oil versus lotion

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I use a basic lotion for most my work, because it will
absorb better. I do however tend to use a oil blend on the
back as it doesn't absorb as quickly and I can work the back
for some time without reapplying oil/lotion. Some therapists
LOVE to use oil from head to toe. I did find one oil blend
that wasn't greasy and didn't seem to hang out side the skin
too long. Most will though. I use the oils for some types of
massage's though and if it is what a client likes best. Some
therapists use a 'gel' type lotion. I personally hate those.
They feel thick and slimy to me. When I go for a massage, if
I see that slimy [censored] sitting there, I ask if they have
something else to use.

I suppose there is no easy answer, as it depends on what the
therapist likes and what type of work is being done.

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First, you need more traffic in this newsgroup. It's a
great newsgroup. You should get the word out to your
colleagues. You all have a lot to share with each other.

Now, what are the pro's and con's of oil versus lotion for
the massage?

I'll ask my therapist the next time I can afford to see
her, but in the meantime, I'm dying to know.

She did make one comment that I remember, lotion kind of
soaks in, but oil will stay around and get on the clients
clothes. I'm not sure if I heard her correctly. I wasn't
trying to remember details of our conversation.

thanks,

JS

John Smith said:

First, you need more traffic in this newsgroup. It's a
great newsgroup. You should get the word out to your
colleagues. You all have a lot to share with each other.

Now, what are the pro's and con's of oil versus lotion for
the massage?

I'll ask my therapist the next time I can afford to see
her, but in the meantime, I'm dying to know.

She did make one comment that I remember, lotion kind of
soaks in, but oil will stay around and get on the clients
clothes. I'm not sure if I heard her correctly. I wasn't
trying to remember details of our conversation.

I've used massage lotion before and don't care for it; it
does soak in - kind of `dry up'. I don't find most oils,
especially water dispersable, to be to greasy. What I like
to use is cream/creme - it starts out kinda slick for warm
up gliding, then soaks in just enough to allow for deeper
work where you don't need it to be slick. Doesn't seem to
get on clothing much either, unless you use lots.

sue

I use extra virgin olive oil and cold pressed peanut oil as
a base for most of my oils because they are absorbed well
and are most therapeutic for skin and muscles. Can add
essential oils, herbs or camphor, etc., according to
patient's needs.

Most lotions have ingredients that a chemistry course is
needed to understand but I use lotion when patient prefers.

Sometimes I use no medium, sometimes work with patient fully
clothed, again, according to patient's needs.

LK

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I train couples in how to do safe and effective massage for
fibromyalgia. Since it needs to be done at home in routine
surroundings, (daily would be nice) an 'oil massage' isn't
going to happen often. Especially since we may spend 45
minutes on just one area. I have some people that I've
directed to Wal-Mart for slick polyester outfits, and they
just put them on over whatever they're wearing. Works
especially well for one whose blood pressure is already low,
and chills very easily when she relaxes. She has made me a
few 'gloves' out of sleeve portions, and they make for even
less resistance.

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I use extra virgin olive oil and cold pressed peanut oil
as a base for

most

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of my oils because they are absorbed well and are most
therapeutic for

skin

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and muscles. Can add essential oils, herbs or camphor,
etc., according to patient's needs.

Most lotions have ingredients that a chemistry course is
needed to understand but I use lotion when patient
prefers.

Sometimes I use no medium, sometimes work with patient
fully clothed,

again,

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according to patient's needs.

LK

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<I have some people that I've directed to Wal-Mart for
slick polyester
outfits>

Good idea. I sometimes put a cotton/polyester sheet over
clothing for massage. LK