Water dispersable massage oil reduces laundry costs.
Massage therapists have to deal with the problem of oil-stained massage linen on a regular basis. One solution is water-dispersable massage oil, sold by many manufacturers of massage products. However, if you like to create your own special massage blends rather than buy commercial products, you can add Polysorbate to your blends to make them water dispersable. Make your own blends using these proportions: 75 percent of oil or mixed oils, 20 percent Polysorbate and 5 percent essential oils.
Instructions
1. Purchase Polysorbate 80 from a supplier of soap and cosmetic ingredients. Some companies that sell essential oils also sell Polysorbate. Polysorbate is an emulsifier manufactured from olive oil, available in different weights from 20 to 80. It is used commercially in foods, vaccines and cosmetics and is considered to be safe, although products containing Polysorbate should not be used on injured or damaged skin.
2. Wash the measuring spoons and cups, beaker or glass measuring cup and mixing spoon in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse in hot water, and let them dry in the dishwasher or on a clean kitchen towel.
3. Combine 12 oz. of oil, 3 tbsp. of Polysorbate 80 and 1 tsp. of essential oil in the beaker, and mix thoroughly until they are completely combined. Decant the massage oil blend into a glass or PET plastic massage-oil bottle. Other plastics may degrade if they have oil and essential oils in them.
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