Carrier oils

[Pompal 09.]

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

 

[POM MOM..GUNNER AND DIXIE]

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

 

[ithb]

I mainly use grapeseed oil for holistic massage. I do have other carrier oils but I tend to only use them for aromatherapy massage.

 

[Verbal]

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

 

[kurtiobst]

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

 

[Abercromby]

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...

 

[yet-knish!]

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

 

[lovemesomethc]

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

 

[taken!]

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.

 

[clove1971]

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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[Hippy chick]

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.

 

[spaqoxsxa]

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.

 

[DierWriftex]

I am studying aromatherapy in my holistic beauty therapy course so will be able to when i have passed

 

[Dark Side]

On all courses i have been on including my massage training courses and further courses, we have been taught that pre blended oils are fine as you have not blended them yourselves.

You have not blended them yourselves therefore have not affected the consistency of them such as putting in too much essential oil. Plus when you buy the oil it often says on there the desired effect, such as relaxing or soothing. The only down side of pre blended oils are that they are often made up with sweet almond oil, which obviously some people are allergic too.

Some people prefer not to use pre blended oils and are taught not to whilst others are encouraged to. I suppose it depends on tutors and personal preference.

 

[Pompal 09.]

What do you use then blended oils?

 

[wongedan77]

Just by way of a warning at the start of my career I wanted my clients to get the max out of each session so used tisserands pre blended muscle recovery oil.
It was good stuff and worked wonders for the clients ....however after about 6 months of using it almost every day (I was getting very busy) I started getting headaches and waking up in the night (never had these probs before) .......it went on for a while and was very worrying....I stopped useing that oil and 3 weeks later I was fine. I can only put it down to a build up in my blood stream and goes to show yes you can have to much of a good thing.
Regards steve

 

[bwclsndv]

Thanks for that. I may start off using pre blend oil then and see how i go

 

[stanford.designer]

I'm with Chris on this one. I use Jojoba exclusively. Nice glide, good for all skin types and washes out easily.

 

[Aysan]

Hi again sorry to be a pain but i have had a look at some suppliers and see that they do pre blends of just essential oils and also massage oil with the essential oils in. Which would you go for?

 

[gasan bakri]

Hi Susan

Are you currently studying aromatherapy with your holisic therapies?

If you are then you will know how to make up the oils and would not have to worry about whether to get them preblended or not. If you are not qualified then you will not be insured to use them, in which case it makes sense only to use a carrier oil.

Binah
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