Shea oil massage in practice
Are you wondering how to give a body massage using shea oil? Find out how and why TAMA® body oil helps improve the condition of your skin and soothe the senses.
TAMA® body oil can be used not only to moisturise the skin, but also for massage. What are the benefits of such a massage? How can you perform it? We’ll be revealing all that today!
During a massage, the oil acts as a lubricant. It ensures that the movement of the hands or the cupping cups is smooth and pleasant for the body. Thanks to this, there is no natural resistance on the skin, and the massage is smooth and relaxing. You can use shea oil for both a full-body massage and a facial massage. That’s the basics – let’s move on to the details!
What types of shea oil massage are there?
You can use the oil to give a massage on cold and on heat or by using the so-called. massage cups.
A cold massage, as the name suggests, is a type of massage that uses shea oil without the need to heat it up. In this case, the oil warms up in the masseur’s hands. The treatment itself can be carried out quite freely – the order in which the body parts are massaged does not matter.
As far as temperature is concerned, the same applies to cupping massage – the oil is not heated. There is, however, one key difference in terms of massage technique. It is important that cupping massage is performed from the bottom upwards, i.e. towards the heart. It’s also worth buying a set of cupping glasses (for example here). This will allow you to adjust their size to suit the area of the body being massaged.
For a warm massage, on the other hand, the oil should be warmed up, for example in a bain-marie. However, you must take care to ensure it is not too hot! If the oil is too hot, it may cause burns to the skin.
What are the benefits of a shea oil massage?
First and foremost, the benefits of shea oil itself include improving skin elasticity and stimulation of collagen fibres. This is a big step towards improving the condition of your skin, as massage stimulates blood and lymph circulation, which has a comprehensive effect on skin nourishment. The treatment not only helps to get rid of cellulite or stretch marks, but also relaxes the muscles, which will be appreciated by athletes or those feeling tense from office work.
A regular shea oil massage improves the condition of the skin and soothes the nerves. If done regularly, the effects will last for a long time.
Why should you choose cold-pressed oil?
For massage, it is best to choose cold-pressed oil, as it retains its valuable nutrients. It contains no stabilisers or preservatives. In TAMA® body oil 100% contains only natural ingredients.
In our cosmetic product, shea oil is enriched with argan oil, baobab oil and lavender oil. The product also has a high content of vitamins A, E and F. The oil moisturises quickly and is absorbed instantly, so it does not leave a long-lasting greasy film on the skin, which further enhances the massage experience.
You really must give it a go – it’ll be a wonderful treat for your body and senses!
