Facial Massage Techniques PDF

**Facial massage** **Benefits of massage** **Relaxes clients, stimulates blood and lymph circulation , product absorption, softens sebum, slough dead skin cells ,reduces puffiness and congestion.** **P** **Skills and mobility:** **Facial massage is very healthy for skin** **Massage will need f...

**Facial massage** **Benefits of massage** **Relaxes clients, stimulates blood and lymph circulation , product absorption, softens sebum, slough dead skin cells ,reduces puffiness and congestion.** **P** **Skills and mobility:** **Facial massage is very healthy for skin** **Massage will need flow,be consistent, smooth and glide from one area to the next no lifting off the client** **We will be massaging client from insertion (portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment) or origin (fixed attachment)** **Massage contradictions** - - - - - - - - **Massage movements** **Effleurage** - - - **Petrissage** - - - - - **Friction** - - - **Tapotement : also known as percussion** - - - - **Vibration;** - - - - **Dr jacquet movement** - - **Alternative massage techniques** **Acupressure; oriental technique of applying pressure to specific body points of the body to release tension and restore balance** **Shiatsu; form of acupressure , japanese technique using massage points to relax the body. Every muscle has a motor point which is a specific spot on the skin over the muscle, where pressure will cause contractions of that muscle.** **Pressure point massage ;** **similar to acupressure, each point repeated movement is 3-6 times.** **Training is necessary and techniques and patterns vary** **Aromatherapy massage; uses essential oils applied to skin during massage movements. oil promotes relaxation and treat the skin** **Manual lymph drainage: massage uses gentle pressure on the lymph system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body** **Reduces swelling after or before surgery.** **Foot reflexology: applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones that correspond to the atomy of the body** **Eye and nose muscles** Corrugator **: located between eyebrows ; controls eyebrows , drawing them in and downwards.** **\ **Levator palpebrae superioris: **it is above eyelid : raises eyelid.** Orbicularis oculi: circles eye socket, closed eyelid. Procerus : located between eyebrows, across bridge of nose: draws eyebrows done: wrinkles area across the bridge of nose. Mouth muscles Orbicularis oris: circles mouth , contracts ,puckers and wrinkles lips as in kissing or whistling, Quadratus labii superioris : 3 parts above above upper lip:raises both nostrils and upper lip, as in expressing distaste: also known as levator labii superioris Quadratus labii inferioris : located below lower lip; pulls lip down or to side as in expressing sarcasm: also known as depressor labii inferioris Mentalis; Tip of chin ,pushes lower lip up and or wrinkles chin as in expressing doubt Risorius; corner of the mouth; draws the mouth up and out as in grinning Caninus :located above the corners of the mouth raises angle of mouth as in snarling known as levator anguli oris Triangularis: located below corners of mouth ;draws concerns of mouth down as in expressing depressor anguli Zygomatic ; major and minor ; located outside corners of mouth; draws mouth up and back , as in laughing Buccinator : located between jaws and cheek: responsible for compression cheek to release air outwardly as in blowing Chewing muscles 1. 2. Neck and back muscles 1. 2. 3. 4. **Shoulders ,chest and arm muscles** 1a. Pectoralis major and 1b pectoralis minor - extends across front of chest; Assist in swinging the arms 2\. Serratus anterior ; located under the arm helps in lifting the arm and breathing 3\. Deltoid -triangle shaped;covers the shoulder;lifts or turns the arm 4\. Biceps primary muscle in front upper arm; raises forearm,bends elbow,turns palm of hand down 5. 6. 7. FACIAL BONES 8 cranial bones 1 ethmoid bone 1 frontal bone 1 occipital bone 1 sphenoid bone 2 parietal bones 2 temporal bones 14 facial bones include 1 mandible 1 vomer 2 inferior nasal conchae 2 lacrimal bones 2 maxillae 2 nasal bones 2 palatine bones and 2 zygomatic bones The ethmoid & palatine bone are the inly skull bones that u cannot feel by touching your head or face The non movable interlocking joints that join skull bones together are known as sutures **Facial machine** Electrotherapy; electrical devices enhance facials by making it easier to give skin analysis and get better product penetration or by exfoliating the skin Hot towel cabinets : It provides a warm soothing and softening benefits Help w removal of products Some cabbies come with uv lamps within the warmers that may reduce bacteria Magnifying lamp Magnifies the face to help treat and analyze the skin Movable,can be hooked on trolley Wood lamp Filtered black light is used to show fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation and other skin problems It allows to conduct a more in depth skin analysis that are not visible to the naked eye **acne/bacteria shows up yellow or orange** **Oily areas of the face show yellow pink or orange** **Hyperpigmentation or sun damage shows up brown** **Hypopigmentation; shows up blue white,yellow or green** **Rotary brush** **Used t lightly exfoliate the skin** **Assist in cleaning** **Soften excess oil dirt, & cell build up** **Not used on acne ,couperose or inflamed skin** **Small size for face bigger one for body** **Steamer** **2 types of buttons : Vapour and ozone.** **One of the most important machines to asthicans** **Help stimulate circulation** **Soften debris** **Relax skin and tissues** **Help w extractions** **Don\'t use on inflamed skin, dilated capillaries ,clients that suffer from vascular disorders, bronchitis** **Vacuum machine** **Known as suction machine** **3 main functions** **1;take out dirt & impurities** **2; stimulate the dermal layer,lymphatic and blood circulation.** **3; temporary plumps fine lines and wrinkles** **Can be used before extractions and in place of massage. Not used on Couperose skin, open lesions or dilated capillaries** **Galvanic current** **Is a direct current meaning the electrons only move in one direction , bc of this the main function is to chemically alter the ph of the skin** **When needing to do extractions skin should be alter to [alkaline state (only to areas of extraction) thats called anaphoresis ]** **Needs to put back on a [slight acidic rate of 4.5 and 5.5 by doing cataphoresis ]** **Iontophoresis is introducing water soluble ingredients into the skin with the use of electricity, whether it has negative (alkaline ) or positive ( acidic) effect** **Ions is electrically charged ions** - - - - **anaphoresis** **2 terms that fall under anaphoresis** 1. 2. **Cataphoresis** **Polarity of solutions** **High frequency machine** **Spray machine** **Paraffin wax heater**