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SAY NeuroLift™ Ritual Masterclass

$100.00

The way your face rests shapes how your skin ages.

Unconscious facial habits create a tired, saggy look without you realizing it. Retrain your resting posture naturally in 5 minutes a day.

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Irene Chong
MSc Cosmetic Science | PgCert Physiotherapeutic Dermocosmetics Founder & Developer of SAY NeuroLift™ | Cosmetic Chemist

Irene Chong is the founder of Sage & Ylang (SAY). A former Singapore Registered Nurse, skincare formulator, and certified Pastiche skin consultant, Irene brings a clinical perspective to skincare, shaped by professional training across Australia, the UK, and Singapore.

Your face may be holding more tension
than you realise

Every expression, screen habit and unconscious micro-grip can influence the way your face habitually rests, contributing to a puffy, heavy or tired appearance.

SAY NeuroLift™ Ritual Masterclass combines neuromuscular awareness with gentle, precise hand techniques to release tension and retrain how your face naturally holds itself – so it can appear more rested, lifted and supported, without force.

You’ll leave with a simple 5-minute daily ritual designed to reduce visible puffiness, restore movement and reinforce a more supported facial posture.

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What You’ll Learn

In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll discover how to

Reduce Puffiness

Encourage healthy lymphatic flow for a more refreshed appearance.

Release Tension

Release tight fascia and ease jaw tension.

Reawaken Facial Muscles

Activate underused facial support muscles.

Improve Facial Posture

Support improved facial posture and symmetry.

SAY Lift & Lock™

Learn the signature SAY Lift & Lock™ technique.

Use the SAY Bian Stone

Discover how to use the SAY Bian Stone to enhance your results.

Build a 5-Minute Ritual

Create a simple 5-minute daily ritual you can maintain consistently.

Who Is This For

This masterclass is ideal for you if you:

Why People Love SAY NEUROLIFT™

Unlike traditional face massage or face yoga, SAY NeuroLift™
addresses the four systems that support your face:

Your hands are the primary tool. The SAY Bian Stone is an optional finishing touch to enhance fluid movement and reinforce a more lifted and supported posture.

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What You’ll Receive

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes SAY NeuroLift™ different from gua sha?

Gua sha typically uses a tool to glide across the skin. SAY NeuroLift™ is hands-first.

The ritual combines gentle techniques that work with facial tension, muscle patterns, fascia, and lymphatic flow. The SAY Bian Stone comes in at the end as a supporting tool, rather than doing all the work.

Your hands are the main tool.

How is NeuroLift™ different from face yoga?

Face yoga often involves repeated facial expressions and exercises. NeuroLift™ takes a different approach.

We focus first on releasing areas that tend to hold tension, such as the jaw, brow, and neck, before working with the face’s natural resting patterns.

No exaggerated expressions. No forcing. Just intentional, controlled touch.

What can NeuroLift™ do for maturing skin?

As we age, our skin and the structures supporting it naturally change.

NeuroLift™ uses rhythmic massage and intentional touch to support circulation, encourage healthy fluid movement, and release areas of facial tension.

The result? Skin can look fresher, less puffy, and more rested.

Will I notice a difference straight away?

You may notice your face feels lighter, less tense, or less puffy after your first practice.

Other changes take consistency. NeuroLift™ is designed as a short daily ritual rather than a quick fix.

Think 5 minutes regularly, rather than an intensive treatment once in a while.

I’ve never done facial massage. Is this beginner-friendly?

Absolutely. Level 1 is designed for beginners.

You’ll learn each movement step by step, practise it yourself, and receive guidance on hand placement, direction, and pressure.

You’ll also take home a visual Reminder Card so you don’t have to remember everything from the workshop.

Who developed and teaches SAY NeuroLift™?

SAY NeuroLift™ is developed and taught by Irene Chong, Founder and Cosmetic Chemist of Sage & Ylang.

Irene holds an MSc in Cosmetic Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapeutic Massages in Dermocosmetics.

She brings together her understanding of skin science, cosmetic formulation, and aesthetic massage to make facial care practical, intentional, and easy to incorporate into everyday life.

SAY NeuroLift™ Ritual Masterclass

$100.00

More questions about NeuroLift™

Why work on more than just the skin?

Because your face doesn’t work in isolation.

Jaw tension, neck posture, puffiness, and everyday facial habits can all influence how your face looks and feels. That’s why NeuroLift™ takes a more holistic approach, working with lymphatic flow, fascia, muscles, and the nervous system rather than focusing only on the skin’s surface.

Is there science behind the techniques?

SAY NeuroLift™ draws on established principles of facial anatomy, lymphatic drainage, myofascial techniques, and neuromuscular re-education.

The movements are designed around how facial tissues respond to gentle, intentional touch.

You don’t need to understand the anatomy to practise NeuroLift™, but we believe the person teaching you should.

My face is already showing signs of sagging. Is it too late to start?

Not at all.

NeuroLift™ isn’t a replacement for medical or surgical treatments, but it can help you care for factors such as puffiness, facial tension, and muscle habits that can affect how defined and rested your face appears.

The goal isn’t to make you look like a different person. It’s to help your face look and feel more refreshed and supported.

When should I start facial massage?

There’s no perfect age.

  • In your 20s and 30s: You may use it to manage puffiness, jaw tension, and everyday facial habits.
  • From your 40s onwards: It can become part of a regular ritual for supporting facial comfort, mobility, and a more rested appearance.

Think of it less as an anti-ageing fix and more as ongoing care for your face.

What if I have sensitive or reactive skin?

NeuroLift™ can be adapted with gentler pressure and less friction, but sensitive skin is different for everyone.

During active irritation, rosacea flares, or inflamed breakouts, some techniques may need to be modified or avoided. We teach you how to recognise when your skin needs a gentler approach.

Can I practise NeuroLift™ if I have Botox or fillers?

Usually, but timing matters.

Massage should not be performed too soon after injectable treatments. Always follow the aftercare instructions and waiting period given by your treating doctor or qualified practitioner, as this can vary depending on the procedure and treatment area.

Once you’re cleared to resume facial massage, your NeuroLift™ practice can be adapted accordingly.

Do I need special tools?

Your hands are your primary tool.

We’ll also show you how to use the SAY Bian Stone and facial oil to complement the ritual and provide comfortable glide.

No complicated devices. No drawer full of tools.

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Can I do this alongside professional facial treatments?

Yes, where appropriate.

Think of professional treatments and your home ritual as serving different purposes. A professional treatment may provide more intensive care, while NeuroLift™ gives you a simple way to maintain a regular facial massage practice at home.

If you’re undergoing medical or aesthetic procedures, follow your practitioner’s advice on when facial massage is appropriate.

Why learn facial massage instead of following a video online?

Because with facial massage, how you do it matters.

Direction, pressure, and hand placement can change how a movement feels and how your skin responds. In a hands-on masterclass, you don’t just watch the technique. You practise it and receive real-time guidance.

The goal is for you to leave knowing what to do, how much pressure to use, and what to avoid.