PART 4: ESTHETICS/ CHAPTER 16: Facial Massage Flashcards
What action should you NOT use on the center of the neck?
Pressing down
What part of the body should you avoid tapping because tapping in that area will feel unpleasant to the client?
Jawbone
What is feathering ?
Term , for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage.
What is true about the décolleté?
That is where you begin your massage procedure.
How many milliliters of product should you use on the facial area?
5
What is acupressure?
Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific body points.
What is chucking?
Grasping flesh in one hand while the other hands holds the limb.
Why is the Dr. Jacquet movement beneficial to oily skin?
It helps move sebum out of the follicles and up to the skin’s surface.
What is effleurage?
Light, continuous stroking movements.
What is friction?
Deep rubbing movement
What is NOT a variation of friction?
Effleurage
What is fulling?
Form of petrissage
What is hacking?
Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands.
What is a characteristic of manual lymph drainage?
Gentle, rhythmic pressure.
What is the term for the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation, among other effects?
Massage
What improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin?
Massage