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Massage Lotions and Creams

Massage Lotions and Creams

Read on to know more about massage lotions, massage creams and oils…
Massage Lotions and Creams
Massage therapy is gaining recognition all over the world for its various benefits, which include relaxation, stress relief and medicinal uses.

Massage therapy incorporates the use of the hands, fingers, and forearms etc. of the massage practitioner along with his knowledge and technique of massage. However, the practitioner also uses a variety of massage creams and oils and massage lotions for a good massage.

The reason behind this is very simple. When a massage practitioner is massaging the body of his patient, he is rubbing the soft tissues of the patient’s body. During this time, friction may occur, which can prove detrimental to the massage. Therefore, oils, creams, lotions, gels etc. are used. They also help the fingers of the massage therapist glide smoothly and softly over the skin of the patient. The massage creams and oils also often contain vitamins and nutrients that are essential for skin rejuvenation.

Massage practitioners usually prefer to use a mixture of two or more massage oils. These massage oils are pure in nature and are easy to use because they are light and because they provide a smoother glide. There are a variety of oils available in the market that are used by massage practitioners worldwide for their beneficial effects. Jojoba oil is useful for its moisturizing properties along with its beneficial effects for acne. Almond oil is preferred for its non-greasy nature. Apricot oil is used for revitalizing dry, delicate and mature skin. Wheat Germ oil is rich in vitamin E which makes skin look younger.

Massage Lotions are often used as an alternative to massage oils because of their non-greasy nature. They can help during deep-tissue massage. Most of the massage lotions are a blend of two or more massage oils. The lotion is useful for skin conditioning and the oils get absorbed slowly by the skin. Massage lotions provide maximum glide for the therapist without the sticky feeling of oils. They also help the therapist gain a good grip over the skin during the massage.

Massage Creams are preferred when more amount of glide is needed as compared to the massage lotions. Creams are often a good balance between oils and lotions. Massage creams are beneficial for deep-tissue massage and the oils get absorbed deeply by the skin.

Massage Gels are also being preferred by massage therapists around the world. This is because a small amount of massage gel spreads easily. It doesn’t get absorbed too easily into the skin, and allows for a longer massage time. Massage gels don’t leave a greasy feeling after the massage. They also help in providing semi-deep tissue massage and help condition the skin.

Thus, massage therapists the world over, have a variety of tools to choose from – massage creams, massage lotions and massage oils and gels – so as to provide the maximum benefits to their patients and to work effectively.

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