How to Make a Skin Massage
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Have a good, clean towel ready. It's okay to use hot water and a bit of hand lotion, but using a cleaner that is scented and cleans the hands thoroughly is best. After taking a shower or after washing the hands, it's a good idea to pat dry with a towel. It helps to make sure that no loose dirt or oil remains on the skin. Moisturizing the skin right after washing and before applying lotion or creams is also a good idea.
Next, have a comfortable massage chair or table that is very relaxing and comfortable. This will ensure that the person isn't too uncomfortable or stressed out. The ideal is to make sure that the person can sit back and relax with the correct posture. If the person isn't relaxed, the massage won't be as effective.
You should always start at the feet, working your way up to the top of the body. Start by using the palms of the hands to gently knead the skin on the top of the body, moving upward towards the neck. Then, using your thumbs, press into the shoulders and buttocks. Move deeper into the thighs, working your way up to the bottom of the legs. You can also use the fingertips to massage the inner thighs, buttocks, and inner wrists.
Massaging with the hands can also be beneficial, although it's more difficult than when using the fingers. First, because you need to be good at handling your clients and making them feel comfortable, you need to practice a lot first. However, if you're really good, it can also help you to relax, making you a better masseuse overall. Remember to also keep the other hand in a sheath, or tucked under your elbow, if you can, to minimize injury.
When starting out, start with very light touches to start off with. As you get more confident and get better at massaging your clients, then you can start to increase the pressure and intensity of the strokes. Try using long, slow, strokes that run down over several layers of skin, instead of just using your fingertips alone. By working your way from the feet to the head, you'll get a good feel for where all the nerves are located. From there, you can easily work your way up to the head, and even down into the neck and shoulders.
If you want to know how to make a skin massage, one important thing to remember is that it should be done with all the skin types covered by your skin massage bed. If you're using your fingers alone, you can't get a complete skin massage if you have cuticles, calluses, or dry skin. You should also avoid massaging your skin near areas that are prone to infection or that may harbor infections. Touching areas that are tender can actually cause more problems than you already have with your skin, since you're applying more pressure than you need to. If you're going to be doing more than one session, make sure that you ask your therapist whether you're doing too much, or if your therapist would like you to apply a smaller amount to test out your sensitivity.
The next time you go for a massage, you might want to ask your therapist for some tips on how to make a skin massage. It's not difficult, but it does take practice, and it requires that you follow the instructions carefully. If you'd like to learn more about it, check out websites about it online, or talk to your local masseuse. They will be happy to show you the ropes!