Oils

[AlexandriaSupertramp]

Can anyone tell if they use oils in their treatment and
if you do, do you recommend doing your own mixing
or using already mixed oils.

 

[Flames Fan]

Hi Naturoma

Unless you are a qualified aromatherapist, you are not supposed to mix your own oils.

I do IHM but I'm not qualified to mix oils so I buy blended ones. I find Neal's Yard blended oils are very good. The sandalwood or ylang ylang blended ones are lovely. I use their Rose facial oil in my facial massages and that is simply gorgeous.

Hope this helps

Love

 

[Nandy Joe]

I use my normal sweet almond oil. Most of my clients are Indian and some like Dabar Amla hair oil in the head as its supposed to be good for growth and nurishment. But it stinks quite a bit

 

[jasongags]

Hi

I also use Sweet Almond oil and sometimes make up a blend - particularly for relaxation/stress conditions (I am a qualified Aromatherapist).

Rakhee has mentioned Amla oil. I have tried Brahmi oil (herb blend with coconut oil) which helps hair growth and gives relief from dandruff. I've heard that Shikakai (sp?) oil is good but haven't tried it myself. I believe that it's good for eczema and dry scalps.

Love
Wendy x

 

[Dex_Fan]

Hi everyone

Thanks very much for your helpful suggestions, we where told in
our training that you should only use blended oils if you are not
trained in mixing. but where do you obtain all these wonderful
base oils from?

Thanks again

 

[chocolate]

the only oils i normally think to use in relation to ihm are base oils which any of us therapists can use... very rarely do i make a blend for someone these days in ihm.

all of the oil manufacturers makes some wonderful base oils....and there is a fantastic book about carrier oils by len price, each is listed with their properties, their physical and therapeutic benefits, cautions and fokelore, it has held me in good stead many times.

base oils i regularly use in clinic

grapeseed obviously
jojoba wax (as its not officially an oil)
wheatgerm
hypericum (st johns wort)
arnica
vit e
evening primrose
coconut (fractionated)
calendula
avocado

but i do use others as well, i never have stocked or used sweet almond due to the whole nut thing there are so many others out there to choose from...

 

[mohammad m]

For IHM I usually use Sesame oil, Coconut and occasionally Mustard. I never use E.O's in IHM.

I get my IHM oils in 50 ml bottles form my usual oil supplier.

 

[Kentissewep]

hey..
I was wondering what book is called?
thanks
Nimmie