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Facial Massage Vocab

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  • Answer 22 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Weaken elastin fibers and break down elasticity






2. Kneading movement performed by lifting - squeezing - and pressing the tissue with a light - firm pressure.






3. Is a rubbing movement






4. Face - neck - sholders - decollete






5. Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.






6. Downwards in area of beard growth






7. 10 to 15






8. Light - continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.






9. Vigorous movement in which the hands placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client's arm or leg and working downward - apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction






10. Massage uses gentle rhymic pressure to detoxify and remove waste from body






11. Carpal tunnel syndrome






12. Massage using essential oils






13. Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped - gently lifted - and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms.






14. Contagous disease. inflamed acne - sunburn - sensitive skin - high blood pressure






15. Contract muscles and relax client






16. Insertion to origin






17. Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement.






18. Improves overall metabolism - reduces puffiness and sinus conjestion - helps product absorption






19. Rapid shaking movement in which tecnician uses his or her body nd sholders-not just fingertips-to create movement






20. Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing - pinching - kneading - tapping - and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation - promote absorption - and relieve pain.






21. Keeps the sebum moving forward and out of th follicles






22. Massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand