Facial massage for wrinkles using cupping

Often women trust facial care only to professionals. Such procedures require an integrated approach and are not cheap, but many of them can be done at home. Cupping massage is one of them. It is not only possible, but even desirable to carry out it yourself, since the pressure and time will be calculated correctly, based on your own feelings, and the financial costs will be minimal.

Content:

1. Effect of cupping massage on facial skin
2. Which banks to choose
3. General recommendations for preparing and performing facial massage
4. Types and techniques of facial massage with cupping

1. Acupressure or static facial massage
2. Dynamic facial massage

Effect of cupping massage on facial skin

The massage is based on vacuum pressure, which improves blood circulation even in the deep layers of the skin, increases blood supply, and lymphatic drainage occurs. With regular procedures, the elasticity of the skin and its tone significantly increase, and the facial muscles are tightened.

Cupping massage can also be performed around the eyes and lips, where the skin is very thin and sensitive and other types of massage are undesirable. The so-called crow's feet are smoothed out, fine wrinkles disappear completely, deeper wrinkles become less pronounced.

The procedure has many other positive effects:

1. Due to the deep effect, enlarged pores are smoothed out, age spots fade, and blood vessels are strengthened;
2. facial contours are tightened, the “double” chin disappears;
3. Toxic deposits are removed;
4. Circles and puffiness under the eyes go away.

Cupping facial massage helps eliminate sagging and is an ideal cosmetic procedure for quickly giving your skin a fresh, radiant look.

Which banks to choose

In salons, cupping massage is performed using a vacuum massager or manually using special cups. They are also convenient to use at home. Their choice is the main point in preparing for the procedure.

The first thing to consider when choosing massage cups is the material from which they are made. Glass jars with a rubber bulb, which creates a vacuum, or simple silicone jars of different diameters are suitable. Medical cups with a pump are more suitable for vacuum massage of the body; as a rule, they are not used for the face due to the duration of their attachment.

The second thing you pay attention to is the diameter. Sets, as a rule, come with jars of different diameters: from 1 to 5 cm. If it is possible to purchase not a set, but jars separately, then it is enough to take three jars: 1-1.5 cm, 2 cm and 3 cm in diameter. The choice depends on the venue. The larger the diameter, the deeper layers will be worked, so it is better to massage the cheeks, forehead, and chin with a jar of larger diameter. The area around the eyes and lips is the most sensitive; excess pressure and stretching can have a negative impact on them, so it is better to use smaller jars here.

General recommendations for preparing and performing facial massage

It is advisable to wash the jars after each use and disinfect them before use. The increased metabolism caused by vacuum exposure can lead to the fact that accumulated dirt is actively absorbed into the skin of the face, and the procedure will not bring benefit, but only harm.

Before the cupping massage, the facial skin is generously lubricated with a suitable type of cosmetic oil: peach, apricot, you can take neutral linseed or some baby oil. The main selection criterion is that it should be light and not clog pores. This is necessary for the cans to slide easily, which avoids injury and stretching of the skin.

Before the procedure, the skin of the face must be thoroughly cleaned of cosmetics, scrubbed, and steamed. For steaming, use a decoction of chamomile, calendula, and string. If the procedure is carried out in a bathhouse, sauna, or after a hot bath, this is enough; no additional steaming is required.

After the procedure, the pores will be maximally opened, and the skin will absorb all the beneficial substances very quickly, so after removing excess oil, you can apply a cleansing or nourishing mask to your face for 10 minutes. Or you can get by with your regular night cream, enriching it drop by drop with vitamins A and E.

Types and techniques of facial massage with cupping

The effect is noticeable after the first treatment, but to achieve a stable result it is carried out 2-3 times a week with a course of 15-20 procedures. To maintain skin tone and prevent wrinkles, you can resort to massage once a week. It does not take much time: for the first procedures, 5-7 minutes are enough, after the skin gets used to it, the time is extended to 15 minutes.

At home, as a rule, 2 types of facial massage with cups are performed: static (also called acupressure) and dynamic.

Acupressure or static facial massage

This type of cupping facial massage is used if you only need to work on problem areas of the face, for example, a “double” chin, nasolabial folds, and eyebrow wrinkles.

Take a jar of the desired diameter, squeeze it or a silicone nozzle (depending on the type of jars) and apply to the desired area for 2-3 seconds, increasing the time with each session. After this, squeeze the jar again and remove it, holding the skin underneath it. For the first procedures, the pressure in the jar should not be strong, that is, it is enough when the skin is pulled into the jar just a few millimeters. Subsequently, the pressure and exposure time can be increased.

Attention! You cannot tear the jar away from your face without releasing the pressure in it: this will lead to damage to the skin and blood vessels, which can lead to the development of rosacea.

You can place several cans at once on problem areas, for example, on the nasolabial folds on both sides, on the wrinkle above the bridge of the nose, on the chin. But you should not place the jars next to each other, as this will cause the skin between them to become very stretched and new wrinkles will appear.

Dynamic facial massage

Static massage takes quite a long time, while dynamic massage lasts only 5-7 minutes. The result is not particularly different, so dynamic cupping massage is more often performed at home. Do it from bottom to top:

Area from neck to chin. It is being worked on to get rid of sagging and a “double” chin. You should be extremely careful here, because in this part there are lymph nodes, the tonsils, larynx, and trachea can be easily felt. You can take a jar with a larger diameter, but the pressure should not be too strong. Using soft and smooth movements, without stretching the skin, the cups are moved from the neck (left, right, middle) to the chin. At the end, carefully unfasten the jar and repeat the procedure 3-5 times.

Chin. Massage in a circle: first clockwise 4-5 times, then counterclockwise.

The area of ​​the cheekbones and nose. It is worked along the massage lines of the face with a medium-sized jar (2 cm). Start from the bottom of the chin to the earlobes, from the corners of the lips to the middle of the ear, from the wings of the nose to the temporal bone. Repeat for the right and left sides 2-3 times each movement.

Nasolabial folds. They are worked with a small diameter jar along the fold - from the nose down to the lips. You should not move in the opposite direction: there is a high risk of stretching the skin, especially for those who have dry and thin skin. The jar is carefully unfastened and re-secured at the beginning of the fold. Repeat up to 5 times.

Skin around the eyes. Here the skin is especially delicate and sensitive, so for this area they choose a jar of a smaller diameter - no more than 1.5 cm. When massaging the skin, you need to hold it with your fingers so as not to stretch it. They work the area in a circle: from the inner edge of the eye just below the eyebrows - to the outer, from the outer, under the lower eyelid, at the beginning of the bone - to the inner. For the skin around the eyes, it is enough to walk 2 times, slowly and very carefully.

Forehead area. Use a jar of the largest diameter (3-5 cm). Here they also carry out massage lines: from the middle of the forehead to the hair. First they work on the area above the eyebrows, then on the middle of the forehead, and finally at the roots of the hair. Each movement is repeated up to 10 times.

The cups and pressure vary depending on the area of ​​the face and how sensitive the skin is. Everyone will decide for themselves when it’s enough to work on a certain area. During the procedures there should be no unpleasant, let alone painful, sensations, because there is a high risk of hematomas and minor hemorrhages.

On a note: If after a massage bruises still appear on the face, they should be treated with a slice of raw potato, cooked and cooled in advance.

After the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside immediately; it is better to do it before bed, and then in the morning your face will look toned and your skin will be refreshed and elastic. Facial gymnastics will help maintain the effect of the massage.

Video: Cupping self-massage of the face

Contraindications

With the right approach, cupping massage will only bring benefits and positive emotions from changes in appearance. It should be remembered that the procedure has some contraindications. They are taken into account so as not to achieve the opposite effect to the expected one.

Cupping facial massage is not performed until the following problems are completely eliminated:

1. wounds, abrasions, scratches and other skin damage;
2. acne, severe inflammation and rashes with pustules;
3. dermatitis of any nature, herpes in the acute stage;
4. inflammation of the nerves in the face;
5. elevated body temperature, viral diseases.
6. when the capillaries are located close to the surface of the skin, the presence of a vascular network. Under the influence of vacuum, the capillaries will begin to burst more strongly, and the defect will become more noticeable. It is better not to touch such places and apply other procedures to them.

Advice: It is better to carry out self-massage for the first time on the weekend, when there is no particular need to leave the house, in case small bruises and bruises appear on the face.

The location of the lymph nodes should not be touched. If a lymph node on the face is inflamed, it is advisable to postpone the procedure completely.

Video: Facial gymnastics

In the pursuit of youth, all means are good! Today in the women's club "Those Over 30" we are talking about the now popular facial massage with cupping. It can be done at home, but it is important to follow the technique.

results

Let's talk right away about what worries many - what effect can be achieved. If you massage regularly and correctly, then, as they promise, you will get:

1. smoothing out wrinkles - both deep ones, like nasolabial folds, and small ones, those around the eyes;
2. improvement of skin tone - the face becomes fresher, the skin is rejuvenated, that is, its structure becomes denser and acquires greater elasticity;
3. elimination of irregularities - the face is aligned;
4. reduction of pores;
5. discoloration of age spots;
6. elimination of irritations, acne, rashes;
7. improvement of skin condition - especially important for those whose faces are too dry or oily;
8. reduction of puffiness, swelling of the lower eyelids - the face appears young and toned;
9. elimination of double chin;
10. the face becomes thinner, as if “losing weight”, the oval is outlined.

Sounds like miracles, doesn't it? Why does vacuum facial massage with cups give such results?

1. If you use cups correctly, spasming muscles relax.
2. Lymphatic flow is improving.
3. When used correctly, cups affect not only the surface, but also reach the deep layers of the skin.

If with plastic surgery or using camouflage makeup the result will be visual, then after procedures in which cupping is involved, the effect is powerful, systematic, complex:

1. blood flow improves,
2. eliminates toxins accumulated in the skin of the face, as well as subcutaneous layers and facial muscles,
3. dead cells are removed,
4. The activity of the sweat and sebaceous glands is normalized.

Cautions

Facial massage with special cups, as well as any massage in general that involves an impact on the face, should be performed strictly according to the recommendations and only if you have no contraindications.

The komy-za30.ru club immediately wants to warn you that only you are responsible for the result when you do the procedure at home.

That's why carefully read all the information presented here and make your own decision whether to use cupping on your face or not.

Contraindications

1. The presence of blood clots, a tendency to the process of thrombosis.
2. Diseases or taking certain medications that cause poor blood clotting.
3. Hypotension, third degree hypertension.
4. Lymphatic diseases.
5. Inflammation of the facial nerve.
6. Infections, fungal, inflammatory lesions in the affected area. Due to the procedure, the infection may go to deeper layers, which will cause complications.
7. Wounds, cuts and other injuries on the face.
8. Acute inflammatory diseases.
9. Fatigue and overwork.

Choosing banks

Vacuum massage requires a special “tool”. Jars are sold in pharmacies or online. The simplest ones are silicone. There are also glass ones with a rubber bulb, and special medical ones with a pump. It is better not to use the latter at home, as they are difficult to use.

In order to perform the procedure, you will need at least two options for jars of different diameters. They are as follows:

1. small ones - used on the eyelid area, nasolabial part, have an effect on the upper areas, diameter - about one centimeter;
2. medium - designed for a dynamic effect, have an effect on deep layers, muscles, with a diameter of a couple to three centimeters;
3. large – for those who need a static vacuum massage of the cheeks, forehead, their diameter is within 3-5 cm.

By the way, if you didn’t buy a large jar, you can replace it with a medium one.

Note: large jars are good for massaging the décolleté and other areas of the body. Therefore, they will be useful to you if you plan to do more than just facial massage.

Choosing oil

Each cupping session must be carried out not on dry skin, but on generously lubricated skin. Choose pure, unrefined, cold-pressed herbs. Make sure that the product is free of preservatives, aromatics, has not been processed, etc.

Remember that everything that is applied to the skin during such exposure is absorbed, so you need to give preference to healthy products. The following oils are good:

1. coconut,
2. sesame,
3. flaxseed,
4. avocado,
5. nutty,
6. pumpkin,
7. olive,
8. grape or apricot seeds,
9. jojoba,
10. rose hips, etc.

Attention: after the cupping massage is done, you need to thoroughly rinse off the oil from the skin.

Use a natural composition to wash off, because the skin continues to actively absorb what you apply to it for some time.

Facial massage can be performed with cupping only on previously prepared skin. How to do it?

1. Take a shower or hot bath. But don't steam your face too much. Also, you should not do a cupping session after visiting the steam room. Otherwise, hematomas will appear on the skin later, and they will be difficult to disguise.
2. Cleanse your skin more thoroughly. Simply washing your face is not enough. Use micellar water.
3. Apply oil. Do not spare it: generously lubricate the skin so that the jars slide easily over the surface.

Static massage

Facial massage technique:

1. squeeze the jar and apply it to the skin, first gently drawing it in a few millimeters,
2. leave the device in one place for 5 seconds, in the future the exposure time can be changed up to a minute,
3. Squeeze the device again to release the vacuum, carefully remove.

Attention: you cannot remove the jars from your face without first releasing the vacuum!

Dynamic impact

This is done as follows.

1. The jar is placed on the face in the same way as in the previously described method. The vacuum should be at its weakest first.
2. Then the device is carefully moved along the skin; it is important to ensure that the skin does not stretch or gather in folds. It's better to hold your face with your hand.
3. Again - weaken the vacuum and remove the device.

Features of working out all zones

1. Bottom part. A medium-sized jar needs to be passed along the neck, starting to move it from the collarbone to the chin. Repeat – 4-5 times.
2. If you have a double chin, then you should work on the area along the massage lines. Lead the jar from the middle of the chin under the lower jaw, moving towards the neck. Afterwards, the lower jaw must be visually divided into two equal sides. Place the jar in the center and lead it to the chin, then from the center of the jaw to the ear. The number of repetitions is the same as in the previous exercise.
3. Chin area. Using a medium-sized jar, massage your chin in a circular manner. It is worth relaxing the muscles in this area as much as possible.
4. With the same jar you can treat your cheekbones and nose. Move from the wings of the nose, to the temples, then from the corners of the lips to the ears. Do not touch areas around the lips and eyes.
5. Nasolabial folds. This area needs to be treated with the smallest jar. To begin with, use circular movements, massaging the folds towards the corners of the lips from the nose. This will have an effect on facial wrinkles. After the area around the lips. The device must be applied to it so that the movements are directed on both sides: above the upper lip, under the lower. Directions of influence: up and down, along folds on both sides.
6. The largest diameter jar can be used to massage the forehead. The area is worked on, moving from the bridge of the nose to the roots of the hair. Then from the center of the forehead - movements on both sides, along the massage lines.
7. The area around the eyes is the most delicate. Not everyone decides to massage this part of the face with cupping, as there is a risk, on the contrary, of stretching rather than tightening the skin. For massaging, choose the smallest jar. Work with gentle circular movements. You need to hold the skin with your fingers. Direction: from the bridge of the nose to the outer edge of the eye. And also from the outer edge to the inner.

How often should I do it?

You decide. There are two ways.

1. The first is to do it regularly, also observing rest periods. Then a course of, say, 10-15 sessions every other day (that is, it will take you about a month). Breaks – half a month or 30 days.
2. The second is an intensive course followed by supporting procedures. In this case, you will need to carry out the procedures daily for a week, that is, all seven days without breaks. Then once every one or two weeks – sessions.

After a few months, if necessary, the intensive course is carried out again.

Remember: you will not achieve very fast results if you do vacuum cupping massage very often and without a system. The effect is achieved not only through influence directly during sessions, but also between them. These are moments when the skin can rest and recover from microtraumas (and without them this massage technique is impossible).

Before working on your face, make sure that you have studied the technique well, you have no contraindications and you have basic knowledge about massage lines. Good luck with your rejuvenation!

The article was verified by an expert - beauty blogger @lil4olga.

Cupping facial massage is becoming most popular among women who want to prolong their youth. If you perform the procedure regularly, you can get rid of swelling, correct the shape of your face, and also reduce the number of wrinkles. You can prepare for a vacuum massage and carry it out correctly by carefully studying all the nuances and technique of implementation.

What is vacuum cupping massage?

Cupping massage is a cosmetic method of influencing the face due to the formation of a vacuum. As a result of the massage, wrinkles are smoothed out and swelling subsides.

1. Pressure is created and blood flows to the skin.
2. Blood vessels are damaged, so the body starts the process of repairing capillaries.
3. Together with the blood, useful substances reach the epidermis.
4. As a result, the skin is renewed from the inside, becomes smooth and filled with vitamins.

In the beauty salon they perform vibro-vacuum massage using a special device. At home, you can use the cupping method yourself, which is as effective as the procedure done by a cosmetologist.

What are the benefits and harms for the face?

Massage with cups brings both benefits and harm to the surface of the face.

Preparation

First you need to choose vacuum jars - they are made of glass, plastic, silicone and rubber. Distinctive characteristics:

Let's move on to choosing oil. It needs to be selected according to your facial skin type:

1. Dry - olive, almond, wheat germ.
2. Sensitive - argan, grape seed, sea buckthorn.
3. Mixed - coconut, pumpkin.
4. Oily – jojoba, avocado.

After choosing the necessary accessories, you need to prepare your face:

1. Remove makeup and impurities with a cleanser;
2. blot excess moisture with a towel;
3. Apply oil with your fingertips.

How to properly massage with cups?

It's time to move on to technique and learn the rules of cupping massage.

General rules for carrying out the procedure at home

By following the recommendations below, you can get the desired effect in a short period of time, without damaging your facial skin.

1. The jar must be disinfected before use.
2. It is better to give preference to light oils that do not clog pores. If rashes appear on your face after oil, then a rich cream is perfect for the procedure.
3. The procedure is carried out from the bottom up, strictly along the massage lines.
4. It is important to learn how to regulate the retraction of the skin so that bruises do not remain.
5. After the session, be sure to cleanse the skin with foam or soap.
6. To see the effect, you must follow a course of procedures.
7. Recommended age for cupping massage is from 30 years.

It is advisable to do the first course with a cosmetologist; the specialist will determine your skin type and highlight problem areas.

Scheme of massage movements

If you remember the basic massage lines, then vacuum massage with cups will bring visible results. You need to follow them from bottom to top, rising gradually from the neck to the forehead. If you do the procedure in a chaotic manner, you can get the opposite effect or severely stretch your facial skin.

How often should I do it?

Cupping massage is carried out in courses. There are two options:

1. The course is 10-15 sessions, to be performed every other day. After graduation you need to take a break for one month. Then repeat.
2. The course is 10 sessions, you need to do it daily. Next, to maintain the effect, massage once or twice a week.

After the first procedure, the effect will appear, millimeter wrinkles will immediately become invisible, and a healthy blush will appear. Crow's feet are removed and eyelids are tightened.

Features of carrying out by facial zones

Cupping massage should be performed strictly along the lines indicated in the diagram above. When a line is drawn from the beginning to the end point, the can is removed and then placed at the beginning.

Types of cupping massage with step-by-step techniques

There are two techniques: static and dynamic cupping massage. Let's look at each type:

Step-by-step instructions for static massage

The main feature is that the vacuum can is applied to the desired surface and left in this position for 5-8 seconds. In this way, facial wrinkles are targeted.

1. Take a small vacuum jar and disinfect it.
2. Prepare the skin.
3. Apply oil generously.
4. Squeeze the jar and lean it against the desired surface.
5. Leave on for 5 seconds and then remove.
6. Wash off the oil with warm water using a cleanser.

Guide to dynamic massage

The operating principle is based on smooth movements. For this type, vacuum cans with a diameter of 33 mm and 22 mm are used. This massage is great for areas: cheekbones, chin, neck, forehead.

1. Disinfect vacuum jars.
2. Cleanse the skin.
3. Apply oil with your fingers.
4. Squeeze the jar, attach it to the skin, and rub it intensively along the massage lines.
5. Start from the neck, moving to the jaw, cheeks and forehead.
6. After completion, wash your face using the usual method.

Precautions and contraindications

It is necessary to follow the recommendations for conducting vacuum massage and follow the instructions to avoid negative consequences.

1. The presence of open wounds or scratches on the face.
2. Inflamed skin: acne, herpes, rosacea.
3. Low or high blood pressure.
4. Too sensitive skin.
5. Diabetes.
6. Stress.
7. Problems with blood vessels.
8. Pregnancy.

Useful video about cupping massage

Video with cupping massage technique from Svetlana Nefedova.

Vacuum massage results: before and after photos of the face

Here are the visible results after one course of procedure. The photographs show:

1. Wrinkles smoothed out.
2. The swelling has subsided.
3. The skin on the neck has tightened.
4. The oval of the face has become clearer.
5. Nasolabial folds have become less noticeable.
6. Both women have looked noticeably younger.

It is worth understanding that cupping massage is not able to solve absolutely all facial problems. But if you choose the right vacuum cups and do the course regularly, your face will noticeably tighten, your skin tone will even out, and deep and expression wrinkles will disappear.