1. Remove any glasses or contact lenses and turn down any bright lights. Rub your hands together to warm them. Slightly cup your palms, fingers together, and place them on your face. Hold them there for thirty seconds or so while you relax.
2. When ready, let your hands move over your face in a variety of slow or rhythmic movements, as you like: make circular moves with fingertips, follow the contours of your face with finger pressure, knead your skin, and so on. Take your time.
3. Move your fingertips onto your skull and through your hair. Press all over. Try tapping or rubbing your scalp, or even grasping and firmly pulling your hair for additional stimulation. Explore other options for yourself. Be creative.
4. Stroke your head and face smoothly and gently all over, soothing your eyes, ears, lips, amd throat. Say nice things to yourself as you do this.
5. Using your fingertips, massage your gums by feeling them through your cheeks.
6. Gently and sensuously wash your face, or apply warm towels to it. Splash your face with cold water to conclude, and apply some natural oil or lotion for a moisture treatment.

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