Create a sensual Valentine’s Day experience with your very own Love Potion Oil Body and Massage Oil.  A wonderful way to personalise your beauty routine or connect with yourself or your lover, it is a versatile recipe that can be adapted to your sensual and skin needs. The carrier oils are organic, non-comedogenic and nutrient-dense with unique nourishing and restorative properties. The oil soothes and calms the body whilst the essential oils stimulate and arouse the senses, an all-round treat.

For those with sensitive skin, I would recommend omitting the essential oils and using scented candles in the room to retain aromatic sensuality.

How to Make Your Love Potion

Aphrodisiac Bath, Body and Massage Oil: 

Equipment & Containers

• Jewellery scale
• Plastic measuring jug
• 250ml – Amber bottle with pump

Carrier Oils

• 25ml – Jamaican / Haitian Black Castor Oil – Protective and Deep penetrating
• 50ml – Jojoba Oil – Moisturising and balancing
• 50ml – Shea Magnifique Pure Nut Oil – Anti-inflammatory, nourishing moisturising
• 100ml – Caprylic Triglyceride (Fractioned coconut Oil) – Slip

Essential Oils

• 25ml – Vanilla Extract (C02) – Sweet, floral calming notes
• 2.00ml – Cedarwood – Woodsy and grounding
• 50ml – Rose geranium essential oil – stimulating floral notes
• 50ml – Lavender essential oil – calming floral/ herbaceous notes
• 50ml – Vitamin E – Oil preservation

Directions & Care:

• Pour all ingredients into a 250ml glass bottle, add the pump closure, and shake well.
• Write the date made on the bottle.
• Shake well before each use.
• Store in a cool dry place and use within 6 months.

How to use your Love Potion in skincare.

In the Bath: Pump a few drops of the oil in your bath for an indulgent and sensual bathtime.

On the Body:  Apply your Love Potion: Bath, Body and Massage Oil to freshly cleansed damp skin and work in until absorbed.

Hair Care: Apply a little of the oil to your hands and apply lightly to the ends of your tresses to nourish and restore them and add shine.

How to use your Love Potion Bath, Body & Massage Oil in Massage.

Effleurage Massage Technique

This gentle, gliding stroke is typically used at the beginning and end of a massage to relax the muscles and increase blood flow.

• Apply a small amount of your Natural Aphrodisiacs Body and Massage Oil to your hands.
• Use the palms of your hands to make long, sweeping strokes along the length of the muscles.
• Vary the pressure, starting lightly and gradually increasing as needed.

Focusing on Key Areas

A relaxing massage should address the entire body, but some areas require special attention due to common tension and stress.

Back and Shoulders

These areas frequently hold tension, especially in individuals who spend long hours sitting or working at a computer.

• Use effleurage to warm up the muscles and prepare them for deeper work.
• Apply petrissage to the shoulders, using your thumbs to knead out knots and tight spots.
• Use friction along the spine and shoulder blades to release deeper tension.

Neck

The neck is prone to stiffness and discomfort, particularly in those who experience stress or poor posture.

• Support the recipient’s head with one hand while using the other to perform gentle effleurage on the neck muscles.
• Apply petrissage (firm pressure) to the sides of the neck, using your fingers to knead the muscles gently.
• Use your fingertips to apply light friction to the base of the skull and along the cervical spine.

Legs and Feet

These areas can benefit from massage, particularly for individuals who stand or walk for extended periods.

• Use your DIY Natural Aphrodisiac Body and Massage Oil and effleurage to warm up the leg muscles, starting from the ankles and moving upwards.
• Apply petrissage to the calves and thighs, focusing on any areas of tightness.
• Use your thumbs to apply friction to the soles of the feet, targeting pressure points for added relaxation.

Finishing the Massage

Ending the massage smoothly is just as important as how you begin. Here are some tips for a graceful finish:

• Gradually reduce the intensity of your strokes, returning to light effleurage.
• Allow the recipient a few moments to rest and absorb the benefits of the massage.
• Offer a glass of water to help hydrate and flush out any released toxins.

Conclusion

A relaxing massage is a wonderful way to provide comfort and relief for your lover, promoting physical and mental well-being. By setting the right environment, communicating effectively, mastering basic techniques, focusing on key areas, and finishing thoughtfully, you can deliver a massage that leaves the recipient feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and at peace.