System JO Naturals Peppermint & Eucalyptus Massage Oil

System JO Naturals Peppermint & Eucalyptus is a vegan massage oil made from a blend of plant oils, including jojoba, sweet almond and coconut, with added vitamin E. It glides smoothly and lasts through a long massage, leaving skin feeling soft afterward. The 4 fl oz bottle suits couples who want a natural-ingredient oil for slow, unhurried back and body massage.

A blend of plant oils

The base is a mix of several oils rather than a single one, which gives a smoother, longer-lasting slip than plain coconut or almond oil on its own. The listed ingredients are soybean oil, vitamin E acetate, passion fruit seed oil, jojoba seed oil, olive fruit oil, pistachio seed oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, vanilla fruit extract and lavender oil. Jojoba and sweet almond oil spread easily and leave skin feeling soft; coconut adds richness. JO describes the formula as long-lasting, so you can work over the back and shoulders without reapplying every few strokes.

About the scent

The product is named Peppermint & Eucalyptus, but neither peppermint nor eucalyptus oil appears in the ingredient list we've been given; the fragrance ingredients listed are vanilla extract and lavender oil. If the cooling, minty scent is what you're after, check the label on the bottle when it arrives, as the formula may differ from the list we have.

How to give a good massage with oil

Lay a towel down first, since oils can mark sheets. Warm a small amount between your palms rather than pouring it straight onto skin, then start with long, slow strokes along the back to spread it out. Use more pressure from the palms and thumbs on the muscles beside the spine and across the shoulders, and less over bones. Add oil only as it absorbs; a thin layer gives better control than a slippery one. Keep it away from the eyes.

Important: oil and intimacy

This is a massage oil, not a lubricant. Oil weakens latex condoms, so keep it away from them and wash your hands before handling one. It also isn't meant for internal use. If a massage turns into something more, switch to a personal lubricant made for intimate use. Because the blend includes almond and pistachio oils, as well as soybean oil, anyone with a nut or soy allergy should avoid it.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, JO Naturals
• Type: vegan massage oil
• Size: 4 fl oz
• Key oils: jojoba, sweet almond, coconut, olive, passion fruit seed, pistachio, soybean
• Other: vitamin E acetate, vanilla extract, lavender oil
• Not condom-compatible (oil-based)

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