :

Hair - It is used for dandruff and oily hair. It penetrates easily to nourish and detoxify hair. Regular use decreases dandruff gradually.

Body - Sesame oil reduces stress and tension, nourishes the nervous system, relieves fatigue and insomnia, and promotes strength. Its relaxing properties ease pain and muscle spasm, such as backache and joint pain. Regular oiling of the skin restores moisture to the skin, keeping it soft, flexible and younger.

OLIVE OIL :

Hair - Olive oil is best suited for thick, oily hair for its purifying effects and prevents hair form looking oily.

Body - Olive oil helps combat dry skin, prevents wrinkles, softens skin, clears acne, soothes aching muscles and even strengthens nails.

CASTOR OIL :

Hair - It is the best bet for scanty hair. Castor oil encourages hair growth and thickens hair gradually. Since it is extremely thick, mix a little in coconut oil and then apply.

Body - Castor oil is used to heal scar tissue and draw out toxins. It is also used on dry, cracked feet and moisturises skin.

ALMOND OIL :

Hair - Almond oil is used for dry and frizzy hair because it strengthens hair and smoothens out the frizz.

Body - Almond oil suits most skins types but is especially good for dry skin. As the oil is very light, it penetrates the skin easily. It nourishes the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Massaging Your Hair

• Take a middle parting and apply oil with cotton swab in partitions.
• Start with the scalp and then move to the hair.
• Massage in circular movement to increase circulation and penetration.
• Continue massaging for at least 20 minutes.
• After the massage put a hot towel on your head.
• Leave for at least 20 minutes and then wash.

Relaxing your body through Massage

• Begin with your neck and shoulders and work downwards.
• Use fingertips and palms to massage the body.
• Use kneading, circular strokes to relax all muscles.

A good oil massage goes a long way to improve your physical and mental well being. Go on then, just do it!

Regards... Suni

Hmmm... very gud info lol...

While messaging ur hair it should be done in proper way or else you will loose hair if done in wrong directions..
so be careful while messaging or take tips before starting...

Hi Sunitha,

Thanks for your wonderful tips on essentials oils for our body and hair.

Extremely useful and easy to follow too !!

I am saving all the useful info you have provided.

Cheers
Krithika

Thanks dear Sunitha and Krithika ... Will post on more too ... Regards, Suni