Forget the chocolates and roses! One of the best parts about Valentine's Day [1] is the excuse to get closer (. . . much closer) to your significant other [2]. We like starting off any deep snuggle session with a long, luxurious massage. It doesn't just feel incredible — a solid rubdown is good for you! Massages can improve your immune system, relieve migraines, boost your quality of sleep, and lessen depression and anxiety. Add a snazzy oil to that, and you have softer, hydrated, more luminous skin. Whether you're the knead-y (sorry, had to) one in your relationship or a little more giving, we've found the perfect oils to make sure your massage goes smoothly.
Booty Parlor Don't Stop Massage Oil
This slick, not sticky massage oil [3] ($20) has a delicious raspberry-sandalwood fragrance that won't overpower your nose. That way, you'll be able to focus on the most important sense during your massage: touch.
The Body Shop Harmonizing Massage Oil
The lemongrass oil in this formula [4] ($18) helps you decompress even further, while fair-trade sesame and marula oils nourish and soften dull skin.
SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Bath, Body, and Massage Oil
Add this delicious oil [5] ($10) to a bath for a more sensual experience, or apply it postcleansing (either by yourself or with the help of a friend) to seal in deep moisture.
Bath and Body Works Jasmine Vanilla Aromatherapy Massage Oil
Two of the sexiest scents ever (jasmine and vanilla) unite in one heady combination for a massage oil [6] ($16) that really sets the mood for an unforgettable evening.
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil
For the honey who works hard at the gym, this warming massage oil [7] ($21) is perfect for a massage — it contains arnica, a homeopathic remedy that soothes sore muscles.
JimmyJane Afterglow Natural Massage Oil Candle
Luxury intimate lifestyle brand JimmyJane makes a rubdown even sexier via a clever candle [8] ($29). Lighting the flame transforms the candle's wax into a pourable massage oil that will really heat things up.
Eminence Mimosa Champagne Massage Oil
After you pop the bubbly, unwind a little more by cracking open a bottle of this mimosa massage oil [9] ($29). It's packed with apricot kernel, jojoba, and pomegranate oils to protect, firm, and nourish skin.
L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil
If you're addicted to almond-scented beauty products [10], this all-purpose body oil [11] ($42) needs to be in your rotation. Sweet almond oil is first on the list of ingredients, so the formula is packed with the skin-saving treat.
Cowshed Horny Cow Seductive Bath and Body Oil
This alluring oil [12] ($31) contains notes of patchouli, rose, and cinnamon — all scents known to spark desire.