Traditional massage oils: olive, lavender, camphor

Here we bring together olive oil, lavender and camphor oil: Moroccan customs, how to use them and precautions.

Olive oil (زيت الزيتون)

Olive oil is the base of Moroccan cooking and is also used traditionally to massage skin and hair.

How to use: As part of varied meals, in normal cooking amounts.

Lavender (الخزامى)

Dried lavender scents wardrobes; its oil is used for massage.

How to use: External use only: a few drops diluted in a carrier oil for a gentle massage. Do not swallow or apply to broken skin or near the eyes.

Camphor oil (الكافور)

Camphor oil is for external use only, in massage or steam, in very small amounts.

How to use: External use only: a few drops diluted in a carrier oil for a gentle massage. Do not swallow or apply to broken skin or near the eyes.

A simple routine with olive oil

• Simple massage: warm a small spoon of olive oil between your hands and massage gently into dry skin after a shower.
• Keep it simple: one or two regular steps beat many irregular ones.
• Watch how your skin or hair responds and stop if any irritation appears.

Quality and storage: olive oil

• Keep olive oil in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture.
• Always use a clean, dry spoon.
• Buy enough for a few weeks so it stays fresh and fragrant.
• Choose a product with a clear origin and a label showing ingredients, size and date.
• A natural smell and colour are good signs; avoid anything that smells off or looks damp.

Buying olive oil with cash on delivery

• With us it's cash on delivery across Morocco: you pay only when you receive your order.
• Combine olive oil with other products: 10% off 2, 15% off 3 or more, free delivery from €13.75.
• No returns, except damaged or wrong items reported within 48 hours with a photo and order number.
• Read the product page carefully: size, ingredients, origin and how to use.
• Compare sizes: larger for daily use, smaller for a first try.

General precautions

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and anyone on medication: ask a doctor first.
• Patch-test oils and skin products on a small area; avoid the eyes.
• Store cool and dry, out of reach of children.
• Moderation first; herbs do not replace a varied diet.

General, traditional information only; not medical advice.