Facial Massage

Peggy McLemore
Objective:
 The student will be able to identify and
describe methods of massage and beneficial
results from facial treatments
Massage

 Definition
– scientific method of manipulations of the soft
tissue of the body
 rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading or stroking
 hands, fingers, or instrument

 Arabic word
– “massa” meaning “to touch “ or
“ to stroke”
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
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
Massage areas
 applied upon skin
 scalp
 face, neck, shoulders
 upper chest and neck
 hands and arms
 feet and legs
Caution:
 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.
TO PREVENT DRAG
 TO PREVENT DRAG
OR DAMAGE TO THE
CLIENT’S SKIN,
APPLY CREAM OR
OIL TO YOUR
HANDS.
Appliances for massage:
 Therapeutic lamps
– dermal lights
– infra-red lamp
 High frequency current
 Facial steamers
 Heating cap for scalp massage
 Vibrators
Frequency of massage
 Depends on what factor:
– condition of scalp
– age of patron
– condition to be treated
 Normal skin and scalp
– once a week
 FINAL MASSAGE RESULTS
DEPEND ON THE

 Amount of pressure
 Direction of movement
 Duration of each type
manipulation
 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.
Basic massage manipulations
 Effleurage (stroking)
– light, continuous movement
– NO pressure
– relaxing, soothing stroking or circular motion
– used on face, neck, arms
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beneficial results
 sometimes relieves pain in tense muscles
 relieves body tension
 strengthens weak muscle tissue
 relieves emotional stress
Conclusion
We have learned today
 qualifications of a cosmetologist
 massage areas
 appliances and frequency of massage
 basic massage manipulations
 beneficial results