For thousands of years, Oud oil or Agarwood oil has been used in holistic therapies, particularly in
Ayurvedic medicine. Known for its healing properties and therapeutic benefits,
oud oil has long been used to enhance wellbeing. In today’s growing spa
culture, many high-end spa ranges are adding more than a drop or two of this
‘liquid gold’ to use in wonderfully relaxing wellness treatments.
The sweet, deep and
magical scent of oud oil stimulates the senses and revitalizes and relaxes at
the same time. Oud oil evokes a wonderfully rich and balanced aroma that
penetrates to your core; easily blended, it is a transformative ingredient in
spa and aromatherapy massage oils and luxury face and body creams as well as
bath products and incense.
Spa benefits of oud oil
- Relaxes
the whole body: The heady scent transports as
the ancient oil creates a laid-back feeling. Oud oil is also an
anti-inflammatory and can be an effective way to relieve pain in the muscles.
- Restores balance to the mind: The spiritual aspects of oud oil are often attributed to its
impact on clearing the mind and boosting consciousness levels and
alertness. Used in meditative practices. It is believed that oud oil
promotes inner peace and a feeling of clarity and meditative calm.
- Releases pent-up emotions: Spa treatments nourish not just the body but the whole mind,
and the captivating scent used in an oud oil spa therapy can help release
anxiety, emotional blockages as well as negativity. Spa treatments are
about letting go of the past and future to embrace the mindfulness of now
and it is this focus that de-stresses and creates space for a more
positive outlook.
- Boosts libido: It is little surprise that the intoxicating perfume of oud oil
is considered to be an aphrodisiac and agarwood has been used in the
treatment of sexual dysfunction as well. Certainly, the relaxed state oud
oil inspires does enhance your mood and enable you to connect more deeply
with yourself, a relationship which is at the root of sexual healing.
- Detoxifies, improves digestion and
alleviates respiratory problems: The potency
of the agarwood essential oil reduces gas in the system, acts as a
diuretic and is also reported as being anti-asthmatic. The health benefits
of oud oil go hand in hand with the spa benefits.
- Improves the skin’s radiance: Oud oil helps repair the skin’s cells and fight free radicals.
In doing so it rejuvenates and hydrates the skin and just a few drops
added to a spa face product can really enrich the antioxidizing facial experience.
- Particularly in Thailand and Southeast
Asia, the spa culture is highly developed and there are many incredible
spa brands being introduced. Oud oil can be used in a diffuser to set just
the right spa ambiance, massaged into tired muscles with a carrier oil or
added to a wonderfully soothing bath or cooling, moisturizing cream.
Australian luxury
skincare range, Sodashi retails an Arabian Oud Body Oil and has developed
special oud oil products for exclusive spas. Agadire Men is a line of oud oil
hair products for men with hair and body wash and even beard oil. Natural beauty product chain, The Body Shop
has also launched their Red Musk range with oud oil body lotion and shower gel.
Oud oil gives spa product brands an added layer of luxury that resonates with
the customers seeking a fragrant and indulgent spa treatment.
