In brief
- Half an hour in which we cleanse your skin and massage the connective tissue of your face, neck and décolletage, with cupping as an extra stimulus. Afterwards you simply carry on with your day.
- We focus on circulation and tension around your jaw, temples, forehead and neck. That is where most people hold it.
- Thirty minutes costs €59.00. With LED therapy added it is €79.00.
- Your skin looks fresher straight away. If you really want to change the condition of your skin, we choose a different treatment together.
Written by Nilay, owner and beauty therapist at Moons BeautyUpdated on
Why massage does more than relax.
Connective tissue is the layer under your skin that holds everything in place, such as muscles, fat and blood vessels. In your face that layer gets stiffer through tension and through how you sit at a screen. Habits you are not aware of play a part too, such as clenching your jaw or raising your eyebrows when you concentrate.
We start with a cleanse. Then we work through that layer in calm strokes and small grips, and with cupping we give your skin an extra stimulus. Often you only notice how much tension there was once it lets go. Most people feel that most strongly around the jaw and at the temples. Because your circulation increases, your skin looks livelier afterwards and gets more colour.
It does not change the condition of your skin. Pigmentation and spots you tackle with other treatments, and for new collagen there is microneedling. If you come with a wish like that, we tell you straight away and choose something else together.
Why clients choose this massage.
It is the calmest treatment we have, and that is exactly why clients choose it deliberately.
Tension in your face
Maybe you clench your jaw at night, or feel at the end of the day that your forehead is tight. Those are exactly the places where we do most of the work.
Dull skin without time for a course
In half an hour your face gets its colour back. That is handy just before an occasion, because there is no downtime and your skin will not peel or look red from it.
Your skin cannot take anything right now
If your skin is overstimulated by acids or a course of treatments, you can still do something with this, without adding another stimulus on top. Read also what we write about sensitive skin.
You just want half an hour of nothing
That is a good reason too. You do not have to tell us anything about your routine and you can simply lie still for half an hour.
Thirty minutes from cleansing to finishing.
Cleansing
We cleanse your skin briefly and gently, so there is no make-up or sunscreen left on it when we start massaging.
Building up from light to deep
We start at the surface and only go deeper when the tissue gives. It may feel intense, as long as it does not become unpleasant. If it is too firm, just say so.
Jaw, temples, neck and décolletage
Your neck and décolletage are part of it, because tension in your face often starts there. This is where most people are surprised by how stiff it was.
Finishing
We finish with care and protection, and then you can go. Drink some extra water afterwards. That evening your face often feels pleasantly heavy.
When it is possible and when we talk it through first.
A good idea if
- You hold tension in your jaw, temples or neck.
- You want a treatment without downtime, just before an occasion.
- Your skin cannot take acids or needles right now.
- You want to see what it does first, before you start a course of treatments.
Check with us first
- Inflamed spots, small wounds or an active cold sore. We work around them, or we move the appointment.
- Recent injectables or another cosmetic procedure. Just mention it, then we stay away from that area or wait a little longer.
- A painful jaw or other complaints in your face. See your GP or dentist about those first.
- Pregnancy. Usually that is no problem, but mention it when booking. Then we adjust your position and the products accordingly.
Connective tissue massage and what you pay.
- Connective tissue & anti-ageingConnective tissue massage30 minutes€59.00
Your skin feels warm and firmer.
30 minutes - Connective tissue massage with LED therapy50 minutes€79.00
More firmness, and the LED light calms redness.
50 minutes
Prices include VAT. You book online with Moons Beauty.
Book an appointmentFrequently asked questions about connective tissue massage
What does a connective tissue massage cost in Enschede?
At Moons a thirty-minute connective tissue massage costs €59.00. With LED therapy added you pay €79.00, and then the treatment takes fifty minutes.
Is a connective tissue massage the same as a facial massage?
It is a form of facial massage, aimed at the layer under your skin. That makes it feel firmer than the massage you get during a facial.
Does it hurt?
It may feel intense, especially around your jaw, as long as it does not become unpleasant. If it is too firm, just say so. Then we adjust the pressure. Afterwards a spot may glow for a while, like after a good shoulder massage.
How often can I have this?
As often as you like. There is nothing to build up and no downtime, so you book it on its own whenever it suits you. Clients who hold a lot of tension often plan it once a month.
Will my skin get firmer from this?
Your face looks fresher and livelier straight away, because circulation increases and tension lets go. Your skin does not become permanently firmer from it. If you want to work on firmness, microneedling is meant for that.
Can I combine this with another treatment?
Yes, that happens often. A massage goes well with a nourishing facial. Just WhatsApp us, and we reserve enough time for it.
Why people book this
Do you recognise this in your skin?
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