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“Give yourself a full-body oil massage on a daily basis. It pacifies the Doshas, relieves fatigue, provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep; enhances the
complexion and the lustre of the skin; and nourishes all parts of the body.”
–An excerpt from the Vedas
History of Ayurvedic Oil Massages
The Sanskrit word for oil application, or massage, is abhayanga, whose syllables specifically refer to the movement of sustenance toward all the body tissues so that they glow with health. This sustenance comes through herb infused therapeutic oils, the healing touch of the person or masseur the state of mind in which the massage is imparted, and our own energy. A massage with oil is practiced in almost every Indian home.
The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Oil Massage
Ayurveda recommends warming oils to room temperature and massaging them into the body with light yet firm strokes. When the body is gently anointed with these warm oils, the body’s dryness is counteracted, the joints are lubricated, and the skin is smoothened to shine and glow with inner vitality. Ayurvedic oils strengthen muscles, reduce pain and inflammation, and both energize and relax the nerves.
Forest Essentials New Body Massage Oils
Our latest addition of remarkably multi-sensorial Body Massage Oils in four nutrient rich variants are prepared traditionally through cold-pressing by hand, using traditional wooden kholus which do not generate any heat during this process.
These are each blended with pure Cow’s Ghee in freshly prepared oils of Black Sesame Avocado, Mustard & Almond oils, and fragrant flower, root and herb essences, specially formulated to firm, soften and scent the skin:
- Relaxing Chandan & Camphor
- Energizing Khubani & Ginger
- Sensuous Motia & Loban
- Harmonising Desi Gulab & Oudh
Read along to find out which Oil fits your ritual and addresses your specific concerns:
For Increased Vitality & Metabolism
The Forest Essentials blend of Energizing Khubani & Ginger Body Massage Oil is highly nutritive nutrition to the skin. Its invigorating infusions of unrefined Apricot, Ginger, Almond and Mustard oils and Ghee improve metabolism, balance prana (bioenergy), nourish tissues, while also invigorating the mind through the aromas of its Essential Oils.
For Better Sleep
One of the most well-known benefits of an Ayurvedic massage is that it can destress improve the quality of your sleep. The application of warm, Vata-calming oils, such as that of Black Sesame, to your feet and head calms the sense organs and mind, and is great to induce deep sleep. May we suggest the Motia & Loban Ayurvedic Oil, infused with oils of Black Sesame, Sweet Almonds and Loban resin crystals to soothe the mind.
To Slow Aging
A regular oil massage is known to slow the ageing process of the skin. Just as no wishing a tree’s roots will encourage the growth of new leaves, think of your oils as food for healthy tissues that boost cell turnover and hence the generation of new youthful skin cells.
We recommend the Harmonising Desi Gulab & Oudh Body Massage Oil, a good choice to firm, tone, soften and scent the skin. Made with Pure Cows Ghee, which is known to boost collagen of the skin, smooth out fine lines and impart a plumped, youthful lustre to skin.
It is also prepared with Desi Gulab (Rose) essential oil known for its hydrating qualities while its fragrance combines with that of Oudh essential oil to calm and harmonies the mind and body.
A Cooling and Soothing Oil for Summer
More often than not, it is believed that a massage is only warming for the body. However, the right type of herbal oil blend can actually cool and purify the skin as well.
Ideal for hot summer months, the Forest Essentials relaxing Chandan & Camphor Body Massage Oil is infused with pure Chandan (sandalwood) & Camphor Essential Oil is making it the most effective Body Massage Oil to cool, soothe, relax and unwind.
