Benefits of Massage
Relax client & facial muscles;
Improve metabolism/activate sluggish skin;
Stimulate blood/lymph circulation;
Help muscle tone;
Cleans skin of impurities/soften sebum;
Slough off dead skin cells;
Reduce puffiness/sinus congestion;
Helps product absoprtion;
Massage
manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation
Duration of Massage
10-15 minutes during a facial.
*This will vary depnding on client's skin analysis (i.e. acne skin should not be stimulated with massage)
Pressure & Massage
Too much pressure on the face can weaken elasatin fibers and break down elasticity.
Mental Focus & Massage
Do not let mental distractions reduce your focus onthe massage and your client
Direction of Massage
ALWAYS from insertion to origin. This avoids breaking down tissue and potentially causing premature aging.
Insertion-portion of the muscle @ moveable attachment.
Origin-portion of muscle @ fixed attachment
Contraindications for Massage
contagious diseases;
inflamed acne;
sunburn;
sensitive skin.
*Cancer patients require a light touch b/c of lymph nodes.
Susceptibiliby of Therapists
due to repetitive movements, muscle & tendon strain and fatigue due to improper or poor posture
Scope of Massage Practice
Esthetician's massage services are limited to: the face, neck, shoulders and decollete.
Types of Classic Swedish Massage Movements
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
Tapotement
Vibration
Effleurage
soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) and palms (palmar) in a slow and rhythmic manner.
Most impt of 5 massage mov'ts; used in conjunction with other types of massage (i.e. shiatsu)
Digital Effleurage
Fingers are used on smaller surfaces (forehead & face).
Palmar Effleurage
Palms are used on larger surfaces (back & shoulders).
Petrissage
Kneading mov't that stimulates underlying tissues. Performed on fleshier parts of face, shoulders, back and arms
As tissues are lifted from their underlying structures, they are squeezed, rolled or pinched with a light, firm pressure.
Efffects of Petrissage
Can stimulate sebum production and activate circulation and sluggish skin.
Friction-Definition
rubbing mov't; pressure is maintained on the skin while the fingers or palms are moved over the underlying structures.
Circular mov'ts on the scalp, arm and hands. Lighter circular friction mov'ts are used on face/neck
Effects of Friction
Stimulates circulation and glandular activity of the skin.
3 types of Friction
1. Chucking
2. Rolling
3. Wringing
Tapotement
a/k/a percussion; incl tapping, patting and hacking movements.
Only liight, digital tapping should be used on the face
Most stimulating and should be used w/ discretion.
Effects of Tapotement
good for toning and beneficial for sluggish skin
Slapping
Tapotement
Keep wrists flexible so palms come in ctc w/ skin in light, firm, rapid strokes. One hand follows the other. W/ each slapping stroke lift the flesh slightly
Hacking
Tapotement
chopping mov't w/ the wrists and outer edges of hands; move in fast, light, firm flexible motions in alternate succession