Facial massage starts metabolic processes, improves blood flow and lymph flow, promotes the penetration of nutrients from subsequent stages of care.
is a simple effective practice, the procedure can take as little as 10 minutes.
We figure out how to do a facial massage correctly and why you need it.
If you have ever been on a massage of any type, you should remember the feeling of lightness and pleasant comfort after the procedure. After a course of procedures, a cumulative effect occurs: energy appears, the body becomes more relaxed, flexible, excess fluid disappears. The skin is tightened and becomes more elastic.
The main function of any massage is to improve blood circulation and lymph flow, to relax muscles.
To get all these positive changes, it is enough to give facial massage for 10-15 minutes regularly. Doesn't sound that difficult?
Preparing for a facial massage
Facial massage can be done at any time of the day. Lymphatic drainage, express massage is great for the morning - start your morning beauty ritual with it. After 10-15 minutes, you can apply makeup, you will look fresh.
Classical, rejuvenating, sculptural or vacuum massage can be done in the morning or immediately before an important event (party), as well as in the evening - but no later than 3-4 hours before bedtime.
Before the massage procedure, cleanse the skin with the usual means - foam or washing gel. It is good to exfoliate with a scrub. By removing dead cells from the surface of the skin, we improve gliding, make the access of nutrients to the deeper layers of the skin more efficient.
Choosing a massage tool
There are two main approaches to the type of massage products, these are creamy products and oils.
It is important that the massage agent provides long-term easy glide and does not contribute to the formation of comedones.
You can carry out an express massage with serum or face cream if the texture of the product allows you to glide over the skin for the required 3-5-7 minutes.
Oils for facial massage are used the lightest - argan, hemp, rosehip, grape seed oil. It can be a mono product or a complex of oils (make sure that the package has a mark “for facial massage”).
The optimal solution is to choose an oil similar to natural skin lubricant. It is such a product as squalane based on vegetable (olive) squalene.
It provides soft glide, nourishing and moisturizing the skin. Evens out the tone of the face and relief, helps to retain moisture inside.
Massage Techniques
Facial massage can be done in a variety of ways. The manual massage technique is suitable for both an express procedure with a lymphatic drainage effect and a full 45-minute sculpting procedure.
Universal helpers for massage at home are simple beauty gadgets. To master the techniques of working with them, basic knowledge of massage is enough.
The roller is suitable for procedures with sensitive and reactive skin - this gadget acts as gently as possible, glides easily, has different head sizes to work with the anatomical features of the face and neck.
Guasha massager is ideal for lymphatic drainage massage, it is your best morning assistant when you need to refresh your face, remove swelling after sleep, improve fluid outflow and wake up properly.
Massage with vacuum cans (and mini cans) is already more specific, has a number of contraindications. It will not suit you if you have problems with rosacea or a tendency to breakouts.
The effects of facial massage
Regular facial massage, while using any of the techniques, and even if you choose short morning procedures leads to sustainable positive changes that you will be happy to note in the mirror.
Regular facial massage
- helps to even out the relief, smooth out fine wrinkles
- evens out skin tone, gives a healthy complexion
- eliminates dull skin, tired look
- has a lifting and rejuvenating effect
- tightens the oval of the face, restores elasticity to the skin of the neck and décolleté zones
- reduces the depth of skin creases, relieves tension
- stimulates collagen production
- “opens” the gaze, lifts the edges of the lips
- increases firmness and elasticity
- promotes nutrient delivery
- has a positive effect on mental health, helps to relax
- gives the joy of self-care, uplifting
Important to remember when doing facial massage
✨ High-quality cleansing of the skin is a must before any type of massage.
If there is makeup do a two-stage cleansing. If there is no makeup, in any case, use a cleanser plus tonic.
♥ When performing a massage with any of the techniques, do not stretch the skin, move along the massage lines, gently, easily, carefully.
✨ Facial massage always involves the neck area. This is the main transport way for the removal of fluid, and an area no less than the face that requires proper care and an influx of nutrients.
♥ The décolleté also contains lymph nodes. A full massage procedure of 30 minutes or more usually involves these areas as well.
✨ After completing the massage procedure, remove the remnants of the massage agent. This can be done with a dry cloth plus additional cleaning with a cotton pad dipped in tonic.
Then apply serum and cream according to skin type.
♥ If you are doing a massage in the evening do not go to bed soon after the procedure. After a full massage during the day, you also want to take a nap, but it’s better to overcome yourself. Try not to lie down for 2-3 hours after the procedure.
✨ Do not hurry. Do not use force during a facial massage or do 40-minute massages daily. Start with 10-15 minutes every couple of days. But keep it regular. Sustainable positive changes you will see after a course of massages from 10-15 procedures.
♥ Do not stop there, massage can be done for as long as you like. The main thing it should be done with pleasure, with respect for the needs of the skin, with love for yourself.