THE PRACTICALS OF AROMA FACIAL MASSAGE
(STAGEWISE DESCRIPTION)
1. Using Alternate hands, sweep from collar bone to jaw bone starting at left side, ending at right . This movement is commonly known as alternative stroking up the neck.
See Figure: (Do It 4 to 5 times)
  
Using alternate hands, start from the left side of the neck continuously stroking in the upward direction to finish on the right side of the neck.
2. Cupping of the jaw.
  
The palm of the left hand should be cupped in a concave shape over the right hand side of the jaw. Now stroke across to the left side till your fingers come up towards the ears. Now cup the right hand and take it to the right side.
3. Cheek triangle: using your fingers sweep under the sides of the mouth towards the ears returning down to the centre of the chin.
  
Draw fingers firmly up to the cheek bone level close to the nose, stroke with gentle pressure under the cheek bone towards the ears as if you were draining the sinuses from under the nose area towards the ear. Then release pressure and gently glide your fingers towards the centre of the chin.
4. Circular movements with the thumb cushion up the nosy
  
Starting from the tip of the nose using the thumb cushion in circular movements (Clock-wise) start moving towards the forehead finishing at the top of the forehead.
5. Forehead stroking with alternate palms
  
Gently stroke with relaxed hands up the forehead following with the left hand, repeat alternate stroke
6. Circle around the eyes finishing at the temples
  
Place three fingers over the eyebrows across the frontal bone. Now drain across towards the temples using pressure. Release the pressure and wait. Using ring fingers under the eyes, circle around to the starting point.
7. Repeat No. 1 to 6
8. Rocking movements
  
Place index fingers above lips, second finger below the mouth, the ring and the little fingers on the chin and below. Place both your hands to meet at the fingers. Keeping this contact move slowly apart from the centre of the mouth towards the temples. (Do not bend fingers) when the finger tips reach the temple apply pressure for 3 to 4 seconds on it only to repeat the movement.
9. Shoulder effleurage
 
Place both your hands on the centre of the chest, just under the neck. Stroke lightly and move hands out towards armpit. Now move your palms around the deltoid muscles upto the back of the shoulders. Continue to the occiput point at the base of the skull. Wait there for 10 seconds, then repeat all over again.
RECIPES
Your Aromatherapy essential oil kit contain Essential oils chosen for the Skin care but they can be used for a wide range of common ailments. Care should be taken and read "Cautions" before blending Essential oils with carrier oils. Essential oils in your kit are most commonly used for skin care and their suggested application are mentioned below in good faith.
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