At the age of 25-30 years, the skin of the face loses its former elasticity. This happens due to age-related changes, and under the influence of various external factors, including weather conditions. The muscles of the face without proper exercise can become sluggish, which will inevitably lead to wrinkles and wrinkles. All this can be avoided if you do cosmetic facial massage.
Of course, the procedures should be regular, then the effect will really be on the face.
Facial cosmetic massage is a procedure that can prevent skin fading, normalize metabolism, and allow the skin to breathe, which results in tissue strengthening. Thanks to him, the skin retains its youth and elasticity for a long time. Cosmetic facial massage helps to eliminate toxins, smooth wrinkles, and remove puffiness of the skin. The fact is that during massage there is an increase in skin temperature, as a result of which its blood circulation and nutrition improves.
During cosmetic massage, all skin touches are very careful and gentle, without strong pressure on the skin. She should get used to massage, so the first procedures do not last long and are gentle enough. And after getting used to a stronger effect begins. Depending on the type of skin, various cosmetics and massages are used. With oily skin, it is possible to use powder or talcum powder, and with dry skin - moisturizer. In beauty salons, it is possible to use creams selected individually for the client during massage, which can improve the condition of the skin. A canned facial massage will even out the relief of problem skin and mixed type.
Before cosmetic massage, the skin must be cleaned of cosmetics and all kinds of impurities. For this, the face is washed first with soap and then wiped with a lotion or decoction of herbs. You can also do a steam bath before facial massage, which allows the skin to soften and cleanse quite well.
There are hygienic (prophylactic), plastic and therapeutic cosmetic facial massage.
Hygienic facial massage
This type of cosmetic massage is used to relieve tension from the facial muscles, it helps to increase the elasticity of the skin. After hygienic massage, headaches disappear, sinuses are cleared. It is prescribed for wrinkled and aging skin of the face.
The effect of hygienic massage appears after 20 sessions (with an interval of one day), each of which lasts 15 minutes.
For such a massage, high sensitivity of the fingers of the masseur is necessary, the movements of the hands of which should be synchronous.
Plastic facial massage
This is a kind of non-surgical facelift, where the master recreates the contours of the face with precise massage movements. With this massage, preservation of the young face contour, a significant improvement in complexion, and smoothing of some wrinkles are achieved.
The masseur stimulates the muscles of the face, restoring their tone, thanks to which they are able to take their previous forms.
Plastic massage lasts an average of about 20 minutes, consists of 15 sessions with an interval of two or three days, depending on the age of the patient. It is also possible to alternate plastic massage with hygienic for maximum effect.
Therapeutic facial massage
The use of therapeutic massage is recommended for people with diseases or injuries of the skin, facial nerve (including due to any surgical interventions), as well as for the prevention of skin aging. During therapeutic massage, the facial muscles are kneaded, improving their blood supply. As a result of such a massage, the face acquires a healthy and young look, postoperative scars are smoothed out. On average, such a massage lasts 10 - 15 minutes.
In addition to the listed types of cosmetic massage, some massage techniques are distinguished, for example, Jacquet massage, Japanese cosmetic, French massage with lymphatic drainage. In addition, you can successfully do facial massage at home.
Here are some tips for conducting a simple massage at home.
- We prepare the skin of the face and neck for massage: treat it with lotion, remove the remnants of cosmetics.
- All movements must be carried out along the lines of least stretching of the skin: from the middle of the forehead to the temples, from the chin to the ears, etc.
- Next, you need to warm the skin, which will relax the muscles of the face. You can do this with a terry towel dipped in hot water. It is applied to the face for several minutes.
- Then apply the cream to the face, again observing the lines of least stretch of the skin.
- On these lines, draw light lines with your fingertips, gently massaging the skin. The simplest facial massage consists of stroking movements. The duration of the procedure is 7-10 minutes.
- In the end, it is recommended to wipe the skin with an ice cube from a herbal decoction.
If you are serious about improving the health and appearance of your face, then, of course, cosmetic massage is an excellent choice. In this case, it is better to turn to professionals who will select the appropriate type of massage for you, determine the duration and number of necessary procedures, which together will give excellent results that will please you for a long time.