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Acupressure facial massage is a fashionable thing. And efficient. What is its positive effect on the skin and how best to carry it out – on your own or with the help of a specialist – we will discuss right now.
What is acupressure facial
Acupressure for facial rejuvenation has a fairly narrow specialization. With its help, vital points on the face are activated and internal processes are launched that improve the appearance of the skin. Improves blood flow to skin cells. The supply of tissues with oxygen and nutrients increases.
With the help of acupressure, you can significantly improve the condition of the skin.
Thanks to the rejuvenating acupressure of the face, a whole cascade of processes occurs inside the skin:
improves skin tone;
the ability of cells to regenerate is restored;
wrinkles are smoothed out.
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An indication for acupressure for youthful skin is a decrease in skin tone and the loss of cells’ ability to self-repair. This usually happens at a fairly mature age, when signs of skin aging appear:
nasolabial folds;
circles under the eyes;
lips that have lost color and volume;
dull and uneven complexion;
mimic wrinkles;
gravitational ptosis;
loss of facial volume.
That is why acupressure is popular with fairly adult women. However, there are no direct contraindications to the procedure according to the age criterion.
Features and operating principle
Acupressure is different from the classic. There are no stroking and rubbing, warming up and forceful impact with the help of massage techniques. Acupressure is the stimulation of biologically active points on the skin of the face without the slightest use of force.
Efficiency
The effect of acupressure can be assessed immediately after the first session. The first thing you will notice is the fresh complexion and overall skin tone. From procedure to procedure, the effect increases. Women who have completed the course note that mimic wrinkles are smoothed out, puffiness disappears, dark circles and swelling under the eyes disappear.
Where are the bioactive points on the face
During acupressure rejuvenating massage, certain points on the face are affected. In order for the effect of the massage to be noticeable, it is necessary to be well aware of where they are, how long they can be affected and what sensations are possible during the procedure.
Eye area
The beginning of eyebrow growth. Here are the paired points. If they are correctly acted upon with the help of fingers, eye fatigue disappears and lymph flow normalizes. Stimulation of this area helps reduce swelling and fight sagging eyelid skin.
Inner corner of the eye (near the wings of the nose). There are also paired points in this area. Exposure to them helps to restore blood flow, strengthens the sensitive muscles of the lower eyelids, relieves eye fatigue and prevents the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Near the mouth
The point, which is located under the lower lip in a centimeter from it, is responsible for the outflow of lymph and improves metabolic processes.
Points in the corners of the lips allow you to lift them up and smooth out the so-called purse-string wrinkles – vertical, around the mouth.
A point above the upper lip, located directly under the nose, in the center of the furrow, helps to reduce swelling.
Temporal and frontal zones
The point in the center of the bridge of the nose, located in the space between the eyebrows, copes with creases between the eyebrows.
Paired points on the temples a centimeter from the outer corners of the eyes help to disperse the lymph and improve the microcirculation of the skin of the eyelids.
The technique of performing acupressure of the face from wrinkles
Decreased skin tone – a direct indication for acupressure
Acupressure rejuvenating massage is best entrusted to a specialist in a beauty salon. But if for some reason this does not work out, you can try to do the massage yourself.
Preparing for a massage
Cleanse your face from impurities and make-up. Wash your hands well.
Remove the hair under the cosmetic bandage so that the face is open.
After cleansing, apply a toner to your skin.
Recommendations for implementation
All movements during acupressure rejuvenating massage for the face are performed strictly with fingertips.
Act carefully: do not press hard on the points, and even more so do not stretch the skin.
The time of single pressure on each point lasts no more than 6 seconds.
During the massage, each point is under pressure for about 7-11 minutes.
Types of acupressure rejuvenating massage techniques
Massage is one of the most pleasant and effective ways to maintain health and beauty. Oriental practices differ from European ones in the targeted effect on biologically active points, which improves blood and lymph flow, relieves tension, smoothes wrinkles and improves overall well-being. The most famous massage techniques are listed below.
Shiatsu
The Japanese massage technique shiatsu (shi means “fingers” and atsu means “pressure”) was invented by Tokujiro Namikoshi in 1940. It is based on the impact on various biologically active points on the body and face of a person.
Unlike other massage techniques, shiatsu has a positive effect not only on the skin, but also on the whole body as a whole. Thanks to this effect, the flow of qi energy through certain channels of the body – meridians – is regulated.
Massage is performed at a slow pace, rhythmically, with a deep study of energy points. A harmonious combination of different techniques has the following effects:
allows you to relieve stress and tension, achieve relaxation;
helps to remove toxins;
contributes to the saturation of cells with oxygen;
improves lymph and blood flow;
increases the body’s resistance to various diseases.
Shiatsu massage has a positive effect on the emotional background, increases vitality, improves mood.
Zhong
The Chinese zhong massage technique combines the experience of acupressure accumulated by traditional healers in Vietnam, India, and China. During the procedure, exposure can occur in two ways:
stimulation of active points;
massage of areas associated with internal organs.
The main task is to find an area for massage. To do this, it is necessary to identify the most sensitive points, focus on them and massage until the pain passes. The duration of the massage of a particular point is usually no more than 15 seconds.
Su-jok
The technology is based on the medical experience gained in Tibet. The meaning of su-jok massage is to stimulate certain points and zones to use the body’s own resources. For this, a special massager is used.
Skin care after acupressure
After the massage, it is necessary to cleanse the skin of the face well.
After massaging the face, cleanse the skin of the massage cream or oil.
Wash your face.
Apply toner.
Use your usual skin care cream.
How often should it be done
The course of acupressure usually ranges from 5 to 15 procedures, depending on the chosen technique. The more regular the massage, the brighter the effect.
Anti-aging products to help massage
Day cream for all skin types with a lifting effect Rénergie Multi-Lift SPF 15, Lancôme
The formula includes cyathea extract for skin regeneration and guanosine for collagen production. The cream improves skin firmness and elasticity.
Elixir for skin radiance Glow Formula Skin Hydrator, Kiehl’s
The composition is based on pomegranate extract. Helps fight free radicals, promotes better hydration and radiance of the skin.
Firming cream for normal and dry skin against signs of aging at different stages of formation Slow Age, Vichy
Compensating complex, day care cream for normal and combination skin during menopause Neovadiol, Vichy
Formulated specifically for menopausal skin. Contains several active ingredients:
proxilan stimulates collagen synthesis;
Hepes and Hydrovance accelerate skin regeneration processes;
hyaluronic acid promotes hydration.
Light moisturizer with a mattifying effect Daily Moisture, SkinCeuticals
A product with a mattifying and moisturizing effect contains everything the skin needs to reduce oily sheen and the visibility of pores: marine extracts, cinnamon, ginger.
Concentrated anti-wrinkle serum to improve firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin Hyalu B5 Serum, La Roche-Posay
The composition contains two types of hyaluronic acid in an effective concentration, as well as vitamin B5 and madecassoside. The tool moisturizes the skin well, contributes to its tone and elasticity, as well as reducing wrinkles.
Safety measures
Despite the visible effect and obvious benefits for the skin, any massage has a number of contraindications.
Skin diseases in the acute stage.
Herpes in the acute stage.
Acne in the acute stage.
High blood pressure.
Demodecosis
Damage to the skin.
Colds, fever.
Hypertrichosis.
Oncology.
Diseases of the blood.
Acupressure in order to avoid unwanted effects is best done in a salon or clinic.