If you go through all the possible cosmetic procedures that can be carried out at home, vacuum massage will take first place in terms of effectiveness and affordability. For a long time mothers, grandmothers and even great-grandmothers used this method to give skin elasticity and youth. Then it was called simply - "put the cans", and no one knew about the existence of ingenious equipment and a variety of nozzles. But time goes on, everything changes, and now this technique is presented as something amazing and with a significant price tag. So let's get back to basics and try to hold a vacuum massage at home without the help of a salon.
What is the use of can massage
To begin with, almost every person can afford this treatment method. Even in ancient China and Rome, a disease such as "bad blood", which was treated with banks, was known. In Russia, this method was used mainly during colds.
Over time, more and more attention began to be paid not only to health, but also to beauty. This is especially true for the weak half of humanity. The emergence of an industry such as cosmetology required more and more new techniques and techniques for progress. This is where attention was drawn to vacuum massage, with which you can restore skin health and beauty.
This procedure can be carried out using a special apparatus or manually using cans. This massage improves blood circulation, lymph circulation, as well as the fluid located between the tissues. The use of massage helps to get rid of stagnant phenomena, it becomes easier for the skin to breathe, elasticity and elasticity return to it, edematous phenomena disappear.
Causes of Orange Peel
The main reason cellulite appears is a hormonal failure in the body. It is believed that people with extra pounds suffer from this unpleasant disease. But unfortunately, this is far from the case - the thin ones suffer along with obese women and men.
The problem is not in the adipose tissue itself, but in the connective tissue. Imagine a kind of grid, which was pulled to keep fats near muscle tissue as reliably as possible. But there are disturbances in the metabolism, which leads to the expansion of the "cells" of the grid. As a result, fats pass freely and form uneven skin.
As you can see, everyone can get sick with this “ugly” disease, because the reason is overall health. This means that in addition to various procedures for eliminating the consequences, it is necessary to deal with the causes. And these are bad habits, a sedentary lifestyle and junk food.
How it works
During a vacuum massage, a vacuum is created between the skin and the jar, which is a kind of irritant for adipose tissue. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to massage from the inside, breaking all the bumps and bumps on the skin.
As mentioned above, the procedure is carried out either using a special apparatus, or using vacuum jars for massage. The apparatus massage is characterized by the use of a peculiar bowl connected to the device, with the help of which air is pumped and aspirated.
Is it possible to carry out the procedure at home
Not just possible, but even necessary. Home vacuum massage has a number of advantages. Firstly, the procedure involves complete relaxation of the body. It is at home that you can leave worries behind the front door, not think about bad weather or traffic jams and give yourself completely away. Secondly, no one will take care of you as much as you yourself. Thus, you can control the process and respond to the most insignificant sensations. And thirdly, vacuum massage performed in the salon is not a cheap procedure. Especially if you need to go through not just one or two visits, but a whole course. So home manipulations will help not only to tighten your body, but also to save a lot.
Which banks to use
Another important point in preparing for a massage. In today's market, you can see how much experts have stepped forward in this direction. There you will find a variety of vacuum massage jars.
Here's what they are:
- simple glass jars that were used by our great-grandmothers. The vacuum in them occurs during the combustion of air inside. This, in turn, is produced using sticks, alcohol and cotton wool. Such banks are somewhat inconvenient to use and traumatic. But the most effective ones;
- silicone cans are easier to use, they only need to be squeezed to form a vacuum. In addition, they are very practical to use, since light and unbreakable, however, are not as effective as glass;
- glass or plastic jars with a pear - their use will also not be difficult. To create a vacuum, it is enough to squeeze the rubber bulb, which is located in the upper part of the can.
You can find and buy massage jars at almost any pharmacy. Their price is low, so that the procedure is available to every woman striving for a beautiful body. Whatever banks you choose, the main thing is not the material itself, but the massage technique. About it will be discussed further.
Preparing the body for a massage
Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to carefully prepare the skin for further manipulations. This will help make the procedure as enjoyable and effective as possible.
To warm up and cleanse the skin, let a warm bath and lie in it for at least 10-15 minutes. If there are contraindications for taking a bath, you can warm up under a hot stream of water from under the shower.
After opening the pores, it is necessary to clean the skin using a scrub. Which one is each individual preference. You can use the product purchased in the store, or make a scrub with your own hands.
Coffee and Honey Scrub
To make it, you need to mix the coffee grounds with honey and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (you can use olive). During rubbing the skin with a scrub, special attention should be paid to problem areas. Often these are legs, buttocks and stomach.
After cleansing the skin with a scrub, it is necessary to rinse everything under the shower and thoroughly moisturize the skin.
Ways to moisturize the skin
It is strongly not recommended to carry out a vacuum massage from cellulite without a skin moisturizing procedure. This can lead to bruising and cause discomfort in the process. Here are some options that can be applied to the skin before massage:
- anti-cellulite cream will not only help moisturize the body, but also enhance the effect of vacuum massage. Reviews of fans of this procedure are advised to mix the cream with massage oil. This simple technique will ensure the cans slide on the body, as the cream is quickly absorbed by the skin;
- shop oil massage oil is also quite suitable for this procedure. On sale you can buy oil with anti-cellulite components. Most often, black or red hot peppers are used;
- Massage oil can also be prepared at home. To do this, you need to choose a base - base oil (for example, olive) and add essential oils to it. With the problem of cellulite, cinnamon, geranium, rosemary, black pepper, lavender and others have proven themselves well. Juniper oil will help remove toxins, remove swelling and improve metabolism. Cedar oil helps improve blood circulation and saturate cells with oxygen. On 10 ml of base oil, add a few drops of essential oil (just not vice versa, this is important). The composition of components after several sessions can be changed - this will prevent addiction and improve the effect on the skin.
Stretch the procedure for applying massage cream for 7-10 minutes, after which you can put cans.
We turn to massage
On a moisturized skin you need to put a jar. Depending on the material from which it is made, they are put in different ways, but the principle always remains the same: create a vacuum and put the jar on the skin as quickly as possible, let it “suck”. And then you need to move it in the direction of movement of the lymph.
For the first procedure, 5-10 minutes of massage will be enough. As soon as you see redness on the skin, proceed to the next zone. To remove the jar, it is necessary in the same way as to put it - first displace the air.
Consider how to carry out vacuum massage on various problem areas. Photos will help us with this. The main thing during the procedure is to monitor your sensations and skin reaction. With the appearance of redness, the procedure must be stopped. For the first time, experts recommend conducting massage treatments with banks for up to 10 minutes.
Vacuum massage of the abdomen is performed in a circular motion clockwise, then from the center - down.
To massage the back, you need to move the cans from bottom to top, then as in the photo.
When doing a foot massage, move vertically from the feet to the hips, without touching the inside of the thigh.
Face massage
If necessary, you can conduct a vacuum facial massage. This will allow:
- smooth wrinkles;
- relieve puffiness;
- improve skin color and condition;
- narrow the pores;
- emphasize the oval of the face;
- restore youthfulness and freshness to the skin.
Vacuum facial massage with cans will even help to remove the second chin. The face will become thinner and fit. In addition, youth really returns to the skin. This is not some cosmetic trick that can mask the problem. Changes occur inside: muscles relax, blood and lymph metabolism improves. This procedure causes a kind of microtrauma in the deep skin layers. This need not be afraid, since such an effect stimulates hypercompensation. As a result, blood flow increases, wrinkles are smoothed out, the pores are narrowed and the skin begins to shine.
Massage of the face with banks can be static or dynamic. In the first case, the jar is left without movement on the skin for a period of 5 (for the first time) to 30 seconds. In the second case, movements are performed along the massage lines on the face.
After massage
At the end of the procedure, you can apply the wrap. All you need is a cling film purchased in advance at any supermarket. Heated moistened body must be wrapped in two layers of film and then wrapped up well. You can use thermal underwear, or, in its absence, warm clothes. Now it is desirable to be in activity. You can go in for sports or just chores. If you lie down on the sofa and relax, the body cools quickly and the desired effect will not work. Do not remove the film for about two hours. After time, you will see how much liquid will be under the film. This is just the liquid that holds cellulite. Its quantity depends on how actively you performed the wrap.
Anti-cellulite can massage is recommended every other day, so that the body has time to relax and adapt to new conditions. The course lasts up to 30 days. Then you need a break of at least a month. At this time, do exercises to combat cellulite and wear special anti-cellulite clothing. In addition, it must be understood that cellulite is not an external disease, but an internal one. Only proper balanced nutrition and physical activity in combination with additional procedures will help to defeat this disease.
Warnings
As with any procedure, can massage has a number of caveats. That is, the rules where you can not place banks. And this is the spine, the region of the heart and kidneys, popliteal fossae, groin and mammary glands.
- Before carrying out the procedure, it is ideal to receive the advice and blessing of your family doctor. There are also a number of diseases in which massage by banks is prohibited:
- high blood pressure;
- sensitive skin and the presence of many moles on it;
- phlebeurysm;
- acute infectious diseases;
- pregnancy.
Indications for massage
In addition to warnings, there are diseases in which massage with jars will be effective. In particular, these are:
- osteochondrosis;
- arthritis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- urinary tract diseases;
- headaches and migraines;
- diseases of the nervous system;
- muscle diseases;
- cellulite and body fat.
In addition, vacuum massage has proven itself in the fight against scars and stretch marks. Regular use of the procedure will help improve skin condition and get rid of wrinkles.