Aromatherapy is often added to a traditional massage session as an extra service. The massage therapist might diffuse an essential oil in the room during your session or they might add a few drops of oil to massage lotion and apply it directly to your skin. Essential oils can be added on to any type of massage for aromatherapy purposes.
Some of the most popular essential oils used in aromatherapy include:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- chamomile
- eucalyptus
- geranium
- ginger
- lavender
- lemon
- orange
- peppermint
- tea tree
These “aromas” are all plant-based derivatives from herbs, tree extracts, and flowers. Essential oils are extremely concentrated so to be used correctly they should be diluted into milder oils, humidifiers, or lotions.