What To Look For
Sore back, tense shoulders or a hard workout all benefit from massage. Each problem requires different types of massage. Trigger point massage for tense shoulders; deep tissue or Swedish massage to recover from a tough work out, and massage oil is often used to reduce friction on the skin. Some people may be allergic to certain massage oil ingredients; however, a basic massage oil can be used to reduce friction. Other blended oils can be used to meet each client's specific needs. A good massage oil brand will provide a wide selection of good quality oils at acceptable costs.
Common Pitfalls
Some oils may induce allergic reactions, such as those blended with nut oils. Be sure that you are informed about allergen compounds in oils. Also, some oils are less greasy, wash off and clean up easier than others but still provide comfort against friction. Oils blended with aloe vera fall into this category.
Biotone and Bon Vital provide great selections with ingredients easily displayed. For example, Bon Vital's Therapeutic Touch Massage oil does not contain any nut oils; nuts can be a dangerous allergen so this oil would be a good selection to have in your inventory.
Where To Buy
The best place to buy massage oil brands is online. Biotone or Bon Vital can be bought directly from their websites. Online spa supply outlets, such as Pure Spa Direct, carry these massage oil brands as well as other good quality oils. Selections are great and you can find other massage tools, such as drape sheets, at good prices all in one place to save on delivery charges that could add up if you receive a lot of different shipments.
Cost
As of 2010, Biotone's clear results massage oil sells for $53.45 for one ounces; their eucalyptus oil is $6.45 for an 0.5 ounce bottle from Pure Spa Direct. Bon Vital's original oil is $39.95 for one gallon; their eucalyptus oil sells for $5.25 per 0.35 ounce from their website.
Comparison Shopping
There are many types of massage that treat many types of health problems. It may be easiest to keep just one type of massage oil in stock, however, you will likely encounter many different requests from your variety of clients. Also, consider clean-up. Biotone sells Clear Results Massage Oil made with jojoba and aloe that reduces friction and is easily washed from sheets and towels. Perhaps, you would like to purchase a basic oil to blend with specialized treatment oils, such as aromatherapy oils, or perhaps you just would like to stock blended oils suitable for the type of massage you provide. For example Bon Vital provides their original oil that is a mixture of grape seed, almond, jojoba, avocado, soy and sunflower oils enriched with vitamins and also provides a hazelnut oil amongst its five core oil types. Biotone sells aromatherapy oils that can be added to basic massage oils.
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