Techniques
Skincare
Set aside more time than usual for skincare, and blend the product thoroughly with a higher degree of consciousness than usual. Then press firmly using your palms as well as the ball of your fingers and fingertips.
The idea is to imagine that your hands are in conversation with your face, making skincare ingredients adhere to the skin surely and correctly.
* Adhesive Application can be practiced for all products (such as lotion, serum, emulsion, cream, mask, and massaging cream) except cleanser and facial wash.
- Press with both palms from the center towards the outer edge of the face while exhaling slowly, so that the skin is lightly depressed. Reduce pressure as you inhale and move your palms towards the outer edge of the face.
- Press lightly but firmly with your fingertips (using the top joints) on the areas above eyelids, under eyes, above and below lips, from centre to outer edge respectively.
- Use the palm of your hands for cheeks, forehead or the entire face. Focus your concentration on the center of your palms and apply gentle pressure. The basic movement involves pressing with both palms from the center towards the outer edges of the face while exhaling slowly. Warming up your hands beforehand will help to raise the skin temperature quickly.
- For even application or when performing Adhesive Application on protruding portions that define the line of the face, use the ball of the fingers, a versatile massaging tool that can freely move over the surface in any direction, vertical, horizontal, or circular.
- This method uses the fingertips for massaging sensitive areas around the eyes, mouth, and nostril. As it is easy to put too much pressure when using the index finger, press lightly using the tips of the middle and ring fingers instead.
