It's All in Your Nerves
This nerve, also known as the fifth cranial nerve, is the chief sensory nerve of the face.
What is the trigeminal nerve?
Poor lymph circulation can lead to this common esthetic concern, characterized by fluid retention and dull skin.
What is puffiness (or edema)?
This clear fluid circulates through lymph vessels and helps cleanse and nourish skin cells.
What is lymph?
This body system works with the lymphatic system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin.
What is the circulatory system?
When clients feel relaxed during a treatment, this division of the autonomic nervous system becomes dominant.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This cranial nerve controls facial expressions and is often stimulated during facial massage.
What is the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve)?
This system works closely with the lymphatic system to regulate immune responses in the skin.
What is the integumentary system?
This type of facial or body massage technique helps stimulate lymph flow and reduce puffiness.
What is manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)?
When blood vessels expand to allow more blood flow to the skin, this process occurs.
What is vasodilation?
Deep breathing and soothing touch help lower this stress hormone that can trigger acne and inflammation.
What is cortisol?
This division of the autonomic nervous system is activated during stress and can cause the skin to appear flushed or pale.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Estheticians should avoid vigorous massage movements on this type of client to prevent overstimulation of the nervous system.
What is a client with high stress, anxiety, or sensitivity (or a nervous system disorder)?
The lymph nodes act as these for the body, trapping bacteria and other harmful substances.
What are filters?
This bluish skin tone can appear when circulation is poor or oxygen levels are low.
What is cyanosis?
Calming the nervous system during a facial can help balance this major skin condition often linked to stress.
What is acne (or stress-related breakouts)?
Nerve endings in the skin that respond to touch and pressure are called these.
What are sensory receptors (or mechanoreceptors)?
Stimulating facial nerves and lymph flow helps increase this process, vital for skin rejuvenation.
What is cell renewal or oxygenation?
Improving lymph circulation through esthetic treatments can enhance this visible skin benefit.
What is improved skin tone and reduced swelling (or detoxified appearance)?
This light effleurage massage movement encourages increased circulation and oxygen delivery to the skin’s surface.
What is stroking (or gentle gliding)?
Soothing essential oils and gentle massage help stimulate the vagus nerve, which promotes this whole-body state.
What is relaxation (or homeostasis)?
Chronic stress triggers this division of the autonomic nervous system, leading to increased cortisol production, slower skin healing, and potential breakouts.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This major lymphatic structure, located in the abdomen, serves as a central drainage point for lymph from the lower body and delivers it into the thoracic duct.
What is the cisterna chyli?
During manual lymphatic drainage, estheticians use light, rhythmic movements that always direct fluid toward these specific anatomical structures to ensure proper detoxification.
What are the lymph nodes (or main lymph drainage points)?
Improving blood flow to the dermis boosts this cellular process, responsible for the skin’s youthful appearance.
What is collagen and elastin production?
Regular relaxation and reduced stress improve lymph flow and skin repair by enhancing this essential nighttime process.
What is cellular regeneration (or skin renewal)?