talc or cream

[Yeddivanie]

I use wipes to clean the feet, dry them with a towel, then apply talc to do the reflex work. I complete the treatment with a sweet almond oil for the massage.

Have been doing reflexology for nigh on 9 years now, and have tried other things along the way, but always come back to the same routine.

 

[uxdoshmi]

I always seem to come back to working with organic calendula powder. It has a silky smooth texture and doesn't dry out the feet and it is great to work with. You can beat it in my opinion!

It's great to hear everyones preferences on this as there is always more to learn and tips to pick up

Love

Happy Feet xx

 

[Icekoccurse]

I agree with you there Happy Feet. I have tried so many different powders and always come back to the organic calendula powder.

 

[GREROINIA]

I've always used a tiny drop of oil. I suppose it's personal prefrence but I was taught not to use talc for the reasons mentioned. The other reason I use oil is because I tend to get dry skindown the sides of mynails which can be uncomfortable for the client so oil helps keep myhandssoft.

Nothing worse than a Reflexologist with dry rough fingers [&:]

 

[luiselbatigol1981]

hi susan52
l am studying a reflexology course at the moment and we were told not to use oil as you can slip over the reflex points. we just spray the feet first and wipe any dirt away and then use a foot lotion.

black cat

 

[SorAleuaie]

NAMASTE Helen i have just been on your lovely web site (i will definatly be ordering the cream and talc) thank you! Iam in to my 6 week at college doing the VTCT in Reflexology and the tutor told us to bring whatever products we wanted to use next week so this thread has really helped me!!!!
(((Warm Blessings)))
Enfys
thank you 2 everyone for this great sitei will go and introduce myself on the new membersx

 

[fynmubdu]

Thank you foryour lovely message Enfys and a very warm welcome to hp. I hope that you continue to find the sitehelpful and the best of luck with your course. Love and lightx

 

[Seeyatiful]

Thank you Helenlou for your fabby website - as a Reflexologist for 7 years, I've found the organic calendula powder the best, and now only, thing to work with. Both my clients and I are delighted with it! Although I do finish each treatment with a moisturising cream, combined with whatever essential oil the client needs. I'll def be purchasing Helenlou....!!

love and sunshine rays

 

[breathe just breathe]

Thank you so much RosyAngel !It is lovely to receive such postive comments, they have really made my day. Love and light x
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[imnotfatimfluffy1204]

You are most welcome Helenlou -good products deserve fabby praise and excellent reviews! I go offshore to do my therapeson an oilrig (as an addition to my normal clientelle)and the guys praisethe powder out there to, especially as their feet are in boots most of the time!

Warmest wishes and happy thoughts.

 

[justin plainold]

Black cat

As I said in my post I use 'a tiny drop' of oil and I don't have any problems finding imbalances. Have you actually tried a little oil yourself?

I think it's personal preference.

Can you explain to me what you mean by 'slip over the reflex points'? Do you mean you miss the reflex point or you can't feel the imbalance?

 

[ekepwumeihoixuekw]

hi susan52
sorry l didn't mean to upset you in anyway. you have been doing this a lot longer than l have and l am only learning. l haven't tried using oil but l might give it a try. all our tutor said was that if you use oil then you may slip over the reflex point and so that not any good when you are trying to work on a certain point.

black cat

 

[jojo k]

Ours said the same to us. I think our tutor was particularly talking about points like the pituitary reflex where you have to be very precise.

 

[MOHAN]

Hey, not at all black cat, I'm not upset. Sorry if I came across all huffy. Unfortunately sometimes when youwrite things in a post it just sounds all wrong like you're all offended when you're not . Just wanted to clarify what you meant with the 'slipping over reflex' bit for my own reference.

Using oil is the way I was taught and I prefer it. I do take your point totally that if you use too much then things can get a little slippery. I have dry skin on my hands so oil helps to keep my skin soft for the clients sake.

However, when I have a treatment myself I prefer the therapist to use talc on me, it's feels really soothing, so there you go.

 

[Coog75]

Well folks, this thread has challenged me to give other mediums a go and the results have been great! I have tried a greasyish foot lotion, which I have decided is best for using at the end of the treatment for a lovely massage. I've also tried a blend which is a combination of grapeseed oil and apricot kernel oil with essential oils (was given it a while back), and I must say it works beautifully. Just a few drops is all I need, and my clients love the feeling of the treatment with oil. Many have commented how warming it is on their feet, which has to be a plus on these cold days. I also enjoy the way it makes the treatment flow, and you can do some more 'sliding' type moves instead of caterpillar walk at different stages. So, thank you for challenging my way of thinking chaps!