Las Mejores, Cremas y Velas de Masaje The Best, Massage Creams & Candles
At the Cutting Edge of Spa Ingredients
There are a few companies that are taking the lead in the massage and spa industry by offering outstanding products, using the best ingredients, based on science to better serve the practitioners and clients alike. This article highlights massage creams, lotions and oils - looking at quality and ingredients and how they can affect your treatment and end results. Massage therapists have many choices available to use in their treatments so an understanding of ingredients and their benefits is paramount. It is also important to be aware of the products and ingredients that are questionable. You often hear the word parabens being referred to. These are man-made preservatives that have been linked to possibly causing cancer. Because this potential exists, I have chosen to stay away from products with these preservatives whenever possible. When we choose a product, most of us go by how it feels in your hand. We all have a preference whether it is a cream, lotion, gel or oil; these are listed by viscosity (thickness). Many companies will have a rating from 1-10; an oil being a 1 and the thickest cream being a 10. The higher the viscosity number, the more controlled glide you will have, which is most often better suited for deep tissue massage. The difference between a cream and a lotion is the amount of water in the product. The more water in the formula, the faster the product will absorb into the skin, so a lotion will have the shortest lasting glide. Oils typically have no preservatives and will have more glide than a cream. With proper portion control, an oil can be as versatile as a cream. There are many great ingredients that can be blended to produce healthier results for the skin such as Vitamin E, Jojoba Seed Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil and Arnica Extract to name a few:
Vitamin E rejuvenates and increases growth of new cells on the skin, is helpful for dry skin and functions as an antioxidant. Jojoba Seed Oil closely resembles human sebum, is well accepted by the skin, and is a wonderful moisturizer. Fractionated Coconut Oil is a lightweight carrier oil excellent for aiding the absorption of aromatherapy oils into the skin. Arnica Extract has long been known to have anti-inflammatory and calming effects.
It is essential to educate yourself on the importance of ingredients and the benefits they provide. As massage therapists, it is up to us to share this new understanding with our clients. This will separate us from other therapists and help elevate our profession to new heights.
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Scandle, Body Massage Candle Esta vela de cera de soja se funde en una maravillosa crema para el cuerpo adecuado para el cuidado de la piel o una loción de masaje.
This soy wax candle melts into a wonderful body lotion suitable for skin care or a soothing massage lotion.
www.scandlecandle.com
Massage Creme, with Jojoba Bon Vital Este lubricante ideal ofrece la
facilidad de un
aceite y la absorbencia de una loción. Ingredientes naturales de alta calidad, absorción limpio y una consistencia espesa lujosa lo hacen una gran opción. Enriquecido con extractos de árnica y escualeno, aporta beneficios terapéuticos.
This ideal lubricant offers the workability of an oil and absorbency of a lotion. Quality, natural ingredients, clean absorption, and a luxurious thick consistency make this a great choice. Enriched with Arnica Extract and Squalane for therapeutic benefits.
www.bonvital.com
Facial Massage Cream, Prana Spaceuticals Esta crema está enriquecida con ingredientes botáni- cos para nutrir la piel y proporcionan una aplicación suave y sedosa. El aceite de coco, rico en ácido láu- rico, funciona como un antioxidante protector. Aloe Vera cura y calma, el té verde es un anti-inflamatorio y anti-oxidante
el cual calma y repara la piel y el extracto de lavanda relaja y calma.
This crème is fortified with botanicals to enrich the skin and provide a silky smooth application. Co- conut Oil, high in Lauric Acid, functions as a pro- tective antioxidant. Aloe Vera heals and soothes. Green Tea is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and calms and repairs the skin and Lavender Extract relaxes and calms.
www.PranaSpaCeuticals.com
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