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Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:37 pm  |
i've gotten such conflicting info. one expert says apply in upward motions, another says in downward motions, and i've heard some women say just to pat...
so i'm wondering -- how do you all apply it? what's the proper technique? |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:48 am |
I've only ever been told to do it in sweeping, upwards motions, so that's what I've always done.
I don't actually use a specific neck cream. Apart from Vitamin C Serum and the occasional treatments, I just smooth on some Camellia Oil, leave that to sink in a little, then follow it with Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Face Cream. |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:41 am |
do most people use their face cream on their neck instead of a separate neck cram?
and -- wondering what is Camellia Oil? have never heard of it |
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karrieann
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:39 am |
| I use an upward motion with the back of my hand so I get the benefit of the cream there too and it feels more natural to go upward that way than with my fingertips. |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:12 pm |
wow, karrieann -- i like that idea of using the back of the hand. thanks!
do you use a neck cream, or do you just apply your face cream to your neck also? |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:38 pm |
| montrealgal wrote: |
i've gotten such conflicting info. one expert says apply in upward motions, another says in downward motions, and i've heard some women say just to pat...
so i'm wondering -- how do you all apply it? what's the proper technique? |
Good question!!! I was told that use upward stroke (or pat) on the neck and moving downward from the collar bone to the decollete (for Lymph Drainage purpose). Is that right? |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:29 pm |
Ocha -- i haven't heard that one. it's all so confusing, isn't it? 
hopefully someone who knows will post a response... |
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:51 am |
Oh now I'll add to the confusion 
I was told NEVER to use a downward motion on the SIDES of the neck due to lymphatic drainage.
I tend to use a gentle side sweeping motion on the sides of my neck and an upward motion under my chin. I think the whole idea is not to drag your skin when you apply a cream. Serums can be patted gently on the skin. GENTLE APPLICATION is the key, IMHO.
HTH |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:26 pm |
well, Lifeplyr01, that really does confuse things -- for me anyway isn't lymphatic drainage good -- gets rids of toxins, no?
well, until i hear otherwise, i guess i'll do gentle upward motins and patting also
majorb, thanks for the link. i've put it on my 'to check out' list when i got to the health food store
i think i'm going to go broke being on this forum! |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:37 pm |
Hi 
my facial consultant told me the direction to apply neck cream is from up to down and follow its original neck muscule direction.. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:23 am |
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| i think i'm going to go broke being on this forum! |
Then you'll fit right in with the rest of us!  |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:11 pm |
[quote="montrealgal"]well, Lifeplyr01, that really does confuse things -- for me anyway isn't lymphatic drainage good -- gets rids of toxins, no?
Yep that's what I thought too 
Any lymphatic specialist out there??? |
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:42 am |
| My skin care therapist told me to always use upward strokes. She said that it would help prevent sagging skin in the future... |
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:16 am |
| Sorry didn't mean to say it prevents sagging skin but it's supposed to help |
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Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:31 am |
majorb,
we may all end up in a soup kitchen then -- but at least our skin will look gorgeous! |
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