mint oil has many benefits for massage, as it is one of the types of soothing and calming oils for the body. As for hair, it is one of the best oils that work to grow hair, prevent head lice, and make the scalp more moisturized. All of this is because peppermint oil contains a high percentage of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and copper.
Benefits of mint oil for massage:-
1-Peppermint oil is one of the beautiful essential oils that has a distinctive aromatic scent.
2-Peppermint oil treats cases of body fatigue and exhaustion.
3-It also helps to stimulate the mind and body.
4-Eliminates headaches, dizziness and migraines
5-It works as a topical analgesic to relieve various body aches.
6-It helps calm the nerves and treat anxiety, tension and excessive nervousness.
7-Eliminates depression
8-Helps treat sunburn, itching and skin irritation.
Benefits of peppermint oil for hair:-
1- Suitable for oily scalp :Peppermint oil is suitable for oily scalp because it normalizes sebum secretion and cools the scalp when used regularly..
2- Suitable for dry scalp :It contains moisturizing properties and a balanced pH formula that is beneficial for hair and scalp problems, as it treats dry scalp, dandruff, and prevents itching, which helps to obtain beautiful hair and a problem-free scalp..
3- Moisturizing dry scalp: Peppermint oil has excellent moisturizing properties and can be used on hair by mixing it with a carrier oil..
4- It enhances hair growth: Peppermint oil contains properties that stimulate hair growth as it can penetrate the surface of the scalp and stimulate hair follicles, and enhances blood circulation, which in turn enhances hair growth, and provides the nutrition that hair roots need..
5- Preventing hair loss: Peppermint essential oil is used to treat hair loss and baldness in men and women; because the menthol in it expands the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow to the hair follicles, thus improving hair growth and preventing hair loss..
6- Getting rid of head lice: Peppermint essential oil has insecticidal properties, making it an effective natural remedy for getting rid of lice and an alternative to chemical treatments..
7- Reducing oily hair secretions: Hair is considered oily when the sebaceous glands secrete a lot of oils. Oil production can be controlled by some essential oils, including peppermint oil, as it leaves the hair free of oils and adds shine to it. This can be done by adding 2-3 drops of peppermint oil to hair conditioner to get rid of oily hair..
8- Treatment for dandruff: The powerful antiseptics in peppermint oil treat dandruff as well as lice.
Use of massage oil:-
1-Shower before massage
2-The place where the massage is performed must be solid.
3-Massage is done from bottom to top.
4-Move your hands in a circular motion downwards for 5 minutes.
5-Place your hands on top of each other to apply pressure to your back vertebrae for 5 minutes.
6-Move slowly from bottom to top using your thumb with the help of the other hand on both sides of the back.
7-Using your fingers, press on the vertebrae of the back from bottom to top for two minutes.