In the world of fragrance, scented oils are stable, solid heavyweights compared to their scented-spray counterparts. Because of its thickness, the fragrance from a tiny amount of oil can last for hours.

Breast massage is a useful tool in maintaining the health of your breasts. According to the Texas Institute of Functional Medicines, breast massage is the act of slowly kneading and stroking the breasts, using varying amounts of mild to moderate pressure in gentle lifting and compressive movements.

Hot stone massage is a natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the client's body of to maximize the therapeutic benefit. The stones used are typically river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. These stones are heated in sanitizing water before use.

Saunas are a common fixture in many fitness centers, spas and other health-related facilities across the United States. In fact, saunas have even found their way into many personal homes through professional installs or the use of a sauna-building kit.

If you suffer from eczema, you'll try just about anything to ease the discomfort of this itchy, painful skin ailment. Steam rooms and saunas present an interesting conundrum on whether the extreme heat and humidity will alleviate symptoms or worsen them.

Massage is an ancient practice that, over the centuries, has evolved into a wide range of techniques. One of the deeper and more intense forms of massage is deep tissue massage.

Natural massage oils contain vitamins, minerals and other skin-enriching substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Natural massage oils can be used alone or combined with other massage oils or essential oils for added benefit.

Deep-tissue massage is a technique that focuses on deeper layers of muscle to alleviate pain and stress in targeted areas.

One of the most soothing feelings is human touch. To aid couples who want to pamper themselves at home, many companies are producing warming massage oils to provide a more spa-like, intimate experience.

Cosmelan is a topical treatment that is available through dermatologists. The treatment is used to hyper-pigmentation (dark areas on the skin) and some types of skin scarring. Cosmelan may be used on the face or on the body. There are two mechanisms of action that Cosmelan uses to reduce hyper-pigmentation.

When paraffin wax melts, its soft consistency allows it to, in effect, fit your hand like a glove as you dip into it. And because paraffin can hang onto a lot of heat, it can then transfer this heat onto your hand and into aching joints and muscles, which results in increased blood flow.

If you are suffering from a cold or allergies, a Vicks steam may temporarily alleviate your symptoms.