chapter 14: aveda detoxifying techniques theory of skin detoxification aveda detoxifying techniques

chapter 14: aveda detoxifying techniques theory of skin detoxification aveda detoxifying techniques

table of contents Participant Guide aveda detoxifying techniques 1: theory of skin detoxification 1 Section overview 2 Skin and circulation 4 Skin conditions 5 Commonly asked questions 7 Aveda detoxifying techniques 16 Commonly asked questions 17 Measurement of acquired knowledge, theory 19 Measurement of acquired knowledge, techniques

section overview this section covers: Theory of skin detoxification aveda detoxifying techniques The increase circulation to the skin, which brings nutrition and helps the tissues to carry away wastes, leading to a clearer, healthier looking complexion. Once you have studied this information and experienced the learning activities with other participants, you should be able to reach the objectives outlined below. learning objectives To describe the theory of skin detoxification To understand which skin conditions and Elemental Natures SM benefit from detoxification as well as contraindications To identify the movements used in the To perform the homeplay when you have read the information in this section, you should be able to answer the following questions: 1. How do the detoxifying techniques improve circulation? 1

1: theory of skin detoxification skin and circulation The circulatory system helps support the main functions of the skin by delivering nutrients through blood and lymph. As the transportation system of the body, it delivers food, water, and oxygen to every tissue and organ. The blood carries vital, life-giving oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body, supplying raw materials for the energy that powers an individual s every thought and action. If the circulatory pathways become congested or blocked, then needed supplies can t reach outer tissues. The resulting uneven distribution of vital materials can cause various skin conditions, such as: Blotchy or uneven skin tone, possible erythema (red patches or nodules) Dehydration (lack of moisture in the skin) Edema (when skin swells due to congested circulatory pathways) Keratinization (when skin cells adhere to each other, causing clogged pores) With improved circulation, the skin s own natural elimination system discards impurities from the tissues more efficiently. This is why we position the at the beginning of the facial treatment, generally before refinement of the skin. definition circulatory system n: The bodily system consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood that circulates blood throughout the body, delivers nutrients and other essential materials to cells, and removes waste products. Also called cardiovascular system. the american heritage dictionary of the english language, fourth edition copyright 2000 by houghton mifflin company. published by houghton mifflin company. all rights reserved. definition detoxify v: To remove a poison, toxin or the effect of such from. merriam-webster online www.m-d.com 4 skin and circulation skin conditions 2

1: theory of skin detoxification lymphatic system As part of the circulatory system, the lymphatic system plays an extremely important role in the body. Blood travels from the heart via the arteries and into the capillaries to nourish cells and organs. Plasma passes through the capillary wall and into the tissue space. The space between the cells in this tissue space is filled with interstitial fluid. The interstitial fluid supplies the cells and receives all the cell waste. For the most part (80-98%) of the plasma that enters the tissue space and interstitial fluid returns through the venule end of the capillary into the venous system. 2-20% returns to the heart through the lymphatic vessels. The lymph capillaries drain into larger vessels, which make up the lymphatic system. While flow through the lymphatic system is slow, massaging skeletal muscles compresses the lymph vessels and moves the lymph along the system. The lymph collected from the entire left side of the body, the digestive tract, and the lower portion of the right side of the body flow into the thoracic duct, which empties into the left subclavian vein, while lymph from the right side of the head, neck, and chest flows into the right subclavian vein, completing circulation. definition venous system The venous system reabsorbs from 80 percent to 98 percent of interstitial fluid to complete circulation. definition lymphatic system The lymphatic system reabsorbs from 2 percent to 20 percent of interstitial fluid to complete circulation. trouble spots If toxins are not filtered and disposed of efficiently, they can manifest themselves on the surface of the skin as congestion, edema, acne, or a blemish. aveda detoxifying techniques vs. lymphatic drainage The should not be considered Manual Lymphatic Drainage, but rather, effective techniques that respect the lymphatic system and the way lymph flows. These techniques focus on increasing the circulation to the skin of the face and supporting the natural flow of lymph through stimulated areas. 4 skin and circulation skin conditions 3

1: theory of skin detoxification skin conditions skin conditions and elemental natures Use the for the following conditions: Blemished skin (Water nature) Oil-prone skin (Water/Earth natures) Congestion/sluggish complexion (Water/Earth natures) Dull skin/lack of circulation (Infinity/Air natures) congestion Congestion in terms of skin care refers to acne, whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, cysts, and other inflamed conditions of the skin. The can exacerbate skin with a Fire nature. Do not use on the following Fire nature skin conditions: Overly sensitive skin Rosacea Heavily couperosed areas/overcirculation positioning the detoxifying techniques These techniques work best when the skin has been properly cleansed and before refined. It is performed at the beginning of the facial treatment to take advantage of increased circulation throughout the remaining aspect of the treatment. This type of manual manipulation does not take the place of the massage performed in a facial treatment. They are specific techniques performed to enhance circulation and can be integrated when customizing a facial treatment. Adjust the type and length of the massage when choosing to incorporate detoxifying manipulations. elemental natures The are best for Infinity/Air nature because they stimulate circulation and work for Water/Earth nature because they motivate sluggish skin. skin and circulation 4 skin conditions 4

1: theory of skin detoxification commonly asked questions 1. How do I know which guests would benefit from the Aveda Detoxifying Techniques? There are some contraindications to using the Aveda Detoxifying Techniques on certain skin conditions. Make sure you properly assess the guest s Elemental Nature before beginning the techniques. Infinity, Air, Water, and Earth Elemental Nature skin states benefit from these techniques. Guests with skin that is blemished, acne-prone, oil-rich, congested, or lacking in circulation will benefit the most from the Aveda Detoxifying Techniques. 2. Why isn t detoxification beneficial to Fire natures, or guests with rosacea, heavily couperosed areas, or overly dry skin? These skin conditions do not suffer from the same inefficiencies within their circulatory systems and therefore do not need detoxification. In fact, detoxification can exacerbate these conditions. 3. How long do the effects of these techniques last before guests should return to the spa? Detoxification could be a regular part of a monthly maintenance facial for most Elemental Nature skin states. Home care routines can also help maintain a healthy complexion. 4. Why should detoxification occur at the beginning of a facial treatment? Detoxification increases circulation, and the ideal time to activate circulation is at the beginning of a facial treatment. This will positively affect the rest of the treatment and enhance all of the other techniques used during the facial treatment. 5

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aveda detoxifying techniques preparation Apply a small amount of the Aveda calming or energizing composition to the skin of the décolleté, arms, neck and facial regions. Base your selection on the guest s elemental nature. The composition and its affect on the autonomic nervous system will assist in improving the circulation to the skin which will help correct the imbalances reflected in the skin state. It is most effective to perform the Aveda detoxifying techniques while using a facial vapor to assist in softening the skin, improving circulation and assisting in the removal of impurities from the skin. It is important to improve skin circulation at the beginning of a facial treatment. These techniques can be performed in any 60 or 90 minute facial treatment and is not considered a replacement for the massage segment of the treatment. It is a technique primarily focused on addressing and improving the superficial circulation to the skin through the olfactory system and manual manipulation. overall benefits of the aveda detoxifying techniques Stimulate lymph nodes Improve lymph flow Clear accumulated lymph Increase circulation and blood flow Increase nutrition to the skin Helps the tissues carry away accumulated wastes Improve the appearance of the skin Improve the health of the skin Clear congestion activity: script and role-play introducing the detoxifying manipulations to the guest 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 7

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 1. opening movement Position the hands at either side of the axilla where the arm and torso meet. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. Lightly slide up and around the outside of the shoulders, maintain contact with the little finger side of the hands as you progress down the outside of the arms to the inside of the elbow. Perform three circular movements inside of the elbow. Maintain as much contact as you slide up the inside of the arms back to the axilla regions. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. 1: opening movement Benefits: Improve the flow of lymph. Stimulate the lymph nodes located at the axilla and elbow regions. Clear accumulated lymph. Keep lymphatic channels in the axilla and arm regions open. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques dvd: the art and science of esthiology 8

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 2. décolleté opening movement Transition to the midline of the sternum, above the guest s gown. Using the thumbs and middle fingers at the center of the sternum, bilaterally pinch, twist and slide toward the axillary regions. Position the hands at either side of the axilla where the arms and torso meet. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. Lightly slide up and around the outside of the shoulders, maintain contact with the little finger side of the hands as you progress down the outside of the arms to the inside of the elbow. Perform three circular movements inside of the elbow. Maintain as much contact as you slide up the inside of the arms, back to the axilla regions. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. 2: décolleté opening movement Benefits: Increase circulation and blood flow. Improve the flow of lymph. Stimulate the lymph nodes located at the axillary and elbow regions. Clear accumulated lymph. Keep lymphatic channels in the axillary and arm regions open. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 9

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 3. décolleté pinch, twist, and slide Transition the hands to the midline of the sternum inferior to the previous position. Using the thumbs and middle fingers at the center of the sternum, bilaterally pinch, twist and slide toward the axillary regions. Continue to follow this sequence of movements making sure to cover the entire décolleté region. Transition the hands to the medial ends of the clavicle. Position the thumbs inferior and middle fingers superior around the clavicle. Perform the pinch, twist and slide movement bilaterally along the entire length of the clavicle. Lightly slide the thumbs to transition down to the axillary regions. 3: décolleté pinch, twist, and slide Benefits: Increasing circulation and blood flow. Helps clear congestion in the upper chest and décolleté region. Improve the flow of lymph. Stimulate the lymph nodes. Clear accumulated lymph. Keep lymphatic channels in the chest and décolleté regions open. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 10

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 4. neck pinch, twist, slide and pump Position both thumbs behind the earlobes. Using the thumbs and middle fingers, bilaterally pinch, twist and slide down the sides of the neck from behind the ears toward the hollow of the lateral ends of the clavicle. Perform several pumping movements at the hollow of the clavicle using the middle fingers, the emphasis here is directly underneath the clavicle to stimulate the clavicle lymph nodes. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers medial to the previous position underneath the mandible. Continue to perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movement down the sides of the neck toward the hollow of the clavicle. Perform several pumping movements at the hollow of the clavicle using the middle fingers, the emphasis here is directly underneath the clavicle to stimulate the clavicle lymph nodes. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers medial to the previous position underneath the mandible. Continue to perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movement down the sides of the neck toward the hollow of the clavicle. Perform several pumping movements at the hollow of the clavicle using the middle fingers, the emphasis here is directly underneath the clavicle to stimulate the clavicle lymph nodes. Make sure to cover the entire width and length of the neck except for the center of the throat. 4: neck pinch, twist, slide and pump Benefits: Increase circulation and blood flow to the neck region. Helps clear congestion in the neck and lower regions of the face. Improve the flow of lymph in the neck region. Stimulate the lymph nodes located in the hollow of the clavicle region. Clear accumulated lymph. Keep lymphatic channels in the neck region open. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 11

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 5. jaw line pinch, twist, slide and pump Transition the thumbs and middle fingers along the midline of the mandible at the chin. Perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements progressing towards the earlobes. Position the pads of the middle fingers behind the earlobes. Use the pads of the thumbs to gently perform circular movements on the earlobes, with contact on the downward movement. Position both thumbs behind the earlobes. Using the thumbs and middle fingers, bilaterally pinch, twist and slide down the sides of the neck from behind the ears toward the hollow of the lateral ends of the clavicle. Perform several pumping movements at the hollow of the clavicle using the middle fingers, the emphasis here is directly underneath the clavicle to stimulate the clavicle lymph nodes. 5: jaw line pinch, twist, slide and pump Benefits: Increase circulation and blood flow to the facial region. Helps clear congestion in the lower regions of the face. Keeps the lymph channels open in the jaw line and neck regions. Stimulate the lymph nodes located in back of the ears and earlobes. Stimulate the lymph nodes located in the hollow of the clavicle region. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 12

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 6. facial pinch, twist and slide Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the midline of the chin and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the earlobes. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the corner of the mouth and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the tragus. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the flare of the nostrils and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the tragus. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers above the flare of the nostrils and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the tragus. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers under the orbital bones and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the top of the ears. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers at the bridge of the nose and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the temples. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers above the eyebrows and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the temples. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the center of the forehead and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the temples. Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the center of the upper forehead and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the temples. 6: facial pinch, twist and slide Benefits: Increase circulation and blood flow to the facial region. Helps clear congestion in the facial region. Keeps the lymph channels open in the facial region. Stimulate the lymph nodes located in front of the ears. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 13

aveda detoxifying techniques continued 7. closing movement Transition the thumbs and middle fingers to the midline of the forehead along the hairline and perform the bilateral pinch, twist and slide movements toward the temples. Continue the movements along the perimeter of the face progressing toward the earlobes. Position the pads of the middle fingers behind the earlobes. Use the pads of the thumbs to gently perform circular movements on the earlobes, with contact on the downward movement. Position both thumbs behind the earlobes. Using the thumbs and middle fingers, bilaterally pinch, twist and slide down the sides of the neck from behind the ears toward the hollow of the lateral ends of the clavicle. Perform several pumping movements at the hollow of the clavicle using the middle fingers, the emphasis here is directly underneath the clavicle to stimulate the clavicle lymph nodes. Using the pads of the ring, middle and index fingers lightly slide to the axillary regions. Position the hands at either side of the axilla where the arm and torso meet. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. Lightly slide up and around the outside of the shoulders, maintain contact with the little finger side of the hands as you progress down the outside of the arms to the inside of the elbow. Perform three circular movements inside of the elbow. Maintain as much contact as you slide up the inside of the arms, back to the axilla regions. Using the ring, middle and index fingers of both hands, perform three circular movements at the axilla regions applying slightly more pressure inward and upward. 7: closing movement Benefits: Activates circulation. Improve the flow of lymph. Stimulate the lymph nodes located at the axilla and elbow regions. Clear accumulated lymph. Keep lymphatic channels in the neck region open. Stimulate the lymph nodes located in the hollow of the clavicle region. Keep lymphatic channels in the axilla and arm regions open. 4 aveda detoxifying techniques 14

aveda detoxifying techniques techniques 1 through 7 1 2 3 Opening movement Décolleté opening movement Décolleté pinch, twist and slide 4 5 6 Neck pinch, twist, slide and pump Jaw line pinch, twist, slide and pump Facial pinch, twist and slide 7 Closing movement 15

commonly asked questions 1. Should I perform the before I apply the appropriate composition to the guest s face, or after? Perform the appropriate detoxifying techniques after applying the correct composition. 2. How much pressure should I use when applying the manual manipulation technique? The main movements involve pinching, twisting, and sliding. Therefore, use very light pressure. Increase pressure slightly when manipulating the axillary areas to help filter lymph that has accumulated in those areas. 3. When should I perform the Detoxifying Manipulations in a facial treatment? Perform this technique after skin analysis and before skin refinement to address and improve the circulation to the skin of the face early into the treatment and to see the beneficial effects as you progress throughout the procedure. 16

measurement of acquired knowledge skin detoxification theory fill in the blanks or circle the correct answer(s). 1. The system helps support the main functions of the skin by delivering through and. If the circulatory pathways become, then needed supplies can t reach outer. 2. As part of the circulatory system, the plays an extremely important role in the body. Blood travels from the to and via arteries, and it returns using either the or system. During the normal circulatory cycle, parts of the blood filtrate capillaries into the ( ), where it is known as interstitial fluid. Later, the lymphatic and venous pathways this fluid to complete circulation. 3. Which Elemental Natures match up with the following skin conditions? a. Blemished skin ( nature) b. Oil-prone skin ( natures) c. Congestion/sluggish complexion ( natures) d. Dull skin/lack of circulation ( natures) 4. Which of the following skin conditions should not undergo detoxification? a. Overly sensitive skin b. Rosacea c. Heavily couperosed areas/overcirculation d. None of these skin conditions e. All of these skin conditions 5. Which of the following skin conditions should undergo detoxification? a. Blemished skin b. Oil-prone skin c. Congestion/sluggish complexion d. Dull skin/lack of circulation e. None of these skin conditions f. All of these skin conditions 6. Which of the following skin conditions is a result of blocked circulation? a. Blotchy or uneven skin tone b. Dehydration c. Acne d. Edema e. Keratinization name date participant signature facilitator signature 17