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New member benefit! Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 73 technique involves making oval-shaped strokes with the fingers and thumbs to encourage lymphatic flow and is recommended for the face, neck, and shoulders. • Rotary technique movement: This movement is always performed with two hands together or alternating. The hand is relaxed and flat on the skin, with the fingers together and the thumb open at a right angle to the index finger, stretching the skin in the direction of lymph flow. It is recommended for the neck, shoulders, and chest area. MASSAGE AIDS Emulsions and creams, oils, serums, and balms can be used during massage to augment the skin care benefits of the treatment. When using a device, a sheet mask can be applied to the skin first; then a massage using a device can be performed over it. This is particularly beneficial when using an LED device. The level of pressure used during MLD should be light. This can be thought of as a "feather touch." The manual maneuvers must also be gentle enough so as not to increase filtration from the blood capillaries. The motions for drainage should be gentle, steady, and harmonious. Always work down and from the middle of the face toward the lymph nodes around the neck and ears. Vodder's manual lymphatic drainage consists of several movements: • Stationary circles: These movements are primarily applied to the neck and face. This technique involves continuous spiral strokes, typically applied over the face, neck, and lymph nodes. • Scoop technique: This movement is performed with one hand, or with two hands alternating, with the palm(s) facing down using a scooping motion. It is recommended for the legs and arms. • Pump technique: This movement is performed with one or two hands, alternating or together, generally applied with palms facing down. This Look for products and sheet masks with ingredients that benefit the skin and complement the holistic massage treatment. You may consider one of the following: Laminaria Digitata and Ascophyllum Nodosum These seaweeds have been shown to have the greatest bioaffinity for the human body, with their chemical makeup close to the elements found in human plasma. They are a source of many important nutrients, including multiple vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They also contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes, and bioactive peptides. Among marine resources, they are also a rich source of natural antioxidants such as phlorotannins, sulfated polysaccharides, fucosterol, and fucoxanthins. 13