As our world changes, auto-immune diseases are more prevalent, allergies are more widespread and the choices that we, as therapists, make in our oils and lubricants are more likely to have an impact on our client. Asking about skin sensitivies and allergies ensures that your clients can confirm compatibility with your lubricant and oil choices. Personally, I have known two massage therapists who have developed contact allergies, one to coconut oil, a common ingredient and the other to a specific brand of lubricant. Presumably these two developed their allergies from repeated long-term exposure.
So take heed, vary what oils you use and make sure that your clients don't have any known reactions to what you are using.
