1. Facial Massage
Peggy McLemore

2. Objective:
The student will be able to identify and describe methods of massage and beneficial results from facial treatments

3. Massage Definition Arabic word
scientific method of manipulations of the body
rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading or stroking
hands, fingers, or instrument
Arabic word
“massa” meaning “to touch “ or “ to stroke”

4. Massage dates back to Greeks , to cure aliments most relaxing service
separate service or part of a treatment
massage keeps the skin
smooth
fresh
muscles firm
enhances facial beauty

5. Qualifications of a cosmetologist
Quiet temperament
self control
tactfulness
Soft hands
smooth beveled nails
wrists & fingers should be flexible
palms should be firm, warm, dry

6. Massage areas applied upon skin scalp face, neck, shoulders
upper chest and neck
hands and arms
feet and legs

7. Caution: Postpone massage if conditions are present:
Do not massage if conditions are present:
-high blood pressure
-inflamed and swollen joints
Postpone massage if conditions are present:
-skin abrasions, diseased skin
-broke capillaries , bruised redness, swelling pus, such as pustules (pimples) papules (hardened red elevation) and acne.

8. TO PREVENT DRAG
TO PREVENT DRAG OR DAMAGE TO THE CLIENT’S SKIN, APPLY CREAM OR OIL TO YOUR HANDS.

9. Appliances for massage:
Therapeutic lamps
dermal lights
infra-red lamp
High frequency current
Facial steamers
Heating cap for scalp massage
Vibrators

10. Frequency of massage Depends on what factor: Normal skin and scalp
condition of scalp
age of patron
condition to be treated
Normal skin and scalp
once a week

11. FINAL MASSAGE RESULTS DEPEND ON THE
Amount of pressure
Direction of movement
Duration of each type manipulation

12. Massage
Direction of massage movement should be from muscle insertion toward its origin. The end of a muscle that is attached to a bone or tissue is the origin. The other end of a muscle (attached to another muscle or to a moveable bone or joint) is the insertion.

13. Basic massage manipulations
Effleurage (stroking)
light, continuous movement
NO pressure
relaxing, soothing stroking or circular motion
used on face, neck, arms

14. Basic massage manipulations
Petrissage (kneading)
light or heavy kneading, rolling, and squeezing of muscles
used on face, arms, shoulders, and upper back.
pressure is light, but firm
deep stimulation of muscles

15. Basic massage manipulations
Tapotement or Percussion
tapping, slapping, and hacking movements
CAUTION: limit hacking movements to arm, back, and shoulder
increases blood circulation
stimulates nerves
promotes muscle contraction
arms, back, shoulders
gives the most stimulating effect

16. Basic massage manipulations
Friction (deep rubbing)
influences circulation and glandular activity of the skin
light circular friction movements
chucking, rolling, and wringing are forms friction
used on scalp, arms, hands
face , neck

17. Basic massage manipulations
Vibration (shaking)
rapid shaking of arms while balls of fingertips press on point of application
highly stimulating movement
use vibration sparingly
never apply vibration over a few seconds

18. Beneficial results nourishes skin reduces fat cells
skin is made soft and pliable
increases blood circulation
causes blood vessels to dilate and increases blood supply to skin
stimulates activity of skin glands

19. Beneficial results stimulates and strengthens muscle fiber
stronger muscle tone
fewer wrinkles
reduction of adipose tissue
adipose tissue in subcutaneous layer
firmer texture
soothes and rests nerves
normalizes metabolism & keratinization

20. Beneficial results sometimes relieves pain in tense muscles
relieves body tension
strengthens weak muscle tissue
relieves emotional stress

21. Conclusion We have learned today qualifications of a cosmetologist
massage areas
appliances and frequency of massage
basic massage manipulations
beneficial results