Lubricants Flashcards
Benefits of oil based lubricant.
Allows more glide, reduces less chilling and requires less product.
Downside of oil based lubricant
Stains
Benefits of water based lubricants
Are quickly absorbed into the skin and provide less glide, allowing them to be more useful for deep tissue work.
Downside of water based lubricant
Must be reapplied more frequently, causing more chilling.
Forms of lubricant
Cremes, lotions, oil, gel, butter and wax.
Most popular lubricants
Cremes and lotions.
Emollient
Softening and smoothing to the skin.
Benefits of cremes and lotions
They are moisturizing, emollient and they are less likely to spill or stain.
Oils and gels are derived from what?
Nuts, seeds and vegetables.
Examples of oils and gels
Sesame, grape, coconut and hemp seed.
Butters are derived from what?
Fruit, nuts and seeds.
Examples of butters
Cocoa and shea.
People with latex allergies are often allergic to what?
Shea
Uses for waxes
They have reduced glide and are useful for myofascial and scar tissue massage.
Oils which can be mixed with waxes
Sweet almond or grapeseed.
Waxes which can be used as lubricants
Beeswax, tribehenin or candelilla.
Topical cannabinoids are contraindicated when
The client is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Lubricant which is best for sensitive skin
Unscented, hypoallergenic lotion.
How to apply thick lubricants
Use a spatula to extract enough and place it in a sanitary dish.
How to apply lubricant
Apply it first to the palms of your hand to warm it.
How long do lubricants last?
18 months on a shelf, but this can be extended by keeping it in the fridge.
Anecdotal effects of lavender
Sleepiness, calm and easing irritability.
Anecdotal effects of eucalyptus
Treatment of respiratory congestion, fatigue and exhaustion.
Anecdotal effects of lemon oil
Increased energy and mental clarity, but may irritate the skin.
Anecdotal effects of peppermint oil
Increases attention, helps with depression, headaches and nausea. Cannot be used in conjunction with homeopathic remedies.
Anecdotal effects of rose geranium oil
Relaxation, soothing and confidence.
Anecdotal effects of rosemary oil
Mental clarity, but is contraindicated for epileptics.
Anecdotal effects of sandalwood
Deep relaxation.
Anecdotal effects of tangerine
Calming an overactive nervous system.
Anecdotal effects of tea tree oil
Disinfection
Anecdotal effects of ylang-ylang oil
Calming the nervous system, but can also irritate the skin.
Methods for aromatherapy oils to enter the body
Via inhalation, in a bath, on a compress or in the massage lubricant.
Carrier oil
Oil which carries the aromatherapy oil.
Factors which make a carrier oil more stable
Higher fat content and added vitamin E.
Oils which are contraindicated for epileptics
Rosemary, fennel, sage, eucalyptus, hyssop, camphor, spike lavender.
Aromatherapy oils which can be applied directly to the skin
Lavender, tea tree, Roman chamomile, rose.
Oils which cannot be applied before sun exposure
Angelica, lavender, lemon, orange, tangerine, mandarin, bergamot.
Aromatherapy oils should be stored in what type of container
Glass
Aromatherapy dosages for children
Halved
