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Understanding massage oils
It’s not a stretch to say that massage and oils go “hand in hand.” The earliest written records about massage therapy come from Egypt and China dating back to 3000 and 2500 BCE. Somewhere between 800 and 700 BCE, massage progressed into Western Culture.

Time management is more critical than ever as business reopens

Reach for the lemongrass essential oil as the temperature rises
Clients who love the scent of citrus – and who doesn’t – will thank you for introducing them to lemongrass essential oil. The oil, which comes from the lemongrass plant that grows in many tropical and subtropical parts of the world, offers a comforting citrus-earthy fragrance...

Getting down to essentials: Grapefruit Essential Oil
For many people, grapefruit is the perfect morning “wake up call. It’s a rich source of Vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties and so helps in boosting the immune system. But you can enjoy the healthy benefits of grapefruit throughout the day in other ways besides having a glass of juice or a bowl of grapefruit sections in the morning. Grapefruit essential oil is...

Planning for re-opening: Steps to take
While the exact timeframe for re-opening your spa or massage practice still may be uncertain, now is the time to start planning. Hopefully, through social media, emails and text messaging, you’ve kept in touch with clients during the Covid-19 shutdown (See: ”Stay in touch with clients during the pandemic”) so that they are as eager to re-engage with your...

Reach out and “text” someone
With so much change sweeping across the country now, you want to make it a priority to keep in touch with clients. They need to know you are thinking about them; and you want to keep them up to date on your business and its state of...

Revitalize client skin for summer with olive oil
If you’re looking for a third-party testimony about the value of olive oil for skin, look no further. The ancient Egyptian ruler was known for taking baths with olive oil to make her skin smooth and shiny. The benefits of olive oil are impressive...

Getting Down to Essentials: Rosemary Essential Oil
alk about versatility. Since ancient times, rosemary has been used for a number of both culinary and medicinal purposes and even religious ceremonies. The Morning Call notes that the Greeks and Romans believed that Rosemary would improve...

Consumers ready to go back to salons, spa once things reopen
The news looks good for salons, spa and massage therapy professionals about client enthusiasm over reopening. A recent survey conducted by consulting firm Buzz Beauté finds that consumers are going to...

ISPA Toolkit Offers Resources for Safe Reopening
As you begin planning for reopening; there still may be questions about how to go about it to ensure the safety of your employees and clients while they are in your establishment and as you and your team provide massages and...

Shea butter is the perfect ingredient for skin ready to meet the sun
Shea Butter is a key ingredient in many BIOTONE products and for good reason. Rich in stearic and oleic fatty acids, Shea Butter helps to retain skin moisture and elasticity. In addition, it contains an abundance of oleic...

Clients need a lift during pandemic lock down? Aromatherapy could be what the doctor ordered.
The good news is that we continue to “flatten the pandemic curve,” and so some states are taking steps to return to normalcy. Still for many, stay-at-home orders continue with appropriate social distancing guiding...