Do you dream of a revived glow and relaxed features? Self-massage with suitable products can help with just a few targeted movements! This technique firms facial skin, offering a remarkable anti-aging effect. This gentle massage is easy to incorporate into your daily skincare routine, in just two or three movements.
Facial self-massage is captivating those who love natural beauty routines, offering numerous benefits and challenges (as seen on TikTok and Instagram). And for good reason: while renowned for preventing wrinkles and expression lines, this gentle massage also helps soothe facial muscle tension while visibly boosting skin elasticity. Each movement deeply oxygenates and detoxifies the skin. The result? After just a few minutes of massage, skin is smoother and more relaxed, the complexion is radiant, and the face appears rejuvenated. It's a practice with many benefits, easily incorporated into your morning and evening skincare routine.
Demonstration.
MASSAGE YOUR FACE IN THE MORNING: FOR A GENTLE AND RELAXING AWAKENING
It's crucial to cleanse the skin before any massage. Once the skin is purified, take a few seconds to massage the ears using circular motions from top to bottom, starting at the outer edge of the ear and ending at the lobe. The ears are extremely sensitive, and massaging them helps reduce stress levels before starting the day gently.
To avoid sagging skin, start the facial massage by moving down to the neck using light, upward circular motions with the five fingers of your hand.
After applying eye cream, use your index and middle fingers to refresh your eyes while smoothing fine lines: place them just above your temples and gently stretch the skin upwards. Keeping your forehead still, squint for five seconds before releasing and repeating the exercise three to five times.
To decongest the entire face, reactivate the lymphatic system and blood circulation by performing a series of circular pressures with the tip of the thumb and forefinger on each side of the jaw, on either side of the nose (from the nostrils to the inner corner of the eye) and on the top of the eyebrows, from the inside out.
Focus on the frown line by placing your index and middle fingers in the inner corner of your eyebrows: apply firm pressure and spread your fingers horizontally as you inhale, then slowly crease your eyebrows as you exhale.
The forehead should be relaxed, and the muscles should offer slight resistance under your fingers. Also, use firm pressure with both fists to release tension in the frontalis muscle, sliding them four times from the center outwards.
MASSAGE YOUR FACE IN THE EVENING: FOR RELAXATION AND MUSCLE ELASTICITY
At the end of the day, prepare your face for the massage by cleansing it and applying a soothing cream. Massage the eye contour with your index and middle fingers, moving from the inner corner outwards, both on the eyebrows and on the bony area under the eye.
Take a few drops of your night serum, warm them in your palms and apply them all over your face, with your hands flat, going from your chin to the top of your cheeks, then from your nose to the top of your forehead.
Smooth the top of the face from side to side in a lateral motion, then massage the sides of the nose with back-and-forth movements from bottom to top using only the two index fingers.
For the lips, place the left index finger on the upper lip and the right index finger on the lower lip, make small lateral movements before reversing the index fingers.
To redefine the oval of the face, use your night cream and pinch the chin muscle while sliding your thumb and forefinger down to the base of the ears.
Smooth the cheeks and cheekbones by applying firm pressure and tone them by tapping them vigorously.
The benefits of self-massage
Self-massage of the face can be a beneficial addition to a skincare routine.
It can provide several benefits that enhance the overall effectiveness of your skincare routine:
Stimulating blood circulation : Facial massages promote better blood circulation, which can help bring more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells.
Lymphatic drainage : massage movements can help drain toxins and lymphatic fluids, thus reducing swelling and bags under the eyes.
Relaxation and stress management : Facial massage can have relaxing effects, reducing stress. Chronic stress can contribute to skin problems, so reducing stress can improve overall skin health.
Improved product absorption : By gently massaging your face, you can help improve the absorption of skincare products, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively.
Muscle toning : Regular facial massages can help tone facial muscles, thus helping to maintain a firmer appearance.
Reduction of wrinkles and fine lines : Massage movements can stimulate collagen production, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Better definition of facial contours : certain targeted massage movements can help sculpt facial contours by improving skin firmness and elasticity.
It's important to note that facial self-massage doesn't replace a well-balanced skincare routine, but rather complements existing steps. It's recommended to perform self-massage with clean hands and use gentle pressure to avoid irritating the skin.
If you have specific skin problems or concerns, consult a healthcare professional or esthetician for personalized advice.
