Facial massage for anti-wrinkle and face lifting

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

There are various professional and home methods that allow you to preserve the youth and beauty of the face as long as possible: these are cosmetic creams and serums, hardware and injection techniques, all kinds of masks. No less effective massage for the face against wrinkles and for a facelift, which can be done both in beauty salons and at home. Consider the specifics and techniques of massage

Why massage is useful

Massages to improve the elasticity of the skin of the face and from wrinkles can be started as early as the age of 25. Of course, there are practically no external signs of skin aging, but it is already possible to start preventing age-related changes. The earlier you start to massage, the longer the youthfulness, firmness and elasticity of the skin, as well as the good tone of the facial muscles, will remain.

A muscle-strengthening massage takes just 10 minutes a day. It is not necessary to do it every day - you can do it 2-3 times a week. Every day, you can do a light massage for two minutes, combining it with the application of a cosmetic face cream.

How is massage useful for a facelift?

1. Massage improves metabolic processes in the epidermis, and due to improved blood circulation, cells receive more nutrients.
2. It helps to strengthen the muscles of the face, which is a good prevention of sagging skin. By strengthening the muscles, the skin becomes tighter.
3. With regular massage, the elasticity of the skin is noticeably improved.
4. The contour becomes clearer, the puffiness disappears.
5. The complexion improves.
6. Age wrinkles are smoothed out, expression lines are smoothed out.

Massage techniques

There are a lot of techniques for cosmetic facial massage. Each has its own specificity and methods of influencing the muscles and epidermis. There are also numerous author's techniques. A classic cosmetic massage aimed at preventing age-related changes and improving skin condition combines techniques such as stroking, tapping, rubbing, kneading, vibration, and pinching. There are techniques that involve a point effect on the skin.

Massage rules

The skin must be pre-cleaned of cosmetics and impurities. It is advisable to massage while lying down in order to relax as much as possible. You need to massage the skin only along the massage lines.

Remember that the procedure involves massaging movements, which means that you cannot press or press hard on the skin - this way you can stretch it. Movements should be smooth, soft, using only the pads of the fingers.

Don't rub dry skin: use any cosmetic oil or cream to avoid stretching it. The massage should be gentle and relaxing. In no case should there be unpleasant or painful sensations.

Be especially careful with the area under the eyes, as the skin is very delicate here. Do not press or stretch it.

Basic massage techniques

Usually massage begins and ends with stroking - rhythmic sliding movements with the pads of the fingers and palms. Perform these movements slowly, smoothly, and evenly. Do not press hard with your fingers - stroking is intended to warm up the skin and prepare for massage.

At the next stage, rubbing the skin in a circular motion with the pads of the fingers or with the whole palm begins. After rubbing, the skin begins to knead with both hands. This, in fact, is the massage itself. Knead gently without squeezing the skin hard. It should turn pink due to blood flow.

The next most active technique is tapping. The skin is beaten with the fingertips of both hands at the same time. This technique warms up the skin even more, so it should turn red. This technique improves muscle tone, improves blood circulation in skin cells.

Another active technique is vibration. It is performed with the fingertips or with the whole palm. This technique is followed by stroking again, which soothes the skin and relaxes the muscles.

Chinese acupressure

It is believed that a special technique of Chinese massage triggers the processes of fighting age-related changes. The massage is done in a seated position.

1. The palms must be rubbed together to warm them up.
2. Now you need to rub your face with warm palms as if you were washing your face, while your eyes should be closed.
3. Press lightly on your closed eyes with your fingers. With your thumbs, press on the points in the inner corners of the eyes, with your index fingers, massage the septum of the nose and the middle of the forehead.
4. Use your fingertips to pat your cheeks.
5. Extend your lower jaw and press down on the chin area.