Ask Kitty Magoo: DIY Massage Oil Recipes

Dear Kitty,

For Valentine’s Day I’d like to make my own massage oil. Can you suggest something sensual?

Signed, Romantic in Rio

Dear Romantic,

What a fabulous idea! Nothing says romance like a sexy scent, and who doesn’t love a massage? I like this recipe adapted from The Aromatherapy Companion by Victoria H. Edwards because its ingredients have aphrodisiac properties:

• 2 ounces almond oil

• 1 ounce apricot oil

• 1 ounce avocado oil

• 3 drops ylang ylang essential oil

• 5 drops orange essential oil

• 4 drops vanilla essential oil

• 3 drops jasmine essential oil

• 4 drops sandalwood essential oil

• 4 drops neroli essential oil

• 1/4 cup jojoba oil

Mix carrier oils in a 4 ounce amber glass bottle. Add essential oils drop by drop. Cap bottle and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to blend. Can also be used as a bath or body oil.

I also recommend this adaptation of Edwards’ recipe for sweet and spicy edible oil:

• 30 drops German chamomile essential oil

• 2 ounces vegetable glycerin

• 2 ounces almond oil

• 2 drops cinnamon essential oil

• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix glycerin and almond oil in a 4 ounce amber glass bottle. Add essential oils, cap, and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to blend.

It is of utmost importance to note that THESE MASSAGE OILS ARE NOT LATEX COMPATIBLE (so plan accordingly). If you prefer a premade massage oil, I like Love Oil from Four Elements and Badger Deep Tissue Massage Oil with warming ginger and cayenne.

Meow!