The Art of Japanese Zen Facial Massage

According to Oriental Medicine, a person's face tells everything about him or her including the person's health and emotional well-being. The Oriental concept of beauty believes that what is on the inside affects the outside and that true beauty is only achieved with internal balance and health. They believe the factors such as diet, life style, exercise, and emotions affect the entire body. These imbalances display themselves as impurities, imperfections,and deficiencies (dullness) in the skin.

The Art of Japanese Zen Facial Massage is the application of essential oil aromatherapy, acupressure, and massage to the face and upper body. These treatments help alleviate the negative affects of internal and external stressors on the skin. The facial treatments increase circulation and lymph flow in the face, tones skin and underlying connective tissue, and increase energy (Qi) in the area. By removing toxins from the face, improving circulation and tone, and balancing Qi, outward affects include a decrease in fine wrinkles especially around the eyes and lips, evened skin tone, decrease in blemishes, and a brighter complexion. This treatment can slow premature aging and help balance emotions. It can also be used to treat and prevent migraines and tension headaches, TMJ dysfunction, neck pain, and provide deep relaxation.

Essentials oils that may be used in Japanese Facials include basil, peppermint, cedarwood, lavender, geranium, and rosemary. Essential oils have the ability to penetrate cell membranes and diffuse throughout the blood and tissues of the body. Essential oils are natural healers. They can be used as an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and can also be used to enhance relaxation, balance emotions, and decrease muscle tension and pain. Each oil has unique properties to suit each person's individual needs.

Japanese Zen Facials are non-invasive and can be used safely on a variety of individuals for a wide array of dysfunctions. Some precautions include pregnancy, sensitivities to oils, high blood pressure, and use of anti-psychotic drugs. Inform your massage therapist of all of your health conditions so that the treatment can be tailored to your needs.

Enhance your external beauty with internal balance, try Japanese Zen Facials.