Massage Movements
Rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders
Vibration
Term for slowing down movements at the end of a massage
Feathering
What action should you not do on the center of the neck?
Pressing down
Chinese technique of applying pressure to specific body points is
Acupressure
Facial massage should last _ to _ minutes
10-20
Which movement uses kneading, squeezing and pinching?
Petrissage
Which one of the movements stimulates sebum production?
Petrissage
How much product do you use in a facial massage?
1 teaspoon
Gentle rhythmic pressure that detoxifies the body and is good for swelling and healing.
Manual lymph drainage
When should you avoid vigorous massage movements?
With sensitive or redness prone skin
Soft continuous stroking movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner
Effleurage
Which movement is used to start and end a facial massage?
Effleurage
Where can estheticians not perform massage?
The back
Term for manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation, among other effects?
Massage
What part of the facial do you go over contraindications with the client?
Consultation.
Known as percussion where fingertips strike the skin in rapid repetition with fast tapping movements
Tapotement
How long should vibration be used on one spot of the body?
No more than a few seconds
Where do massage movements begin and end?
Insertion to origin
_ is a form of acupressure
Shiatsu
What can you add into a facial massage to promote mental relaxation?
Essential oils/botanicals.
Invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin.
Friction
Which movement technique purifies the skin by releasing carbon dioxide and other waste?
Tapotement
What do inflamed acne, open lesions, and sunburn have in common?
They are contraindications that you cannot do a facial massage on.
Which massage technique is similar to acupressure but isn't completely equivalent to it?
Pressure point massage
What type of movements are appropriate when massaging beard growth on male clients?
Downwards with the angle of hair growth