What type of illness would contraindicate facial massage?

Facial massage is contraindicated for individuals with a contagious illness because the nature of these conditions allows pathogens to be easily transmitted from one person to another. When performing a facial massage, close physical contact occurs, which increases the risk of spreading viruses or bacteria present in a contagious illness, such as the flu, common cold, or any skin infections that may be transmitted through direct touch. It’s essential to maintain health and safety standards in massage therapy to protect both the practitioner and the client, making it crucial to avoid any treatments that could facilitate the spread of infectious agents.

Recent illnesses, genetic illnesses, and chronic illnesses do not inherently pose the same immediate risk of contagion to others during a massage session. While some recent illnesses may indicate caution, they are not universally infectious like contagious illnesses.