I am studying holistic therapy at the moment and hoping to go mobile. Is there any need to get all the carrier oils. If not which would you recomend i get. Thanks
Personally I like grapeseed oil and have never found anyone with an allergy to it. It's very reasonably priced and has virtually no smell.
'Bella 😉
Sweet almond oil will probably be the cheapest, easy to buy in bulk and has lots of protecive and nourishing properties, but you must have an alternative in case any one has a nut allergy, grapeseed would be ideal as this is also relatively cheap. I would recommend one for dry skin, but as these are much more expensive you would only use, or even need 5 mls of it in a mix of 30 mls oil. Avocado, macadaemia and coconut oil are all good choices but it is a matter of preference, try them and see, so you would have 5 mls avocado and add it to 25 mls sweet almond oil for a large man having a full body massage. A lot of it is personal preference but i suggest you always have an alternative in case of allergies.
I mainly use grapeseed oil for holistic massage. I do have other carrier oils but I tend to only use them for aromatherapy massage.
I've used cold pressed organic Sunflower oil for the last 12yrs without any problems. It can be used on all skin types and nut allergies. This way you don't need to carry a range or oils.
When mobile have your clients provide you with towels that way you don't have to take them with you. When you launder your own towels my recipe for success (with Sunflower oil) is to wash on your highest temp (this also clears the pipes) with double the powder and use softener and this helps to protect the fibres by coating them.
Best of luck.
Cheers, Sue
I've used grape seed for many years without problems. I buy from an aromatherapy supplyer because the cheap stuff in the supermarkets has had all the good stuff filtered out and it ends up like trying to massage someone covered in soap!.
I think I might try sunflower oil as sue has sugguested, I wouldn't use Almound oil unless supplied by the client, as there are more people with nut allergys than you might think.
Regards steve
Can I ask, if a client provides their own pre-blended massage oil for a treatment, is it ok to use it? I'm thinking specifically if they want to use one containing essential oils that they have bought and already used previously...given that I am not a trained aromatherapist? Is it too risky as my insurance would probably not cover it...
Thank you for all your replies it all helps. One more question though which do you find best to use in essential oils blended or individual oils. Just wondering with going mobile if it would be better to have blended. Thanks
I've had a client bring their own blend and I have no hesitation using it. If there's a proven track record of no reaction then go ahead and make sure you note this on their file.
With regards to mobile work and blended oils. I have 4 different blends that I make myself. My kit comprises of the following:
Jet Lag - peppermint, cardamom and rosemary (contra for epilepsy)
Relaxing - lavender, geranium, frankincense and vetiver
Preg/mild relax - orange, petitgrain and neroli
Muscle - lemongrass, french marjoram and black pepper
Tiger Balm for those extra tense areas
Plain base oil of sunflower oil
Bear in mind that I'm trained Aromatherapist and have been using these blends for over 10yrs.
Cheers, Sue
Personally I'd stick to jojoba. It's not a nut oil so no problems with nut allergies, it's not actually an oil and is tolerated by all skins.
I am studying holistic therapy at the moment and hoping to go mobile. Is there any need to get all the carrier oils. If not which would you recomend i get. Thanks
I think it is down to personal preference. Currently i prefer using Organic Sunflower Oil and I add a small amount of Olive Oil because I like the consistency for massage. For facial work I use Apricot Kernal and Jojoba.
I have used grapeseed oil in the past because that also has a nice consistency.
Binah
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I am a mobile therapist and prefer to use pre blended oils and my clients also love them. I have picked them up from Mantra aromatherapy which was recommended on here. You can get a litre of pre blended oil for £12 which i think is a good price. Also boots and the body shop do them but they are quite expensive.
Surely we're not allowed to use essential oils at all unless qualified in Aromatherapy?
My tutor has told us not to touch anything containing essential oils, including tea tree wipes etc, and the CThA told me I would not be covered by insurance.
Surely we're not allowed to use essential oils at all unless qualified in Aromatherapy?
My tutor has told us not to touch anything containing essential oils, including tea tree wipes etc, and the CThA told me I would not be covered by insurance.
I am studying aromatherapy in my holistic beauty therapy course so will be able to when i have passed
Aromatherapy is included in my holistic beauty therapy course so will be ok when i have passed to use oils.