Is a contemporize application of several traditional therapies, including massage, cupping & Gua Sha
Your skin is the largest organ of the body, made up of multiple layers of cells and tissues and held together by underlying structures of connective tissue. It has 3 primary layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer, with the deeper layer of skin being highly vascularized (containing numerous blood vessels)
Your skin is:
- Sensual/perceptive
- Colourful
- Always Changing
- Self-healing
- Flexible
- In service to the whole body
How does cosmetic facial sculpting work?
Cosmetic Facial Sculpting is carried out using the correct pressure which is applied to the areas of the face, neck, decolletage and head to increase the circulatory system.
Cosmetic facials utilise traditional therapies that manually work the superficial layers of the skin and stimulate blood, fluid and qi to flow from the deeper channels up.
The increased flow helps to move stagnation, flushing out toxins and oxidised cells towards the lymph.
Furthermore, the manual working of the superficial layers functions as microtrauma, which assists with the healing cascade, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
These facial therapies also work to relax tense, tight muscles and tissues.
So, to summarise, Cosmetic facial sculpting works to:
- Release tension
- Improve blood circulation & Blood pressure (Inducing healing response)
- Increases nerve ending stimulation and sensitivity
- Draw out toxins & stagnation (Lymphatic drainage)
- Breaks down fat cells, cellulite, tight tissues such as scar tissue and stretch marks
What does cosmetic cupping do?
Cupping is using soft silicon cups, instead of glass or hard plastic cups. Silicone cups are softer on the skin and less likely to create marks whilst sliding across the face.
Cupping is used to create a vacuum that draws the skin and superficial muscle layer up and holds them.
Cupping forces the oxygen rich blood to move towards the surface, thus saturating the damaged tissues and consequently precipitating the healing process.
Cosmetic cupping has been shown to:
- Increase oxygen-rich blood circulation
- Strengthen skin and connective tissues
- Stimulate cells responsible for collagen production
- Relax muscle tension
- Brighten skin
- Minimize the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles
- Tone chin, jawline, neck, and décolletage
- Decrease puffiness
- Regulate oil production
How does Cosmetic Gua She Work?
Gua Sha is friction stroking, using a jade tool, that has cooling properties and smooth curvature, which can can assist to reduce the risk of deep sha marking during your treatment.
What does Gua Sha do?
Gua Sha works to improve the blood supply, resolve stagnation and drain toxins. Gua Sha is particularly effective in scar and wrinkle reduction as the pressure strokes facilitate the breaking down of the cell structures, whilst promoting new cell production, collagen and elastin in the treatment area.
What to expect during and after facial Gua Sha.
Following cosmetic application, it is quite common to see some marks remaining on the skin due to the friction of the press stroke. Ann @Chinley Massage will deliver a treatment that is bespoke to you as an individual. Should you decide that this technique is not for you, that is fine as Ann can Taylor your needs and still achieve optimal results for your treatment plan.
The application and stages of your cosmeceutical treatment
- Facial Cleanse
- Relaxing hot towel for the face, decolletage and upper shoulder area
- Gentle strokes to the face and neck area, to activate the lymph glands
- Clinicare skin spritz
- Gentle Enzyme peel
- Facial cleanse
- Clinicare skin spritz
- Cosmeceutical grade Serum Vitamin B and Vitamin C applications
- Hydrating Moisturiser
- Cosmeceutical facial Sculpt
- Cosmeceutical cupping (Optional)
- Cosmeceutical Gua Sha (Optional)
- Intra oral facial sculpting (Optional)
- Clinicare eye and lip cream
- SPF protection 30
- Head massage and associated stretches if appropriate to you
This is a 2-hour treatment, which has so many holistic benefits. You will leave Chinley Massage feeling wonderfully relaxed and yet invigorated at the same time.
Ann takes great care and pride in her work, so you can feel confident to allow her to use her ‘Magic Hands’ on you.
It is advised that you receive 6 treatments initially every month- then one treatment every 3 months thereafter to maintain that sculpted look and glowing, hydrated skin.
PLEASE NOTE:
This treatment may cause marks called sha on the face, which may last 7 – 10 days.
You are less likely to have marks if you are properly hydrated before your treatment. Drink plenty of water for 3 days prior to your treatment.
Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before your facial cupping treatment.
Fish Oils and Aspirin can increase the risk of Sha marking. Please do not take them for 3 days prior to your treatment.
Avoid sunbeds and strong sun for 2 weeks before your treatment.
Please do not book for this treatment if you are taking blood thinners, e.g. Warfarin or steroids.
Please do not book this treatment if you have PDO Threads.
If you have Botox or fillers, this treatment will move them.
If you are currently experiencing Acne, acute inflammation or infections or you have an open wound, this Treatment will not be suitable for you.
Please do not wear make up to your appointment.
