Whether as a stand alone treatment or combined with more substantial massage work; facial massage is one of the most relaxing treatments available. When you think we largely live from inside our head and that a large part of our brain is occupied with our face which contains all 5 sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin). A facial massage enables the brain to switch off because when involved with the massage it doesn't have time to think of much else.
This allows for a deeper level of relaxation, often more so than when other parts of the body are massaged and with deeper relaxation comes a deeper level of healing within the body.
Clients often report that their is a letting go and a lightness to their whole body after a facial massage and this is true in that nerves originating from the face, neck and head communicate with other areas of the body. In the same way that working on the feet internally treats the whole body, the same is true of a facial treatment. Feeling inspired to add a little bit of beauty and pampering to this very holistic and therapeutic treatment....
We all want to look our best as looking good helps us to feel good. With this in mind I attended a holistic facial workshop last month and learned how to incorporate a simple beauty routine of cleansing, exfoliating, applying a mask, massage, toning and moisturizing into a really nice holistic facial treatment which also includes a head, neck, shoulder and decolletage massage.
During the mask (20 minutes) a hand massage, reflexology, or ear candling treatment can be given. Hot stones can also be used and the whole treatment (1 hour) can either be a stand alone treatment or incorporated with other massage work.
A short consultation and skin analysis at the beginning of treatment will determine what type of skin you have and the best treatment/essential oils to use. The products I have chosen to work with are from green people. They are organic and contain only natural ingredients; thus free from harsh detergents and other chemical nasties. Here is a link to their page if you wanted to check them out. http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/
The benefits of this added bit of beauty and pampering...!
Every day stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, smoke/polluted environment and not enough sleep can all cause blood flow to slow down, toxins to build up and the skin to look dull and lifeless. The aim of this treatment is to create a clean fresh and youthful looking appearance!
Cleansing creates and maintains healthy and clear skin as well as removing dirt and sebum from the pores. The green people cleanser contains Shea butter to soften and sooth; calendula and rosemary, well known for their antioxidant and protective properties and jojoba oil to restore moisture balance.
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and reveals a younger more vibrant skin tone.
The green people exfoliator contains skin softening squalane which promotes elasticity, apricot kernels to gently and effectively exfoliate skin and witch hazel to help tone and condition the skin.
Massage releases the stress and tension that we carry in our 43 facial muscles and this automatically makes us look younger!
Massage plumps up the appearance of the skin, improves blood circulation to the cells, brings life, colour and freshness back to the face and helps to soften lines and wrinkles.
Facial massage also stimulates lymph circulation aiding in the elimination of waste and bacteria; thus helping to tone and reduce puffiness and is great for congested and problematic skins.
Facial Masks are deep cleansing and nourishing.
The green people mask contains avocado which is rich in vitamins A, D and E; and seaweed extract which contains a rich source of minerals and trace elements.
Toner freshens, cools and tones the skin.
Rose water or green tea can be used.
Moisturizing hydrates the skin and keeps it supple and youthful looking.
The green people 24 hour moisturizing cream contains evening primrose oil and high levels of omega 6 essential fatty acids to keep the skin soft and supple; and extract of baical skullcap which help to maintain the elasticity and youthfulness of the skin.
So treat yourself this summer! x
