{"id":2474,"date":"2020-01-10T15:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greeneyedgrace.com\/?p=2474"},"modified":"2020-11-21T10:33:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T16:33:17","slug":"diy-warming-massage-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greeneyedgrace.com\/staging\/diy-warming-massage-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Warming Massage Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SIMPLE & ROMANTIC<\/h4>\n

A romantic and inexpensive gift you can make for a loved one is a warming massage oil! This light, sweet smelling massage oil is beneficial for sore muscles and promotes relaxation. The ingredients are simple but intentional.<\/p>\n

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THE INGREDIENTS<\/h4>\n

Fractionated Coconut Oil<\/strong>\u00a0– absorbs quickly into the skin, moisturizes nicely and can help carry a sweet scent.<\/p>\n

Minced Ginger<\/strong> – in skin care can promote blood circulation, calm acne and help sore muscles, aches and pains. Packed with antioxidants, it can also provide smoother skin and give a radiant glow.<\/p>\n

Pure Vanilla Bean<\/strong> – is an anti-inflammatory. It smoothes and calms the skin, giving it a youthful appearance. Not to mention the amazing smell it gives off.<\/p>\n

Chili Peppers<\/strong> – contain capsaicin, which can help desensitize pain receptors.\u00a0Capsaicin binds to a nerve receptor called VR1, which signals the brain to think you are being exposed to something hot. The nervous system responds by releasing a neurotransmitter called substance P. Once all the substance P in this area is depleted, no more pain signals can travel from that area to the brain. After the heat sensation fades, the sense of pain is significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

Crushed red pepper when infused with oil will give more of a tingle or warming sensation vs. a hot sensation, however it will still ease tense muscles and offer relief.<\/p>\n

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Making this massage oil is easy. Simply heat fractionated coconut oil with the minced ginger (dried ginger is best), pieces of vanilla bean and crushed red pepper. You will heat the oil on low for several minutes until it gets super hot. Do NOT bring to a boil. Once your oil is very hot remove from heat and let cool completely. I let mine sit for about two hours. Once it is cooled, strain out massage oil by using a cheese cloth in your funnel. I like to transfer the oil into an 8 ounce lotion pump.<\/p>\n

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As you can see, the oil ends up being a beautiful deep golden color with tiny bits of vanilla bean; it is so pretty!\u00a0\u2665<\/p>\n

Last, I add my essential oils. I like to use ylang ylang\u00a0essential oil because when used in aromatherapy, it gives a person a sense of calm and relaxation.<\/p>\n

THE RECIPE<\/h4>\n