Improving Herbal Massage Oil Texture and Absorption

How to Improve Herbal Massage Oil to Be Lighter and Easier to Absorb

Hello! I understand the issue with massage oil that is too viscous and slow to absorb. Using sesame oil and cold-pressed coconut oil, which have heavy textures, can indeed feel sticky and uncomfortable on the skin, and cold-pressed coconut oil is also quite expensive.

To solve this problem and make your herbal massage oil lighter, faster absorbing, and potentially reduce costs, you can consider using other types of oils that have lighter textures and are absorbed more easily, either as a replacement or mixed with your current oils.

Here are some options for light oils commonly used as bases in massage or skincare products, along with their key properties:

• Fractionated Coconut Oil (CCT): This is coconut oil processed to remove long-chain fatty acids, resulting in an oil composed of medium-chain triglycerides. It has a very light texture, is non-greasy, absorbs quickly, is colorless, odorless, and doesn't go rancid easily. It's a very popular choice for massage oils and is an excellent base for infusing herbs. It's often more affordable than cold-pressed coconut oil.
• Grape Seed Oil: This oil has a light texture, absorbs quickly, and doesn't leave a greasy feeling. It contains antioxidants that help nourish the skin. It's suitable for all skin types and is a good base for massage.
• Sweet Almond Oil: A popular oil with a medium-to-light texture that absorbs well. It contains vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin, helping it feel soft and moisturized.
• Rice Bran Oil: Has a medium-to-light texture and is rich in antioxidants, which help nourish the skin and absorb well.
• Sunflower Oil: This is a light, inexpensive oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids, which nourish the skin and absorb well.
• Jojoba Oil: Its structure is similar to the skin's natural oil, allowing it to absorb well without feeling greasy or clogging pores. It's suitable for all skin types.

Suggestions for Adjusting Your Formula:

1. Use a Lighter Oil as the Main Base: Try using Fractionated Coconut Oil or Grape Seed Oil as the primary base for infusing your herbs, either replacing all the cold-pressed coconut oil or using it in a higher proportion than the sesame oil.
2. Blend Oils: You can experiment with mixing these lighter oils together or blending them with your existing sesame oil/cold-pressed coconut oil in different ratios to find the texture and absorption you prefer. For example, you might use 70% Fractionated Coconut Oil mixed with 30% sesame oil, or 50% Grape Seed Oil mixed with 30% Sweet Almond Oil and 20% sesame oil.
3. Consider Cost: Fractionated Coconut Oil and Sunflower Oil are often more affordable than cold-pressed coconut oil and some other oils, which can help reduce your production costs.

Changing the type or proportion of your base oil will help make your herbal massage oil lighter, absorb faster, and feel less heavy or greasy.