Unfortunately, over the years, every woman notices that the shape and oval of the face lose their perfect shape. But with such age-related changes it is quite possible to fight. For example, you can resort to such a procedure as a lifting massage. By the way, this can be done not only in the cabin, but also independently at home.
Features
Lifting facial massage is an effective procedure that is very popular among women. Due to the observance of a certain technique of its implementation, it is possible to achieve very good results. This massage improves microcirculation, normalizes blood circulation, resumes the outflow of lymph, increases the level of oxygen in the tissues and returns the skin tone.
Thanks to an accessible and uncomplicated procedure, women manage not only to restore the firmness and elasticity of the skinbut also get rid of small facial wrinkles. After a certain number of procedures, the skin is noticeably transformed, it becomes more healthy, soft and radiant.
The advantage of this procedure lies in the fact that this kind of massage helps to reduce a small swelling, get rid of dark circles under the eyes and relax the facial muscles. Also, a high-quality massage helps the skin to get rid of toxins, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
Separately, it is worth mentioning that after carrying out such procedures, various cosmetic products (for example, cream or serum) are much better absorbed into the structure of the skin. This means that the effect of face care products will be much higher. In addition, like any massage, this type helps to cope with nervous tension, relieves fatigue, irritability and improves mood.
But the main advantage, explaining the popularity of this procedure, is that it can be carried out not only in a beauty salon, but also at home. The technique is quite simple. The massage itself is completely painless, and a noticeable effect is visible after two or three sessions, which pleases many women.
Indications and Contraindications
To improve the contours of the oval of the face, many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity decide on a facelift. However, do not rush to go under the surgeon's knife, because it is quite possible to cope with the age problem with a relatively safe massage.
This procedure is suitable not only for adult women, but also for those who are about thirty. As a rule, it is at this age (after twenty-seven years) that the first age-related changes in the skin appear, which upset girls very much. The complexion changes, the first mimic wrinkles do not appear, puffiness, dark circles under the eyes, etc. appear. If you have similar symptoms, it means that you have direct indications for a massage that has a lifting effect.
Also, this procedure is recommended for those who have a so-called second chin. Massage will also help in the event that the nasolabial folds began to stand out and give out the true age, if the complexion changed, and the skin lost its former tone.
As for the contraindications, they are also available. If you do not have the above problems that require such a massage, then this procedure should be abandoned. If the skin is still young, healthy and elastic, massage may not only be useless, but may even hurt and lead to the opposite result.Careless movements can disrupt the integrity of the skin cover, which can provoke an allergic reaction and unpleasant rash. Also, a lifting massage without direct indications can lead to the expansion of blood vessels, fever and even the appearance of dermatitis.
If the massage is indicated to you, but there are problems such as minor scars, large and prominent moles, inflammations in the form of acne and acne, poor blood clotting, problems with blood vessels or herpes, then the procedure should also be abandoned. It is not recommended to carry out such a massage even if you have recently been on a peeling or some other cosmetic procedure.
After such events, as a result of which the skin is slightly injured, at least ten days should pass.
How to do?
If you want to have a massage at home, you need to carefully study all the rules and features of the process. First you need to know and remember where the massage lines are located. This is extremely important, since the procedure must be carried out strictly along these lines, otherwise the skin instead of elasticity will only get "friability" and an unpleasant appearance.
You also need to make sure that the face was thoroughly cleansed. It is imperative that you remove the makeup and wash your face with the usual means. It is important to remember that the procedure should be carried out in a room with clean air, at a comfortable temperature.
Then you need to prepare any cosmetic oil, the healing properties of which during the massage will also have a beneficial effect. You can take olive, almond or grape. Any oil (or mixture of oils) must be preheated before the procedure. This can be done in a water bath.
During the procedure, you need to move your fingers from the edge of the nose to the ears. The next movement is from the center of the chin to each ear. From the tip of the nose, the hands should slide to the forehead, from the eyebrows to the hairline. If the massage starts from the temples, then you need to move also to the hairline. Remember that it is strictly forbidden to actively massage and stretch the skin around the eyes. Such actions can be an obstacle to achieving a healthy and toned skin.
It is more convenient to carry out the procedure with three fingers (index, middle and ring fingers). Start the massage should be with smoothing. First you need to move along the lines from the nose to the ears, and to complete the process should be massaging movements of the temples.
The next stage is a slight, soft tingling. This should be done very carefully and effortlessly. During the process, focus on the most problematic areas of the skin. After that, you need to re-produce a smoothing procedure to soothe the skin.
The third stage is wiping the skin in a circular motion. This time it is necessary to carry out the procedure with the back of the fist. After that, you need to again smooth. Then make clapping movements along the lines with the tips of the fingers, focusing on the oval of the face, chin and other problem areas. Finally, smooth the skin again. The session ends by tapping the contour of the face with the edge of the palm, re-stroking and washing with cool water. After the procedure, you can apply the usual cream.
If there is a need to tighten the skin in the area of the chin, it is recommended to do the following massage for ten days. The index fingers begin to make light massaging movements from the center of the chin, gradually moving to the corners of the mouth. In one session, you need to repeat the procedure two to five times.
For the lower part of the cheeks, which often give out the age of a woman, there is also a very effective massage technique. In this case, they begin to move from the middle of the chin to the corners of the mouth, and then slowly lead the fingers to the earlobes. Perform the massage with your index fingers, making smooth massaging movements.
Try to perform movements not too fast, observe a moderate pace. The procedure should be repeated seven times in one session. As for the upper part of the cheeks, you need to start the massage from the "wings" of the nose, moving through the cheeks to the upper part of the ears.
To get rid of nasolabial folds, you should start the movement from the corners of the mouth to the "wings" of the nose, and after that you need to go to the nose. It is better to make movements with the index and middle fingers, joining them together. A session should be carried out no more than once a week, repeating movements three times with a short break.
Massaging the skin of the face, do not forget about the neck. Remember that you need to move from the bottom up. As a rule, start from the left side in a circular motion. Then you need to go to the right side.
On the massage of each side is given no more than thirty seconds.
Recommendations
Such a massage can be performed not only for the face, but also for the whole body. True, in the second case, it would be impossible to do without a professional cosmetologist. Young women are advised to hold such sessions no more than once or twice a week. But the ladies after thirty-five years, you can indulge yourself with such procedures three times a week.
Reviews of this massage are extremely positive. Women who regularly make it at home or in the salon, have an excellent lifting effect and improved skin tone. In this case, the procedure not only perfectly tightens the face, but also copes with fine wrinkles, and makes deeper ones less noticeable. Massage also helps to get rid of the hated second chin.
Conducting home treatments, you need to bear in mind that the first two weeks should not be massaged for too long. Start with two or three minutes. Gradually, it will be possible to increase the time of the procedure.
During the session, do not squeeze the skin, do not press on the points, try to do everything smoothly, not too intense.
Usually, the lifting massage begins with the fact that the muscles warm up. However, there is a special Spanish method that starts with muscle relaxation. This procedure is carried out in the salons along with aromatherapy, which allows you to truly relax and enjoy the process.
Remember that cosmetologists do not recommend combining several techniques at once for a session, it is better to give preference to one. However, their alternation is allowed.
You will learn more about face lifting massage in the following video.
