The best Massage Oils are plant-based and have a nice, light texture for easy glide. Massage Oil It's a little more costly than other massage oils, but worth the splurge if you're doing home massage on your partner. Lavender, chamomile and sandalwood are all excellent choices, but make sure they're high quality. Plant-based massage oils can go rancid, so buy relatively small quantities. Transfer massage oils to plastic bottles for easier use during the massage. You don't need to use that much -- just a half-teaspoon into the palm of your hand -- before applying it. Don't squirt massage oils directly from the bottle onto the person you're massaging.