If there’s one plant whose therapeutic benefits have stood the test of time, it’s Aloe Vera. Egyptian stone carvings depicting the Aloe Vera plant have been found dating back 6,000 years. The ancient Egyptians actually called Aloe Vera “the plant of immortality” because of its exceptional healing properties.
Aloe Vera may not provide immortality but the clear gel found in the lower part of its leaves has healing and moisturizing benefits for dry skin, skin irritations, minor skin infections, wounds and burns. With its anti-inflammatory properties, Aloe Vera is the natural go-to remedy for sunburn, so much so that it’s sometimes called the “burn plant,” says Healthline.
In addition to its widespread use as a treatment for sunburn, Aloe Vera also is used in a range of skin care products because it contains several antioxidants, including beta carotene and vitamins C and E, to help improve the skin’s firmness and keep it hydrated. Because of its hydrating properties, Aloe Vera helps to minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
To help clients nourish skin as well as eliminate stress, try our Thai It Together treatment. It treatment features rocking, compression and deep tissue Swedish movements followed by Thai stretches. Controlled-Glide Massage Creme, which includes Aloe Vera, is the only ingredient you’ll need.
Thai It Together
Ingredients:
Controlled-Glide Massage Creme….1/2 ounce
Instructions:
- Begin session with client in prone position
- Perform 3 to 5 minutes of gentle rocking and compression
- Perform Deep Tissue Swedish on posterior body-Effleurage, petrissage and push-pull
- Perform Thai Stretch movements
- Anterior chest stretch
- Rotate client’s arms palms up, elbows straight
- Anterior thigh stretch
- Anterior hip twist
- Have client flip to supine position
- Repeat rocking, compression and Deep Tissue Swedish movements to anterior body
- Perform Thai Stretch movement
- Hip traction & Compression – straight leg and Bent Knee
- Hip Rotation – internal and external
- Spinal Rotation
You’ll also find Aloe Vera in these other BIOTONE products.
- Clear Results Massage Oil
- Cocoa Comfort Massage Balm
- Cocoa Comfort Massage Lotion
- Controlled Glide Massage Creme
- Deep Tissue Massage Lotion
- Dual-Purpose Massage Creme
- Facial Therapy Massage Creme
- Herbal Select Body Therapy Massage Oil
- Herbal Select Face Therapy Massage Lotion
- Herbal Select Foot Therapy Massage Lotion
- Marine Therapy Pedi-Balm
- Marine Therapy Pedi-Scrub
- Polar Lotion
- True Balance Massage Gel