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:
- swelling, manifested in the form of bags;
- microtrauma due to capillary rupture;
- unpleasant dark circles under the eyes;
- 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:
- improving skin regeneration;
- removing toxins and creating more elastic skin;
- relieving eye strain;
- establishing metabolic processes at the cellular level;
- 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:
- bruises under the eyes;
- crow's feet;
- swelling;
- wrinkles;
- 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:
- improving blood flow;
- smoothing out wrinkles;
- eliminating puffiness and unpleasant circles under the eyes;
- uniform skin color.
There are various techniques for performing lymphatic drainage eye massage. The most popular among them:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pulse. The skin around the eyelid is treated with microcurrent (Darsonval procedure). The impulses improve microcirculation and lymph flow to the canal.
- 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.
- 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:
- Remove any remaining makeup and apply any moisturizer or olive oil slightly heated in a water bath to the eyelid area.
- Visually determine the line along which you will move.
- Press the dermis of the lower and upper eyelids a couple of times with three fingers.
- 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.
- Immediately, without stopping the movement, walk along the lower eyelid to the inner corner. The procedure is performed on both eyes simultaneously.
- 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.
- 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.
- Similar movements are carried out for 5–7 minutes until the base (cream or oil) completely penetrates the skin.
- 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:
- Apply cream or oil to clean skin (no need to steam).
- First fix the area with your fingers to prevent stretching.
- A jar is placed at the outer tip of the eye, creating a vacuum. The skin should be slightly absorbed into the container.
- 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).
- 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:
- last no more than 10 minutes;
- involve the area only under the lower eyelid;
- light stroking movements are carried out;
- use fingertips to tap.
Procedure:
- The skin should be cleansed of cosmetics.
- Place your fingers near the outside of the eye.
- Use light tapping movements to move towards the bridge of your nose.
- Repeat similar manipulations several times.
- Fix your middle finger on the nasolacrimal groove and walk downwards, first tapping and then shaking it.
- 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:
- The skin should be clean. Apply moisturizing serum, cream or oil.
- Place your fingers at the temple and make 10 circular movements. We work with both eyes at the same time.
- Now we apply pressure with the pads of our fingers in the area of the lower eyelid, while the skin should not spring much.
- Make tapping movements in the direction from the outer eyelid to the bridge of the nose. Similarly, you can go over the outer eyelid.
- 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.
- Circular movements are made along the orbicularis oculi muscle approximately 10 times.
- Press with your fingertips on the points near the outer and inner eyelids.
- 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:
- establish metabolic processes in skin cells;
- ensure collagen production;
- relieve overvoltage;
- remove accumulated toxins;
- make the skin elastic.
Technique:
- Remove makeup from your skin and wash your hands thoroughly.
- Apply cream or oil heated in a water bath.
- Place two fingers in the temporal area near the eyes and make several circular movements clockwise.
- 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.
- Fix by pressing for a few seconds first the upper eyelid and then the lower.
- We make a “boat” using the index finger. Walk from the outer corner of the lower eyelid to the inner one.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- microcurrent therapy;
- drainage massage with silicone fingers;
- radiofrequency exposure;
- electrophoresis;
- influence of infrared rays;
- 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:
- the development of such serious diseases as glaucoma and retinal loss;
- thrombosis, fibroids and poor blood clotting (for vacuum massage);
- the presence of dermatological rashes, wounds and cracks;
- oncological diseases;
- the presence of warts, papillomas and large moles on the face;
- 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.
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Swelling often occurs in both women and men. Swelling can occur as a result of lack of sleep, drinking too much fluid before bed, kidney disease, and a number of other diseases.
If there are no serious health problems, then a special massage can help get rid of such an unpleasant drawback as swelling.
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Carrying out a massage for swelling at home
Regular facial massage helps improve hemodynamics and lymph flow, stimulates cell activity and increases the tone of the facial muscles. Thanks to these properties, massage effectively eliminates swelling. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes, the time of day does not matter.
Lymphatic drainage massage method
Lymphatic drainage massage is performed once every 2 days.
- Apply cream or special oil for massage to the skin of the face and neck;
- easily run along the neck with your fingertips from bottom to top;
- We make stroking movements, then rubbing, moving from the chin to the earlobes;
- move to the corners of the lips and massage the line leading to the temples;
- after that we move from the wings of the nose to the middle of the forehead, and then to the temples from the eyebrow line;
- massage the temples from bottom to top.
Acupressure
Acupressure and lymphatic drainage massage
This type of massage is also known as Shiatsu massage. It is considered most effective against edema.
- Apply 3 fingers to the eyebrow line and press for 7 seconds;
- press in the area of the corners of the eyes with two fingers, trying to make an upward movement;
- Using 2 fingers, press 3 times for no more than 3 seconds in the area of the inner corners of the eyes.
Massage against puffiness under the eyes
Massage against puffiness under the eyes is very simple
Massage against puffiness under the eyes is very simple to perform and is done as follows.
- dip your fingertips in olive oil, then draw a line from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner;
- closing our eyelids, we make tapping movements on them;
- We hold our fingers on our eyelids and try to open our eyes;
- We keep our eyes closed and slightly pull our eyelids back with our fingers.
Massage against swelling on the cheekbones
Facial massage for the appearance of cheekbones
Massage with spoons
Massage using spoons will help eliminate swelling on the cheekbones. This type of massage also tightens the skin.
- take 2 metal spoons and cool them by immersing them in cold water, you can also keep the cutlery in a container with ice;
- Using chilled spoons, make light stroking touches, moving from the temples to the wings of the nose;
- If the spoons become warm, cool them again.
Massage for swelling with fingers
A massage for swelling on the cheekbones begins with applying a special cream to the skin. Massage movements are carried out only with your fingertips using light touches.
How to massage:
- We begin to massage by tapping with our fingers in the area around the eyes and on the cheekbones, moving from the inner corner of the eye to the outer;
- under the lower eyelid and on the cheekbones, tapping is repeated 2 times, massage until the cream is completely absorbed into the skin.
Anti-wrinkle massage technique
Anti-wrinkle massage
First, you need to wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in cosmetic tonic, then apply the cream in a circular motion to the skin.
It is known that in beauty salons talc is used instead of cream for plastic massage. This is necessary if there is irritation or pigmentation on the skin.
After applying the cream, you need to sit for a while without doing anything so that the facial muscles completely relax. We warm our palms by frequently rubbing them together.
We perform massage movements with a frequency of 8–10 times. The procedure should not take more than 10-15 minutes. You can do a facial massage with your own hands every day for two weeks.
Cosmetic massage for wrinkles is carried out in stages: forehead, around the eyes, nasolabial folds, chin, cheeks.
Massage against vertical wrinkles on the forehead:
- Place your fingers on the center of your forehead. We begin to press with the pads of our fingers on the skin, draw a line from the center of the forehead to the temples;
- then from the temples we move back to the center of the forehead, but without pressing. We repeat the massage movements 10 times.
Massage against wrinkles around the eyes:
- We place our index fingers on both sides of the bridge of the nose, the eyelids are closed. Alternating pressure, we move our fingertips from the bridge of the nose to the brow ridges. If there is swelling of the eyelids, massage will help remove accumulated moisture;
- if you periodically gently massage the area behind the lobes, you can prevent congestion - a common cause of the formation of bags under the eyes;
- press with equal force along the line leading from the outer corner of the eye to the middle of the ear. We repeat the pressure along the line between the points in the corner of the eye and the upper tip of the ear.
Massage against the formation of nasolabial folds
Place 2 fingers in the area of the nasolabial folds and press several times.
Massage against wrinkles in the chin area:
- press with your thumbs in a circular motion in the chin area;
- make stroking movements from the middle of the chin to the ears;
- We support the chin with bent wrists so that the pads of the fingers are near the ears, and carefully massage the lower jaw from the sides and bottom with our fingers.
Anti-wrinkle cheek massage:
- We make light blows in the cheek area with the tips of four fingers;
- We make arched strokes towards the ears and neck;
- puff out your cheeks, stroke the skin of your cheeks in a circle from the corners of your mouth to your temples.
Video: facial massage with spoons for swelling - effect in a couple of days
Lymph is a “transport” for fluid, minerals and amino acids, removing waste products, helping the body resist diseases and keeping it in good shape. One of the modern cosmetological techniques is lymphatic drainage facial massage, which is effective against swelling under the eyes, helps strengthen skin tone, returning it to a healthy, fresh appearance.
The principle of lymphatic drainage massage
Due to physiological, age-related changes and the rhythm of life, lymph flow is disrupted. As a result, outflow slows down, leading to swelling. The principle of lymphatic drainage massage is a mechanical effect on the subcutaneous layer to stimulate lymphatic circulation.
Due to age-related changes, as well as under the influence of factors such as chronic diseases, bad habits, unhealthy lifestyle, total fatigue, lymph flow slows down. There is clogging of blood vessels, and in the deep layers of tissue there is an accumulation of toxins and excess fluid, which leads to swelling and early aging of the sensitive area around the eyes.
Under the influence of lymphatic drainage massage, fluid outflows from the vessels, which promotes the natural removal of toxins and excess fluid, restoring tone and youth to the skin. As a result, puffiness goes away, dark circles disappear, cells are saturated with oxygen, and the elimination of metabolic products is accelerated.
Taken together, the procedure promotes rejuvenation of the intercellular and intertissue structures of the subcutaneous matrix.
Benefit
Lymphatic drainage facial massage for puffiness under the eyes helps improve the condition of sensitive skin and causes a number of positive effects:
- helps relieve swelling;
- improves metabolic processes in the delicate area;
- helps normalize water-salt balance;
- promotes cell and tissue regeneration;
- helps fight eyelid ptosis;
- relieves tension on the optic nerve;
- strengthens turgor, restores elasticity;
- promotes accommodation, restores visual acuity;
- strengthens muscles, improves cell and vascular activity.
- Helps eliminate crow's feet and facial wrinkles.
The technique is painless, effective, and has a positive effect not only for aesthetic correction, but also for therapeutic prevention. It is recommended to carry out procedures for women over 25 years of age to support and strengthen the skin.
Contraindications
Since lymphatic drainage massage allows you to influence the deep layers of subcutaneous tissue, the procedure has a number of contraindications:
- Not recommended for girls under 16 years of age.
- If rhinoplasty has been performed, massage is not performed for 1 month after surgery.
- Contraindicated for people with diseases of the lymphatic system.
- High blood pressure, infections, colds and ENT diseases, open wounds on the face.
- In some cases, it is not recommended to perform it during menstruation.
Also, if you have serious vision problems, you should refrain from conducting sessions. In such cases, consultation with a doctor is necessary.
Types of massage techniques
Effective lymphatic drainage facial massage can be performed in several ways. There are several basic techniques that will help get rid of puffiness under the eyes, restore elasticity, get rid of jowls and ptosis of the eyelids.
Based on the level of impact on tissue, there are:
- Superficial massage. The technique allows you to actively influence superficial tissues and blood vessels. Allows you to relieve spasms and enhance lymph flow. During the session, circular movements are performed with the fingertips. The manipulations apply light pressure to the internal tissues.
- Deep. The effect is aimed at stimulating the deep layers of tissue, dilating blood vessels, and normalizing blood circulation. The pressure on the treated area is more intense. Specialists rarely use this type of massage for facial areas, more often for the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
- Projection (microcurrent). An effective technique that allows you to actively work on the lymph node areas. Muscle contraction occurs, the outer part of the epidermis is stimulated, but the impulses penetrate deep into the dermis. Indicated mainly for women over 40 years old, it helps get rid of wrinkles, pigmentation, and activate regenerative processes in holes and tissues.
- Japanese technology. The massage is performed not with the fingertips, but with the entire palm. This technique allows you to influence the skin and deep tissues, which promotes effective rejuvenation and detoxification. Can be done manually at home.
How to choose cosmetics for massage
Before performing lymphatic drainage facial massage for puffiness under the eyes, you should choose a base product. The area around the eyes is the thinnest and most delicate. This is due to the fact that the skin naturally contains less elastin and collagen, is constantly in motion and tension, and is more susceptible to photoaging, swelling and gravitational changes.
When choosing a cosmetic product for massage, it is important to take into account individual characteristics, age, tendency to allergic reactions, and also know that the Ph value of the skin around the eyes differs from the Ph value of the skin of the face.
For effective lymphatic drainage, you need to choose a product that will contain a larger amount of emollient substances, as well as:
- hyaluronic acid for sufficient hydration;
- peptides to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin;
- ceramides, lipids to create an epidermal barrier;
- retinol to activate metabolism and regenerative processes in cells;
- antioxidants for effective protection against negative environmental influences;
- cornflower blue water to eliminate puffiness, dark circles, redness and eye strain;
- caffeine to contract blood vessels and eliminate swelling;
- vitamins A, E, K and C for smoothing wrinkles, nourishing and brightening.
For greater effectiveness, it is recommended to use gels with extracts of green tea, aloe, chamomile, calendula, as well as essential oils of rosemary, lavender, geranium, lemon and juniper.
Lymphatic drainage facial massage is performed with essential oils, which are selected according to skin type.
Gels are better absorbed, providing a powerful tonic and calming effect. For aging skin, it is recommended to use oils with antiage properties as a base - avocado, olive oil, natural coconut, jojoba, and grape seed oils.
Preparation for the procedure
To make the massage session more effective, you need to prepare for the procedure:
- Gather your hair with an elastic band or hide it under a cap. Perform make-up removal, cleanse the skin of impurities using tonic, foam or lotion. It is recommended to use products based on cornflower water, which helps soften the skin.
- Steam the skin a little. To do this, you can use herbal baths for no more than 5 minutes.
- It is useful to perform fruit peeling before the lymphatic drainage procedure, as well as using a weak concentrate of lactic or glycolic acid.
- Apply a massage base (nourishing cream, gel, serum, oil) to the delicate area.
- Use gentle circular movements to slightly warm up the skin using your palms. Skin warmed up before the session becomes more elastic, absorbs cosmetics better, and is less susceptible to injury.
After simple preparatory activities, you can proceed directly to the session.
Duration of the procedure and timing
Cosmetologists recommend conducting massage sessions in the morning, for a quarter of an hour, massaging the most delicate area of the face. In just a couple of weeks you can see the result: swelling and dark circles will disappear, your eyes will become more open, your vision will be sharper, your skin will be elastic and firm. Evening procedures will help prevent swelling under the eyes in the morning after a night's rest.
Rules for hand massage
To strengthen the delicate skin of the eyelids and the area under the eyes, to rid it of swelling, it is not necessary to visit a beauty salon. Lymphatic drainage facial massage can be performed independently; the session is performed with both hands simultaneously on both eyes.
Step-by-step procedure algorithm:
- The skin is cleansed and prepared for the procedure. A basic massage product (serum, gel, oil, cream) is applied.
- Let's start performing massage movements. Gently, using your index and middle fingers, moving clockwise, perform 10 circular movements in the outer corners.
- Using your fingertips, manipulations are performed with slight pressure on the delicate skin of the eyelids, moving from the temples to the tip of the nose. It is important to avoid excessive skin displacement during the process. The manipulations are repeated 3 times, first for the lower and then for the upper eyelids.
- With your fingers vertical, lightly press on the lower eyelids, then repeat on the upper eyelids. Lightly touching and shaking your fingers, you need to walk along the “path”, moving from the temple area to the nose along the lower eyelids. Repeat the algorithm, changing direction in the opposite direction.
- The middle finger is positioned edgewise near the outer corner. It rolls like a roller onto the opposite edge. The movement is repeated 5 times. Then the finger is transferred to the sub-eyebrow area, the algorithm is repeated, let’s change the direction in the opposite direction.
- 10 presses are performed at the outer corners, the finger is rolled similarly to the previous exercise, moving along the bone to the inner corners. Then we repeat 10 presses at the inner corner in the area of the bridge of the nose, and again roller movements with the finger above the eyelid, heading towards the temple. Perform 10 repetitions, pressing on the corners each time.
- Stocatto exercise. Using light tapping movements for 5-7 seconds, you need to walk in a circle, from the temples to the tip of the nose and vice versa.
- Using light pressure, the orbicularis muscle area is treated, covering the cheekbone area, as well as the superciliary area. The algorithm is performed along a trajectory from the outer corner in the cheekbone area to the tip of the nose.
- The algorithm is repeated along the same lines, but with light hammering movements.
- The lymphatic drainage manual massage ends with a contrast rinse of the face, starting and ending with cool water.
All movements are performed strictly along the lines of lymph flow. If the product has been absorbed during the procedure and the session has not yet been completed, it is necessary to reapply the oil or gel to the skin to prevent injury and excessive stretching.
Methods of hardware massage
Hardware lymphatic drainage facial massage for puffiness under the eyes is performed either in combination with manual procedures or as an independent procedure. There are several hardware massage techniques that are actively used to combat swelling under the eyes, dark circles, signs of fatigue and aging skin.
The following types of hardware massage can be used to stimulate the tender area:
- Microcurrent. The device delivers weak electrical impulses that penetrate the deep layers of the dermis and enhance muscle contraction. The technique allows you to effectively fight wrinkles by activating regenerative processes.
- Vacuum. Hardware stimulation occurs through small jar attachments. The effect on the lymph flow is created by slight pressure on the same areas of the skin with the help of blood vessels. It is not advisable to use this technique at home, since insufficient professional training can lead to injury to a sensitive and tender area.
- Galvanic. The epidermis is exposed to a low voltage current. This stimulates metabolic processes and helps rid cells and tissues of excess fluid as quickly as possible.
- Electroiontophoresis. Electrodes are fixed on the face to stimulate the outer part of the epidermis. The device creates current parameters that allow more efficient absorption of beneficial substances applied to the surface of the epidermis. Simultaneously with the introduction of useful elements inside, the device allows you to effectively remove toxins and metabolic products through the pores.
Frequency of procedure
To achieve a visible result after the procedure for getting rid of puffiness under the eyes, it is important not only the quality of the lymphatic drainage massage, but also the regularity of its implementation.
Classic massage must be carried out in a course of 7-15 regular sessions.
The duration of the course depends on individual characteristics and the severity of the problem. Hardware massage is carried out no more than 2 times a week; manual procedures can be carried out every day, in the morning or in the evening.
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