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Victoria Raddin, LMT
Relief For Dry and Flaky Skin
A Time to Unwind
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Relief For Dry and Flaky Skin

As we are coming out of winter (someone please tell the snow we are so done) many people have discovered they have very dry and flaky skin. Not only do the blustery winds chap our skin; the fireplaces and heat that have been on in our homes, cars, and workplaces have sucked the water right out of us leaving us parched.

Most people seem to notice their dry lips first or perhaps their backs, a place that is hard to reach and lotion up. (Hint: if your lips are dry, you might be behind on your water intake for the day.) During massage, the therapist can get those tough areas and the skin gets exfoliated and rehydrated. That means dry loose skin gently comes off and the moisturizers can soak in. The exfoliation happens naturally during the massage strokes, but brushes, towels, and scrubs can be used too.

Massage lotions that are organic and non-comedogenic are great too. That means less chemicals and pore clogging for you. Some ingredients that can make a great massage lotion are:

  • Jojoba oil – resembles human sebum and is well accepted by skin.
  • Olive oil – gentle and absorbed quickly by your skin making it an excellent natural moisturizer. Unsaturated fats and Vitamins A and E are the beneficial properties.
  • Shea butter – nourishes the skin with Vitamins A and E, which maintain the skin and keep it clear and healthy. The Vitamin A is important for improving skin conditions, including blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis.
  • Coconut oil – a wonderful moisturizer and the medium-chain fatty acids in the oil also possess antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.
  • Aloe vera – we all know helps with a sunburn, but it also contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory. It can help acne and dry skin.
  • Other ingredients that are helpful in a massage product are:
  • Arnica oil – can help with insect bites, bruising, sprains, fractures, and osteoarthritis by reducing pain as it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
  • Chamomile botanical extracts are hypoallergenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic which is soothing to the skin.
  • Customized aromatherapy blends – chosen for your specific needs.

Other properties of a good massage lotion are organic ingredients, unscented, gluten free, paraben free, no nut oils, water dispersible, and cruelty free.

Here’s to your next massage and best skin yet.

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