Jojoba as a Massage Lubricant and Medium for Therapists
January 22, 2018
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The most important reason to use jojoba, as opposed to other massage mediums is that it’s a 100% non-toxic product. In fact, it’s recommended for oncology massage because cancer patients are so sensitive (see Geralyn O’Brien’s article for the Integrative Cancer Review). In addition to being non-toxic, the second best reason to use jojoba as a massage medium is because clients LOVE it. It doesn’t have any added fragrances and it leaves their skin feeling soft, smooth, and conditioned, not greasy, oily, or sticky and they won’t feel compelled to take a shower when your therapy session is concluded. Jojoba’s non-staining quality will be something they appreciate. Massage sheets/towels will not get the sour, rancid smell either (see our directions for laundering jojoba out of linens & clothing). While many companies sell jojoba, our jojoba is better, Why? It’s a first press, light press quality. We are the only company that uses these parameters for pressing jojoba, the result is a jojoba that feels much better on the skin than others. For more about our product quality, see this post: What Makes Jojoba Different?
Of course, these aren’t the only reasons to use jojoba as a massage medium in your practice here are a few others:
JOJOBA IS NON-ALLERGENIC Why? First, it’s a liquid ester akin to the esters we produce in our own skin. Second, it’s unadulterated. There is no formulation. HobaCare Jojoba contains only the pure expeller pressed extract of the jojoba seed we have grown to our unique requirements. Absolutely nothing is added. HobaCare Jojoba is pure. Period. The product is especially useful to therapists and clients with sensitive skin. Everyone, no matter what his or her skin type, benefits from using the product.
JOJOBA IS SHELF STABLE It has an indefinite shelf life and does not oxidize or turn rancid. Heat does not affect it and it does not require refrigeration. Massage Therapists in Florida, California, and other warm climates prefer Jojoba to triglyceride oils such as almond, grape seed, macadamia, and other fragile products, which deteriorate in the heat. Therapists performing hot stone massage are excited about HobaCare Jojoba because, unlike oils, it can stand up to heating and re-heating. See our post about laundering linens that have jojoba on them.
JOJOBA IS NON-COMEDOGENIC It does not clog the pores. Aestheticians give facial massages with jojoba and it’s used in many skin care products.
JOJOBA DOES NOT STAIN NATURAL FABRICS It washes out of 100% cotton clothing and linens with hot water and detergent. If used appropriately, the product will stay on the skin and will not come out on linens or clothing. For more on this, see our Laundering Instructions.https://jojobacompany.com/blog/laundering-directions-jojoba-spills
Jojoba works by conditioning (not moisturizing) the skin. Determine the amount you use by balancing the needs of your client’s skin with the requirements of your methodology. Experiment. Apply a couple of drops to the back of the hand. Massage it in. Gauge the degree to which the product has conditioned the skin. You’re looking for a very soft, smooth, silky feeling, one that evidences reduced friction but keeps you in total control. Always work in increments of drops, not dollops. If the product is coming out on your linens, you’re probably using too much. The key to using Jojoba as a massage lubricant is to heed the admonition, “Less is better”.A little really does go a long way. You can use as much as you wish, but using more than you need is wasteful.
You will find yourself using measurably less HobaCare Jojoba than other products. A therapist giving 30 to 35 massages a week customarily uses three to four gallons of our product a year. Hot stone modalities will require more.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy, a relatively new introduction to U.S. spas, virtually mandates the use of Jojoba. The procedure requires the heating and re-heating of massage lubricant. Jojoba is the only massage lubricant, which survives such intensive use. Oils cannot withstand repeated heating and quickly turn rancid, creating an undesirable odor, an impression upscale spas and massage practices can ill afford to tolerate. La Stone Therapy endorses and uses HobaCare Jojoba in its stone therapies. (As for the day-to-day cleaning of the stones, themselves, we recommend a good dishwashing detergent. If for some reason you notice a build-up on the stones, laundry detergent eliminates it. We recommend wearing gloves if you’re using laundry detergent. It can be harsh on the skin.
Jojoba as a Massage Lubricant and Medium for Therapists
The most important reason to use jojoba, as opposed to other massage mediums is that it’s a 100% non-toxic product. In fact, it’s recommended for oncology massage because cancer patients are so sensitive (see Geralyn O’Brien’s article for the Integrative Cancer Review). In addition to being non-toxic, the second best reason to use jojoba as a massage medium is because clients LOVE it. It doesn’t have any added fragrances and it leaves their skin feeling soft, smooth, and conditioned, not greasy, oily, or sticky and they won’t feel compelled to take a shower when your therapy session is concluded. Jojoba’s non-staining quality will be something they appreciate. Massage sheets/towels will not get the sour, rancid smell either (see our directions for laundering jojoba out of linens & clothing). While many companies sell jojoba, our jojoba is better, Why? It’s a first press, light press quality. We are the only company that uses these parameters for pressing jojoba, the result is a jojoba that feels much better on the skin than others. For more about our product quality, see this post: What Makes Jojoba Different?
Of course, these aren’t the only reasons to use jojoba as a massage medium in your practice here are a few others:
JOJOBA IS NON-ALLERGENIC
Why? First, it’s a liquid ester akin to the esters we produce in our own skin. Second, it’s unadulterated. There is no formulation. HobaCare Jojoba contains only the pure expeller pressed extract of the jojoba seed we have grown to our unique requirements. Absolutely nothing is added. HobaCare Jojoba is pure. Period. The product is especially useful to therapists and clients with sensitive skin. Everyone, no matter what his or her skin type, benefits from using the product.
JOJOBA IS SHELF STABLE
It has an indefinite shelf life and does not oxidize or turn rancid. Heat does not affect it and it does not require refrigeration. Massage Therapists in Florida, California, and other warm climates prefer Jojoba to triglyceride oils such as almond, grape seed, macadamia, and other fragile products, which deteriorate in the heat. Therapists performing hot stone massage are excited about HobaCare Jojoba because, unlike oils, it can stand up to heating and re-heating. See our post about laundering linens that have jojoba on them.
JOJOBA IS NON-COMEDOGENIC
It does not clog the pores. Aestheticians give facial massages with jojoba and it’s used in many skin care products.
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JOJOBA DOES NOT STAIN NATURAL FABRICS
It washes out of 100% cotton clothing and linens with hot water and detergent. If used appropriately, the product will stay on the skin and will not come out on linens or clothing. For more on this, see our Laundering Instructions.https://jojobacompany.com/blog/laundering-directions-jojoba-spills
Jojoba works by conditioning (not moisturizing) the skin. Determine the amount you use by balancing the needs of your client’s skin with the requirements of your methodology. Experiment. Apply a couple of drops to the back of the hand. Massage it in. Gauge the degree to which the product has conditioned the skin. You’re looking for a very soft, smooth, silky feeling, one that evidences reduced friction but keeps you in total control. Always work in increments of drops, not dollops. If the product is coming out on your linens, you’re probably using too much. The key to using Jojoba as a massage lubricant is to heed the admonition, “Less is better”.A little really does go a long way. You can use as much as you wish, but using more than you need is wasteful.
You will find yourself using measurably less HobaCare Jojoba than other products. A therapist giving 30 to 35 massages a week customarily uses three to four gallons of our product a year. Hot stone modalities will require more.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy, a relatively new introduction to U.S. spas, virtually mandates the use of Jojoba. The procedure requires the heating and re-heating of massage lubricant. Jojoba is the only massage lubricant, which survives such intensive use. Oils cannot withstand repeated heating and quickly turn rancid, creating an undesirable odor, an impression upscale spas and massage practices can ill afford to tolerate. La Stone Therapy endorses and uses HobaCare Jojoba in its stone therapies. (As for the day-to-day cleaning of the stones, themselves, we recommend a good dishwashing detergent. If for some reason you notice a build-up on the stones, laundry detergent eliminates it. We recommend wearing gloves if you’re using laundry detergent. It can be harsh on the skin.
If you’d like to add essential oils or infuse jojoba with herbs, see our blog posts on those topics.
Jojoba as a carrier for essential oils
Herbal infusions with jojoba
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