Cornstarch?

[Loren]

Hello there!

I start my reflexology course (AOR) this week, and amongst other things have been told I need to take along a bottle of cornstarch.

I've seen the other threads on here about what people prefer to use, but clearly the tutors on this course are going for the cornstarch option.

So, my question is this, and forgive me if it's a daft one - isn't cornstarch just the American term for cornflour? Is there a particular conrnstach product that is widely used for reflex, and if there is, how do I get hold of it?

Any help you can chuck in a beginner's direction would be gratefully received.

Thanks!

 

[Danielle P]

Hiya

I think cornstarch is cornflower - thats what we've been told to use in our class.

Sue xx

 

[?JD?]

Hiya,

Yes it is cornflour !! It's a bit kinder to the lungs than talc (although you can get 'talc free' talc). Personally, i find it to be a little bit "cloggy". I can't seem to spread it as evenly across the feet as i can with talc !! But it will allow you to get a good grip on the reflexes ~ unlike oil or cream based mediums which i find make the feet too slippy !!

Meridianmoon xx

 

[RebelRebel]

When I use cornflour/starch (it is the same thing) - I use an icing sugar 'shaker' to either apply it direct to the feet, or to my hands, before applying to the feet.

 

[CRACKberry!<3]

Thanks for the tips, people. I'm sure I'll be on here more and more picking your brains as I get further and further into the diploma.

Erk!

Wish me luck!

 

[common sence]

Hi Polly,

Have you looked at the Neals yard range as they have a couple of powders that are cornstarch based which I myself found useful when I was doing my reflexology training.

Pablo

 

[Teoshe]

You can buy some cornflour and make up your own powder. I heard that Talc as a mineral has traces of arsenic in it and that's why the cornflour is favoured.

Luv Binah
x

 

[Karan]

Guys,

Hope you don't mind me asking but when I did my ITEC Reflex we didn't use anything on the feet, were told if the feet are particularly (sweaty) then to use talc. Do you use cornflour when you begin your treatment for ease of working over the feet? Sorry to sound silly but I have never had problems using nothing, though do use a nice footcream or gel for massage after treament.

Thanks,

Rachel

 

[frostyg02uk]

Ahhh, interesting stuff, thanks! I'm sure I shall find out my tutors' take on this when I start tomorrow! Wish me luck!

And Pablo - thanks for the tip off - I have a friend who works at Neals Yard (who I'll also be seeing tomorrow), so will pick her brains (not 'pick her brians', as I initially wrote) then.

 

[Asian Jonny]

I have almost finished my Reflexology course and i have been using a big bottle of Johnsons Camomile and Lavender baby powder which is cornstarch based not talc. You can get it from Boots, but have to make sure people don't have any allergies to the ingredients. I have not had any problems though.