Women, in search of anti-aging products, resort to the most exotic and expensive ones, but at home you can prevent skin aging with various types of massage - traditional Chinese, Japanese acupressure Shiatsu will not only smooth out wrinkles, but also bring healing to the entire body. Choose a technique that suits you, master it, and let your face remain young and beautiful for as long as possible.
How to do a facial massage correctly
After 30 years, facial massage against wrinkles should be done every two weeks, or a course of 10-15 sessions 2-3 times a year lasting 15-20 minutes. A massage cream or cosmetic oil is applied to the face; you can use essential oil with an anti-aging effect: almond, grape seed, olive. At home, the easiest way to master lymphatic drainage or acupressure massages is, but you need to be sure that you do everything correctly, along the massage lines, because incorrect massage is harmful.
Self-massage
Self-massage for the face against wrinkles is performed while standing in front of a mirror. When you master the technique well, you can do it lying down, it is more effective and promotes greater relaxation. Basic rules of self-massage:
- the face must be clean;
- hair from the face should be hidden under a cap or bandage;
- hands should be clean, nails short;
- do along massage lines from the center of the face to the periphery;
- start from the forehead, gradually moving down, ending with the neck;
- basic massage techniques: light stroking, rubbing, pinching, patting.
Self-massage is performed using simple techniques along massage lines. Don't stretch the skin or rub too hard. If you are not sure about the correctness of your manipulations, it is better to consult a cosmetologist and ask him to show you a few movements. Main massage lines:
- from the middle of the forehead to the temples;
- from the center of the bridge of the nose along the eyebrows to the temples;
- from the outer corner of the eye along the cheekbone to the inner corner, then under the eyebrow to the outer corner;
- from the wings of the nose to the temples;
- from the nasolabial fold to the temples;
- from the corner of the lips to the middle of the ear;
- from the middle of the lower edge of the lips to the lobe;
- from the bottom of the chin to the earlobe.
Massager
A massager will help you achieve good results in the difficult struggle for youth. There are many different massagers on the beauty market: from mechanical rollers to electric ones with a vibration effect, equipped with ultrasound or infrared radiation. The following rules apply to the use of all types of massagers:
- clean your face before the procedure;
- moisturize your face with nourishing cream and massage oil;
- perform strictly along massage lines: from the center of the face to the periphery;
- duration from 15 minutes to half an hour, depending on the intensity of the impact: the lower the intensity, the longer the session;
- Once completed, apply a soothing cream and rest.
The most effective techniques
In modern cosmetology, there are a huge variety of types of massage techniques. They are all good and effective in their own way:
- Vacuum. It is considered very effective for eliminating swelling, scars and age spots, and improving blood circulation. There are two execution techniques: static and kinetic. In the first case, cups are placed on problem areas for a certain time, massage cream is not used. Kinetic technique is the movement of cups over skin lubricated with massage oil. Kinetic can be done at home, static is better in the salon.
- Pinch massage for Jacquet. The result in the form of smoothing out wrinkles is achieved using pinches of varying intensity. This is a complex technique, and doing it yourself can lead to the opposite result, so it’s better to do it in a salon.
- Sculpting or plasticizing is called non-surgical lifting. This technique requires knowledge of anatomy and should only be done by an experienced specialist.
- Kobido. It is 500 years old and has been passed down from generation to generation by selected masters. It is considered one of the most effective. The effect is not on muscles or skin, but on energy meridians and acupuncture points, harmonizing human Qi energy. Massage techniques are numerous and varied; needless to say, it should be done by a professional.
For wrinkles around the eyes
Cryomassage has a good effect in the fight against crow's feet. Using two ice cubes, make smoothing movements along the massage lines around the eyes. The massage for wrinkles around the eyes lasts no more than 5 minutes, it is carried out very carefully, without stopping at the points, so as not to overcool the thin skin of the eyelids. You can freeze herbal decoctions with a few drops of essential oils.
This type of rubbing will allow you to remove not only wrinkles and crow's feet, but also overhanging eyebrows and bags under the eyes. Do it for 7-10 sessions with breaks, 5 times, unless otherwise stated:
- Place your fingers on your temples. Do 10 circles clockwise.
- Using gentle pressure, move your fingers from the temple to the nose along the bone below, reach the inner corner of the eye, then to the area under the eyebrow and back.
- Lightly press first the lower, then the upper eyelid with your fingertips.
- Walk over the area around the eyes with light tapping fingers - 10 circles.
- Place your finger with the edge on your temple so that the nail is directed towards the hair, turn your finger over to your nose. With these movements, make five approaches towards the nose along the bone under the eye. Do the same above the eye from the inner corner of the eye to the temple under the eyebrow.
- Lightly press the area near the outer corner of the eye 10 times, move along the cheekbone with rolling movements to the inner corner, make 10 pressures. Go back under the eyebrow in the same way.
- Pass under the eyebrow from the nose to the temple with circular rubbing, then back along the top of the cheekbone.
- Repeat the previous technique with patting movements.
For forehead wrinkles
The simplest massage for facial wrinkles on the forehead can be done independently, during morning or evening care: apply the cream to the area being worked on, using circular movements of your fingers to easily rub it into the skin along the massage lines. Massage with cupronickel or silver spoons is very effective against longitudinal frontal wrinkles. Daily rejuvenating procedure:
- Make stroking movements from the center of the forehead to the temples 10 times.
- Index and middle fingers above the bridge of the nose, move in a circular motion to the temples 5 times.
- Place both palms on the forehead (one above the other), move the skin in different directions 4-5 times.
- Using pinches, move from the center of the forehead to the temples, then also tap 5 times from the center to the temples.
- Finish with light pats on the forehead.
Anti-aging
A very good anti-aging effect is achieved after a session of myofascial massage. This is a deep massage for rejuvenation, in which the master acts on the fascia - the connective tissue covering the muscles. By breaking muscle tension, the specialist returns the muscles to a relaxed position, smoothing out wrinkles. The plucking technique helps to effectively improve skin tone and tighten the oval of the face.
One of the most effective anti-aging massage techniques is the Spanish massage of chiropractor Enrique Garcia. The technique is based on relaxation of deep muscles and the patient receiving pleasure during the session. The method uses more than 100 techniques, never repeated, this guarantees the absence of addiction and a good muscle response, as a result - improved skin color and texture, elimination of wrinkles.
Facial massage for wrinkles at home
Some types of massage can be done independently; each has its own specifics, which must be studied so as not to get the opposite effect in the form of stretched skin. Japanese and Chinese massages are based on knowledge of the location of biologically active points, while sculpting massages are based on a good knowledge of anatomy. Therefore, if you are not confident in your knowledge of a particular massage technique, it is better to trust a professional.
The easiest one to perform is classic self-massage. This is a good prevention of wrinkles; if you do it every day from the age of 25-30, their appearance will be postponed to a much later date:
- Smooth the skin of the forehead in a circular motion from the center to the temples;
- With three fingers of both hands, draw from the eyebrows to the hairline 3 times;
- place the fingers of one hand on the temple, the other hand moves from the temple along the forehead in the opposite direction with smoothing movements, repeat 10 times in both directions;
- rest your thumbs on your chin, place three fingers on the top of your cheekbone, stroke your cheekbone from your nose to your temples;
- stroke the skin from the center of the chin to the ears;
- Place your finger on the outer corner of the eye, alternating stroking with tapping, lightly massaging the eye area.
Japanese technology
Asahi massage, or more correctly Tsogan, can be done at home by mastering the technique yourself. Patients loved it so much that the creator, Yunuko Takana, added new techniques to it, especially for different face types and different ages. You need to remember that after the first sessions, rashes may appear. This procedure is contraindicated for girls with a thin face; after it, it will lose even more weight.
Repeat Tsogan massage movements 3 times, unless otherwise indicated, performed with fingertips:
- Almost all massage movements end with stroking from the temple, along the edge of the face down to the chin and further to the collarbones.
- Fingers in the middle of the forehead, perpendicular to the eyebrows. Pressing on the skin, move your fingers to the temples, turn them down, gently move along the contour of the face to the collarbones;
- Using the pads of your middle fingers, gently move along the lower edge of the eyes to the inner corner, then increase the pressure and return along the upper edge to the temples. Repeat the movement to the inner edge, go back, finish with the final movement.
- Place your ring and middle fingers in the middle of the chin, move up to the corners of the lips, press lightly, then around the lips, stop above the upper lip, press again and return to the chin.
- Place your fingers at the wings of the nose, do circular rubbing down to the upper lip 5 times, then rub the bridge of the nose and smoothly move from the bridge of the nose to the temples to the final move along the eyebrow line.
- Pressing lightly, move your fingers from the chin to the corners of the lips, the wings of the nose, and the inner corner of the eye, as if describing the letter “O”, then along the cheekbone to the temple and finish with the final movement. At the inner corner of the eye, lightly press on the skin.
- One hand fixes the lower jaw, the other moves with effort from the lower jaw to the bridge of the nose along the cheek, moving along the lower edge of the eye to the temple and the final movement. At the inner corner of the eye, lightly press on the skin 3 times. Repeat the same on the other side.
- Palms lie horizontally on the cheeks, fingers at points on either side of the nose. With effort, move your fingers to your temples, moving on to the final movement.
- Palms on the oval of the face, touching at the chin. With force, move the heel of your palm upward under the eyes, increase the force and move your palms towards your ears, ending with a final movement.
- The bases of the palms are below the corners of the lips, forcefully move the palms towards the ears, press on the area under the cheekbone and smoothly go down with the final movement.
- Place your palms under your chin, pressing tightly. Grabbing the skin, move your palm to the middle of the ear, press again, and smoothly finish with the final movement. If you can’t do it with both hands, you can first do it one at a time.
- Fingers on the nose, thumbs on the chin. Using the edges of your palms, move forcefully along your cheeks to your ear, and proceed to the final movement.
- Make zigzag movements across the forehead with force.
- Fingers of both hands on the forehead, press for 3 counts, lightly move the fingers to the temples, final movement.
Deep massage
A deep anti-wrinkle facial massage will help keep your muscles toned. This technique relaxes emotional tensions and the habit of frowning goes away. There is a change in worldview in a positive direction. This is a very radical technique in terms of its effects and sensations; the patient may experience severe pain. It is recommended to scream and cry, because along with physiological relaxation, psychological relaxation also occurs. It needs to be done by an experienced specialist. It consists of three parts:
- deep study of the chest, as increased tone of the chest muscles is transmitted to the facial muscles and nerves;
- improvement of venous outflow using lymphatic drainage of the chest, facial area, head;
- deep effect on the bones of the skull, muscles and fascia.
Honey
This is a cleansing procedure with a lifting effect. For it you need to use natural, not candied honey, about 1 teaspoon:
- It is done on a dry face, no oil is used.
- Lightly heat the honey and spread it over your face, avoiding the lips and eyes.
- Press along the massage lines and then “unstick” the palms from the skin.
- Do it for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse off the honey with warm water and apply moisturizer.
Mimic
A relaxing facial massage before bed is very helpful. This is a cross between classical massage and gymnastics:
- Press your eyebrow while trying to move your eyebrows – 10 s.
- Place your palms on your forehead and press. Raise your eyebrows while holding your forehead skin with your hands for 10 s.
- Using tapping movements, move from the outer corner of the eye along the cheekbone to the inner corner and, vice versa, under the eyebrow - 5 times.
- Say the letter “O”, rounding your lips – 10 times, press your lips tightly to your teeth for 5 seconds, relax, repeat 5 times.
- Repeat the previous exercise, instead of the letter “O”, pronounce the letter “U”.
Spot
Shiatsu acupressure massage is very popular. It is recommended to perform it in the morning, then the body will receive a boost of energy for the whole day. It is carried out by pressing biologically active points with fingers or special balls, which are pressed against the skin and rotated clockwise. The finger is held perpendicular to the skin and pressure is applied to the point for about 7 seconds. Main massage points:
- For the eyes: outer and inner corner of the eye, three points at the beginning, middle and end of the eyebrow.
- For the forehead: three points located between the beginning of the eyebrow and the hairline on each side, pressing, work the entire forehead from the center to the temples.
- For lips: from the point under the lower lip, use pressing movements to move to the points in the corners of the lips. Place the middle finger at the point at the nasolabial fold, the index and ring fingers next to the upper lip, press 5-6 times.
- Cheeks: dots are located along the lower edge of the cheekbone. Press all six points simultaneously for 7 seconds.
- Oval face: place three fingers on both sides of the chin, press the jaw from below with your thumb, press on these points for 7 seconds. Gradually moving to the temples, work the entire lower jaw.
Contraindications
Despite all the effectiveness and versatility of facial massage for wrinkles, this procedure has contraindications. It cannot be done if the following problems exist:
- skin diseases of an infectious or allergic nature;
- presence of tumors;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- decreased or increased intracranial pressure;
- poor blood clotting;
- increased fragility of blood vessels, rosacea;
- any inflammation on the face;
- moles on the face;
- diseases of the ENT organs;
- recent cosmetic procedures.
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Any woman tries to prolong her youth. There is no point in accepting the signs of aging. Various cosmetic products, folk recipes, and medicine help with this. But facial massage for wrinkles is considered especially effective.
This method has been known since ancient times and does not require any expensive drugs. It can be done even at home if you know the technique.
Cause and effect
Healthy and elastic skin is the result of proper functioning of the body, its metabolic processes and blood circulation. Facial massage increases blood flow, which improves tone and removes swelling and any depressions, including the formation of wrinkles. In addition, if you know at least a few techniques, it is quite possible to remove pimples, blackheads, redness and roughness.
The formation of wrinkles is not always associated with aging. Often the cause is genetic predisposition, stress, poor lifestyle, and overwork.
A person's skin is an indicator of what you are doing. And in this case, facial massage will be an excellent solution.
Prevention of aging and acupressure
Simply by changing your lifestyle, you can improve the condition of your skin and get rid of wrinkles. You need to make it a rule to get enough sleep, because it is during sleep that the epidermis regenerates cells. A contrast shower for the face and neck has a similar effect to a massage. Ice cubes will also have a positive effect on the skin. You can freeze some kind of decoction this way.
It is equally important to drink enough clean water. It has been proven that the formation of wrinkles can begin from dehydration and dryness.
Along with water balance, food also plays a role. Avoid unhealthy foods, fatty and fried foods, and fast food. But protein foods (boiled chicken, fish, eggs, cottage cheese) and fresh fruits and vegetables will come in handy.
Acupressure against wrinkles is quite popular. The effect here occurs through a single press on certain points on the body. This ancient Chinese teaching has many followers and is considered very effective. It is easy to find diagrams and drawings that clearly indicate lines and areas for massage.
Video about facial massage lines:
Here are the points of Chinese massage and their effect on internal organs:
Preparing the face
Before doing an anti-wrinkle massage, you should prepare your skin for this effect. Even if you make it at home, such tips will not be difficult for you. Follow these guidelines:
- Cleanse your face with lotion or face wash to remove daily dirt and makeup.
- If there are wounds or inflamed pimples on the skin, postpone the session.
- Contact is permitted only with previously washed hands with soap.
- Apply massage oil to your face.
- Move your arms without putting too much pressure.
Then you can proceed directly to the massage. Today there are thousands of techniques that are easy to use at home. They not only get rid of wrinkles, but also help even out the tone of the face, make the skin elastic, and more well-groomed.
How to massage
Even if you have never practiced such techniques, it will not be difficult for you to increase blood flow and speed up metabolic processes. To do this you need:
- prepare and knead the skin with light cotton movements in a circular motion;
- pull the epidermis upward from the eyebrows, smoothing out wrinkles on the forehead;
- stay in this position for 10 seconds and slowly release;
- place your fingers from the bridge of your nose to the hairline, stretching the skin, and move your head for 30 seconds;
- place your thumbs on the edges of your eyelids, pointing them upward, look up and down, and so on for 30 seconds.
By following these simple steps, you will get rid of facial wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. If you suffer from lines around your lips and nose, all you need to do is smile really hard with your mouth closed. You should try to stretch the corners as far as possible, sit there for half a minute and slowly relax your face.
It will be effective to stretch the lips with a tube; you can try to stretch the nasolabial folds with your fingers towards the eyelids. You can even just massage and knead the skin on your face with light movements, thereby increasing blood flow.
The main thing is systematicity. It is necessary to perform a massage every evening before going to bed. After completing the procedure, wash your face, preferably using contrast water.
Not all women trust anti-aging cosmetics. But there are those who choose not only the cosmetological path to rejuvenation, but also facial massage against wrinkles. Techniques for this have been developed enough to choose the right one and make facial massage your habit. Self-massage at home or in a beauty salon - it doesn’t matter. Don't believe in efficiency? Try it!
How to do a facial massage correctly?
In every cosmetic procedure you can find many nuances to carry out. This also applies to massage. For it to bring the expected effect, it must be done correctly.
Face massage
Hands
The most important rule when massaging with your hands is the cleanliness of the massage “device” (that is, hands), as well as the surface being massaged. Therefore, the list of rules for safe hand massage begins with this nuance:
- wash your hands, cleanse your face in any convenient way (wash with gel, wipe with a sponge and lotion/micellar water, etc.). For greatest effectiveness, you can steam the skin with a warm compress or over steam;
- use a massage oil that will not cause allergies. Do the massage gently, with warm hands and only along those lines and points that are described in a certain technique;
- do not use areas of skin with warts or moles.
After finishing the special massage exercises, it would be a good idea to apply a nourishing cream or serum. You can do a hand massage at least daily, it definitely won’t do any harm.
Massage lines (lymph drainage lines) on the face
Massager
For facial skin, the easiest way is to use roller devices with several rollers that cover different areas of the face at the same time. Before starting massage procedures using a massager, no one canceled the rules of cleanliness:
- Clean the massager with alcohol. “Clean” the massaged surface, steam if necessary;
- apply massage oil (or rich cream), move the massager slowly, apply moderate pressure on it so as not to harm the skin;
- when using the device, take into account the location of the massage lines and move along them;
- After finishing the massage manipulations, wash with warm water and apply cream or serum.
It is not recommended to use massage devices more than 2 times a week. And the course of such rejuvenation should not exceed 1 month.
Anti-aging facial massage techniques (below each technique requires photos. Step-by-step photos are very welcome)
“Minds” of different generations puzzled over how to make massage as effective as possible. Thus, more and more new techniques have appeared that can reduce deep wrinkles, minimize the number of facial wrinkles and tighten the oval of the face. It is worth conducting massage sessions from the age of 28, if necessary - a little earlier (when age-related changes in the skin are already visible). Just like that, at a very young age, massage manipulations are not recommended.
Facial renewal after massage courses
By the way, almost all types of facial massage described below are aimed at an anti-aging effect. Techniques allow:
- increase skin tone, prevent the appearance of new age-related wrinkles;
- improve lymphatic drainage and blood supply;
- tighten the skin on problem areas of the face “affected” by age-related changes;
- rejuvenate the skin, relieve puffiness of the eyes;
- correct the oval of the face;
- get rid of a double chin;
- reduce layers of subcutaneous fat.
Facial massages will also help slow down the aging process so that new wrinkles appear as late as possible.
Classic facial massage
Regular sessions of classic massage will help get rid of the signs of skin aging and achieve significant results in just a couple of months.
It involves alternately operating with the following techniques: kneading and stroking, “finger” patting vibration and rubbing. The pads of the index and middle fingers are involved.
Directions of movements along massage lines:
- corners of the mouth - the upper part of the earlobe;
- the middle of the chin is the earlobe;
- wings of the nose - the top of the auricle;
- upper eyelid from the inner corner to the outer corner;
- middle of forehead - temples;
- lower eyelid (outer corner) - to the inner;
- corners of the mouth - the upper part of the earlobe.
Directions of movements along massage lines
Massage sessions should be carried out in courses - 15 - 20 sessions with an interval of 1-2 days. The course can be repeated after 1.5-2 months.
Japanese massage Tsogan and Asahi
The essence of the massage is applying pressure to special points of the face (where the lymph nodes are located). Such actions promote the outflow of lymph from the dermis, resulting in detoxification and strengthening of the muscles. With this Tsogan (Asahi) massage you can achieve the following goals:
Massage manipulations are suitable for both twenty-year-old girls and older ladies. Some Japanese technique exercises can be skipped or not done daily, but focus on problem areas.
Tanaka Yukuko, the founder of the Asahi technique (also called Tsogan or Zogan), identifies separate exercises for different areas of the face. But the most important thing is the final one:
- put 3 fingers together (i.e. “middle” - except for the little finger and thumb) and press on the lymphatic area near the ears, smoothly go down to the neck, then towards the collarbone.
Exercises for zones:
- Eyes. Place your middle fingers at the outer corners of your eyes, smoothly move them towards the inner corners. Stop for 3 seconds. Increase the pressure and move under the eyebrows to the outer corners, stop for 3 seconds. Release the pressure and move to the inner corners. Increase the pressure again and return to the outer corners, stopping for 3 seconds. Finish the exercise with a finishing movement.
Massage for the eye area - Forehead. Place your middle fingers in the middle of your forehead. Press for 3 seconds, then move to your temples. Turn your arms 90⁰ and head down. Finish the exercise.
Massage for the forehead area - Nose. Starting from the dimples at the wings of the nose, use 3 fingers to slowly move up to the bridge of the nose and back (5 times). Adding your ring finger, rub the bridge of your nose well and below, smoothly move to your cheeks. Finish the exercise.
Massage for the nose area - Lips. Place your 3rd and 4th fingers in the middle of your chin and press for 3 seconds. Then move towards the nasolabial fold and hold for 2 seconds. Finish the exercise.
Lip massage - Cheeks. Place your hands in front of you: elbow to elbow, palm to palm. Open your palms upward, place their bases near your lips and move towards your nose. Then cover your cheeks with your palms and press for 3 seconds. Finish the exercise.
Cheek massage - Lower part of the face. Press your 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers to your chin. With light pressure, move them towards the eyes, turn the brush and head towards the temples. Finish the exercise.
Massage for the lower part of the face
All areas of the face are involved, and the impulses from the massage reach the deep muscles. With systematic exposure, they soften, and the folds of wrinkles decrease or disappear altogether. Massage is performed once a day. You can do it yourself or simply trust a specialist.
Chinese
This type of acupressure slows down the aging process and also helps the skin rejuvenate. And they do Chinese lymphatic drainage massage (it’s also called that) according to the following scheme:
- stand up straight, straighten your shoulders;
- rub your palms so that they become warm;
- move your palms as if you were washing your face several times;
- Perform circular movements with your eyes in one direction - 10 times, then in the other. During the process, you need to blink frequently;
- Turn your hands with your thumbs down, press on the depressions at the bridge of the nose near the inner corners of the eyes;
- use your index fingers to move from the bridge of your nose to the wings of your nose and vice versa – 5 times in one direction;
- With three fingers (2, 3, 4), pat your cheeks moving from the cheekbones to the mouth, at the count of “5” increase the pressure, continue to the count of “10” and ease the pressure;
- tuck your upper lip under your lower lip, then tilt your chin forward a little to tighten the skin underneath. Press with emphasis on the point in the middle with your chin (where the pulse is felt), then move along such points towards the ears;
- massage your ears from top to bottom slowly, spend more time on the earlobes;
- spread your fingers like a rake, touching the scalp and make combing movements from the forehead to the back of the head.
Elements of Chinese massage
This simple massage is recommended to be done every day, once. Only with a systematic procedure can a positive result be achieved.
Massage with spoons
Another type of Chinese massage is with spoons. For manipulations, ordinary stainless steel tablespoons are suitable, and for the area around the eyes - a teaspoon.
Massage tools
For the treatment procedure against wrinkles of various types, you need to do the following exercises:
- Dip a teaspoon into a cool chamomile decoction, apply it first to the upper eyelid, then dip it in the decoction again. Apply to the lower eyelid. Repeat the same steps with the second eye;
Massage with spoons: beginning - heat a little olive oil, dip a tablespoon there and, patting, treat the forehead area, between the eyebrows, then work the same areas with circular pressure of the spoon;
Massage with spoons: continuation - heat a spoon in a hot chamomile decoction and move it from the neck to the chin;
Let's continue... - puff out your cheeks and tap the entire surface lightly with a spoon;
Lightly tap your cheeks with a spoon - Heat a spoon in a hot chamomile decoction and treat all areas of the face with expression wrinkles in a circular motion clockwise and counterclockwise.
Completion
Alternatively, all active zones (massage lines and lymph nodes) can simply be massaged with a spoon. The cosmetic effect occurs with systematic massage procedures.
Pinch according to Jacquet
The pinch technique is quite complex for self-massage, but it is quite possible to master it. Cosmetic oils are inappropriate in this case. Perform a pinch massage along the massage lines, pinching the thumb and index finger.
The massage sacrament begins from the upper part of the face: between the eyebrows, moving to the forehead. Next, head to the eyes: in this area, gently massage with circular pressing movements, alternating with stroking. The massage is further carried out from the nose (from the bridge of the nose to the wings), moving to the cheeks along the massage lines, etc.
Lines for "pinching"
Thai
Anti-aging Thai massage is not very effective when performed independently. To get the greatest effect, it is better to use special products that can only be found in “Asian” salons.
Begin the massage by stroking the neck, moving up to the chin and to the ears. The manipulation continues with circular stroking movements along the cheekbones and cheeks, moving to the area around the mouth, nose, forehead, and temples. Near the eyes, the tactics change: using the fingertips, strokes are performed from the corners of the eyes, heading towards the bridge of the nose through the lower eyelid area. Then return to the outer corner above the upper eyelid. Each zone should be given a total of 5 minutes.
Performing Thai massage
Shiatsu acupressure massage
One of the effective methods by which wrinkles are smoothed out and the skin is tightened is Shiatsu massage (Shiatsu - “finger pressure”). It is built on a targeted effect, after which the rejuvenation effect is achieved:
- press the points for 5 seconds with the pads of your ring fingers, starting from the center of the forehead, gradually moving towards the temples (hold on the temples for 7 seconds);
- Place your index (2nd) fingers under your eyebrow on the outer side, your middle (3rd) fingers in the middle, and your ring (4th) fingers at the beginning. Hold for 7 seconds;
- move your middle finger to the outer corner of your eye and hold for 7 seconds. Then move the same finger again, only to the inner corners. Hold for 7 seconds;
- make a “frowning” grimace and place your thumb on the resulting vertical wrinkles, press for 7 seconds;
Performing a Shiatsu massage: steps 1 - 4 - spread your fingers: the 4th on the inner corner of the eye, the 3rd on the upper eyelid, the 2nd on the outer corner. Press your fingers on these points (7 seconds). Do the same with the lower eyelid (place your middle finger on the lower eyelid);
- for the cheekbones: place three middle fingers along their line at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other, press for 7 seconds;
- for the nose: place your index fingers in the dimples near the wings of the nose and press for 5 seconds;
- press above the lips with your middle finger, then under the lips in the center for 7 seconds;
- Place the 3rd and 4th fingers on the hollows of the cheeks, the thumb under the jaw at the site of pulsation of the veins, press for 7 seconds.
Performing a Shiatsu massage: steps 5 - 9
Place your fingers perpendicular to the surface of the skin, and after the massage, moisturize the skin.
Lymphatic drainage
The essence of massage is to improve lymphatic drainage in order to remove toxins from the skin and rejuvenate it. Lymphatic drainage massage includes the following types: Japanese, vacuum, classic. All of them involve manipulation of lymph nodes and currents, along massage lines (along lymph outflow lines).
Diagram of lymph nodes
If you follow these lines strictly and make pinching or stroking movements (as well as using a vacuum device), then the lymphatic drainage effect will be achieved.
Vacuum
This type of massage is carried out using special devices: “grandmother’s” cups, a rubber massager, as well as silicone cups and a device.
Devices for vacuum massage
To do this procedure, you need to follow the following steps:
- cleanse the skin and apply oil or cream;
- place the jar or vacuum attachment of the device on the middle of the forehead so that it “sucks” to the skin (glass units need to be heated from the inside for this) and move it from the middle of the forehead to the temples and vice versa. Next you need to move “vertically” - from the eyebrows to the hairline;
Performing a vacuum massage - then place the jar on the cheekbone and move towards the nose and vice versa, then change direction towards the lips;
- Apply oil or cream generously under the lower eyelid and on the upper eyelid. Select a jar of the smallest diameter and place it at the outer corner, then smoothly move it to the inner corner and vice versa. The same should be done on the upper eyelid, after closing the eye.
This is how they do a vacuum massage
Vacuum massage can also be done in the décolleté and neck area, and for this it is better to choose jars of a larger diameter than for the face.
Vacuum massage of the neck and décolleté.
Contraindications
Despite all the advantages of facial massage, not everyone can do it. General contraindications to massage manipulations are:
- rosacea, an abundance of warts and moles on the face;
- allergic, hormonal and other rashes;
Contraindications for facial massage - “problems” with the lymphatic system;
- infectious diseases;
- wounds, ulcers on the skin;
- recent peeling or injection procedures.
In addition to the listed contraindications, massage should not be given to very young ladies, as well as to ladies with a small layer of fat under the skin of the face.