For almost all massage practices, “lubricants” must be used. For example, lotions, gels, oils and more. Most specialists prefer to use a massage cream. It is chosen depending on which zone 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 at all a problem - modern cosmetic companies offer a choice of completely different massage products. In addition, they have many advantages compared to oils.
Creams
Any lubricant for massage is designed so that the hands gently glide over the body and do not bring discomfort to a person. Indeed, without additional hydration, such a procedure can cause not only unpleasant sensations, but even painful ones. Massage cream is the best suited for hand lubrication.
Thanks to him, the specialist can perform massage movements without additional effort. He also has the ability to calculate the depth of grindings and their effect on the skin. Light stroking is used for the preparatory stage of massage or body relaxation. More intense movements are needed for the deep.
The main advantages of the cream
Compared to liquid lotions and oils, massage cream has a thicker and greasy consistency. This allows you to use it longer and more economically. In addition, the cream will cost much cheaper than oil, since you can use it twice as long.
It is very important to maintain moisture on the skin at any time, and this is especially necessary in the cold, when the covers are prone to drying out and chapping. That is why it is better to use a cream to massage the whole body. 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 in the massage parlor.
How to choose a suitable cream?
First you need to decide exactly what effect you want to achieve from the cream: just relax, moisturize the skin, get rid of cellulite or get an anesthetic effect. And also decide what should not be in the cream: allergens, unloved odors, other components. If you approach the choice of cream correctly and compile this simple list of requirements, you can minimize the search for the necessary remedy and find the perfect massage cream much faster.
It is important not to be afraid to experiment. For example, you have already found your best option, got used to it and use it regularly, buying several packs for future use at once. But! No matter how perfect this cream is, using it only for a long time can be harmful. From time to time, funds need to be changed.
The range of massage creams is constantly updated with high-quality new products. Why deprive yourself and your customers of the opportunity to enjoy something new?
Season and cream
It is best to switch to another massage cream 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. You should 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 pure.
But even the safest cream in some people can cause a skin reaction, dizziness, or allergies. That is why every massage parlor or individual specialist should have in stock several different products, including hypoallergenic and as neutral as possible.
Caution: Allergen
The main advice: try not to purchase creams containing nuts. Walnut is the most important allergen. If a client has 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. You also need to pay attention to whether there are fragrances in the cream (a 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 slight neutral aroma.
Features of choice
Even when choosing a massage product, 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 a cream with vitamin A. Most often, such a tool 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. Indeed, for young skin, such a cream is completely unsuitable. Therefore, it is better to entrust your face to a professional.
The best massage creams
- Soothing Touch Cream. 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 to moisturize. There are two versions of it: the original and odorless.
- Cream oil for massage Biotone. This tool is loved by many experts. The consistency is very specific - it is something between a cream and a gentle oil, non-greasy and very soft. Contains ivy and arnica extracts that stop inflammation and improve blood flow. Biotone is suitable for all areas of the body and face.
- Bon Vital - cream with vitamin A, a favorite of professional massage therapists. It is created on the basis of only natural substances. The cream does not contain parabens and is odorless. But it has a number of useful substances: purified water, natural oils, provitamins. Can be used to massage the entire body, including the face.
- A wonderful cream for therapeutic massage with anti-inflammatory effect "Esobel". It is a hypoallergenic drug. It is well suited for the treatment of neuralgic diseases and injuries. Also used for general and anti-cellulite massage. Perfectly quenches pain. The cream contains healthy mud.
- The relaxing cream for body massage “Amalgama Lux” has a tonic effect not only on the skin, but also 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 herbs, 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 muscles.
- The Austrian body massage cream "Juvena" is intended for all skin types. It is used to nourish tissues, rejuvenate and restore elasticity. The product is well absorbed and has a light structure. The peculiarity is that the cream must be applied with very gentle light touches. Thanks to this, every epidermal cell is restored. The main components of vitamins are F and E. After massage with these products, the effect of rejuvenation remains for a long time.
- The Vitex company has proven itself well. The cosmetics of this brand has many types of creams. But the most popular are creams for body shaping. Vitex massage creams help to get rid of excess fat, tighten the skin after losing weight, reduce the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite throughout the body. Cosmetics are hypoallergenic and contain exclusively natural ingredients.
For the back
Which remedies are suitable for the back? Now we will tell. The “classic” cream for back massage 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 stain clothing.
For pain in the back or joints, a massage cream with alcohol based ant extract is very helpful. It accelerates blood and warms up muscle fibers. Relieves swelling, eliminates pain, indispensable for injuries and sprains.
For face
What 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, moreover, it is quite oily and allows the hands to “walk” well on the skin, it is well absorbed. And most importantly, it is always available - you can buy it at any pharmacy. Can be used for body and face.
French facial massage cream "Lancaster" is developed on the basis of a unique formula with a high content of useful trace elements. Massage based on this product will help the person stay fresh and young for a long time. It contains coconut milk, honey extract and antioxidants, which strengthen the immune system and activate skin protection.
Anti-cellulite cream
- French body cream "Bioderm". Used for deep anti-cellulite massage to correct the figure for the shortest possible time. The first results of the massage can be seen in a few days. This is due to the intensive components that remove all excess from the skin and nourish it with the necessary substances.
- Anti-cellulite massage cream Clarins. An excellent modeling tool for body shaping. 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 tightens and smoothes. Hypoallergenic, suitable for any type of skin.
- Another anti-cellulite gel cream for weight loss SHISEIDO. Designed in the US specifically for women with problem skin. It 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 prevent it from sticking to the skin. It can be applied only to the skin of the buttocks, thighs and legs.
Conclusion
Only creams, thanks to a greasy base, can perfectly moisturize and soak the skin. And in combination with massage, the effect increases several times.
Naturally, 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.