If you can't stand the heat.....
Please help!!! I have an embarrassing personal problem!
I qualified as a massage therapist last year and my big problem is that my face and the centre of my chest (male chest!) sweat very badly when I give a treatment. It literally runs down my face! I wear a dark shirt with another inside it to hide my chest sweat and freshen up and change shirt after each client. During the session I drink cold water and use a towel for my face but let’s face it - who wants to be massaged by a dripping man???
All useful suggestions will be very gratefully accepted!
Answers:
Hi,
Welcome to HP.
I take it that you only experience this sweating during a treatment (if not a visit to your Doctor may be a good idea). If it is only during treatments, could it be that you are slightly nervous, in which case I guess only time to build your confidence will cure your problem.
The only other things I can think of are your surroundings, and I am sure you are already doing these but ...
Here are a few suggestions anyway ...
Avoiding synthetic fibres and wearing cotton, linen, or natural fibres should help keep you dryer.
Avoiding hot spicy food before seeing your clients, although I guess that's not a permanent answer.
Not working under very hot lights.
Hope you find a solution soon,
Laura.