The answer is friction. That deep, rubbing pressure is what drives the circulation and glandular boost.
Vibration, tapotement, and percussion are all legitimate massage movements with their own place in facial and scalp work, but the circulation and glandular benefit gets tied specifically to friction — its deep, targeted rubbing over a fixed spot is what makes the difference, versus lighter or tapping-style movements.
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