The benefits of facial massage can be found in many sources. Its main purpose is rejuvenation of the skin by mild exposure with the help of hands or massage brushes without interfering with the structure of the epidermis. And the call "Massage for the face - become younger by 10-15 years" is fully justified. Most of the massage variations provided by the specialist come from the main exercises (Japanese, Chinese and classical facial massage) and it is quite possible to perform them at home.
The benefits of facial massage
Facial massage is a preventive treatment method for skin rejuvenation and relaxation. It also affects the muscles of the face, stimulating them and keeping them in good shape.
The main purpose of a facial massage procedure at home is to improve blood flow, stabilize the sebaceous glands and relieve muscle tension.
The main advantages of conducting massage for the skin of the face:
- Prevention of wrinkles;
- Improving skin tone;
- Improvement of blood supply in the epidermis;
- Removal of edema;
- Skin color improvement.
If the technique is correctly observed, age-related changes can be pushed to the background. The dermis will also be perfectly saturated with oxygen, preserving plasticity and elasticity for a long time.
Rules of procedure
Almost all types of massage can be done independently, without assistance, in comfortable home conditions. In addition, massage has no contraindications. With very few exceptions, a beautician can prohibit it if you have inflammation, irritation, burns, eczema, and skin on your face. Therefore, before proceeding to a facial massage, it is better to consult a specialist.
When conducting a massage, it is only important to observe simple rules:
- Prepare for the procedure - wash off makeup and pick up hair;
- Choose suitable time intervals;
- Choose a cream or a special composition for facial massage.
Learning to do self-massage is not difficult. Regular use of procedures (at any age and preferably before the onset of age-related manifestations) has a positive effect on the appearance of a woman. Techniques for the most part are simple to use, so independent use at home will not cause discomfort.
According to reviews of cosmetologists, the most important is the selection of an auxiliary composition, which should be chosen based on the type of skin:
- For dry, the use of avocado, apricot, wheat germ, banana or honey is excellent;
- Essential or another oil (sea buckthorn, olive, etc.) goes well with the normal type;
- For oily skin - a mixture of herbs (thistle, St. John's wort, chamomile, etc.) or peach / apricot kernel.
You can use homemade recipes or buy ready-made products (creams, for example). To make a choice, cosmetologists recommend trying a few of them.
Facial massage lines
Movements during facial massage are carried out strictly according to special massage lines.It is following this rule that allows you to achieve the desired result in the shortest possible time. Failure to comply with the lines can result in the exact opposite effect.
The main massage lines of the face:
- From the center of the chin to the earlobes;
- From the center point under the lower (and under the upper) lip to the urine;
- From the corners of the lips to the middle of the ears;
- From the center of the forehead to the center of the temples and the eyebrow line;
- From the outer corners of the eyes to the inner and back (along the upper and lower eyelids).
How to do facial massage yourself
Different massage techniques have their own movements. The main thing is to properly observe their order. We suggest starting with the classic version (anti-aging), which is easy to do on your own at home. It is carried out in several stages:
- Stage 1: purification. Facial skin must first be cleaned of cosmetics, dirt and dust. It is also recommended to remove hair so as not to interfere with the procedure;
- Stage 2: preparation. Easy stroking with increasing pace, turning into grinding. This process allows you to prepare and slightly warm the skin before the main process;
- Stage 3: massage. At this period, kneading of the upper layer of the skin is carried out. Movement with your fingertips in a spiral, increasing, then easing the pressure. Relaxes muscles.
- Stage 4: vibration and patting. This stage is the final. Patting can be done with the whole palm (edge), and with your fingertips.
In addition to the technology itself, it is important to observe the technology of movements - in certain massage lines and directions. According to the reviews of cosmetologists, it is advisable to use a cream (nourishing or moisturizing) after the session, because at this moment the skin is most susceptible to additional care.
Types of facial massage
There are many types of facial massage. However, most of them are based directly on classical Japanese techniques, which contributed to the emergence of new techniques.
There are several main areas of massage for facial skin:
- Classic cosmetic, rejuvenating (plucked Jaco);
- Japanese lymphatic drainage or Tibetan shiatsu;
- Chinese re-sculpting sculptural or gouache technique (cupping);
- Spanish chiroplastic myofascial;
- Ayurvedic buccal;
- Dotted, spoons, honey styling;
- Ultrasonic sculpting (hardware LPJ) and other techniques.
All these techniques are beneficial in their own way for the skin and have an incredible effect if properly followed by the recommendations: they retain youth, prevent wrinkles, relieve sagging, tighten the oval of the face without surgical assistance and give an excellent result (improve skin condition) after the first sessions .
Lymphatic drainage facial massage
The technique of lymphatic drainage massage of the face will help get rid of puffiness (for example, bags under the eyes or burst), relieve wrinkles, correct asymmetry, i.e. will rejuvenate the face. At the same time, it has a lifting effect (natural skin tightening). It is also used for weight loss.
Instructions for lymphatic drainage massage:
- Facial skin peeling, it is preferable to use a remedy with fruit acids;
- We warm the skin by rubbing the face;
- Strengthen the forehead by holding the palms from the temples to the center of the forehead and vice versa. Repeat the movement three times, holding hands in the middle for 3-5 seconds;
- We get rid of edema and circles under the eyes, slowly drawing two fingers from the inner corners of the eyes to the outer ones. The action is repeated five times, then we change the direction from the outer corner to the inner one;
- From wrinkles around the mouth, a more enhanced effect will help - we press with the thumbs on the middle of the chin and lead to the upper nasolabial folds. Repeat ten times;
- Tighten the skin around the lips and nose, pressing the index fingers of both hands on the nasolabial folds and holding for a few seconds. Then we transfer the movement to the wings of the nose.
According to user reviews, to achieve the desired effect, to rejuvenate the skin for 5-10 years, 1-2 procedures per week are enough. You can massage your face both manually and with the help of auxiliary tools (massagers, balls, banks, rollers, etc.). Enough 15-20 minutes a day.
Acupressure at home
Acupressure facial massage is also known as Shiatsu massage. The method consists in a phased point effect on certain areas of the skin. It does not imply a strong impact. It is important to follow the procedure and follow the recommendations.
Shiatsu facial massage is considered one of the best anti-aging skin treatments.
The main points that need to be pressed are:
- Cheekbones, especially bone fossa;
- Edge of the lower jaw;
- The upper edge of the orbits;
- Between the eyebrows;
- Lateral bony fossa of the nostrils.
When massaging your face using the Shiatsu technique, you need to grope and push the points with a certain amplitude of force. Light pressure will not give a result.
The uniqueness of this method is not only in the ability to become younger by several years and make the skin of the face healthier, but also in the ability to normalize pressure, relieve toothache or headache (healing effect). This is due to improved blood circulation and energy throughout the body / body.
Rejuvenating Vacuum Massage
The benefit and effectiveness of the vacuum method for the face is undeniable, this is also confirmed by user reviews. Vacuum massage helps to become younger in a short time, it can be done at home independently, and the effect is visible almost immediately.
However, if it is used incorrectly, bruises on the skin may remain, and not everyone can afford a purchase due to the high cost of high-quality glass jars.
Japanese face massage (Tsogan)
Japanese face massage Tsogan is also called Asahi or Y-Method, because it is performed mainly with two fingers - index and middle or middle and ring. A unique Japanese facial technique includes a lot of massage movements. By and large, it can be manual therapy.
All the manipulations that the technique includes include, to produce in one session is simply impossible. Japanese masters learn this technique for a long period, so it’s extremely difficult to correctly repeat all the movements at home without inviting the master.
The main movement of massage Tsogan prepares the face for massage. In this technique, all but one of the exercises ends with this movement. It is performed as follows:
- At the same time, with two hands, using three fingers resting on the middle and ring fingers, lightly press the entire parotid lymph nodes for two seconds at the point in front of the ears;
- Then slowly lower them down on the side of the face contour, pay attention to the deep cervical lymph nodes - two centimeters under the lower jaw;
- After stopping, run along the neck to the collarbone;
- Finish massage in the area of supraclavicular lymph nodes;
- This movement is performed three times.
Depending on the desired effect, various massage movements are performed to smooth the forehead and wrinkles between the eyebrows, nasolabial folds and nose bridge, eliminate swelling around the eyes and tighten the face and cheeks.
Many rightly call Japanese facial massage another name - "Become 10 years younger." This Japanese method will really help to become younger, as well as get rid of such annoying problems as the second chin, sagging skin, wrinkles, etc.
