How to perform a deep massage with Darphin?

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Deep massage

MASSAGE TECHNIQUES – FACE

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DEEP MASSAGE

1. Frontalis
2. Orbicularis oculi
3. Levator labii superior
4. Zygomaticus minor
5. Zygomaticus major
6. Orbicularis oris
7. Risorius / Buccinator
8. Depressor anguli oris
9. Depressor labii inferioris
10. Platysma / Sternocleidomastoid
11. Trapezius

DEEP MASSAGE (15 min)
Created by Pierre Darphin and known as “age-defying facial sculpting”, this uniquemassage is a sophisticated moulding technique that tones and lifts facial muscles.In addition, it firms and reshapes the facial contours while improving skin circulationfor better cell renewal.

Actions
• Sculpts facial contour
• Reveals skin’s radiance
• Replenishes the skin

HAND POSITION:
Skin Therapist uses the full hand surface (palm and fingers) to apply firm pressure and maintain continuous contact with the skin.

PRESSURE:
Skin Therapist applies firm pressure with either the full hand surface or just the fingertips, and uses her hands to sculpt facial contours.

BODY POSITION:
Skin Therapist positions her body so that she can exert sufficient correct pressure.

Knowledge of the face and body muscles.
NOTE: during the massage, Skin Therapist always remembers to maintain continuous contact with the client.

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Procedure

INTRODUCTION: THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
Neck, Décolleté and Shoulders

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
I. Whole Face: both hands working in parallel movements
II. Median Zone (middle of face): fingers and thumbs
III. Left then right side of the face: alternating hands

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS IN FRONT OF THE CLIENT
IV. Whole face: both hands working in parallel movements
V. Median Zone (middle of face): fingers and thumbs
VI. Left then right side of the face: alternating hands

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
Final Movements: both hands working in parallel movements

Apply 5 ml of the appropriate day cream over the face, neck and décolleté. Then do the same with 10 ml of the Beauty Massage Cream.

INTRODUCTION: THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
NECK, DÉCOLLETÉ AND SHOULDER
1. First contact: place one hand over the other, placed flat on the sternum, and hold for 5 seconds.
2. Décolleté wrapping: smooth over the neckline and cover shoulders to elbows with the palm of the hands. (X3)
3. Kneading and smoothing on the back: knead the neck muscles alternately (X3) then gently move down the back while kneading thetrapezium muscles alternately, reaching as far as possible. Bring hands back up along the spinal cord towards the occipital in a smooth motion, exerting slight pressure from the fingertips. (X3)
4. Fist rotations: place fists on the trapezium muscles at the base of the neck (X3) and bring the fists back up until the hair roots are reached and smooth back to shoulders. (X3)
5. Kneading and pressure on the back: knead the neck muscles alternately (X3) then gently move down the back while kneading thetrapezium muscles alternately, reaching as far as possible. Bring the hands back up, exerting pressure on distinctive points of the spinal cord towards the occipital. (X3)
6. Stretching of the neckline: simultaneously press on the occipital and gently lift the chin. Then in a flowing motion, using both hands alternately, smooth down the neck toward the neckline, moving from right to left and back. (X3)

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
I. Whole Face: both hands working in parallel movements
A. NECK
A.1. Place both hands flat on the sternumand smooth up the sternocleidomastoidmuscle. (X3)
B. JAWLINE
B.1. With hands in a prayer position,smooth the jawline from the centre of the chin to the front of the ears. (X3)
C. CHEEKS
C.1. Lift zygomatic muscles with handsin a prayer position and smooth, fromcorners of mouth to temples. (X3)
D. EYE CONTOUR
D.1. Under eyes: smooth fingers, lift the under eye contour to temples. (X3)
D.2. Eyebrows: with the fingers, smooth and lift the eybrow into hairline. (X3)
E. FOREHEAD
E.1. Alternately smooth with flat horizontal hands to lift the frontalis muscle in upward motions. (X1)

II. Median Zone (middle of face): fingers and thumbs
A. CHIN
A.1. Lift the muscle and smooth withthumbs to lower lip. (X3)
B. LIP CONTOUR
B.1. Smooth and lift around the lip contourusing thumbs. (X3)
C. NASAL CONTOUR
C.1. Under Eyes: lift up along the nasal line muscle with the thumbs, starting from the corner ofthe lips and lifting up to the sides of the nose. Apply circular motions (without pressure) at bridge of nose, then lift and smooth under eyes with thumbs to temple. (X3)
C.2. Eyebrows: lift along the nasal line muscle with the thumbs, starting from the corner ofthe lips and lifting up to the slides of the nose. Apply circular motions (without pressure) at bridge of the nose, then lift and smooth through eyebrows to hairline. (X3)
D. FOREHEAD
D.1. Smooth with horizontal alternatinghands, then lift the frontalis musclein upward motions. (X1)
E. EYE CONTOUR
E.1. « Figure of Eight »: with fingers simultaneously, perform figure of eight movements on the temples. (X3)
E.2. “10 light Pressures”: find the pulse point and apply light movements with the middle fingers. (X10)
E.3. Potter’s Wheel: with alternating hands, draw counter-clockwise around the left eye (X3) and clockwise circles around the right eye. (X3)
F. FOREHEAD
F.1. Alternate horizontal flathands to lift the frontalis musclein upward motions. (X1)

III. Left then right side of the face: Use the entire hand surface, working alternately and in parallel motion
A. NECK AND NECKLINE
A.1. Ear to shoulders: with flat alternating hands, smoothdown from behind the ear to the shoulders and the elbow.
A.2. Neck: with flat alternating hands, smooth and lift the sternocleidomastoid muscle to behind the ears. (X3)
B. JAWLINE
B.1.Alternateflathandsplaced in a “T” to smooth and lift the jawline from centre of chin to front of ear. (X3)
C. CHEEKS
C.1. Alternate hands placed in a“T” to smooth and lift the zygomatic muscles, from mouth to temple. (X3)
D. EYE CONTOUR
D.1. Under Eye: use alternate fingers to smooth from under eyes to temple. (X3)D.2. Eyebrow: use alternate fingers, smooth and lift the eyebrow toward the hairline. (X3)
E. FOREHEAD
E.1. Alternate horizontal hands whilelifting the frontalis muscle in upwardmotions. (X1)

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS IN FRONT OF THE CLIENT
IV. Whole face: both hands working in parallel movements
A. NECK AND NECKLINE
A.1. Solar Plexus: hold the client’s forehead with your left hand and with the fingers of your right hand, make 3 circular motions on the centre of the décolleté. (X3)
A.2. Light Effleurage: smooth both hands across décolleté and around shoulders, working up the trapezius and neck to the occipital, to stretch the neck. (X3)
A.3. Neck: with both hands flat, envelope and simultaneously push up the sternocleidomastoid muscle, from centre of décolleté to behind ears. (X3)
B. JAWLINE
B.1. Lift and smooth the jawline from the centre of the chin to front of the ears with both hands simultaneously. (X3)
C. CHEEKS
C.1. Push up the zygomatic muscles with both hands simultaneously from mouth to temples. (X3)
D. EYE CONTOUR
D.1. Under Eyes: with both thumbs simultaneously, smooth the lower eye contour to temples. (X3)
D.2. Eyebrows: with both thumbs simultaneously, smooth over the eyebrows to hairline. (X3)
E. FOREHEAD
E.1. With alternate handsplaced in a “T”, lift the fron-talis muscle in upward mo- tions to hairline. (X3)

V. Median Zone (middle of face): fingers and thumbs
A. CHIN
A.1. While the left handrests on the client’s fore-hand, use the thumb andmiddle finger of the righthand to smooth and liftthe chin to lower lip. (X3)
B. LIP CONTOUR
B.1. While the left handrests on the client’s fore-head, use the thumb andmiddle finger to smoothand lift around the lipcontour. (X3)
C. NASAL CONTOUR
C.1. While the left hand rests on theclient’s forehead, using the thumb and middle finger, lift and smooth along the nasal line, apply circular motions (without pressure) at bridge of nose. Then lift and smooth through eyebrows to hairline. (X1)
D. FOREHEAD
D.1. With alternate handsplaced in a “T”, lift the fron-talis muscle in upward mo- tions to hairline. (X3)

VI. Left then right side of the face: Use the entire hand surface, working alternately and in parallel motion
A. NECKLINE AND NECK
A.1. Ear to elbow: use alternate flat hands to cover and smooth from behind the ear to elbow. (X3)
A.2. Neck: using alternate hands, smooth and lift thesternocleidomastoid muscle from centre of décolleté to behind the ears. (X3)
B. JAWLINE
B.1. Using alternate hands, smooth and lift the jawline from chin to front of ear. (X3)
C. CHEEKS
C.1. Cover, smooth and lift the zygomatic muscles with alternate hands from mouth to temples. (X3)
D. EYE CONTOUR
D.1. Under Eye: use alternate thumbs to smooth from under eyes to temples. (X3)
D.2. Eyebrows: use alternate horizontal thumbs to smooth and lift the eyebrow toward the hairline. (X3)
REPEAT MOVEMENTS A TO E ON THE RIGHT SIDE
E. FOREHEAD
E.1. Using alternate hands placed in a“T”, lift the frontalis muscle in upward movements. (X3)

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS BEHIND THE CLIENT
Final Movements: whole face - both hands work in parallel movements
A. NECKLINE AND NECK
A.1. Light Effleurage: smooth around shoulder to elbow, pull up back of arm, along trapezius, up to neck to occipital. (X1)
A.2. Neck: place both hands flat on the sternocleidomastoid muscle and move upward to behind the ears. (X1)
B. JAWLINE
B.1. Cover with hands in a prayer position, smooth and lift the jawline, from chin to the front ears. (X1)
C. CHEEKS
C.1. Cover with hands in a prayerposition smooth and lift the thecheeks from mouth to temples. (X1)
D. EYE CONTOUR
D.1. Under Eye: smooth and lift under eye contour to temples using fingers. (X1)
D.2. Pulse: find the pulse point and apply light pulses–movements with the index fingers.(X10)
D.3. Eyebrow: smooth and lift eyebrows to hairline, using fingers. (X1)
E. FOREHEAD
E.1. Using alternate horizontal flat hands, lift the frontalis muscle upwards to hairline. (X1)
E.2. Ears: gently smooth down to the ears, and massage the earlobes. (X3)
E.3. Light Effleurage: follow a downward movement to the neck and shoulders elbows and return to occipital. (X1)

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Relaxing Massage

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Procedure

PREPARATION STEP WITH A TISSUE OR FAN
I. HEAD WITH A TOWEL
II. ARMS, DÉCOLLETÉ AND NECK
III. FACE CONTOURING MASSAGE
IV. MUSCLE MODELLING MASSAGE

Preparation Step
This massage is made up of 4 chapters. Each chapter ends with a fanning step to refresh the client andinvite her to breathe and inhale the calming aroma of the Essential Oils that will help detox from feelings of stress. In preparation for the massage, take a pea size of the Vetiver Oil Mask between your fingers and rubinto a paper fan or tissue.

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS POSITIONED BEHIND THE CLIENT
I. Head with towel
1. Pick up the edges of the towelvertically in order to slightly raise the client’s head.
2. Pivot the client’s head to one side by stretching the towel diagonally.
3. Return to the middle with a gentle balance movement.
4. Pivot to the other side by stretching the towel diagonally.
5. Return to the middle with a gentle balance movement.
6. Cover the eyes by crossing the sides of the towel over the face.
7.a.b.c. Apply 3 successive pressure points around 3 different regions of the client’s head, using the palm of your hands.
a. Frontal pressure
b. Parietal pressure
c. Occipital pressure
8. Open the towel and fan the client with a paper fan or tissue soaked with Vetiver Mask to refresh the client’s face.

II. Arms, décolleté and neck
1. Apply the Vetiver Mask in a thin layer on the face, neck, décolleté and arms.
2. Cover the shoulders with your hands and press vertically, down intothe table in a descending pressure, then decompress on a 4 second rhythm: 1.2.3.4 / 4.3.2.1. (X2)
3. Continue with a smoothing movement along the arm, from the shoulder to theinner elbow, by pressing downwards with the palm of your hands. Come back up thearm with your hand in a « rake » shape 4X: middle-exterior-interior-middle.
4. Lightly smooth the inner elbow withthe tips of your fingers, then comeback up the arm to the shoulder withyour hand in a « rake » shape.
5. Cover the shoulders and push them horizontally towards the client’s feet on a 4 second rhythm. 1.2.3.4 / 4.3.2.1. (X2)
6. Knead the entire surface of the arms, 3 times back and forth.
7. Lightly smooth the inner elbow incircular movements with the tips of your fingers (X4), then come back up the arm by kneading it up to the shoulders.
8. Place your hands underneath the edge of the client’s shoulder and apply alternate pressures with the tips of your fingers in order to lift them as gently as possible.
9. Press / Decompress: vertically on the thorax. Your hands are delicately placed on the décolleté, with thumbs placed below the clavicle bone.
This is a progressive, vertical pressure with palms flat on the chest, pressing down for 4 seconds during exhalation (1.2.3.4), static for 1 second, then decompressing for 4 seconds during inhalation (1.2.3.4). (X2)
10. Press / Decompress: horizontally following the body’s axis.
Slide your hands around the shoulders to place them on the trapezius muscle, on either sides of the neck. Place alternating pressure on shoulders horizontally. For the last pressure (5th), press both hands simultaneously, holding for 3 seconds. (X2)
11. Slide your hands underneath the client’s head, to reach the occipital crest. This is a multi-finger massage (‘scratch-scratch’), particularly along the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Smooth and massage the muscles using your fingers, then place them at the base of the cranium (occipital crest). Apply a pointed pressure. (X1)
12. Pivot/roll the client’s head to oneside using your forearm placed on theclient’s forehead.
13. Massage the length of the trapezius with all fingers (‘scratch scratch’) and stop to press all fingers along the muscle.
Then, massage the trapezius muscle with your knuckles in circular movements and stretch the trapezius downwards with your knuckles. (X3)
14. Repeat step 12 on the other side.
15. Repeat step 13 on the other side.
16. Once the client’s head is backin the middle, descend between the shoulder blades at the sides of the spine towards the bra line using your fingertips to smooth this area, then come back up to the occipital crest.(X3)
17. Slide your fingers underneath the cervical vertebrae to reach the hinge. Your fingers should gently lift this hinge (C7/D1) to open the throat, and gently return to its original position. (X3)
18. Neck stretch: slide your fingers and gently latch onto the occipitalcrest, lightly pulling the client’s head, stretching and loosening on a 4 se- cond rhythm: 1.2.3.4/ 4.3.2.1. (X2)
19. Movement of the upper limbs with stretches, suspensions and floating movements.
Take the client’s hand with both of your hands, lift the client’s forearm andarm slightly up from the table. Open the client’s arm outwards and with a floating movement, gently shake thearm from one side to another.
The upper limb is in movement in 4 different angles. After each movement, the client’s forearm should come to float at a 90° angle.
a. Along the body.
b. At a 90° angle.
c. Along the ear.
d. Upwards.

REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE

Finish this second chapter by fanning the client’s face with a paper fan or tissue soaked in Vetiver Mask to refresh.

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS POSITIONED BEHIND THE CLIENT
III. Face contouring massage
These contouring movements will help re-structure the face and recover facial contours.
1. « Third Eye Point »Apply central pressure with your thumb. (X1)
2. Frontal grasp. With your thumbs at the centre of the forehead, hands fanned out, slide down around the forehead and face down to the clavicle. (X1) Finish with a pump above and below the clavicle bone. (X2)
3. Eyebrows. Apply pressure between your thumbs and fingers along the 4 pressure points indicated, sliding along the eyebrow between each pressure point. (X1)
4. Cheeks. Apply pressure with your thumbs on pressure point 4 indicated, then use your thumbs to slide down the 3 different levels of the face:
- Slide around the eye contour. (X1)
- Slide down the sides of the nose and along the top of the cheekbone. (X1)
- Slide down the sides of the nose and under the cheekbone. (X1)
5. Upper and lower lip. Slide your fingers in a V shape along the upper and lower lips. (X3)
6. Above and below the jawline. Slide the jawline between thumbs and fingers from chin to ears, to finish by descending towards clavicles and gently press above the clavicle bone. (X3)
7. Frontal Grasp. With your thumbs at the centre of the forehead, hands fanned out, slide down around the foreheadand face down to the clavicle. Finish with a rhythmic pump following respiration patterns (1 pump per second X3) above and below the clavicle bone.
8. Finish this third chapter by fanning the client’s face with a paper fan or tissue soaked in Vetiver Mask to refresh.

IV. Muscle modelling massage
1. Forehead and number 11 lines. Massage the forehead in large modelling movements and massage the number 11 lines between the brows by drawing the letter S alternately with both index fingers.
2. Eyebrows from one end to the other. Massage all along eyebrows with all fingers.
3. Temples. Massage temples with all fingers.
4. Gentle eye movement, grasping the eyeball. Place thumbs above eyeball and the 4 other fingers underneath and gently move the eyeball.
5. Massage/modelling of the cheeks, lips, chin and jaw. Largely and deeply massage cheeks with all fingers and lift upper lip and chin.
6. Using both of your forearms, massage using a rolling movement.
a. Lift the cheeks. (X2)
b. Back and forth alternate press on forehead and chin. (X2) (pivoting forearm to avoid touching the lip above the chin)
c. Ears and ear region, massaging largely.
7. Apply progressive and firm pressure with both hands, one placed on the forehead and the other placed on the occipital region, in opposite directions.(X2) End with a smoothing movement sliding off of the head.
8. Finish the massage by fanning the client’s face with a paper fan or tissue soaked in Vetiver Mask.

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Figure 8 Massage

Use fingertips in each step, massage in figure 8 motion (except Step 10).

Step 1
Using two hands, one on top of the other with the fingertips of the lower hand, perform a figure 8 on theforehead.
Step 2
Then repeat around eyes, starting at the right temple.
Step 3
With two hands, massage both temples together.
Step 4
Repeat, working over andaround top of cheekbones.
Step 5
Massage with one hand on top of the other, around the nose, across upper lip and around the chin.
Step 6
Repeat, working from cheek to cheek across upper lip.
Step 7
Massage with one hand, one on top of the other, along jawline.
Step 8
Repeat movement working across the neck.
Step 9
Then repeat figure of 8 movements on the décolleté.
Step 10 – 1
Using both hands effleurage to elbows, return up arms to top of décolleté. Crossing hands under chin, travel upsides of face to forehead.
Step 10 – 2
Uncross hands at forehead, travelling back down sides of face, then neck to elbows.
Step 10 – 3
Using both hands slide from elbows up arms, around the trapezius to finish with agentle neck pull.

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Sculpting Massage

*White is when the toolis the concave side
*Grey is when the toolis the convex side

THE SKIN THERAPIST IS POSITIONED BEHIND THE CLIENT
I. Décolleté and neck
A. DECOLLETÉ
A.1. Hold 1 sculpting tool at the Solar Plexus (X5) seconds. Holding 1 sculpting tool with one hand wave from centre of bust line up to centre of clavicle smoothing up and down. (X3)
A.2. Holding two sculpting tools in both hands wave from centre of bust line outwards to the axillary gland then glide back to centre. (X3)
A.3. Pump and press on axillary. (X3) Slide around shoulders and trapezius to the neck ready to start the next movement.
B. NECK
B.1. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an upwards movement from sub maxillary gland (bottom of ears) along the neck towards the throat and then return back towards the bottom of the ears. (X3)
B.2. Pump and press on the retro-clavicular gland. (X3) Slide to trapezius ready to start next movement.
B.3. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an upwards movement along the trapezius and sides of neck to occipital and then return. (X3)
B.4. Pump and press at parotid glands.(X3) Slide to centre of forehead ready to start next movement.

II. Face, both sides at the time
A. FOREHEAD
A.1.2. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an outwards movement from centre of forehead towards the temples and then return. (X3)
B. EYES
B.1.2. Smoothing movement from the temples to the inside corner of eyes. Smoothing movement over eyes from the inside corner of eyes to temples. (X3)
C. JAWLINE, CHEEKS AND UNDER EYES
C.1.2. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an outwards movement from:
1. Sides of nose towards the parotid gland in front of the ears and return.
2. Then from corners of mouth to front of ears and return.
3. Then from chin to bottom of ears and return.
Repeat all. (X1)
D. LIPS
D.1. 2. Working with alternative hands, Back (fig.1) and forth (fig.2) movement, using two alternate sculpting tools slide under the mouth and back over the mouth from one side of the mouth to the other. Repeat. (X3)
E. JAWLINE, CHEEKS AND UNDER EYES
E.1. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an outwards movement from:
1. Chin to bottom of ears and return. (X3)
2. Then from corners of mouth to front of ears and return. (X3)
3. Then from sides of nose towards the parotid gland in front of the ears and return. (X3)
F. EYEBROWS
F.1. Place the large corner of the two sculpting tools in the inner corner of the eyes.
One eye after the other, smooth outwards over the eyebrow toward the temple, always working from internal to external, sliding back under eyes to repeat. (X3) Do the same movement on the other eye. (X3)
G. FOREHEAD
G.1. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth along the forehead, from the beginning of the eyebrows upwards and outwards towards the temples. Repeat. (X1)
H. SIDES
H.1. Using two sculpting tools slide down along sides of face with wave movement. Repeat. (X1)
Turn head towards one (right or left) side.

III. One side after the other
A. JAWLINE
A.1. Using alternate sculpting tools smooth along the jawline from chin to the bottom of the ear with alternative hands, one hand pulling the tool, the other one pushing it. Repeat. (X3)
B. CHEEKS
B.1. Using alternate sculpting tools in a lifting upwards motion starting at the corners of the mouth, smooth from jawline to cheek with alternative hands and lifting off each time working towards the front of ear. Repeat. (X3)
C. UNDER EYES
C.1. Using the small side of the two sculpting tools smooth under the eye from the inside corner working out towards the temple using alternative hands. Repeat. (X3)
D. UPPER EYES
D.1. Using the small side of the two sculpting tools smooth over the eyebrow from the inside corner of the eye working upwards and outwards towards the temple using alternative hands. Repeat. (X3)
E. TEMPLES
E.1. Using the large part of the two sculpting tools smooth outwards on the temple with alternating hands. Repeat. (X3)
F. CHIN AND NECK
F.1. Using 1 sculpting tool slide from chin, to behind ear, and then slide down the side of the neck to clavicle. Repeat. (X3)
G. NECK
G.1. Using 1 sculpting tool slide from side of neck to trapezius working back and forth. Repeat. (X3)
H. UNDER JAWLINE
H.1. Using 1 sculpting tool and a wave-like movement smooth under the jawline from one side to the other. Turn client’s head.
Repeat all movements on the other side (from A to G)

IV. Final Movements
A. NECK
A.1. Using two sculpting tools smooth back and forth in an upwards movement from sub maxillary gland (bottom of ears) along the neck towards the throat and then return back towards the bottom of ears. Repeat. (X3)
B. TRAPEZIUS, SHOULDERS AND ARMS
B.1. Using two sculpting tools slide down on trapezius, shoulders and arms on both sides simultaneously. Once on arm, back and forth movement: Outside – middle – inside / Inside – middle – outside. Repeat. (X3)
C. DECOLLETÉ
C.1. Pump and press on axillary gland. Repeat. (X3) End by resting a few seconds with a gentle pressure.

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Jade Stone

Begin on the left side of client’s face.

A. Circle around chin. (X3)
B. Smooth from chin totemple. (X3)
C. Smooth from corner of the mouth to temple. (X3)
D. Smooth under eye until temple. (X3)
E. Circle on temple. (X3) Move to the other temple with circlar movement accross the forehead.
Repeat movements from B to E on the right side of client’s face. Move to sternum and start on the left side.
F. Draw circle around face clockwise (X2) and anticlockwise. (X2)
G. Draw circle on each side of the faceclockwise (X2) and anticlockwise. (X2)
Next, move to the sternum.
H. Smooth from sternum to shoulder. (X3)
I. Circle from sternum to shoulder. (X3)
J. Smooth on trapezius from shoulder to the neck. (X3)
K. Circle on trapezius from shoulder to the neck. (X3)
Repeat movements from H to K on the right side. Move to sternum and pause to finish.

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L’Insitut Facial – Sonic Cleansing and Massaging

CLEANSING - Use the sonic cleansing expert

A. Starting at the top of one cheekbone, glide back and forth downwards across cheek. Repeat on opposite side.
B. C. D. Glide across chin and upper lip, then all areas of the nose and forehead.
E. Finish by sweeping up and down along neck.

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MASSAGING - Use the sonic massaging expert

A. B. C. Starting on one side of the face, massage up and down along nasal labial folds and cheek. Glide around chin and upper lip as if drawing a circle, then repeat massage of nasolabial fold and cheek on opposite side.
D. Massage across eyebrows, from one temple to the other
E. Massage up and down along neck and underneath chin, then glide back and forth across décolleté, avoiding the collar bone.

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SERUM application secret is performed in the 30' protocol

Step 1
Pump 3 drops into palm, rub hands together and gently sweep across face, neck and décolleté.
Step 2
Press hands over cheeks.
Step 3
Press palms over forehead and chin.
Step 4
Lightly tap fingertips on face, neck and décolleté, as if you were playing the piano.

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ESSENTIAL OIL ELIXIR application secret is performed in the 30' and 60' protocols

Step 1
Pour 5 drops into palm and rub hands together. Cup hands and inhale deeply.
Step 2
Glide fingers alongside nose and lift towards hairline.
Step 3
Glide fingers downwards along neck.
Step 4
Lightly press finger tips around neckline.

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CREAM application secret is performed in the 30', 60', 90' protocols

Step 1
Gently sweep across face, neck and décolleté.
Step 2
From the collarbone, work upward in a lifting motion.
Step 3
Apply slight pressure, from cheek to hairline.
Step 4
Place one palm flat against forehead, and lift toward hairline, alternating hands.

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EYE SERUM and EYE CREAM application secret
Same technique is performed for Eye Serum and Eye Cream in the 60' and 90' protocols

Step 1
Apply the SERUM or the CREAM over the eye with smoothing movements in a back and forth movement.
Step 2
Apply 4 digitopressure with forefinger over the eye brow inside out, then under the eye.
Step 3
Smooth lightly by doing little waves inside out over the circle.

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MASSAGE TECHNIQUES – HAND  

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Hand Massage

HAND MASSAGE TECHNIQUE (6 min)
This unique massage reflexology technique relieves pain and tension while relaxing muscles. Stimulation of the pressure points during a hand massage helps reduce stress in the mind and body while boosting circulation. A deep feeling of well-being is achieved.

Actions
• Introduces immediate relaxation
• Improves the blood circulation
• Revitalizes and energizes

Requirements
Skin therapist uses her fingertips and controlled body movements to apply firm, continuous and progressive pressure.

HAND POSITION:
Skin therapist uses the full surface of her hands for maximum contact with the skin.

PRESSURE:
Skin therapist applies progressive pressure adapted to the client.

BODY POSITION:
Skin therapist maintains constant contact with the client and uses her full body weight to apply even pressure.

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Procedure

1. Effleurage
2. Internal/external effleurage
3. Effleurage and twisting
4. Fanning strokes on the top of the hand
5. Intermetacarpal
6. “6 pressures”
7. Pulling
8. Fanning stroke and palm pressure
9. Fanning strokes on the top of the hand

If necessary, follow the arm warm towel application technique to refresh and clean the client’s hands and arms (optional).

1. Effleurage: apply the product to the entire arm (from the wrist to the shoulder) using both hands simultaneously. (X3)
2. Internal/external effleurage: hold the customer’s hand with one hand. With the other hand, slide up and down the inside of the arm with effleurage. Change hands for the outside arm. Repeat the entire process. (X3)
3. Effleurage and twisting: effleurage up the arm, twisting motions back down arm. (X3)
4. Fanning strokes on the top of the hand: with alternating thumbs, perform a relaxing windshield wiper movement on the top of the hand. (X3)
5. Intermetacarpal: thumb after thumb, smooth in between the fingers in three strokes toward the wrist. (X1)
6. 6 pressures: using the thumb and index finger, apply firm pressure points to the top and bottom of the hand along the metatarsals at 6 points, from the middle of the hand to the end of each finger (5 points – thumb), and repeat for the whole hand. (X1)
7. Pulling: pull each finger, starting from the metacarpals, to stimulate energy and blood flow. (X1)
8. Fanning stroke and palm pressure: alternate thumbs in a windshield wiper motion on the palm of the hand and 5 presses. (X1). Repeat the entire movement. (X3)
9. Fanning stroke on the top of the hand: with alternating thumbs, perform a relaxing windshield wiper movement on the top of the hand. (X3)

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MASSAGE TECHNIQUES – Foot

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Foot Massage

FOOT MASSAGE TECHNIQUE (optional)
The feet are the hardest-worked of all the body parts. They withstand our body weight all day long and experience considerable tension. The longer we walk or stand, the more tired they become. By receiving a foot massage, clients can experience relaxation and stress relief. This reflexology massage relieves pain and tension while relaxing muscles. A deep feeling of well-being infuses the whole body.

Actions
• Relieves tension and stress that has accumulated in the feet
• Improves circulation
• Prepares the client to enjoy the treatment

Requirements
Skin therapist uses her fingertips and controlled body pressure to apply firm, continuous and progressively released pressure.

HAND POSITION:
Skin therapist uses the full surface of her hands for maximum contact with the skin.

PRESSURE:
Skin therapist applies progressive pressure according to the client’s preference.

BODY POSITION:
Skin therapist always maintains contact with the client. They should adjust their posture so that their back is straight, and be aware of their position as the massage progresses. Skin therapist uses her full body weight to maintain continuous, even pressure.

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Procedure

A. Calves:
1. Effleurage
2. Bracelet
3. Fanning stroke
4. Calf effleurage
5. Ankle rotations
B. Feet:
1. Fanning stroke on the top of the foot
2. Intermetatarsal
3. 7 pressures
4. Pulling
5. Fanning stroke and 5 pressures
6. Sandwich

A. CALVES

1. Effleurage: with flat hands, apply the product evenly on the lower legs. (X3)
2. Bracelet: with one hand after the other, work from ankle to knee and then slide down the sides with effleurage from the knee to the ankle. (X3)
3. Fanning strokes: alternate thumbs in a windscreen wiper movement from the ankle to the knee. Slide down the sides with effleurage. (X3)4. Calf effleurage: stroke up and down the back of the calf, alternating your hands. (X3)
5. Ankle rotations: using flat hands around the ankle bone. (X3)

B. FEET

1. Fanning stroke on top of the foot: alternate thumbs in relaxing windscreen wiper movements on the top of the foot. (X3)
2. Intermetatarsal: relax and smooth the intermetatarsal upward (X3) at each of the 4 zones. Repeat the entire movement. (X1)
3. 7 pressures: using the thumb and index finger, apply firm pressure to the top and bottom of the foot along the metatarsals at 7 points, from the middle of the foot to the tip of each toe. 6 points on the big toe. (X1)
4. Pulling: pull each toe starting from the metatarsals to stimulate energy and blood flow. (X1)
5. Fanning stroke and 5 pressures: make fanning stroke movements on the sole of the foot toward the heel, then apply thumb-on-thumb pressure to 5 points from the heel to the ball of the foot. Repeat the whole movement. (X3)
6. Sandwich: make a prayer movement up and down with both hands. (X3)