Coconut oil, argan oil or aloe vera gel — which oil massage to choose
The technique stays Thai: pressure, stretching, work along the energy lines. What changes is what your therapist glides with — and how your skin feels when you leave.
We perform classic Thai massage without oil, in loose clothing. If you prefer a massage on bare skin, the same Thai base comes in four versions that differ in the medium. It sounds like a small choice, but it decides the scent, how much your body warms up and what stays on your skin afterwards.
Four versions at a glance
| Version | What we use | A good choice when… | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic | Warm oil in a scent of your choice — from citrus to sandalwood to lavender | you mainly want to relax and like a noticeable scent | 229 PLN |
| Coconut | Hot coconut or milk thistle oil with a mild scent | your skin is dry and strong scents bother you | 249 PLN |
| Argan | Argan oil or kutus kutus, a warming Balinese herbal blend | you want the most nourishing version for dry or mature skin | 279 PLN |
| Aloe vera | Cooling gel instead of oil, light and non-greasy | it is hot, you are back from the sun, or you dislike a greasy feel | 259 PLN |
Longer sessions: aromatic 299 PLN (90 min) and 369 PLN (120 min), coconut 349 and 429 PLN, argan 379 and 449 PLN, aloe vera 359 and 439 PLN. Prices are the same in Gdańsk and Gdynia; the full overview is in the price list.
How to choose in practice
- You want to switch off and you like scents — aromatic. We choose the scent together with you before the session.
- Dry skin, and you prefer a gentle scent — coconut. We warm the oil before the treatment, so your muscles warm up pleasantly.
- Very dry or mature skin — argan, the richest of our versions. If you would like something warming and herbal, ask about kutus kutus.
- Summer, the beach, a day after strong sun — aloe vera. The gel cools instead of warming and absorbs quickly.
Tell us about allergies before the treatment: to coconut, to nuts (argan oil), to herbs (kutus kutus) or to aloe. Aloe vera gel works well after a long day in the sun, but not on sunburn — in that case, let us talk first.
After the treatment
After oil, your skin stays lightly oiled. You can shower on site or leave the oil on for a few hours — it is a matter of preference. After aloe gel you are left with a fresh feeling rather than a layer on the skin. A few simple rules for the rest of the day are in our guide on what to do after a massage.
Frequently asked questions
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No. All four keep the Thai base — pressure, stretching and work along the energy lines. Only the medium changes, and with it the scent and how your skin feels afterwards.
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We use only a small amount, mainly so that the hands glide smoothly over the skin. If you want to wash the oil off straight away, you can shower on site after the treatment.
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We usually suggest coconut — it has a mild scent. With the aromatic version we choose the scent together with you, so you can pick something gentle there too.
Ready for real relaxation?
Book an oil massage at Tera Thai, in our salon in Gdańsk (Zaspa) or salon in Gdynia (Redłowo) — open daily 12:00–22:00, no deposit for 1–2 people.
