Thalgo Eye Massage Mask

Thalgo, widely known as a leader in marine based skin care launched a unique anti-aging Eye Massage Mask highly effective in targeting wrinkles, eye puffiness, and dark circles.  Each 30 minute treatment menu offers a programmable series of movements prescribed to address each client's needs that include . . .
• Temporal Pressotherapy Massage - massages the temples and temporal points with acupuncture pressure utilizing four different types of air pressure to help drain, decongest, relax and plump the eye area resulting in an overall anti-fatigue effect.
• Massage Digito-Pressure - massages the eye area and acupuncture points located around the eye area using air pressure with four types of digito-pressure massages used keeping the eye area relaxed and anti-stressed.
• Massage by Dynamic Vibrations - stimulates the eye contour area with ten different modes of rippling and pulsing movements, helping smooth fine lines and reduce dark circles.
• Music Therapy - four different calming musical tracks carefully chosen by Thalgo to impart a peaceful relaxation experience during each treatment.
• Thermal Diffusion - gently warms and cools the eye area to improve lymphatic microcirculation and improve absorption of ingredients offering a feeling of relaxation and well-being.

Thalgo has also released three new eye care products, Collagen Eye Roll-On, Hyaluronic Eye Patch Masks and Silicium Eye Cream to compliment their line and work with the Eye Massage Mask Treatments. Call any Thalgo professional for an appointment and indulge. Email us for a list of Thalgo spas and salons in your area.

Acupuncture vs Acupressure Facials

What is the major difference, other than the obvious, between acupuncture and acupressure facials?


Acupuncture involves the application of filaments (needles) piercing the skin at specific points, and in some cases, manipulating them into position. It must be performed by someone specifically trained in the field of acupuncture. Although the procedure may lead to visible results, it may not be the most pleasant process for those sensitive to touch. One time treatments yield short-term minimal results, therefore, a series of 8 to 12 treatments are needed for longer lasting results. Acupuncture works on the concept of balance, the yin and yang, which gives the skin an overall healthy glow, stimulates collagen, and minimizes fine lines.

Acupressure, on the other hand, is generally more pleasant and easily worked into a facial treatment. The theory of the meridians and acupressure points follows that of acupuncture without the application of needles. Acupressure involves the application of pressure on specific points to address detoxification, regeneration, elimination, improving energy flow, and enhancing the well being of the client and skin. It also requires specific training, but not the years of study required for acupuncture. Many estheticians incorporate some acupressure in their massage, some have been trained on specific points to address specific concerns, while others have been trained extensively enough to offer acupressure treatments designed to compliment the skincare plan and address the concerns of each client. For best results a series of treatments is recommended, 2 or 3 times a week for 10 to 12 treatments, depending on the desired outcome.

Acupuncture and acupressure can both offer results, however, acupressure is more common in the esthetic industry. Acupuncture is more popular in the para-medical, or medical field, and is most often used to address conditions or injuries that are more critical than aging. There are also some machines on the market that offer light therapy in combination with pressure point massage which intensify the results dramatically.