NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) ExamSkin Care and ServicesMedium
A client with mature skin is concerned about loss of firmness and elasticity. During a facial, the cosmetologist performs a massage technique that involves deep kneading, rolling, and squeezing movements. Which massage manipulation is being used?
- AEffleurage
- BTapotement
- CFriction
- DPetrissage
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Petrissage
Petrissage is a deep kneading movement that involves squeezing, rolling, and pinching the skin and muscles. It is beneficial for stimulating circulation and improving muscle tone, which can help address concerns about loss of firmness and elasticity in mature skin.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Effleurage is a light, continuous stroking movement used primarily for applying product and beginning/ending a massage.
- B. Tapotement (percussion) involves short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements to stimulate the skin.
- C. Friction involves deep rubbing movements, often circular, to stimulate tissues and increase circulation, but less about muscle kneading.
Petrissage
A massage manipulation consisting of deep kneading, squeezing, and rolling movements that lift, squeeze, and press the tissue.
- Stimulates circulation, improves muscle tone.
- Helps to release toxins and bring nutrients to the skin.
- Often used on areas with more muscle and fat.
- Can be beneficial for mature or sluggish skin.
Memory trick: Petrissage is like kneading dough for your face.