Cosmetic facial massage

It is recommended to start regular massage sessionsapproximately in 28 years. Massage can significantly slow the aging process at this age. In addition, massage promotes deeper penetration into the skin of existing components of anti-aging agents, and, consequently, increases the effectiveness of these agents several times.

Indications for facial massage is the wrongwork of the sebaceous glands. As a result, the skin may become excessively greasy or dry. Do not massage with inflammation or any kind of disease on the face. It is also not recommended to massage the dehydrated skin - this only contributes to the appearance of wrinkles.

To fingers easily slip on the face skin with a massage, use cream or essential oil.

For dry skin, jasmine, chamomile oil or ylang-ylang oil is suitable. For oily - juniper oil, eucalyptus, lemon or bergamot oil. For normal skin, you can take
lavender, sandalwood, patchouli oil or cedar oil.

Massage should be performed by massage lines - lines of least stretching of the skin:

• from the chin to the lobes of the ears;


• From the center of the nose to its wings.


• from the center of the forehead to the temples;


• from the eyebrows vertically up to the line of hair growth;


• from the wings of the nose and the center of the upper lip to the temples;


• from the corners of the mouth to the center of the auricles;

Before beginning the massage, the skin should be thoroughly cleaned. Put a hot compress on your face for a few minutes, then remove the hair from your face, sit down and relax your face muscles as much as possible.

Where to begin? The greatest attention requires wrinkles on the forehead. After all, because of active facial expressions, such wrinkles can appear even in adolescence. When massaging the forehead, it is necessary to stroke the forehead from the bottom upwards, to the hair growth line, spiraling the skin from the center of the forehead to the temples and from the eyebrows upwards, to the hair growth line.

Zigzag movements rub the forehead skin from the left temple to the right one. Slightly beat the skin first vertically, then horizontally.

Movement on a spiral, swirling inward, "snail" can be done both on the forehead and on the cheeks, lifting the saggy skin.

With the sagging skin of the cheeks also the light pinch vertically, from the lower jaw to the zygomatic arch, and horizontally, from the nose, the corners of the mouth and the chin to the auricles, will also help.

When massage the face main condition - Do not jump sharply from one type of massage toother. First you have to finish one view and only then move on to the next one. Massaging face, in no case do not use force and do not shift the fabric.

At the end of the massage procedure follows the lungsmovements of the pads of the fingers quickly walk through all the massage lines. After the massage, you can perform a couple of exercises to strengthen the muscles of the face. If you carry out massage and follow-up exercises regularly, you will forget about any specialized rejuvenating procedures in expensive salons for a long time.

If you have turned to the services of a massage therapistnever tolerate any unpleasant sensations that arise during a massage. If you feel that the masseur is too intensely performing movements, do not be afraid to tell him about it. Remember that an unprofessionally performed massage can not only not help, but also harm your health. Therefore, if you feel that the masseur stretches and traumatises the skin, it is better to abandon his services. The health of your skin is more expensive than any money!