Massage is a word that caresses the ear, and an action that relaxes the body and soul. It is difficult to say how many types of massage exist, because a lot of techniques and methods for their implementation are known.
Brush facial massage deserves special attention. His technique is aimed at relaxing the muscles of the face, improving its appearance and even releasing negative energy. In addition, it perfectly solves the problem of removing puffiness from the face.
But with what and with what manipulations this can be achieved, we will discuss further.
Brush face massage: what is it?
It's simple: brush massage is a massage that is done with brushes. No matter how strange it may sound or look, it is soft and thin villi that can affect the muscular, vascular and nervous systems of the body. And besides, the execution technique allows you to relax as much as possible, after which the face acquires a natural facial expression without tension, becomes alive. In oriental medicine, such massage is used to release internal energy and, as they say, for the knowledge of Zen.
But the founders of brush massage of the face are the Egyptians, contemporaries of Cleopatra. It was the Egyptian queen who resorted to the services of massage therapists using brushes with a pile of natural material and rollers made of natural stones for procedures.
Now Egyptian massage or brush massage can be performed both in the massage parlor and at home. Just get the necessary materials.
In what cases is massage indicated?
Face massage with brushes can be done as a prophylaxis, for relaxation. But it is especially indicated for those who have the following problems:
- dry skin and peeling;
- sagging skin with lost tone and wrinkles;
- swelling of the face;
- scars left after acne;
- excessive production of sebum;
- clogged pores with sebum, enlarged pores.
After the first session, a positive result is visible. And after a course of facial massage in a salon or at home, you can forget about the existing problems for a long time.
What are the contraindications?
Brush massage of the face is almost close to perfection, but not all of it is indicated for use. Contraindications are the following:
- the presence of implants in the face, Botox and injections also apply here;
- the postoperative period when the face was subjected to surgical intervention;
- deep depression;
- with a medical prohibition, stay in a state of complete relaxation;
- being drunk or intoxicated;
- with viral or infectious diseases;
- pregnancy;
- cardiovascular disease;
- diabetes.
If you ignore these recommendations, the consequences can be unpredictable, and the condition of the client can significantly deteriorate.
Instruments
A set of brushes for massage is a necessary condition for the procedure. In addition, the face is exposed to a jade roller, which has a smoothing effect and in some way prepares the face for subsequent touches.
Brushes should be made of natural materials. But there are often situations when people are allergic to natural fur. In this case, the use of tools made of synthetic materials is provided. During one session, the massage brushes should change: for each area of the face, a specific tool of a certain width and density is used. Indeed, on the face there are both tender and sensitive areas of the skin, as well as thicker and coarser ones. In just 1 session, from 6 to 20 different brushes can be involved.
And, of course, the tools for brush massage of the face should be clean: either for each new client you need to use new brushes, or carry out proper care for them and keep them clean.
Before - Preparation
Facial massage in the salon or at home requires special preparation. As already mentioned, brush massage is also aimed at relaxing the soul, at releasing internal energy. In order for the client to achieve all these effects, he must first establish contact with the masseur. This is necessary because the trust between the client and the massage therapist will achieve the maximum result. A conversation on abstract topics takes 20 minutes from a massage session.
Facial massage against wrinkles at home or in the salon requires preliminary skin preparation. By the way, many masters combine the general preparation of the client, that is, communication, and skin preparation together. So, the skin should be clean and dry. In addition, such training will help resolve the issue of how to remove reporting from a person.
To facilitate the preparation of the skin, it is better not to apply makeup on the day of the session so that there is no clogging of the pores.
As soon as all the formalities are met, the client is offered to lie on his back, with his head on a special pillow. The master himself sits at the head of the client. The client may be seated, but for such a situation a comfortable chair should be provided in which it is easy to relax. After taking a comfortable position, the client should relax the facial muscles as much as possible, and during the massage the whole body will relax. Until the relaxation of the face occurs, the master does not begin the procedure.
Execution technique
The procedure should be carried out by masters who have been trained to massage the face. The master should be not only a good masseur, but also a psychologist who knows how to win over a client. At the 1st session, up to 2 hours are allotted, and the subsequent ones will take 1.5 hours.
First, the client is laid or seated on a comfortable chair or massage table. They ask to close their eyes and relax. For the best effect include music for relaxation.
Start the procedure from the neck. Tassels are carried out in circular and parallel movements on the skin of the neck. Then proceed to massage the scalp. As many clients note, it is a head massage that gives the greatest relaxation effect. After proceeding to massage the face.
Facial massage against wrinkles at home or in the salon is carried out with jade rollers. Presses should not be strong, but smooth and light. After that, brushes are used.
Several brushes of different sizes can be used at the same time. With their help do circular movements: at first smooth and slow, gradually the pace increases, and the pressure force too.
The effect of the massage is visible after the first procedure. But it is recommended to use the entire course, consisting of 5-7 sessions. There are 1-2 sessions per week.
Home massage
After training in facial massage, you can do this procedure at home on your own. However, this is accompanied by some disadvantages:
- It will not be possible to completely relax, because you will constantly have to use your hands and think about what kind of movement will be next.
- The pleasure of the massage will not be as full as if it were conducted by another master.
But all this will not affect the final result. With the right technique, brush massage of the face will bring all the same benefits as salon procedures.
And what is the result?
The result from brush massage of the face is amazing. It would seem that ordinary thin villi can come in contact with the skin? And here is what:
- The complexion of the face is leveled, it becomes healthy.
- The swelling will go away. The skin will look rested and fresh, as after a spa treatment.
- Wrinkles will be smoothed out, the skin will acquire a lost tone, and the facial muscles will be tightened, and therefore the sagging face will go away.
- Stimulation of nerve endings, blood vessels and skin cells occurs.
- Improved blood circulation and metabolic processes occur.
- The hormonal background, blood and lymph activity improves.
- The mood will rise, stress and depression will recede into the background.
- The state will become in a pleasant sense detached, sublime. The vitality and tone will be restored.
- The face will become what it should be: relaxed, with natural features.
- Negative energy and tension are released, which is replaced by the coordinated work of the whole organism and a healthy state.
But the result can be negative, and even complicating the condition of not only the face, but the whole organism. This is possible if you ignore contraindications.
Reviews
"Drawing" on the face with brushes did not leave people indifferent. Many clients who used this service were delighted with the procedure and use it with a certain frequency.
Basically, brushing massage is used by women who are concerned about the problem of aging skin. They note that after the massage course, positive changes were observed in rejuvenation: wrinkles were smoothed out, the contour of the face was tightened, the color was smoothed and the skin was tightened.
Women, whose rhythm of life does not allow them to relax even for a minute, they are so busy, use this service to at least have a little rest both in soul and body. They note that already after the first procedure the body gains lightness, the load of problems does not seem so heavy already, the stress state disappears and new forces appear for new achievements. Removing puffiness from the face is a problem that is also solved with the help of massage.
In fact, everything that is stated in the description of brush massage, everything is really the result. As for the cost of the procedure, it varies. In many salons, 1 session costs from 1,000 to 1,500 rubles.