Massage – Rejuvenation of Body and Soul

Massage is an ancient technique used with the aim of healing and deeply relaxing your bodily and spiritual condition. It has a real therapeutic ability, with a positive effect on the entire organism and as a preventiv to stay in good health.

5,000 years ago in Egypt, new massage techniques called "Veduze" were developed and they are still used today. Besides this kind of massage, new scenes which depict foot massage were found in pyramids in Egypt. Such a massage is connected with reflexology and it is still used, but originates from ancient China.

Among old techniques, Shiatsu massage is well-known and it is a Japanese traditional medicine over 1,500 years old. Apart from these ancient civilizations, massage is mentioned in ancient Greece, Rome and all the way to the Middle East. The first written documents date back to the 18th century and their author is P. Henric Ling, a Swedish doctor after whom Swedish massage was named. There are several varieties of this massage nowadays.

Body and spirit are healed by touch, directly affecting the system of nerves and all nerve receptors. Massage diminishes the level of harmful hormones in organism, speeds and improves circulation and diminishes bodily fats. Plus, the skin gets a better tone and looks much younger and healthier.

Massage's effects are first directly on the skin, followed by the bloodstream, lymph system, respiratory system, skeletal system, the system of muscles and the system of nerves.

There are several types of massage today: Swedish massage--the classic one, cosmetic massage, sports massage, manual lymph drainage, reflexology, Shiatsu method (acupressure), aromatherapy or aroma-massage and many others. Besides manual massage, there are different devices used as an addition to the basic treatment.

During massage, various essential oils are used and they are never applied directly on the skin, but are mixed with base oils (olive, almond, jojoba or sunflower oil). These oils are fragrance essences which reflex us through massage, but also affect our aura in a positive way.

There are massages with hot stones, water, modern aromatic ones with chocolate, fruity, floral and other essences.

Following their client's wishes, two perfume houses have recently offered massage oils with the same fragrance notes as their perfumes.

One of them is Jean Paul Gaultier 2 Massage Oil, a beautiful mixture of vanilla, amber and musk combined with notes of myrrh and incense, perfect for a sensual massage which will leave a warm, soft and silky trace on your skin. This oil carries the fragrance notes of the perfume Gaultier 2 and is available in the amount of 100 ml.

Another massage oil was presented by the house of Agent Provocateur, which added opulent body oils to their offering, which already includes erotic lingerie and perfumes. These massage oils encompass notes of rose, ylang-ylang or tuberose, a mixture of intensive aromas which will encourage your body and soul. These oils are available individually in the amount of 125 ml or as a trio of miniatures.

Massage can be used on a daily basis. If you cannot reach specialized salons or a physiotherapist, there is always your partner, who can relax you and awaken a smile on your face with just a few drops of your favourite aroma oil and a gentle touch.

Author: Sandrina (sandrina_bambina)
Fragrantica Member