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Flashcards in Facial Massage Deck (13)
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1
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Name 5 benefits of a massage:

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stimulates blood and lymph circulation, improved overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin, helps muscle tone, cleans the skin of impurity sand softens sebum, helps product absorption.

2
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What is Dr. Jacquet movement used for:

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Massage method that is especially effective in the treatment of oily skin and acne-blemished skin.

3
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What are some massage contraindications:

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Contagious disease, inflamed acne, sunburn, or sensitive skin. Do not massage a client who has high blood pressure or cancer.

4
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In what direction do you massage on the muscles:

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From insertion to origin.

5
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Effleurage:

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A soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.

6
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Friction:

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A rubbing movement; pressure is maintained not he skin to create friction. Chucking, rolling, and wringing are variations of friction.

7
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Fulling:

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A form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out.

8
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Manual lymph drainage:

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Stimulates lymph fluid to flow throughout the lymphatic vessels. This light massage technique helps to cleanse and detoxify the body.

9
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Petrissage:

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A kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues.

10
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Reflexology:

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Treatment of the body through reflex points located on the bottom of the feet.

11
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Shiatsu:

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A form of acupressure.

12
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Tapotement:

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Fast tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.

13
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Vibration:

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A rapid shaking movement in which the technician used the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement.