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Massage Lubricants: Types, Uses, and Considerations

Explore various types of massage lubricants, including oils, creams, lotions, gels, and powders, and learn how to choose the right one based on slip, techniques, and client preferences. Discover the benefits, potential allergies, and precautions associated with different lubricants. Take into account product information, including botanical extracts and fragrances. Prioritize client choice and ensure proper sanitation protocols.

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Massage Lubricants: Types, Uses, and Considerations

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  1. Chapter 2 Massage Equipment and Environmental Considerations

  2. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Used with many massage techniques to prevent friction between therapist’s hands and client’s skin. • Choice of lubricant based on: • Degree of slip. • Techniques to be used. • Client. • Types: oils and butters, creams, lotions, gels, powders.

  3. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Oils • Vegetable sources pressed from nuts or seeds; animal fats. • Classified: saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated fats. • Soften, condition, hydrate skin. • Improve skin elasticity. • Improve atopic dermatitis.

  4. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Almond oil • Apricot kernel oil • Avocado oil • Canola oil • Cocoa butter • Coconut oil • Evening primrose oil • Hazelnut oil • Hemp seed oil

  5. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Jojoba oil • Kukui nut oil • Macadamia oil • Mustard seed oil • Rose hip seed oil • Safflower oil • Sesame oil • Shea butter • Sunflower oil

  6. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Problematic Oils • Grapeseed, corn, soybean, peanut oils. • Allergic Reactions to Oils • Check about allergies to nuts and other substances.

  7. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Lotions and Creams • Leave skin smooth, but feel less greasy than oils. • Oil and water emulsions. • Creams heavier than lotions. • Lotions absorbed rapidly. • Gels • Natural substances that create a gel-like formulation.

  8. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Powders • Baby powder, talc, cornstarch, powdered chalk. • Reduce friction between hands and client’s body. • Product Information • Read product labels carefully. • Review product ingredients.

  9. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Product Information (cont’d) • Botanical Extracts: plant extracts • Fragrances: enhance smell of formulations or mask smells of other ingredients. • “Natural Products”: not regulated in cosmetic industry.

  10. Topic 2-2: Lubricants • Client Choice • Oil, cream, or lotion. • Aroma or no aroma. • Therapeutic effect or just lubricant. • Pick products carefully. • Refrigerate between usage. • Follow good sanitation protocol.

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