Chapter 16 - Facial Massage Flashcards
What are benefits of facial massage?
Helps slough off dead skin cells
How long is a facial massage?
10 to 15 minutes
What is not a contraindication for a facial massage?
Cancer
Where should kneading movements be used?
Shoulders
What is the most stimulating massage?
Tapotement
Where is the Dr. Jaquet Movement in the facial?
Follows desincrustation
Reflexology can do what
Increase circulation
What should you do for a standard facial massage?
Warm the product before applying
What should you do when you are at the temples?
Pause and apply slight pressure
A manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation
Massage
A soft,continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow rhythmic manner
Effleurage
Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues
Petrissage
Form of massage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out
Fulling
Rubbing movement
Friction
Grasp the flesh firmly in one hand, and move the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm in a steady position
Chucking
Vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm
Wringing
Fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements
Tapotement
Keep the wrist flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes
Slapping
Keeps sebum moving forward and out of the follicles
Dr. Jaquet Movement
Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi
Acupressure
The Japanese technique using acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body
Shiatsu
Uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly
Manual lymph drainage
The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy
Foot reflexology
A chopping movement with the wrist and outer edges of the hand
Hacking
