Thanks from a newbie

Greg <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi all, I'm happy to say that I just purchased an Oakworks Nova table with their flannel sheets.
The school I'm preparing to attend had a decent deal on a brand new one. Thanks for all the input
from people here.

I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to hear
what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

Good question.... what I would recommend is to not buy any lotion in bulk until you do know what you
will like. I see BioTone's NutriNatrual line and I use the lotion. It doesn't soak into the skin
real fast or anything and doesn't stain. On the back and neck though, I will use (if ok'ed by the
client) and oil based blend with essential oils.

Everyone has a preference so its hard to say what you will personally like. I do find however that
some clients will NOT like an oil used from head to toe as it can feel greasy. You will always want
a lotion on hand or even a creme. I know some therapists that really like the BioTone massage creme.

Tiffany

ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.

Has anyone else tried these yet???

Nancy and Mike

Tiffany said:

Greg <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, I'm happy to say that I just purchased an Oakworks Nova table with their flannel sheets.
The school I'm preparing to attend had a decent deal on a brand new one. Thanks for all the
input from people here.

I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to hear
what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

Good question.... what I would recommend is to not buy any lotion in bulk until you do know what
you will like. I see BioTone's NutriNatrual line and I use the lotion. It doesn't soak into the
skin real fast or anything and doesn't stain. On the back and neck though, I will use (if ok'ed by
the client) and oil based blend with essential oils.

Everyone has a preference so its hard to say what you will personally like. I do find however
that some clients will NOT like an oil used from head to toe as it can feel greasy. You will
always want a lotion on hand or even a creme. I know some therapists that really like the BioTone
massage creme.

The Dual Purpose creme is really nice, not quite as greasy as oil. It goes on pretty slippery for
warmup, then has a bit of drag to it for heavier work. The lotions I've tried did dry out - much
prefer the creme.

sue

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ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.

Has anyone else tried these yet???

Nancy and Mike

No... haven't heard of it. I stick to non-scented stuff though as I work with essential oils a lot.

T

Just curious about the essential oils...do you have a lot of clients who have allergy problems
with them?

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Mike/Nancy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.

Has anyone else tried these yet???

Nancy and Mike

No... haven't heard of it. I stick to non-scented stuff though as I work with essential
oils a lot.

T

I don't use essential oils on folks that don't want them. If someone has allergies, we tread
lightly. They know what they like from the beginning most the time. They will walk in and say they
can't stand eucalyptus or something to that effect. Essential Oils can help but like I said, you
have to tread lightly and carefully.

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Just curious about the essential oils...do you have a lot of clients who have allergy problems
with them?

"Tiffany" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Mike/Nancy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.

Has anyone else tried these yet???

Nancy and Mike

No... haven't heard of it. I stick to non-scented stuff though as I work with essential oils
a lot.

T

You know, I think I answered that wrong.... I was thinking asthma for some reason. I have not had
anyone have allergy problems with them. Do you mean having a allergic reaction like skin stuff?

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Just curious about the essential oils...do you have a lot of clients who have allergy problems
with them?

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Mike/Nancy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.

Has anyone else tried these yet???

Nancy and Mike

No... haven't heard of it. I stick to non-scented stuff though as I work with essential oils
a lot.

T

I tried a product by The Body Shop last night with my wife, who has eagerly volunteered to be a
subject as I learn. It is called "Rich Massage Lotion", and has a list of ingredients longer than
I care to type here. It appears the main ingredients are mineral oil and water. I noticed that
after working with it for a few minutes, little balls of something began to form. Couldn't tell
whether this was something in the lotion or skin residue, but it was a little disturbing. I don't
think I have ever noticed this when using oils, although I can't say I really paid that much
attention before.

We have another Body Shop oil which is soybean oil based. Haven't tried it yet, but it will be
interesting to compare.

On 18 Jan 2004 06:12:20 -0800, [email hidden] (Greg) wrote:

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I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to hear
what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

Personally, I use Revlon's "Aquamarine" lotion
revlon.comproduct.aspOpen ↗

It's water-based so it washes out of stuff easily, it glides well and it only costs about $1.00 for
a fourteen ounce bottle.

-Chris Zakes LDP Massage Texas

Pulling together is the aim of despotism and tyranny. Free men pull in all kinds of directions. It's
the only way to make progress.

-Havelock Vetinari in "The Truth" by Terry Pratchett

Greg said:

I tried a product by The Body Shop last night with my wife, who has eagerly volunteered to be a
subject as I learn. It is called "Rich Massage Lotion", and has a list of ingredients longer than
I care to type here. It appears the main ingredients are mineral oil and water. I noticed that
after working with it for a few minutes, little balls of something began to form. Couldn't tell
whether this was something in the lotion or skin residue, but it was a little disturbing. I don't
think I have ever noticed this when using oils, although I can't say I really paid that much
attention before.

We have another Body Shop oil which is soybean oil based. Haven't tried it yet, but it will be
interesting to compare.

What you probably had was dry skin cells that loosened up. Could be from the mineral oil, but it can
sometimes happen with regular massage oil.

sue

Ahh, yes. Mineral oil. Take a lump of coal, heat it to drive off vapors, distill them and call it
mineral oil. Add a little lanolin and call it Baby Oil. Isn't modern day marketing wonderful?

Greg <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I tried a product by The Body Shop last night with my wife, who has eagerly volunteered to be a
subject as I learn. It is called "Rich Massage Lotion", and has a list of ingredients longer than
I care to type here. It appears the main ingredients are mineral oil and water. I noticed that
after working with it for a few minutes, little balls of something began to form. Couldn't tell
whether this was something in the lotion or skin residue, but it was a little disturbing. I don't
think I have ever noticed this when using oils, although I can't say I really paid that much
attention before.

We have another Body Shop oil which is soybean oil based. Haven't tried it yet, but it will be
interesting to compare.

Actually, I have both so I tend to think of allergies and asthma together. I seldom if ever think in
terms of hives for allergies...usually other symptoms. I know anything with Aloe in it is like
rolling in a weed patch for an hour. On the other hand, I've never noticed any allergies to fruit
scents (not used much in aromatherapy, are they?).

"Tiffany" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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You know, I think I answered that wrong.... I was thinking asthma for some reason. I have not had
anyone have allergy problems with them. Do you mean having a allergic reaction like skin stuff?

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Just curious about the essential oils...do you have a lot of clients who have allergy problems
with them?

"Tiffany" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Mike/Nancy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> ORIGINS makes various scents of "Body Souffles". They seem to work quite well for us.
>
> Has anyone else tried these yet???
>
>
> Nancy and Mike
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No... haven't heard of it. I stick to non-scented stuff though as I

work

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with essential oils a lot.

T

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Personally, I use Revlon's "Aquamarine" lotion
revlon.comproduct.aspOpen ↗

It's water-based so it washes out of stuff easily, it glides well and it only costs about $1.00
for a fourteen ounce bottle.

For that price, and the availability, how could I not try it? Thanks for the tip.

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Pulling together is the aim of despotism and tyranny. Free men pull in all kinds of directions.
It's the only way to make progress.

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-Havelock Vetinari in "The Truth" by Terry Pratchett

Ah, yes. In the name of the "war against terrorism", we shoot ourselves in the foot by forcing
anyone who doesn't follow the party line to become an outlaw/ "terrorist".

Wow, you make your own??? <G>

"Michael Baugh" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Ahh, yes. Mineral oil. Take a lump of coal, heat it to drive off vapors, distill them and call it
mineral oil. Add a little lanolin and call it Baby Oil. Isn't modern day marketing wonderful?

Greg <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I tried a product by The Body Shop last night with my wife, who has eagerly volunteered to be a
subject as I learn. It is called "Rich Massage Lotion", and has a list of ingredients longer
than I care to type here. It appears the main ingredients are mineral oil and water. I noticed
that after working with it for a few minutes, little balls of something began to form. Couldn't
tell whether this was something in the lotion or skin residue, but it was a little disturbing. I
don't think I have ever noticed this when using oils, although I can't say I really paid that
much attention before.

We have another Body Shop oil which is soybean oil based. Haven't tried it yet, but it will be
interesting to compare.

Use Biotone Massage lotion. It is the best. You can look at the web site at www.biotone.com

good luck "Greg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, I'm happy to say that I just purchased an Oakworks Nova table with their flannel sheets.
The school I'm preparing to attend had a decent deal on a brand new one. Thanks for all the input
from people here.

I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to hear
what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

G Diamond said:

Use Biotone Massage lotion. It is the best. You can look at the web site at www.biotone.com

Which one? They have several - Herbal Select, Revitalizing, Polar something or other....

sue

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good luck "Greg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, I'm happy to say that I just purchased an Oakworks Nova table with their flannel sheets.
The school I'm preparing to attend had a decent deal on a brand new one. Thanks for all the
input from people here.

I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to hear
what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

The Herbal Select is the primary oil that I use. It doesn't stain the sheets and all New Clients
compliment on the fragrance. The glide is excellent to boot..G.L.all!!!

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G Diamond said:

Use Biotone Massage lotion. It is the best. You can look at the web

site

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at www.biotone.com

Which one? They have several - Herbal Select, Revitalizing, Polar something or other....

sue

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good luck "Greg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi all, I'm happy to say that I just purchased an Oakworks Nova table with their flannel
sheets. The school I'm preparing to attend had a decent deal on a brand new one. Thanks for
all the input from people here.

I have another product question. I have heard arguments about lotions versus oils. From past
experience, I know that oils can stain sheets, but lotions seem to dry out. I would love to
hear what some of the pros here have to say on this matter.

Never thought of Aloe for someone with allergies. I will have to keep that in mind.

As for the fruit scents, they can be very handy in Aromatherapy. Scents like Orange or Tangerine are
very uplifting so good for depression or just for a energy boast. Plus they smell good. 🙂

T

George <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Actually, I have both so I tend to think of allergies and asthma together. I seldom if ever think
in terms of hives for allergies...usually other symptoms. I know anything with Aloe in it is like
rolling in a weed patch for an hour. On the other hand, I've never noticed any allergies to fruit
scents (not used much in aromatherapy, are they?).

Michael Baugh <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Ahh, yes. Mineral oil. Take a lump of coal, heat it to drive off vapors, distill them and call it
mineral oil. Add a little lanolin and call it Baby Oil. Isn't modern day marketing wonderful?

I knew there was reason I didn't use that stuff.

T