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Experts are convinced that even the most advanced devices cannot replace the skill and warmth of human hands. Facial massage is still the most reliable and effective way to slow down aging. Now let’s explain why.
Facial massage is an investment in beauty
The benefits of facial massage cannot be overestimated. All massage techniques improve blood circulation, as a result of:
the skin becomes smoother and more elastic;
its elasticity and turgor increase.
What else does massage do?
It has drainage functions, helps eliminate puffiness.
Promotes deeper penetration into the skin of active substances from cosmetics.
Elements of plastic massage are effective for gravitational ptosis of the face (yes, the skin sags under the influence of gravity).
Massage can be carried out both in the salon and at home (self-massage). But in any case, it is important to follow a certain technique that takes into account:
depth and speed of impact;
receptions;
rhythm;
number of repetitions.
Check if your skin is in danger of premature loss of elasticity.
Basic massage rules
It is carried out after a thorough cleansing of the skin. First, a nourishing cream or cosmetic oil is applied to the face.
Movements are made along the lines of least stretch, because the skin of the face has the ability to stretch unequally in different directions.
All techniques are performed with relaxed fingers, without effort.
When conducting self-massage from the very beginning, it is important to follow the rhythm. Counting “one, two, three, four” with finger movements and strikes makes the exercises more effective.
Classic facial massage: appointment
The tasks of classical massage include:
activate microcirculation;
speed up the update process;
improve skin nutrition;
release tissues from excess fluid;
achieve deeper penetration of active substances.
1. Start the massage from the chin area. Perform patting, kneading movements with your fingers along the massage lines:
from the lower point of the middle of the chin along the contour of the face to the earlobe;
from the chin cavity (under the lower lip) to the earlobe;
from the corners of the mouth to the tragus (a small cartilaginous protrusion in front of the auricle), from the upper lip to the auricle.
2. Move on to tapping your fingers on the skin above your upper lip. These movements help to smooth mimic wrinkles.
3. Place your fingers at the base of the wings of the nose and make light pressure along the massage lines of the zygomatic area. The fingers move towards the temples.
4. Place your fingers near the corners of your mouth and with slow pressing movements move to the wings of the nose (2-3 times). This exercise helps to smooth out the “wrinkles of sorrow.”
5. Perform quick patting movements with your fingers in the area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe temples (20-30 times) to combat crow’s feet.
6. Perform light pinching movements in the eyebrow area – to smooth wrinkles between the eyebrows. The fingers move in slow motion from the bridge of the nose to the temples.
7. Place the fingers of both hands in the middle of the forehead and perform light smoothing and kneading movements towards the temples – knead the wrinkles on the forehead.
8. Slightly pat the chin area with the backs of both hands – to strengthen the oval of the face and reduce the second chin.
9. Finish the massage exercise “Mill” to strengthen the contours of the face. The hands of both hands touch the chin area with rotational movements.
Jacques facial massage
She is also a popular technique – facial massage according to Jacquet. It is offered by many salons and clinics as an additional procedure for problem skin. In the classic version, this is a pinch massage. And often these tingling is so strong that even the deep layers of the dermis are affected.
Indications for facial massage according to Jacquet:
hyperkeratosis;
acne;
post-acne scars;
comedones;
high activity of the sebaceous glands.
This intensive and rather aggressive procedure should not be performed on your own: skin stretching, bruising, and other injuries are possible. But competent technique and regularity of massage lead to an improvement in the condition of the skin after the 4th session.
Contraindications for facial massage
Facial massage is useful for any type of skin. But, like any cosmetic procedure, it has contraindications. These include:
elevated temperature;
pinching of the facial nerves;
inflammatory skin diseases: eczema, dermatitis associated with tissue suppuration;
pronounced and widespread vascular (capillary) manifestations.
Facial massage products
- Extraordinary Facial Oil “Luxury Nutrition”, L’Oréal Paris – ten oils are responsible for nourishing, protecting and restoring the skin: lavender, rosemary, geranium, orange, marjoram, Rose, chamomile, lavender, jojoba and rosehip. This floral-fruity “bouquet” leaves the skin fresh and radiant. The oil spreads easily and absorbs well.
Moisturizing balm for face and body Lipikar Baume AP + M, La Roche-Posay with a light texture and a formula rich in moisturizing ingredients, it softens the skin and strengthens the protective barrier.
Nourishing night cream Blue Therapy Revitalize Night Cream, Biotherm contains an extract of amber algae, which makes the skin more elastic and youthful, as well as regenerating shea butter. Suitable for all skin types.