Facial massage for eyes

Often, due to poor nutrition, bad habits, frequent stress and disruptions in sleep and rest patterns, unsightly dark circles, swelling and wrinkles appear under the eyes. What to do in this case? Of course, resort to special salon procedures, one of which is lymphatic drainage facial massage for swelling under the eyes. But it is not necessary to visit a salon, because a similar effect on the skin can be done at home.

Features of the skin in the eye area

The skin in the eye area is sensitive - capillaries come close to them. The dermis here is thin and delicate - it always reacts to fatigue, smoking, lack of sleep or constant work at the monitor. As a result, you begin to notice:

1. swelling, manifested in the form of bags;
2. microtrauma due to capillary rupture;
3. unpleasant dark circles under the eyes;
4. a clearly defined line running along the upper contour of the cheeks to the corners of the eyes.

Plus, we constantly blink, causing our muscles to move. Hence, Many facial wrinkles appear, the fight against which requires systematic care.

The positive effect of special massage in the eyelid area is ensured by:

1. improving skin regeneration;
2. removing toxins and creating more elastic skin;
3. relieving eye strain;
4. establishing metabolic processes at the cellular level;
5. maintaining skin tone.

Indications for massage

After the age of 40, this massage should be performed regularly. From time to time, it is necessary to treat problem areas on the skin of the face from the age of 25, when the first wrinkles begin to appear. But this absolutely does not mean that this age is the lower threshold.

Important point! According to doctors, the sooner you begin to strengthen the eye vessels, the longer you can maintain the beauty of your face and vision.

Lymphatic drainage massage should definitely be done if you have:

1. bruises under the eyes;
2. crow's feet;
3. swelling;
4. wrinkles;
5. eye fatigue (there is a desire to lie down and just close your eyes).

Types of eye massage

When performing massages in the eye area, you need to choose the right cosmetics, taking into account age-related changes in the skin, know along which lines you should move, and also be able to identify points on the body, the pressure of which will lead to an influx of lymph.

Depending on the technique, there are different types of massage. Let's look at the most effective methods for treating the skin under the lower and upper eyelids.

Lymphatic drainage

This type of massage is most popular among people of this age group. The movement of the hands is carried out strictly along the lines along which the blood (lymph) moves. That is why lymphatic drainage massage around the eyes got its name.

It promotes:

1. improving blood flow;
2. smoothing out wrinkles;
3. eliminating puffiness and unpleasant circles under the eyes;
4. uniform skin color.

There are various techniques for performing lymphatic drainage eye massage. The most popular among them:

1. Japanese massage. By tapping, the lymph runs towards the main nodes. It is carried out in a circular motion strictly along certain lines. The master also pays attention to the outer and inner corners of the eyes, applying pressure. The corners of the brow ridge are involved. This lymphatic drainage massage is designed to eliminate puffiness under the eyes.
2. Spot. When using this technique, individual points are identified, located along the edge of the lower and upper eyelids, at the temples, and on the inner edge of the eye. Light blows are made with the pads of the fingers, touches and circular rotations are carried out. This technique will help get rid of dark circles and relieve fatigue.
3. When using spoons. This non-standard type of massaging the area around the eyes involves the use of hot spoons. Movement is carried out along lines and at certain points. Revitonics is effective against the appearance of wrinkles and crow's feet.
4. Pulse. The skin around the eyelid is treated with microcurrent (Darsonval procedure). The impulses improve microcirculation and lymph flow to the canal.
5. Cryomassage. The service is carried out in salons that practice modern rejuvenation techniques. In the area of ​​massage lines, the cosmetologist rolls a roller filled with liquid nitrogen. Due to this effect on the skin, the blood vessels first narrow and then expand. Massage allows you to get rid of wrinkles.
6. Spanish. A young, but very effective technique that is found in beauty salons. It is performed not only with the fingertips, but also with the entire palm involved. The effect is complex, since the course of procedures eliminates all problems with the skin around the eyes.

Perform an equally effective massage at home:

1. Remove any remaining makeup and apply any moisturizer or olive oil slightly heated in a water bath to the eyelid area.
2. Visually determine the line along which you will move.
3. Press the dermis of the lower and upper eyelids a couple of times with three fingers.
4. Tap the massage line in the area of ​​the upper eyelid with your fingertips, moving in the direction from the inner edge to the outer.
5. Immediately, without stopping the movement, walk along the lower eyelid to the inner corner. The procedure is performed on both eyes simultaneously.
6. Place your finger on the tip of your eye, which is located at your temple. Now do a sway, gradually moving towards the bridge of your nose. Repeat similar movements again.
7. Press the skin with the pad of your middle finger in the area of ​​the nasolacrimal barb 10 times. Start at the tip and work your way down.
8. Similar movements are carried out for 5–7 minutes until the base (cream or oil) completely penetrates the skin.
9. Upon completion of the procedure, perform a contrast wash: first with cold and then with moderately hot water.

Important! The skin around the eyes should not be stretched too much, otherwise you risk not improving the condition, but only causing harm. Remember: the dermis you are working with is very sensitive.

Vacuum

Vacuum eye massage involves applying pressure from a specially created vacuum to the skin. The dermis seems to be sucked a few millimeters into the jar or device nozzle.

At this time, blood circulation improves, which ensures the correct supply of all cells with nutrients and oxygen. In addition, lymph stagnation is eliminated, therefore swelling is eliminated.

To carry out the procedure, you need to arm yourself with a special device - silicone or glass jars. Take a small diameter - 11 mm.

Instructions for action:

1. Apply cream or oil to clean skin (no need to steam).
2. First fix the area with your fingers to prevent stretching.
3. A jar is placed at the outer tip of the eye, creating a vacuum. The skin should be slightly absorbed into the container.
4. It needs to be passed along the lower eyelid, and then along the upper (from the bridge of the nose to the end of the eyebrow).
5. Twice is enough to ensure a positive result.

For swelling and bags

The following technique will eliminate swelling that can form due to lack of sleep, smoking and alcohol abuse, problems with the functioning of the liver and kidneys, as well as excessive fluid consumption at night. The unfortunate bags under the eyes usually appear in the morning, when it's time to go to work.

Features of massage for bags under the eyes:

1. last no more than 10 minutes;
2. involve the area only under the lower eyelid;
3. light stroking movements are carried out;
4. use fingertips to tap.

Procedure:

1. The skin should be cleansed of cosmetics.
2. Place your fingers near the outside of the eye.
3. Use light tapping movements to move towards the bridge of your nose.
4. Repeat similar manipulations several times.
5. Fix your middle finger on the nasolacrimal groove and walk downwards, first tapping and then shaking it.
6. After completing the procedure, it is advisable to apply a cold compress, a slice of fresh cucumber or an ice cube prepared from a herbal decoction.

Be sure to try spiral massage using cold spoons. The devices are pre-frozen in the freezer. After removing their refrigerator, cream is applied to the convex side of the device and placed in the nasolacrimal groove. Carry out zigzag movements up to the temples themselves, and then move towards the ears. Similar manipulations are repeated 3 times on each eye.

From dark circles

The formation of dark circles is a very unpleasant picture, which can be corrected by lymphatic drainage massage for bruises. You need to use two fingers - index and middle.

The technique is as follows:

1. The skin should be clean. Apply moisturizing serum, cream or oil.
2. Place your fingers at the temple and make 10 circular movements. We work with both eyes at the same time.
3. Now we apply pressure with the pads of our fingers in the area of ​​the lower eyelid, while the skin should not spring much.
4. Make tapping movements in the direction from the outer eyelid to the bridge of the nose. Similarly, you can go over the outer eyelid.
5. Place your middle finger on the rib in the temporal area under the lower eyelid so that the nail is directed towards the hair. We roll the finger with a change of position in the opposite direction (now the nail should look at the bridge of the nose). A similar procedure is carried out 5 times.
6. Circular movements are made along the orbicularis oculi muscle approximately 10 times.
7. Press with your fingertips on the points near the outer and inner eyelids.
8. At the end of the massage, do a contrast wash.

For wrinkles

The favorite place for wrinkles is the area around the eyes. They appear due to the influence of UV rays, lack of sleep, poor diet, stress, too polluted air and bad habits. If you massage your eyes correctly and regularly, you can:

1. establish metabolic processes in skin cells;
2. ensure collagen production;
3. relieve overvoltage;
4. remove accumulated toxins;
5. make the skin elastic.

Technique:

1. Remove makeup from your skin and wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Apply cream or oil heated in a water bath.
3. Place two fingers in the temporal area near the eyes and make several circular movements clockwise.
4. Now walk with your fingertips from the temporal zone to the bridge of the nose, making light taps. Return to the starting point at the end of the brow ridge. The movement is done 3-4 times.
5. Fix by pressing for a few seconds first the upper eyelid and then the lower.
6. We make a “boat” using the index finger. Walk from the outer corner of the lower eyelid to the inner one.
7. Focus your attention on the corners of your eyes. Using your middle finger, apply pressure to the skin of the outer tip of the eyes (8 times). A similar procedure is carried out near the inner tip.
8. Smooth the line of the upper eyelid, as if going around the eyebrow. Lower yourself in the temporal region and move towards the bridge of your nose.

Perform at least 10 sessions a month and you will prevent the appearance of new wrinkles and smooth out existing ones.

Interesting to know! There is another simple exercise that will tone the lateral muscles near the eyes. You need to touch the highest points of the eyebrows with your fingertips, and then slightly pull the skin up. You can start blinking (15–18 times), while you should feel resistance.

Performing a massage using a massager

The use of special devices greatly simplifies lymphatic drainage massage. They allow you to have a comprehensive effect on the skin, providing proper care.

The most popular models for performing massage around the eyes:

1. Eye massager Gezaton ISee 208. The use of the device is aimed at achieving maximum results. Due to the active acupuncture effect on the dermis, not only the condition of the skin improves, but also vision improves. The device is a mask with numerous rubber sticks. When turned on, they begin to work and hit the skin in the desired areas. You set the procedure time yourself - 5 minutes of daily use will be enough to remove wrinkles, relieve puffiness and eliminate unfortunate circles under the eyes. Gezatone massage is contraindicated for glaucoma, low blood pressure and inflammatory processes on the skin. Cost - 2400 rubles.

1. Gezatone BREEZE. This is a gel mask from a French manufacturer, which in just 10 minutes can relieve bags under the eyes, toothache and headaches. The mask acts as a compress, eliminating problems with the dermis. The price starts at 400 rubles.

1. Gezatone Minilift Eyes m809. This device has special rollers, when activated, massage occurs in the area of ​​the lower and upper eyelids. Thanks to its use, muscle spasms are eliminated, wrinkles, circles under the eyes and swelling are removed. When choosing the electroporation function, cosmetic products applied to the area penetrate deeper into the epidermis. When vibration is activated, blood flow improves, and directly soft massaging the skin with rollers triggers metabolic processes at the cellular level. Cost - 1500 rubles.

1. Healthyeyes. The special device has 22 soft fingers that gently affect the area around the eyes. Due to their work, fatigue is eliminated, wrinkles are eliminated, and microcirculation of the skin improves. Use the massager several times a day for 3-5 minutes, and you will soon notice a transformation. You can buy Healthyeyes for 1,450 rubles.

1. Eye Care Massager T-017. The mask has 26 finger probes that are gentle on the skin. Vascular spasms are reduced, blood flow is improved and lymph stagnation is eliminated. The recommended course of treatment is 1 month with daily use 2-3 times. Powered by 3 batteries. The cost of the device is only 400 rubles.

1. Yamaguchi Axiom Eye. The glasses are not cheap, as they cost 12 thousand rubles. Their price is fully justified by a large range of modes: air compression massage, magnetic, infrared radiation, electric.

1. Gaze KZ 0009. Another budget option, for which you will pay only 415 rubles. Thanks to a light massage, muscles relax and blood flow improves. Recommended for people whose work or leisure activities involve frequent eye fatigue. Operates on 1 battery.

1. Fitstudio massage glasses. They are produced in China, but fully meet European standards. The device has 9 programs for the movement of 22 fingers. Improves vision and the condition of the skin around the eyes. This device will empty your wallet by 920 rubles.

Salon procedure

Since various clinics and beauty salons purchase expensive massage devices, there is a high probability of a positive result.

Hardware procedures involve various techniques:

1. microcurrent therapy;
2. drainage massage with silicone fingers;
3. radiofrequency exposure;
4. electrophoresis;
5. influence of infrared rays;
6. And so on.

Advice. Before going to a cosmetologist, it is better to consult an ophthalmologist or dermatologist, because machine massage, unlike manual massage, has a greater number of contraindications.

Contraindications

Massage around the eyes is not suitable for everyone. He contraindicated for:

1. the development of such serious diseases as glaucoma and retinal loss;
2. thrombosis, fibroids and poor blood clotting (for vacuum massage);
3. the presence of dermatological rashes, wounds and cracks;
4. oncological diseases;
5. the presence of warts, papillomas and large moles on the face;
6. excessive tanning with burns.

Elimination of such delicate problems as swelling, blue discoloration and wrinkles under the eyes lies in the plane of cosmetology. Experts recommend undergoing a vacuum massage 2 times a year (8–12 sessions), and in between visits to the salon, doing lymphatic drainage facial massage daily.

Thanks to timely care of your skin, you can prolong your youth for a long time, even out your skin tone and get rid of unpleasant manifestations on your facial skin. The beauty given by nature is fleeting, so after 25 years you need to actively take care of yourself.

Useful videos

How to make lymphatic drainage massage and cream that will smooth the skin and give it elasticity.

The flow of information in the modern world is inexhaustible. It is not surprising that the eyes, through which our brain perceives 80% of all data from the outside, weaken under the influence of constant overexertion. Massage will help maintain visual acuity and reduce the risk of diseases.

How is eye massage useful for restoring vision?

It has been proven that daily exercise can eliminate headaches, stop the progression of the disease and protect the eyes from excessive stress. The thing is that simple movements help:

1. tone the muscles;
2. improve blood circulation;
3. stabilize intraocular pressure;
4. reduce the risk of vascular atrophy and stagnation;
5. instantly relieve fatigue.

At one time, doctors moved further, and in addition to facial massage, they used warm-up of the back and cervical region to restore vision. Prevention and treatment of osteochondrosis significantly affects the nervous and circulatory system of the eyes.

Spend just 10 minutes of your time on it every day and after a month you will notice a significant result. You don’t need special oils or products to perform it, and any technique can be found on the Internet completely free of charge.

Contraindications

There are a number of restrictions under which eye massage cannot be used to improve vision without the consent of a doctor. For certain factors the ban is temporary, for others it is strictly prohibited. More often they are associated with inflammatory processes, poor circulation and blood pressure problems.

Before performing an eye massage, make sure that you or the person for whom it is intended does not suffer from:

1. elevated temperature;
2. headaches;
3. internal bleeding;
4. clotting problems and other blood ailments;
5. skin diseases;
6. tumors of any quality;
7. the last stage of hypertension;
8. purulent processes;
9. psycho-emotional deviations;
10. central nervous system disorder;
11. tuberculosis in open form.

Of course, you cannot conduct massage sessions if your eyeball is injured or has a viral or infectious infection. Any irritation in this case will aggravate the disease and lead to unpredictable consequences.

Eye massage technique

Facial palpation, which we use to restore vision, will be effective only if the rules and methodological recommendations are followed. Let's start with preparation:

1. The procedure is performed on a clean face without makeup or traces of natural fat. Wash thoroughly and dry the massage area with a towel.
2. Hands also need to be rinsed and dried. If the skin is a little rough, moisturize it with cream or cosmetic oil.
3. Just as we warm the drops in the fist before applying them to the eye, so the massage cannot be carried out with cold hands. Rub your palms vigorously against each other and make sure they are warm enough.
   
   
   
   

If you are simultaneously doing eye exercises, a massage should be performed immediately after it, as a relaxation. Most techniques involve a sitting position and absolute relaxation.

Classic eye massage

The procedure has an optimal effect on the visual organs - it relaxes and at the same time tones. After it, you don’t have to worry about drowsiness, because the main task is to activate all the receptors in the eye zone. The massage consists of the following:

1. Cover your eyes with warm palms cupped for a short time. When you open them, you will feel a surge of energy and freshness;
2. repeat the manipulation, but this time keeping your palms straight and slightly pressing your eyes. After repeating the exercise 5-6 times, you will notice how you begin to see more clearly;
3. clasp your hands into fists and rub your eyes, as children do before bed. Do not press too hard, it is better to increase the frequency of repetitions to 6-7 times.
   
   
   
   

Acupuncture

The technique is based on the concentration points of nerve endings, the stimulation of which activates recovery processes. Use three-fingered palms for massage. The pressure is applied simultaneously and synchronously with a force at which you will not feel discomfort. For convenience, the actions are described in points that correspond to the points shown in the picture.

1. Hold your fingers on the upper eyelid for 5-7 seconds, pressing lightly.
2. Repeat the movement for the bottom one. This stimulates the tear duct, reducing the risk of obstruction.
3. Press on the eyebrows with the pads of three fingers with a delay of 5 seconds. The exercise should be performed up to 10 times.
4. We turn our attention to the outer corner of the eye. Hold your fingers on the point for a few seconds.
5. For the internal one, repeat the same manipulation.
6. Apply progressive pressure on the closed eyelid for 10 seconds. Only at this point we use the pad of the thumb.
7. Again, using three phalanges, we press the point between the cheekbone and ear.
   
   
   
   

Lymphatic drainage massage

Based on the name, it is obvious that the purpose of the procedure is to stimulate the movement of lymph. This type of massage should not be considered solely a cosmetic product. The result of the course is not only smoothed wrinkles and reduced swelling under the eyes, but also increased endurance of the visual organs. And all because simple manipulations improve blood flow, relieve fatigue and are the strongest prevention against blockage of blood vessels. Muscles that are toned are less prone to atrophy, and their daily relaxation spares the organ of vision for productive service in the future.

You can learn more about lymphatic drainage massage by watching the video:

Shiatsu massage

The Japanese technique is based on the theory that each point on our body is responsible for the vitality of a specific internal organ. And just as in eastern martial art such knowledge helps to overcome the enemy with one touch, so Shiatsu reveals the secrets of rejuvenation, restoration and longevity hidden in a single click.

The video shows a set of key Shiatsu points that help maintain healthy eyesight:

Eye massage to improve vision according to Zhdanov

The doctor claims that with the help of gymnastics and massage you can restore your vision, curing yourself of myopia and mild forms of astigmatism. The recipe for success is simple - the exercises should be performed daily, following the instructions appropriate for your disease. A set of simple exercises presented below will help strengthen the visual apparatus as a whole. In addition to the area around the eyes, the procedure also affects other parts of the face.

In just a week, having memorized all the movements, the massage will not take more than 5 minutes. Repeat the procedure 3 times a day.

1. Press the point and massage for 30 seconds.
2. Use your fingertips in a circular motion to work along the eyebrow line until warm.
3. Move to the temples. Finish the manipulation as soon as you feel warm.
4. The top of the cheekbones (the hard ridge above the cheek) also needs stimulation.
5. Then warm the bridge of your nose with the same movements.
6. Repeat above the upper lip.
7. Using both palms, massage your neck thoroughly.
8. Finally, apply vibrating pressure to the closed eyelid, then to the corners of the eyes. Using collective movements of all five fingers, walk along the eyelids.

To consolidate the effect, close your eyes tightly and open them as wide as possible. Repeat 3 times.

Restoring vision according to Norbekov

In his methodology, the author uses a selection of exercises, as well as a psychological attitude. According to the doctor, a winning attitude and positive thinking increases the likelihood of a speedy recovery. Massage in this technique is the final point, which relaxes the muscles after exercise.

We massage with our fingertips, making effort. The pressure should be noticeable, but not cause discomfort. We press on the following points:

1. center between eyebrows;
2. between lip and chin;
3. wings of the nose;
4. on the temples;
5. The place where hair grows is above the forehead.

Video instructions for gymnastics to restore vision according to Norbekov:

Bates method for restoring vision: Shichko exercises

The method is based on Bates's discovery that the main visual impairments arise from physiological problems of the eye muscles. Therefore, visual acuity can be restored by actively influencing muscle tissue.

It is used to correct deviations such as myopia and farsightedness. With myopia, the oblique muscles of the eye are tense, and the rectus muscles are too relaxed. The opposite situation is for those who see objects well at a distance, but poorly near them. The purpose of the exercises is to relieve tension from some and develop other muscles in order to bring the visual system back to normal.

The video demonstrates exercises with elements of massage according to the Bates method, edited by Shichko:

Massage around the eyes

These exercises not only have a beneficial effect on vision, but also help smooth out facial wrinkles. Place your index and middle fingers together; these are your working tools for massaging around the eyes. The number of repetitions of each manipulation depends on your comfort; one item takes 30 seconds:

1. Palpate the brow ridges. If you notice a pain point, spend more time on it.
2. Carefully walk over the lower eyelid. Here the pressure will be weaker; you can simply tap the entire length with your fingertips.
3. Spend time on the outer corner of your eye. Press the point several times, and then tap in the direction from the cheekbone to the temple.
4. Be especially gentle on the inner corner. Light pressure is enough here.
5. Press on the bridge of your nose and lower yourself down in a circular motion without removing your fingers.
6. Massage your sinuses. Finding them on the face is not difficult - there is a barely noticeable depression at the edge of the lower eyelid, and the desired point is located a centimeter down from it.
   
   
   
   

Conclusion

Eye massage is useful and important in preventing vision. Many therapists also appreciated its importance in the treatment of ophthalmological diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. The procedure does not require a massage room. All manipulations can be performed at home and at no cost. This allows you to join the many who have already tried this method to restore vision right now.

The skin around the eyes is the first to take the blow caused by negative environmental factors and reflects age-related changes, decorating the appearance with a fine mesh of facial wrinkles. To provide this area with the proper level of care, it is worth turning to a special massage complex. Professional techniques that are easy to master at home will be a good addition to your list of activities aimed at preserving youth.

Features of massage around the eyes

Girls and women often underestimate the stress that their eyes have to endure throughout the day, month, and year. This affects the quality of vision, muscle function, and the condition of the skin, which is the first to respond to age-related changes and negative environmental factors.

The eyelids have the thinnest skin. The vessels here are located very close to the surface, and the amount of elastin and collagen is several times less than in the cheeks or forehead. Due to the lack of adipose tissue, the epidermis quickly loses moisture and the nutrition necessary to maintain youth. For this reason, when local and general metabolism is disturbed, swelling appears under the eyes. Before starting a massage, it is important to take this factor into account, since the regular formation of “bags” indicates endocrine disorders, kidney diseases, as well as some abnormalities in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The reason for this is an allergic reaction. With such manifestations, it is impossible to influence the skin around the eyes, as this can aggravate your condition and worsen the appearance of the skin.

Many historical medical figures agree that the beauty and youth of the eyes is not only cosmetic measures to eliminate dark circles or wrinkles! This is a comprehensive and responsible approach to your health: proper nutrition, frequent walks, sports, good mood. Avicenna, Hippocrates, and Paul S. Bragg were unanimous on this issue.

When performing a massage against wrinkles around the eyes, you should be careful. The skin here is easily stretchable! Until the age of 30, this is not critical: stroking, rubbing with rich cream and pinching with fingers are performed. However, after thirty, when the natural process of cell renewal slows down, the covering tissues in this area become more sensitive. At this age, such a procedure is no longer considered cosmetic, but therapeutic, and its implementation should be approached with special responsibility. Keep your movements smooth and soft during the session. Try not to overextend your arms and fingers. Do not make strong jerks or squeeze the tissues, so as not to provoke disruption of lymph flow and blood flow.

The average duration of a massage is 5–15 minutes. Always start with less time and gradually increase it with each session.

The frequency of procedures and the length of the course depend on the goals pursued:

1. To prevent aging, 1–2 procedures per week are sufficient without any limitation on the length of the course.
2. The fight against wrinkles will take 3-4 days a week, the course will take one month. You can repeat the course every 3–5 months.

Preparing for a massage

Increasing the effectiveness of the procedure occurs due to proper preparation for it. This process consists of 5 stages:

1. Wash with a mild product: gel or foam without alcohol. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. If your nails are very long, it is advisable to trim them, as careless movement can cause damage to the thin sensitive tissue around the eyes.
3. A contrast compress will help speed up blood circulation. Take a small towel and, periodically wetting it in hot or cold water, apply it to the eyes, cheekbones and lower forehead for 5-10 seconds. Continue the process for 1-2 minutes.
4. Apply the cosmetic product to the prepared area using light patting movements using your fingertips.
5. Start the massage. Each element is performed with subsequent fixation of the fingers at the end point with light pressure on the tissue.

Video: compress against bags and wrinkles under the eyes

A little about cosmetics

Even for young skin, you should choose products with good nutritional properties. The cream or oil should help your fingers glide over the skin around your eyes without too much tension! After 35 years, it is better to use cosmetics that help prevent deep wrinkles. It should contain allantoin, which helps the growth of new cells, fruit acids, and oils, which increase the ability of the epidermis to retain moisture, which is important for maintaining elasticity. Extracts of St. John's wort, oregano, wild geranium, algae, as well as protein components will be beneficial for aging skin. Any product should be applied in a thin layer to prevent clogging of pores.

Video: cosmetic tips against wrinkles around the eyes

Contraindications

Since the area around the eyes is especially sensitive, massage in this area has a number of contraindications. These include:

1. dermatitis;
2. eczema in acute form;
3. pustular and fungal diseases of the epidermis;
4. acute inflammation of the trigeminal nerve;
5. herpes;
6. hypertension in the third stage;
7. increased skin oiliness and high porosity;
8. constant swelling in the eyelid area.

In most of these cases, massage will provoke an exacerbation of the disease!

The effectiveness of massage in the fight against wrinkles

Massage movements, which are performed throughout the session, help remove excess fluid from the area around the eyes and reduce swelling. If you do the procedure 2-3 hours before bedtime, then in the morning you will notice a visible improvement in your condition: inflammation will decrease, the color of the integumentary tissue will become more even, and wrinkles associated with fatigue will disappear.

Performing a course of massage helps maintain skin tone. However, such a procedure is not a panacea against aging and the deepening of facial wrinkles. Natural hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s body with age, in particular after menopause, contribute to rapid aging of the skin. In this case, in order to maintain its elasticity for as long as possible, you will need hormonal therapy, which is prescribed only by an endocrinologist or gynecologist!

According to naturopath Paul Bragg, rapid aging, which today is typical for women over 25 years of age, is associated with a lack of B vitamins. They are quickly washed out of the body because there is too much refined sugar in the modern person’s diet.

By combining a similar treatment method, cosmetic massage around the eyes and the right products suitable for your skin type, you can maintain an attractive look for a long time and avoid the deepening of expression lines.

Techniques for performing massage at home

When performing any type of facial massage yourself, remember about the skin lines along which all the main movements are made. They follow the natural course of lymph in the facial area. This, in turn, ensures the safety of the process and prevents stretching of the skin.

Basic movements when massaging (each element must be repeated 3 times):

1. Start by lightly patting your fingertips around the eye socket: from the bridge of the nose along the brow ridge to the temple and back along the cheekbones.

Method of maintaining the beauty and youth of eyes according to Shiatsu

The Shiatsu complex includes only three exercises. They are aimed at keeping the eyes clean, healthy, relieving fatigue, eliminating dark circles, sagging skin, as well as preventing age-related deformation of the outlines of the eyelids, eye sockets and cheekbones.

Instructions for performing Shiatsu massage:

1. Along the main massage line of the eye area with three fingers, press three times under the eyebrows, directing the pressure upward and trying to ensure that only the pads touch the skin.
2. Repeat the first movement along the lower edge of the eye socket, but direct the pressure of your fingers downward.
3. Close your eyes and use the pads of your thumbs to gently press on your upper eyelids for 10 seconds.

These actions must be done daily or once every two days in the morning and evening after applying the care product to the area around the eyes.

Home massagers for the area around the eyes

To combat the signs of aging, not only manual massage is used, but also special massagers designed to treat the thin skin of the eyelids. Such devices are conventionally divided into 2 groups.

Mask-glasses

The first group of eye massagers is represented by masks in the form of glasses with built-in modes of exposure to the skin. Budget options include only vibration programs that stimulate blood circulation, relieve tension in the eye muscles, and maintain the quality of vision. Models starting from three thousand rubles already provide the functions of infrared heating, compression and magnetic massage. By opting for more expensive devices, you are purchasing a mini-physiotherapy room for your eyes, which helps to carry out a full range of procedures to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and combat them.

The advantage of such massagers is their ease of use: you set the required operating mode, put the glasses on your eyes, and within 5–20 minutes you receive anti-aging and restorative care. The downside is that there are a lot of low-quality products in this area of ​​the market, and brands that are considered good by customers have a fairly high cost.

Gallery: automatic massagers-masks

Portable massagers

Portable massagers are mini massagers that fit in the palm of your hand and run on batteries. They do not have an independent anti-aging effect, so they are not suitable for treating deep wrinkles and severe sagging skin in the eye area. The main effect is formed due to light vibration or tissue stimulation using high-frequency microcurrent.

For young skin, aged 25–30 years, it is recommended to use massagers both in combination with creams and without them to prevent the first signs of aging. After thirty, such devices are used to prepare tissues for the application of anti-aging nutrients. This additional stimulation helps improve the absorption of anti-aging and firming components of cosmetics. The eyelids are treated along the skin lines: around the eyes from the bridge of the nose to the temple along the upper eyelid and back along the lower eyelid, as well as from the outer edge of the eye along the temple to the base of the ear.

Gallery: portable eye massagers

Reviews of massage against wrinkles around the eyes

In beauty salons, the service of massage around the eyes is not provided separately, so there are no reviews on this procedure, or on independent experience of performing it at home. You can judge the effectiveness of such manipulations by the responses of women who visited a cosmetologist for a full face massage.

I have been going for a facial massage once a week for two years. I confirm - minus five years after the procedure, some muscle tension and swelling go away. In addition, I have a genetically unfavorable facial structure, I’ll be shaving soon, so I’ll put off this matter a little with a massage. For now, the only downside I’ll note is that it’s getting used to; without a massage on time, you get the feeling that your face is sliding down.

Sinta

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I’m already approaching 30, but there are folds on the forehead, nasolabial and around the eyes. Creams basically don’t help me, it’s too early to give beauty injections, I went for a facial massage. Three masters for 3 months each - no effect, I found a master through a friend. They immediately gave me a bunch of advice, prescribed vitamins, told me what cocktails to make, how to sleep. We had massages 3 times a week. In total, 2 months have passed, and I’m already happy.

Anonymous

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Many of those who talk about the procedure note its effectiveness against swelling and emphasize that you should not be afraid of massage both on the entire face and around the eyes if you have it done by a professional cosmetologist. Self-manipulation at home does not guarantee a positive result, since there is a possibility of stretching of the integumentary tissue. But by acting carefully and carefully following the recommendations, you will be able to avoid unpleasant consequences: skin creases, increased swelling or the appearance of bruises around the eyes due to strong pressure.

The massage is performed very carefully, stroking and very often the specialist presses on certain points located around the eyes and throughout the face. The massage is performed with some pleasant-smelling product, oil. The massage felt great, I really liked it. And from the cool hands of a specialist, the pleasant sensations intensified. The technique is something like this: they stroke the skin, sometimes slowly, sometimes intensely, then fix the slightly stretched skin and press on certain points. After the massage, a mask is applied to the eyelids, and you need to lie with it for about 10–20 minutes. And at the end of the procedure, after removing the mask, a special restorative cream is applied to the area around the eyes.

olka7286

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Massage around the eyes requires sequential execution of all actions, slowness and attention to the characteristics of your skin. Only in this case, at home, can you turn to this method as a way to combat the signs of aging. The effectiveness of the procedure largely depends on the correctness and regularity of its implementation, therefore it is important to follow the course of therapeutic and preventive massage to achieve a quality result.