Face massages for effective skin treatments
Who doesn’t like having their face massaged? Having our face gently stroked relaxes and de-stresses us and helps release tension in our face, among other effects. What’s more, massaging ourselves as we apply a moisturising or anti-ageing treatment is a perfect exercise to relax our face and strengthen the tissues in our face. Applying dermocosmetic formulas by making circular motions over our skin will make our dermis firmer and more elastic.
Dermocosmetics experts recommend this kind of massage day and night, at the same time as our facial cleansing routine. First thing in the morning, we need a good dose of hydration to take on the day; these treatments will also have greater effect at night, because this is when the cells of our dermis regenerate.
In addition to improving our health and energy, with this kind of massage we can benefit from the active ingredients contained in the formulas, such as proteoglycans and vitamin C, which strengthen and repair our skin.
7 steps for an effective face massage
The effectiveness of specific treatments greatly depends on how they are applied. A good face massage is a good option for applying them correctly, and also increases the oxygen and the nutrients our skin needs. Let’s look in detail at the steps you need to follow for a perfect face massage:
The most frequent wrinkles are expression lines on the forehead. Consider the direction of the wrinkles and massage to soften them. They are horizontal lines, so you have to apply the solution in a rising, vertical motion, starting above your eyebrows and working your way up to your hairline.
Massage in circles over your temples, drawing a figure of eight or an infinity symbol. How to do it? Place your fingers at the beginning of each eyebrow. Pass them over your eyelid, continue the circle over the crow’s feet area, down across the area under your eyes until you reach the bridge of your nose, and then back to the starting point. By repeating this movement, the product’s active ingredients will easily work their way into the wrinkles in the area around your eyes.
The wrinkles in this area, known as the “barcode” are vertical, so you have to massage it in two phases: firstly moving from the centre to the left, and then from the centre to the right. These will be horizontal movements, using the index finger and thumb as if you were using a brush.
Make circular motions either side of the central part of your chin, moving outwards then back inwards. Massage to the right with your right hand and to the left with your left hand.
Finish the massage with a gentle movement over your face and neck, working from the centre outwards. Use the palms of your hands to relax your face, moving from inside to out and bottom to top.
By following all these steps, you will see how face massages will help to tone the muscles of your face, release tension in your forehead, eyes, jaw and neck, and keep your face smooth, healthy and beautiful. Why not give it a go?
