Movement
Name the 5 Massage movement
Effleurage, Friction, Vibration, Tappotment, Petrissage
what should you do before performing a service on a client?
check the clients intake form
Massages ___ the client and their facial muscles
relaxes
massage technique derived from chinese medicine
Acupressure
how long are massages typically performed
10 to 20 mins
an invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin
friction
can estheticians do back facials and massage the back area
No, they can only perform the back facial but cannot massage the back area
adding massage into the facial can help product what?
absorption
the portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment
insertion
when performing a massage the estheticians hands should be
flexible
a soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow, rhythmic manner
Effleurage
If a client has a medical condition that concerns you about giving a massage what should you do?
request a medical clearance or note from a physician
Massage helps slough off ____ skin cells
Dead
the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment
origin
which products are best used for massages
serums or herbal creams
which movement is the most stimulating of the movements and should be applied carefully
Tapotement
what area or areas of the body can estheticians massage
Neck, shoulders, décolleté and face
Massage stimulates blood and ____ circulation
lymph
uses essential oils mixed with emulsion or oil and applied to skin during massage movements
aromatherapy
which order should you perform a massage?
insertion to origin
a rhythmic compression technique that included kneading, squeezing and pinching.
Petrissage
name 6 contraindications
contagious diseases
inflamed acne
sunburn, windburn, irritation, severe redness
sensitive skin
open lesions
skin disorders
severe, hypertension
uncontrolled diabetes
Name 6 Benefits of facial massage
Relaxes the client
simulates blood and lymph circulation
Improves overall metabolism
helps muscle tone
helps cleanse the skin of impurities
helps remove dead skin cells
reduces puffiness
helps product absorption
receives muscle tension
privets a sense of well being
used gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste ,material more quickly.
Manual Lymph drainage
when you are removing your hands at the end of the facial you should do what type of movement
feathering off