Anti-wrinkle massage and facial masks

The most effective way to combat age-related facial changes is massage. Wrinkles appear differently for each person.

It depends on your skin type, facial expressions, genetics, stress, etc.

Cosmetologists and massage therapists recommend starting massage at the first wrinkles - at about 25 - 30 years old. With a timely approach, this procedure will really be effective and give good results.

Preparing the face

Before the procedure, prepare the skin of the face and hands of the massage therapist. It is important to understand that the hands are the main tool for anti-wrinkle facial massage, so you must do the following in advance:

1. Remove all jewelry.
2. Get a manicure that will not cause inconvenience to the client or you during self-massage.
3. Disinfection with special means.
4. Pre-warm your palms if your hands are too cold.

For massage use additional cosmetic creams or vegetable oils — olive, flaxseed, wheat germ oil, peach kernels, etc. During the first procedure, it is better to use a hypoallergenic cream so as not to provoke a negative skin reaction.

For oily skin, it is recommended to add a few drops of lemon juice to the cream.. You can also use talc-based baby powder.

Before the massage you need to remove your facial makeup: remove all decorative cosmetics, clean pores from dirt and dust. Next, the face is warmed up, washed with hot water, a decoction of medicinal herbs, or a hot, damp towel is applied. You cannot steam your skin for a long time to avoid getting burns.

The last stage of preparation - skin hydration means. Oil is used for dry skin, and a special cream is used for oily skin. The product is left on the face for 10 - 15 minutes. Then the procedure begins.

Massage at home

For home self-massage, it is recommended to follow several important rules:

1. Do not put too much pressure on the skin or stretch it.
2. Hands should move smoothly, stroking the face and neck.

The following professional techniques are used for self-massage:

1. Applications - pressing on areas of the skin using the entire palm or fingertips. This technique helps to tighten the oval of the face and restore the skin's former elasticity.
2. Stroking. Do it with your palms or fingers. Effective for quickly removing toxins and accelerating blood circulation.
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   Tingling. This technique is used to combat deep wrinkles. The skin is pinched only along the massage lines.
4. Trituration. Make circular movements with your fingertips. This technique helps relieve swelling, accelerates blood circulation, and reduces fat deposits.
5. Kneading the skin. Use 2-3 fingers for the procedure. In the process, the muscles are grasped, while light pressure and rubbing are applied. This exercise helps restore skin elasticity and at the same time remove excess tension.
6. Claps. Light tapping stabilizes the functioning of the glands. First, light strikes are made with the pads of the fingers, and the technique is completed with the palms.

For sensitive skin, only gentle techniques are used: stroking, application, light cotton. It is better to abandon rough methods of influence (pinching, rubbing, kneading).

Classic massage technique

This option is a good prevention of the early manifestations of aging. The basic rule is movements are carried out along massage lines. They coincide with the places of lymph outflow. Incorrect manipulation can worsen the condition of the skin, and wrinkles will become even more noticeable and deeper.

Classic massage uses gentle techniques - rubbing, stroking and light patting.

The procedure begins from the center of the forehead. The muscles in this place need to be relaxed as much as possible. Rub the forehead from the bridge of the nose to the temples, ending in the area of ​​hair growth. For deep wrinkles, the procedure is complemented by kneading.

Then massage the area around the eyes. It is important to remember that movements on the eyelid always begin near the bridge of the nose and are directed towards the outer corner of the eye. But under the eyes it’s the other way around. From the outer edge to the inner. This is a very delicate part of the face, so all movements are carried out smoothly, slowly, taking into account your skin type. The upper eyelid can be slammed a little with your fingertips; only light sliding movements are applied to the lower eyelid.

The nose is massaged starting from its wings and gradually moving upward. And the cheeks are massaged gently, avoiding stretching the skin. The procedure is done with three fingers - from the corner of the mouth to the cheeks, from the lips to the temples.

The chin can be patted and rubbed. When massaging this part, the double chin is prevented and the facial contour is tightened.

Unfortunately, women often end their facial massage on the chin, forgetting about the neck. It is important to spend time on the décolleté area, using strokes from below and towards the chin. After all, she is the first to reveal a woman’s age.

Massage for pronounced wrinkles

For severe age-related manifestations, it is recommended to use intensive manipulations. Particular attention is paid to the nasolabial fold, applying pressure or light pinching.

Vertical wrinkles on the forehead are removed by pressing and stroking from the center of the forehead to the temples.

Active pinching is often used for deep wrinkles as an effective technique.

Japanese facial massage

Shiatsu massage came to us from Japan. It is important to completely relax before the procedure. Do it better early in the morning or evening before bed.

The face also needs to be prepared first - remove decorative cosmetics and dust, warm with a warm towel. Perform the following exercises:

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   Use your fingertips to press on the inner corners of your eyes. Exercises are carried out for 4-5 seconds. One exercise is repeated three times.
2. There are acupuncture points on the temples. When pressing on these places, a slight pain is felt. They need to be massaged in a circular motion using your fingertips.
3. Use your palm to stroke your neck from the middle and up. This exercise is performed 10 times.
4. Lip exercise. Use your fingertips to stroke your lips from the middle to the corners of your mouth. The point above the upper lip is used to remove purse-string wrinkles.
5. The forehead is stroked eight times with the fingers of both hands. Move in the direction from the eyebrows up and to the side towards the temples from the forehead.

Acupressure for wrinkles

Some techniques came to us from Tibet, India, Japan, Korea or China. Prevention of aging - impact on biologically active points (BAP). Each individual technique indicates its own number of these points, but the essence of the procedure is the same.

Basic rules of acupressure:

1. The procedure is done only with warm, preheated hands.
2. One press on the BAP lasts no more than 7 seconds, and on the neck no more than 4 seconds.
3. The main tool of work is the pad of the thumb. Some masters also use the middle and index fingers.

Stages of the procedure

1. All facial muscles tense and then relax with willpower. The head is turned to the right, then to the left. At the same time pronounce the sound “a”. This exercise helps relieve muscle tension.
2. Open your mouth slightly and curl your lips into a tube. After this, they try to open the mouth wide, keeping the muscles of the oral cavity in good shape.
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   Begin massaging your forehead in a circular motion, gradually increasing the pressure when pressing on the skin. It is important to ensure that the skin does not tighten.
4. Look for points in the cheekbone area, massage with light circular movements using your fingertips.
5. The head is thrown back, while raising the chin up. The lower jaw is pulled forward, straining the muscles. After a few seconds they return to their original position.
6. Cover your ears with your palms and hold this position for 3-5 seconds.
7. Finish the massage with an exercise to relax all facial muscles.

Chinese facial massage

The procedure is done using oil or cream. You should not do exercises immediately after eating; it is better to do it 2 hours after eating.

Chinese massage:

1. The shoulders are spread and relaxed.
2. The back is straightened.
3. He rubs his palms together, warming them.
4. Rotate the eyeballs up, to the sides, down. The direction of movement is clockwise, and then counterclockwise.
5. Close and open your eyes one by one.
6. Lightly press the eye sockets with your fingertips.
7. They stroke the wings of the nose, then rub the bridge of the nose.
8. Massage the ears, especially focusing on the earlobes.
9. Fingers spread to the sides, run over the scalp where the hair grows.

Facial massagers

An effective procedure is done not only with hands, but also with special equipment. You can find several types of massagers in stores. They differ from each other in the way they work, price, and equipment.

Main types of massagers:

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   Jade - a hand-held device that consists of 2 rollers made of jade.
2. Roller is a simple device that consists of several rollers of different textures. They are passed over the face, lightly pressing on the skin.
3. An ultrasonic massager affects the skin with sound vibrations, improves blood circulation and tone.
4. The myostimulator is the latest device that looks like headphones. It is placed on the face, and when turned on, electrical impulses pass through the skin, which affect muscle contraction, blood circulation, and nutrition.
5. An electric massager applies electric current to the face, stimulating muscle contraction and tone.

When not to massage your face

Experts do not recommend performing the procedure under the following conditions:

1. Skin diseases (allergic dermatitis, acne, acne, eczema, etc.).
2. Inflammatory processes on the skin (wounds, cuts, blows).
3. Presence of formations (ulcers, papillomas, warts, moles).
4. The skin is thin, and the vessels are close to the surface.
5. Sunburn, allergies to the sun or frost, peeling from the wind.

In case of any contraindications, cosmetologists recommend performing skin treatment or choosing another procedure to combat the signs of aging.

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Anti-wrinkle facial massage: the secret of success

Age-related changes can be dealt with in different ways. Some people prefer to only visually mask them with injections, while others decide to go under the surgeon’s knife. And the majority choose a more difficult, but reliable and safe way - it affects the very cause of wrinkles and sagging facial muscles.

The latter is precisely what massage refers to. How it works:

1. Warms the skin, causes a rush of blood and oxygen.
2. Enhances the effect of external care products - the beneficial substances from them are absorbed faster and deeper into the prepared skin.
3. Serves as a kind of “warm-up” before anti-aging gymnastics for the face.
4. It engages nerve fibers and restores their conductivity: spasmodic areas relax, and weakened areas are put back into action.
5. Improves the outflow of waste and toxins from the skin.
6. Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, the deficiency of which causes the skin to age.

Massage works best in combination with special gymnastics and anti-aging masks. All this can be done independently at home, or in the salon - as your budget allows.

What effects should you expect from proper and regular facial massage:

1. Tight, elastic skin;
2. Relaxing spasms and smoothing wrinkles;
3. Smooth and fresh complexion;
4. Reduction of swelling and puffiness;
5. Elimination of swollen eyelids, circles under the eyes;
6. Restoring skin oiliness;
7. Narrowing of pores, elimination of blackheads and pimples.

Therefore, massage is an effective technique both for rejuvenation and for giving the face a fresh and healthy look.

Types of facial massage for wrinkles

1.Classic

A basic massage option that does not require any special skills. Take any cosmetic oil and use your fingertips to stroke, rub and tap the skin along the massage lines.

Here are a few techniques:

1. Lightly stroke your face from the midline to the ears: chin, cheeks, forehead.
2. Use your fingertips to tap across your entire face.
3. Using circular movements with slight pressure, rub the line of your cheekbones, moving from the nasolabial folds to the ear.
4. Place the tips of your index fingers on the area between your eyebrows. Using pointed vibrating movements, move your fingers to the temples along the upper border of the eyebrows.
5. Lightly tap the line under the lower eyelid with the pads, moving from the nose towards the temples.

Helps relieve tension, “warm up” before facial exercises or applying a mask, and slightly smooth out wrinkles.

2.Japanese Shiatsu massage

This is a more complex technique - you need to apply precise pressure on certain areas on the face. A maximum of 3 minutes is allotted for each zone, during which pressure and pauses alternate. These phases are equal and last 5 seconds.

Each side of the face is worked on separately. The pressure points are connected to each other by light broken lines, or these lines go beyond the line of the face - this is how tension is displayed. The pressure is quite strong, so in order not to cause harm, you need to know exactly the diagram of biologically active points.

With the help of Shiatsu, you can significantly smooth out wrinkles on the forehead, get rid of eyebrow folds and nasolabial wrinkles, and tighten the areas around the eyes and mouth.

If you want to do it at home yourself, you should definitely watch educational video lessons on Japanese massage for wrinkles or master classes from specialists.

3.Japanese massage Asahi

“Asahi” literally translates from Japanese as “massage for wrinkles,” so the name is telling. This method is even more aerobatics. Here there is an intense effect on deep muscles and connective tissue. Therefore, again, special skills are needed. It is better to do this massage in a salon. If you want to do self-massage, study the technique thoroughly, and at first, do not apply as much pressure as required.

For example:

1. Press your fingers tightly to the middle of your forehead, hold for 3 seconds and press them to your temples, and from there perpendicularly down.
2. Press your fists to the sides of your forehead above your eyebrows, thumbs extended and pointing down. Using the pads of your thumbs, press on the area near the nose at the border with the lower eyelid and apply pressure to the temples, hold there for 3 seconds. Then repeat the same with the upper eyelid, running your thumbs along the lower border of the eyebrows.
3. Lips are compressed. Place your index fingers in the pits on the side of the nostrils, and your thumbs 1 cm below the corners of the mouth. Press, hold for 3 seconds, press your fingers to the corners of your lips, hold again for 3 seconds, move your fingers back.

The skin should be well lubricated with oil or cream.

4.Chinese anti-wrinkle massage

Here the technique is similar to Shiatsu - active points are also warmed up. This massage relieves muscle spasms, helps for rejuvenation - smoothes out facial wrinkles and folds, relieves stress, and relieves headaches and toothaches. Plus, working out certain areas stimulates the production of elastin and glycogen.

Basic movements of Chinese massage:

1. Cover your face with your palms. We move our eyes under our palms up and down, left and right, and rotate them. We blink quickly and quickly, sometimes simultaneously, sometimes alternately.
2. Place your index fingers on both sides along the partition and heat it for 5 seconds. Then we rub the partition from bottom to top using pads in a circular motion.
3. We pat our cheeks with our palms. We perform 10 claps, by the 5th clap the intensity increases, and then decreases again.
4. Cover your ears with your palms and warm for 5 seconds. Then, with our middle fingers, we move pointwise from the tragus to the lobes, kneading them in a circular motion.
5. Cover your lower lip with your upper lip, move your chin forward and slightly upward. Place your thumb in the hollow under the chin and massage it. Now use the back of your fingers to lightly move from your neck to your chin.

Important condition: hands must be warm. Therefore, warm them up - rub your palms together thoroughly.

5.Massage with spoons

One of the simplest techniques for home self-massage. Prepare spoons of different sizes, glasses with hot and cold water (herbal decoctions). The back of the spoon is lubricated with cream, then it is lightly pressed into the skin and passed along the massage lines. Alternately change the size of the spoons, heat and cool them in the liquid.

Rejuvenating massage in cosmetology clinics

What anti-wrinkle facial massage do cosmetologists offer:

1. Classical. Everything as described above, plus the use of special anti-aging oils and cosmetics during the massage.
2. Oriental: Thai, Japanese, Chinese. Such techniques are recommended not only for rejuvenation, but also if you need to relieve stress, cleanse the skin of blackheads, relieve swelling, or correct the consequences of unsuccessful plastic surgery.
3. Sculptural. It is prescribed already for pronounced age-related changes after 50 years, in order to tighten sagging facial tissues and make the oval clearer.
4. Hardware electric massage. Both light discharges (galvanization) and the introduction of anti-aging agents (electroiontophoresis).
5. Lymphatic drainage. It is carried out along the lymph flow to remove toxins, relieve swelling, and cure acne.

In what cases is massage contraindicated:

1. Skin wounds;
2. Herpes;
3. Infectious diseases (flu, sore throat, etc.);
4. Extensive ulcers;
5. The presence of large moles or warts on the face;
6. If the skin is very oily, use caution: massage increases the secretion of sebum.

Before the massage session, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin, and after that, perform facial exercises and apply a rejuvenating mask. Some salons offer similar services in addition to massage.

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After we have studied what massage styles there are and become familiar with the rules for their implementation, you can begin to independently practice rejuvenation.

Stages of performing a facial massage for wrinkles

Learning how to do almost any facial massage for wrinkles at home and doing it yourself is quite simple. To do this, it is enough to master one of the massage techniques correctly.

After choosing the style of the procedure, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the technique of its execution. During the process, follow important recommendations:

1. Prepare the skin: remove makeup, collect hair in a bun;
2. Wash the hands;
3. Apply oil or cream;
4. For manipulation, it is preferable to use your fingertips (unless the technique suggests otherwise);
5. All movements should be soft and smooth;
6. Be gentle in the eye area;
7. Perform movements strictly according to the line diagram for facial massage;
8. Start and end with stroking techniques.

What techniques can be used at home to tighten the oval face?

At home, you can use almost all massage techniques, with the exception of those that use special tools: stones, vacuum and roller devices. But even they are freely available for purchase. The easiest to learn and perform are: honey massage, facial massage, spooning and pinch method. When used regularly, they provide an excellent rejuvenating and strengthening effect.

What to use for facial massage

Facial massage is a delicate procedure. Because the skin on the face is highly sensitive. It is thinner than on other parts of the body. Therefore, when performing movements, it is necessary to use oil or facial massage cream. This will avoid redness and irritation, and will also prevent unnecessary stretching.

Stage of classic face and neck massage

1. Apply the oil to the skin with soft patting movements;
2. From the wings of the nose to the ears, massage the cheeks with spiral movements;
3. Using light patting touches, massage the eyelids from the outer edge to the inner along the lower edge and then from the inner edge to the outer along the upper eyelid;
4. Using spiral movements, we relax the forehead in the direction from the eyebrows to the hair;
5. Using rubbing movements, massage the contour of the lips and lower jaw.

Stage of smoothing nasolabial wrinkles

Massage the nostril and the beginning of the nasolabial fold near the nose with two middle fingers of each hand, rotating each in its own direction like a figure eight.

Squeeze the side of the nose for 30 seconds alternately, then stretch it, thereby relaxing the muscle that lifts the skin, creating the nasolabial.

Photo from the book by N.B. Osminina “The World of the Face and Its Secrets”

Stage of elimination of crow's feet

The skin in the eye area is delicate, thin and sensitive. It is almost devoid of fat and hydrolipid layers. Therefore, the first signs of aging appear here first. To reduce them, we perform a facial massage of this area:

1. Close your eyes tightly for a few seconds;
2. move the eyeball left and right without changing the position of the head;
3. intensively rotate your eyes clockwise for about a minute, then in the opposite direction;
4. draw a figure eight with your eyelids, move your eyes alternately in different directions: right, up, left, down, left, up, right, down;
5. massage the outer and inner corners of the eyes with your fingertips, and then the points at the end and beginning of the eyebrow arch;
6. massage the entire eyebrow with a strong pressing movement with the phalanx of the index finger from the inside out in one stroke;
7. raise your eyebrows high, while trying to close your eyes.

Facelift stage

When the muscle frame on the face loses its normal tone, the skin begins to fold and sag on the spasmed muscle. Visually, this leads to drooping and displacement of the oval of the face. To restore the firmness and elasticity of the contours, it is necessary to perform the following massage techniques to tighten the oval:

1. Using the middle and index fingers, massage with smooth pressing movements from the nose to the temples (in Fig. 12, 13, 14, 15);
2. Using the little finger of both hands, gently draw strokes along the lines of the nose (in Fig. 10, 11);
3. Raise your head up and use vibrating technique to activate lines 20-23;
4. Use your middle and ring fingers to massage lines 16-19;
5. Use delicate strokes to manipulate the eye area (in Fig. 4-9).

Facial oval lift lines

Make a dissatisfied expression on your face, tightening the corners of your mouth. Massage the tense muscles under the corners of the lips for 30 seconds.

Drawing from the book by N.B. Osminina “Anatomy of facial aging”

Holding your chin with one hand, use the edge of your index finger to press firmly with the other and move first in the direction of your ears, then in the opposite direction.

Drawing from the book by N.B. Osminina “Anatomy of facial aging”

Vacuum cupping massage is also very helpful for tightening the oval. When working with cupping in a massage to tighten the oval of the face, you should pay special attention to the area of ​​the chin, lower zygomatic arch and lateral surface of the neck.

Stage of smoothing vertical and horizontal wrinkles on the forehead

Massage is a very effective way to reduce and prevent skin wrinkles on the frontal part. One of the best techniques is the spoon massage technique. Regular practice of this exercise relaxes the frontal muscles.

1. Prepare a herbal decoction in equal proportions from chamomile and calendula. Pour into 2 glasses. Cool one, heat the other until hot;
2. Dip a spoon into the hot broth for a few seconds and move the back side along the massage lines of the forehead, from the center to the temples, for about 1 minute;
3. Then lower the spoon into a cold glass and repeat the manipulations;
4. Also, spiral movements from the eyebrows towards the hairline relax the forehead muscles well, smoothing out wrinkles.

To relax the forehead, vacuum massage and self-massage of the entire head with your fingertips and pulling your hair also help.

Deep facial massage stage

The practice of deep massage of the face and neck allows you to work on all layers of the skin and muscle corset and achieve lasting rejuvenating results. The technique includes pinching and sculpting facial massage, working on every spasmodic and weakened muscle.

1. Use pincers to walk along the contour of the lower jaw;
2. Work the muscles in the eyebrow area from the inner corner to the outer;
3. Lightly pinching, stretch the bridge of the nose;
4. From the outer corner of the lips, go through the subcutaneous layers of muscles to the earlobe.

At this stage, it is good to use a map of facial muscles and a diagram of massage lines to tighten the oval.

Stage of raising the corners of the lips

Place the side of your index finger on top of the corner of your lips, and the pad of your thumb below it. Slowly connect your fingers, as if sliding across the skin.

Photo from the book by N.B. Osminina “The World of the Face and Its Secrets”

Final stage

Any massage procedure should end with relaxation and light strokes. This soothes delicate skin and activates the regeneration process.

After this, you can apply a tonic lotion or wipe your face with herbal infusions. Nutrients and microelements, thanks to massage practice, will fully saturate the skin cells.

Lifting masks made from clay or seaweed will also be a good addition. This will strengthen and consolidate the result obtained.

Also, in addition to massage practice, it is recommended to perform gymnastics for the face, use the practice of applying tapes to the face and periodically undergo biomechanical stimulation of the face, use a mesoscooter for the face, then the process of natural rejuvenation will noticeably accelerate.

Video tutorials for self-massage of the face

Facial massages for wrinkles can be performed in a wide variety of ways. Here, for example, is a video lesson of the author’s technique of self-massage of the face from massage guru Elena Zemskova: