Almost all massage practices require the use of "lubricants". For example, lotions, gels, oils and more. Most specialists prefer to use massage cream. It is chosen depending on which area needs to be massaged and what effect they want to achieve. It can be warming, moisturizing, anti-cellulite and others.
Today, choosing the right cream is not a problem at all - modern cosmetic companies offer a choice of completely different massage products. In addition, they have many advantages over oils.
Creams
Any lubricant for massage is designed to gently slide the hands over the body and not bring discomfort to a person. After all, without additional moisture, such a procedure can cause not only discomfort, but even pain. Massage cream is the best way to lubricate the hands.
Thanks to him, the specialist can perform massage movements without any extra effort. It also has the ability to calculate the depth of rubbing andtheir effect on the skin. Light stroking is used for the preparatory stage of massage or body relaxation. More strenuous movements are needed for deep.
The main advantages of the cream
Compared to liquid lotions and oils, massage cream has a thicker and greasy texture. This allows you to use it longer and more economically. In addition, the cream will cost much less than oil, since you can use it twice as long.
It is very important to keep moisture on the skin at any time, and especially in cold weather, when the covers are prone to drying out and chapping. That is why it is better to use a cream for a full body massage. When applied to the epidermis, it will create an invisible protective layer and will not allow moisture to evaporate.
The cream does not stain at all. And this is very important for the client and the master. The client does not have to get rid of stains on clothes. And the specialist will not often need to buy new towels and sheets for the massage parlor.
How to choose the right cream?
First you need to decide what effect you want to achieve from the cream: just relax, moisturize the skin, get rid of cellulite or get an analgesic effect. And also decide what should not be in the cream: allergens, unloved smells, other components. If you choose the right cream and make this simple list of requirements, you can minimize the search for the necessary product and find the perfect massage cream much faster.
It's important not to be afraid to experiment. For example, you are alreadyfound your best option, got used to it and use it regularly, buying several packs at once for future use. But! No matter how perfect this cream is, using it alone for a long time can be harmful. From time to time, funds need to be changed.
The range of massage creams is constantly replenished with high-quality novelties. Why deprive yourself and your customers of the opportunity to enjoy something new?
Season and cream
Switching to another massage cream is best from the new season. In hot weather, you need to use light non-greasy, and in winter - thick, with a greasy structure and with a warming effect. It is necessary to try to buy only high-quality creams from organic cosmetics, without harmful impurities, such as parabens. The Belarusian company Vitex has a very good reputation in the cosmetic market. The cosmetics of this company are quite high quality and biologically clean.
But even the safest cream in some people can cause a skin reaction, dizziness or allergies. That's why every massage parlor or individual specialist should stock several different products, including hypoallergenic and as neutral as possible.
Caution: allergen
Top Tip: Try not to buy creams containing nuts. Walnut is the most important allergen. If the client has a food intolerance to such a fruit, then creams with its extract will adversely affect his body. In addition, if a person is allergic, it is better to use a hypoallergenic drug for him, so as not to risk it. Also needpay attention to whether there are fragrances in the cream (specific smell). Creamy aroma can also cause a negative reaction of the client: headache, nausea, vomiting, rash. Therefore, it is better if the massage cream is odorless or with a light neutral aroma.
Features of choice
Even when choosing a massage agent, it is important to pay attention to the content of alcohols, parabens and mineral oils in the cream. These are the main skin irritants. It is better if these components are not included in your cream. But vitamins are very welcome. The main thing is to know what skin needs. The most common is vitamin A cream. Most often, this remedy is used for the face.
Cream for facial massage should be chosen individually. It is necessary to take into account all the features of the body and skin. Some women use wrinkle cream instead of massage oil. This is not always helpful. After all, for young skin, such a cream is completely unsuitable. Therefore, it is better to entrust your face to a professional.
Best massage creams
- Cream "Soothing Touch". A biologically pure product that does not contain parabens and harmful additives. It can be used to massage the most sensitive skin. The cream can also be applied simply for moisturizing. There are two versions of it: original and unscented.
- Biotone massage oil cream. This tool is loved by many professionals. The consistency is very specific - it is something between a cream and a delicate oil, non-greasy and very soft. Contains ivy and arnica extracts to stopinflammation and improve blood flow. Biotone is suitable for all areas of the body and face.
- Bon Vital is a vitamin A cream, a favorite of professional massage therapists. Created on the basis of only natural substances. The cream does not contain parabens and is fragrance-free. But it has a number of useful substances: purified water, natural oils, provitamins. Can be used to massage the whole body, including the face.
- Excellent cream for therapeutic massage with anti-inflammatory action "Esobel". This is a hypoallergenic product. It is well suited for the treatment of neuralgic diseases and injuries. Also used for general and anti-cellulite massage. Excellent pain relief. The cream contains beneficial mud.
- Relaxing body massage cream "Amalgam Lux" has a tonic effect not only on the skin, but on the whole body. It is good to apply the cream after hard physical work or at the end of the day. It relieves pain from sports grasses, bruises and fatigue. The main components of the product are tea tree oil and menthol. Thanks to them, the cream has a cooling effect and soothes the muscles.
- Austrian massage body cream "Zhuvena" is designed for all skin types. It is used to nourish tissues, rejuvenate and restore elasticity. The product is well absorbed and has a light texture. The peculiarity is that the cream must be applied with very gentle light touches. Thanks to this, every cell of the epidermis is restored. The main components of vitamins are F and E. After massage with this remedy, the rejuvenation effect remains for a long time.time.
- The Vitex company has proven itself well. Cosmetics of this brand has many types of creams. But the most popular are body shaping creams. Massage creams "Vitex" help to get rid of excess fat, tighten the skin after losing weight, reduce the visibility of stretch marks and cellulite all over the body. Cosmetics are hypoallergenic and contain only natural ingredients.
For the back
Which back products are suitable? Now we'll tell you. The “classic” back massage cream can be used not only for a professional procedure, but also individually. The cream has an antiseptic and moisturizing effect. While it is on the skin, it protects it from damage. It has a very pleasant unobtrusive smell and does not leave stains on clothes.
With pain syndromes in the back or joints, a massage cream with alcohol-based ant extract is very helpful. It accelerates the blood and warms up the muscle fibers. Removes swelling, eliminates pain, indispensable for injuries and sprains.
Facial
Which products are suitable for the face? If the client has capricious hypersensitive skin, many massage therapists prefer to use a time-tested baby cream. It is practically harmless, besides it is quite oily and allows the hands to “walk” well on the skin, it is perfectly absorbed. And most importantly, it is always available - you can buy it at any pharmacy. Can be used on body and face.
French face massage cream "Lancaster" is developed onbased on a unique formula with a high content of useful trace elements. Massage based on this remedy will help the face stay fresh and young for a long time. It is formulated with coconut milk, honey extract and antioxidants to strengthen the immune system and activate the skin's defenses.
Anti-cellulite creams
- French body cream "Bioderm". Used for deep anti-cellulite massage to correct the figure in the shortest possible time. The first results from the massage can be seen in a few days. This is due to the intensive components that remove everything superfluous from the skin and nourish it with the necessary substances.
- Clarins anti-cellulite massage cream. An excellent modeling tool to improve the figure. Many French massage therapists use this cream in their work. They note that at the end of the course, cellulite completely disappears, and the skin is tightened and evened out. Hypoallergenic, suitable for all skin types.
Another SHISEIDO anti-cellulite slimming gel cream. Developed in the USA specifically for women with problematic skin. Contains three main components: caffeine, European bug and hawthorn extract. Gel-cream completely eliminates the deepest cellulite in a few days. The components of the cream make it very airy and do not allow it to stick to the skin. Can only be applied to the skin of the buttocks, thighs and legs
Conclusion
Only creams, thanks to a fat base, can ideally moisturize and impregnate the skin. BUTin combination with massage, the effect is multiplied several times.
Of course, it is simply impossible to cover all worthy creams in one article. Cosmetic companies offer a wide variety of products for professional or self-massage. Therefore, by trial and error, you can find a cream that will meet all the necessary requirements.
