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The Best Massage Oils for a Soothing, At-Home Spa Experience

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Whether you're looking to give your partner a sexy spa treatment or are opting to stay self-indulgent with your own spa day, these aromatic massage oils are a foolproof method to ensure the best of both worlds. Read on for our recommendations for the best massage oils to soften your skin, soothe aching muscles, and allow you to unwind your body and mind.

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SheaMoisture Lavender & Wild Orchid Massage Oil

SheaMoisture Lavender & Wild Orchid Massage Oil

SheaMoisture's massage oil can do it all. This calming blend of lavender and wild orchid multitasks as a fragrant bath, body, and massage oil. The soothing scent relaxes the mind as its potent ingredients work to improve the skin's firmness. What's not to love?

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ELEMIS De-Stress Massage Oil

ELEMIS De-Stress Massage Oil

Rough day? Reach for this bottle of massage oil from Elemis that'll turn down the stress levels with a blend of lavender, chamomile, and essential oils. For muscle tension, the brand's Musclease body oil is worth noting, too. 

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This restorative oil from Weleda, designed to heal aching muscles, is packed with vitamin E and essential fatty acids that work to soften the skin, while sunflower seed and olive oils heavily moisturize.

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Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Body Oil

Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Body Oil

Cast a glistening glow from head to toe with this moisturizing jasmine body oil by Herbivore. The plant-based formula is comprised of key ingredients like camellia flower oil, grapeseed oil, and jasmine sambac oil to thoroughly nourish your skin.

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Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Oil

Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Oil

For a truly fragrant escape, grab a bottle of the Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Massage and Body Oil. This luxurious treat features an emollient blend of jojoba, peach kernel, and evening primrose oils to promote skin's elasticity.

Conditioning rose, geranium, and sandalwood oils alleviate tension, while neroli and sweet orange oils brighten skin's tone.

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Venu Anti Cellulite Massage Oil

Venu Anti Cellulite Massage Oil

Firming, toning, and moisturizing? This massage oil is a true triple threat. The absorbent oil helps release fatty acids into the bloodstream, which the body uses to help break down fat cells and cellulite.

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The pure white sesame seed composition of Neutrogena's Body Oil allows the skin to maintain moisture and balance without leaving a sticky seal on your skin. We recommend also checking out the Rainbath Shower and Bath Gel and the sheer oil-lotion for an all-encompassing spa routine.

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Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil

Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil

This nontoxic, vegan oil seeps deep into your skin and delivers a heap of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to help your skin look its best. The silky-smooth oil has a refreshing citrus scent that's perfect for post-shower moisturizing in the morning!

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Nooky Lavender Massage Oil

Nooky Lavender Massage Oil

Between its sensual aroma of lavender and natural ingredients that are safe for even the most sensitive skin, Nooky is ideal for a romantic bedroom boost or a solo use on skin that needs saving. Or both?

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Little Barn Apothecary Honeysuckle + Grapefruit Body Oil

Little Barn Apothecary Honeysuckle + Grapefruit Body Oil

Slowly slip into a soothing meditative state as you saturate your skin with this lovely lavender and labdanum body oil. The texture has a nongreasy feel to it, and we live for this scent.

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Rituals The Ritual of Hammam Massage Oil

Rituals The Ritual of Hammam Massage Oil

If you're looking for an oil to restore dried-out skin during your massage, Rituals' Hammam Massage Oil is enhanced with natural eucalyptus and argan oil to nourish damaged skin back to a healthier, softer state.

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Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Moisturizing Body Oil

Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Moisturizing Body Oil

For a much-needed massage after a particularly wearing day, Bath & Body Works' aromatherapy oil is the ultimate stress reliever. Enriched with eucalyptus oil and spearmint essentials, massage all over skin until calm is fully restored.

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Katie McBroom is an award-winning content creator and freelance writer. Prior to contributing to Biography, she served as Content Editor for Google and Beauty Editor for Best Products. Her work has also appeared in publications including CNN, WWD, Business Insider, Forbes, and Men's Health, among others.

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Ashley is the beauty and style editor at BestProducts.com, and her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan and Town and Country. She has an obsession with designer handbags, Liberty prints, 1960s fashion, and owns more shoes than she’s willing to admit. She's been using her learnings from owning a boutique and her shopping addiction for good since 2015. She’ll never accept that black isn’t a color. Away from the computer, you’ll likely find the Texas native binging on a British period drama or theorizing over Game of Thrones. She has yet to find a real cup of queso in NYC.

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