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10 essentials for a relaxing massage

Lush Massage Bars

An innovation from Lush, these really adorable solid bars made with moisturizing butters and amazing essential oils will melt directly on your skin, avoiding a mess. With a lot of different models and fragrances available, you will certainly find one that you will love!

Lush. Prices vary between $7,50 and $12,95.

Goat milk Massage oil

Dans un Jardin has concocted this wonderful little massage oil with properties that promote and stimulate ultimate relaxation. It contains grape seed oil and it will help soften up your skin which will facilitate the massage action.

Dans un Jardin, $17,95.

Oriental Massage Elixir

This amber-colored textured massage oil combines the nourishing powers of Organic Argan Oil to the relaxing organic rose essential oil that really hydrate your skin and leaves a subtle fragrance all day long.

Yves-Rocher, 33 $

Hot-Stone Set

Hot-Stone massages are really in and offer a ton of therapeutic benefits. These volcanic stones are made out of magnetic titanic iron that helps retain heat and will allow you to get a really comforting massage.

Sears, $129,99

Relaxing music

The right ambiance is essential to allow you to disconnect and enjoy this special moment to rest. There are many options for relaxing music available for all tastes that will offer you relaxing and soothing sounds. We really love the Relax Melodies HD application, which is free and contains melodies heard in spas. Compatible with the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

On iTunes, Free

Essence of Dreams Perfumed Candle

This superior quality perfumed candle is made of 100% vegetable wax and its relaxing fragrance made with pure essential oils of Bergamot, Rosewood and Cedar prepare your body and your mind for perfect soothing relaxation.

Fruits & Passion, 15 $

Eye Mask Thermagel

This thermal eye mask will allow you to use the healing powers of cold and hot therapy so you can quickly soothe symptoms due to lack of sleep, stress or congestion. This mask wraps around your face and will provide you immediate relief.

Sears, $9,99

Deep Tissue Foot Massager

This machine by Conair powerfully massages the deep tissues of your feet which will help soothe aches and stiffness in your feet while radiating heat which will alleviate the extra stress and pain.

Walmart, $32

Pure Therapy Head & Eye Massager

This professional head and eye massager will help you clear your mind by using traditional techniques of Chinese acupressure. Personalize the experience by adding gentle nature sounds or soothing music or even add heat to further immerse yourself.

Pure Therapy, $249,99

Massage table

If you want to get the complete spa-like massage experience, we recommend you use a massage table, which will allow you to lie down comfortably and even offer support for your head. Massage table includes face cushion and arm rest and is foldable with handle for easy transportation

Canadian Tire, $209,99


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