This is a super fun one. We’ve all seen facial massage all over Insta and TikTok, but most of us have no clue how to actually do it. I walk through the real technique. We talk tension, fascia, sculpting, posture, and why your jawline probably isn’t jawlining for reasons no cream can fix. You’ll want to pair this one with video if you’re used to listening, because we show you all the tricks. If you want to skip to the good bits, click the links! Not new knowledge 00:00 — We kick off with why massage isn’t a trend at all, but a 500-year-old technique resurfacing for a reason—structure, tension, and fascia tell the whole story. Hidato, Kobido, Buccal 02:55 — I explain my new certification, how ancient Japanese techniques evolved, and why combining modalities changes everything. Your face is a map 04:50 — Tension, trauma, sadness, joy—it’s all in the tissue. We talk how emotions carve patterns into the face and why inner work shows up physically. Posture is skin care 06:57 — Forward shoulders, tech neck, tight pecs… your posture shapes your jawline more than any serum. I break down what’s actually happening. The chest & neck reset 09:40 — The sequence to open the chest, release the platysma, and prep the “gates” for proper lymph flow. It’s instant relief. Pinch & Lift 12:50 — We get into the pinch, roll, and knuckle work that frees stuck tissue and wakes up the jaw, chin, and sides of the face. Yes, it’s intense. Yes, it works. The elbow lift 17:19 — This weird-looking stretch fixes rounded shoulders and gives your neck mobility back. Platysma stretching 18:50 — How to manually stretch and lengthen the muscles that drag your jawline down—and why this move is magic for a “snatched” profile. Salmon sperm + sculpting 20:50 — The slow sculpting glide that wakes up the jawline and boosts product penetration. Depressors, marionettes, and the chin 22:55 — If you have chin texture, “orange peel,” or downward pull, this sequence is your new religion. Lip-plumping massage 25:00 — The upper and lower lip techniques that naturally plump, smooth smokers’ lines, and reshape volume. It works shockingly fast. Masseter release 27:55 — Jenny shows how to find the masseter, break up adhesions, and why clenchers (hi, me) need this daily. Facial cupping 28:58 — We learn how to safely use suction cups on the jaw and cheeks for lift, space, and sculpt. It’s wild to see the difference instantly. Nasal folds 30:34 — The trademarked move that pulls apart and softens deep smile lines—simple, fast, and incredibly effective. Bunny lines + brow tension 34:08 — We work the eyes, upper cheeks, and brow muscles to relieve squinting patterns and open up the whole mid-face. Sculpting the upper cheek 36:15 — The knuckle move that defines your cheekbone and gives the lifted, contoured look without injectables. Corrugator + forehead lines 38:15 — The real technique to soften 11s, smooth forehead lines, and lift heavy lids by separating the muscle fibers themselves. Lymph clearing and drainage 41:20 — How to clear buildup around the ears, temples, and neck so your work actually lasts. The unicorn suction move (yes, really) 45:25 — The cupping technique that smooths forehead lines by working both directions—downward and outward. Ear work & scalp pulling 46:55 — Why ears and scalp are the secret to full-face relaxation and better circulation. Back-of-neck & SCM release 48:45 — How to find the SCM, loosen neck fascia, and use bands or balls for alignment and pain relief. Double chin sculptor 51:09 — The hand-stacked technique that instantly tightens the chin and boosts circulation. Myofascial VS Gua Sha 52:45 — When to use which technique, why they’re different, and how to combine them for better results. How long? Really? 54:03 — The realistic at-home plan: five minutes daily, ten on a Sunday, and what to prioritize. Rapid fire 54:28 — We close with best bites, word of the week, and the high-vibration moment that hit us both. Books/Articles/Links * BeautyGrass Podcast * Anastasia Beauty Fascia’s YouTube * Facial massage might actually help your brain clean waste. Nature. Instagram explainer. GOOD TO KNOW Our music is by the artist Fabian Küpper. Learn more about his work and enjoy his soul-soothing handpan music on his website Connect with Kirsten’s company IN GOOD CO | Website I Substack I Insta I LinkedIn Explore Jenny & Kirsten’s award-winning skincare brand, BeautyGrass I Website I Substack I Insta | TikTok Visiting LA? Treat yourself to a facial with Jenny at Saving Faces: Website | Insta The LitWithin podcast team is: Jenny Evans, Kirsten Ludwig, Chris Danton, and Christina Hempstead If you're listening to this on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, head toour Substack for tons of detailed notes and links from the episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beautygrass.substack.com
