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August 19, 2024

Contact Dermatitis Among Massage Therapists: Underlying Reasons and Relief
The best way to treat contact dermatitis is to avoid the substance which has caused the reaction in the first place. In our opinion, totally avoiding a product may not be a real solution if your livelihood depends on it. But there are less-aggressive but highly-effective alternatives that you could try. If it's not practical to stop using a massage lotion, try switching to an alternative version of it that is free from chemicals at issue.
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June 21, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cozy Cotton Flannel Sheets: Tips for Lasting Comfort
The first time you wash 100% Cotton Flannel Massage Table Sheets, use a small amount of detergent and add half a cup of white vinegar to the load. This will help to set the colours and prevent pilling. Pilling is the tendency for flannel sheets to gather fibre "pills," the little, tightly packed nobs that sometimes form on flannel products. The vinegar will also remove any sizing applied in the manufacturing process.
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August 1, 2023

Five Tips to Make Massage Table Sheets Last
The biggest challenge for spa owners is getting oil out of sheets. Over time the oil residue builds up. Apart from choosing the right washing method, selecting the right cleaning products is also important. Pre-treating oil stains is an excellent idea as it breaks up oil and grease, and works well on massage table sheets.
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May 18, 2023

Buy Towels like a Pro
Pick up the towel to check its weight. Heavier towels are generally better in quality. For plush towels, go for the heaviest. For kitchen towels, choose something light in weight. Lightweight towels dry faster. For day-to-day use, opt for something in between. Neither too heavy, nor too light. Remember that weight determines the absorbency of towels.
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January 9, 2023

New Spa Supplies
Most of our valued customers are Registered Massage Therapists and physiotherapists, but we also proudly serve salons and spas. These venues extend beyond the therapeutic into the realm of luxury body treatments. A visit to the spa might well involve a massage, but the client may also be treated to skin treatments, depilation, baths, and other spa supplies.
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December 19, 2022

Old Fashioned Gingerbread House Recipe and Instructions
Now that holiday time is upon us, and family and friends are gathering, there's time to spend on fun group projects. Building a traditional gingerbread house is a great way to involve the whole team. The end result is a tasty and decadent mixture of cookies, icing, and all the sweets to be imagined.
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August 21, 2022

How to Get Smooth and Bump Free Skin: Home Waxing

You can have soft, smooth, skin at home without going to a salon. With the right products and techniques, you can have a salon-quality wax without leaving your own bathroom. So avoid the awkward small talk, crowded waiting areas, and high prices of salon waxing and get the same results at home.

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August 21, 2022

Why Buy an Oakworks Treatment Table?
Every table built in the modern manufacturing facility comes with the reliability that today’s healthcare professional demands. Oakworks offers a unique commitment to US manufacturing and environmental wellness.
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August 1, 2022

When to Offer Deep Tissue Massage
In many cases, deep tissue massages are applied to a specific problem, including chronic muscle pain, mobility issues, or injuries. It’s known to be useful for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and plantar fasciitis — usually giving clients a wider range of movement after treatment.
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