Chapter 9 facial massage

A thorough knowledge of muscles, nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels is vital to performing
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A thorough knowledge of muscles, nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels is vital to performing
A correct massage
What is a manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation.
Massage
What also assists in product absorption and relieves pain?
Massage
This is another foundational service that enhances product effectiveness. ? provides relaxation, and increases circulation to assist with oxygenating the skin and bringing vital nutrients to the epidermis while assisting in the removal of waste.
Facial massage
What should you be mindful when giving a facial massage?
The results you are trying to achieve
What is one study found significantly decreased levels of the chemical your body releases when you are stressed, with an average decrease of 31 percent?
Cortisol
What is also has been noted to increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that are responsible for feelings of happiness and self-worth.
Massage
The following are benefits of what?
1. Relaxes the client, especially the facial muscles.
2. Stimulates blood and lymph circulation
3. Improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin
4. Helps muscle tone
5. Helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens sebum
6. Helps slough of dead skin cells
7. Reduce puffiness and sinus congestion
8. Helps product absorption
9. Relieves muscle tension and pain
10. Provides a sense of well-beings
Facial massage
During the consultation, acknowledge and discuss medical conditions that may ? a facial massage.
Contraindicate
If you cannot perform ? you can alter your service by substituting another step or leaving a mask on longer.
A massage