🌿 1. What is a full-body oil massage called?

A full-body oil massage is often referred to as:

  • Abhyanga 🪔 → In Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), it’s a warm oil self-massage or therapist-led treatment for detox, relaxation, and circulation.

  • Swedish Massage (with oil) 💆 → The most common spa massage, using long strokes, kneading, and circular movements with oil or lotion.

  • Aromatherapy Massage 🌸 → Uses essential oils blended with carrier oils for relaxation or invigoration.

  • Balinese / Thai Oil Massage → Traditional styles using therapeutic oil blends.

So, depending on cultural or professional context, the name changes — but the general term is simply “full-body oil massage.”

🌿 2. Can you use any body oil as massage oil?

Not always. Here’s why:

✅ Good for Massage:

  • Oils that give enough glide without absorbing too fast.

  • Safe for skin (non-irritating, non-comedogenic).

  • Examples: sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil, olive oil.

❌ Not Ideal for Massage:

  • Thick oils (like castor oil) → too sticky.

  • Cooking oils (like sesame or sunflower from the kitchen) → can work in a pinch, but may have strong smell or impurities.

  • Baby oil / mineral oil → petroleum-based, can clog pores.

  • Essential oils alone → too strong, can burn skin if not diluted.

👉 That’s why massage therapists prefer professional massage oils (almond, grapeseed, jojoba) — they balance glide, absorption, and skin benefits.

✨ Quick Rule:

  • For professional massage → use carrier oils (almond, grapeseed, jojoba, coconut).

  • For daily moisturizing → body oils (argan, avocado, etc.) are fine, but may absorb too quickly for massage.

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