nut free

[Alexletekeyclekes]

HI
i am new here and was wondering whether anybody would be able to help me. I use oil in my reflexolgy treatments but the oil I use has nuts in it and I have a client who has a severe nut allergy. Has anybody come across a nut free oil which is of a good consistancy for reflexology?
Thanks a lot

 

[aoffenegic]

Hi,

Perhaps you could use some of your clients own cream soyou know its safe?

I was always taught to use cornflour and find it very good but recently wanted to try cream.
Just had a go with some body lotion and found that it is nice for the client as they have lovely soft feet after also its less messy than cornflour.
The only fault I found was when working on the toes it was very slippy.
How do you get on with oil on the toes??

 

[DGuy]

If you want to use oil, grapeseed is a good alternative.

Lesley

 

[enamz1]

Hi again
I am only used to using oil as I am a Gentle Touch reflexologist and that is what we have been trained to use. It makes for a wonderfully relaxing massage and treatment for the client, whilst allowing the practitioners hands to move smoothly over the clients feet. I did try a nut free body lotion but found it a bit cloggy to get out of the bottle with slippy hands, and didnt find that my hands were gliding over the feet in the way I am used to.
I may well try grape seed oil so thanks for the tip...somebody else told me it was a little on the thick side but I guess I won't ever know until I give it a go.
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[ShootOutTheLights]

Grapeseed oil has a similar consistency to sweet almond - very light and easily absorbed.

Lesley