Products We Use at Mantis!
/What products does Mantis use?
We stock Biotone and Sacred Earth products at Mantis. The creams are both hypoallergenic, fragrance free, nut free, gluten free and cruelty free. Sacred Earth is vegan and has a slightly thicker consistency. Our therapists develop their own preferences, but clients usually don’t notice a difference between the two creams. For oil, we use a Biotone massage oil which is also vegan - although it is not nut free. All options are fast absorbing and kind to sensitive skin. Do let your therapist know if you have a preference on massage lubricant, or if you prefer no lubricant at all!
We’ve also had clients bring in their own lotions to use during appointments due to allergies so that’s always an option if our usual products don’t quite work for you.
Essential oils and Tiger Balm - oh my!
Your therapist may incorporate additional topicals into your session - with your okay. Peppermint essential oil can be cooling and locally analgesic when applied to skin, like a natural BioFreeze. It’s also helpful for opening the sinuses if you’re congested after lying prone in the face cradle (or from Texas pollen). Tiger Balm is a thick salve, made with menthol, camphor, and capsicum extract. It feels both warming and cooling at the same time. Peppermint oil and Tiger Balm are only applied to a targeted, painful area. We wouldn’t use them over your entire body.