When therapy gets under the skin THERAPISTS OFTEN HAVE TO DEAL WITH SKIN PROBLEMS... dehydrated cracked skin on their hands, sore palms, calluses,...
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he typical professional treatment routine comprises the use of various manual treatment techniques - working on
the deeper layers of connective tissue. And the consequences are often obvious when looking a therapist’s hands. This is the dark side of ‘therapeutic’ massages. Something that relieves the patients’ symptoms causes health problems for the treating therapist.
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fter years the skin on hands can become thin, with cracks, and the condition of the skin often improves on holiday,
but deteriorates afterwards quickly. Could this be the result of an allergy? Possibly, but often the allergies are not detected. And often it simply is an effect that professional sports people also experience. The skin becomes stressed as a result of longterm exposure to mechanical pressure. In the long run, this leads to injuries. In addition, therapists
have to undergo constant
disinfection of their “work tools”, including their hands. The frequent use of hygiene products is however turning out to be an additional stress factor for the skin.
he NAQI® massage lotions were specially developed for therapeutic use. The central result of their research is a unique
liquid crystal structure that mimics the structure of the skin. In this structure, the moisturising ingredients combine optimally with the oils. Through these, the skin is refreshed and kept supple. Thanks to its creamy texture, NAQI® massage lotions are easily dispersed over the skin, creating a smooth film that also facilitates
herapists work with their hands. It is indeed the therapist
ideal tissue stimulation even when applied sparingly. In addition,
who is exposed to constant and long-term contact with these
this protective film also reduces the negative effects of mechanical
products. They are daily tools in the performance of their work.
skin irritation during massage. Thus it protects and strengthens the
Their needs must be taken into account better. Their skin comes
natural barrier of the skin, without blocking its pores.
into direct contact with their patients. It is therefore important that
All lotions are pH-neutral and dermatologically tested. They do not
the skin remains intact. A massage lotion must not only provide
contain any parabens or formaldehyde releasers, and are free of
the required smoothness to facilitate the massage technique, but
risky preservatives that are otherwise often used in cosmetics. Its
must be able to deliver much more : intensive hydration, long
neutral fragrance is based on hypoallergenic fragrances.
term protection of the skin , repairing a damaged skin barrier,
Looking for someting more all NAQI® lotions are free from nuts
reducing irritation and infection, keeping the skin supple.
and are vegan friendly .
Discover with the NAQI ® Massage lotions how NAQI ® can get under your skin !
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