Do you ever feel like your face needs a bit of pampering, but don’t have the time or budget for a spa day? Wouldn’t it be great if you had an ultramodern “spa” facility at home to get that fresh look back. Can you believe it?
Facial massage is like a mini-workout for your face. It improves circulation, reduce tension, and gives you that healthy glow. And the best part? You can do it yourself!
Whether you are trying to fight the good fight against aging, trying to get that movie star radiance, or you just want to step up your skincare game, facial massage has got your back.
Why Do A Facial Massage?
Facial massage is not just relaxation. It is a centuries-old tradition that also happens to have serious benefits your skin will thank you for.
Benefits of Facial Massage
Facial massage enhance blood circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and help relieve muscle tension in the face. So regular facial massage can lead to a firmer, more radiant complexion.
1. Enhances Blood Circulation
Facial massage improves the blood circulation in your face. The skin cells receive more oxygen and nutrients, which can give you a healthy, rosy glow and also encourage the growth of new cells.
2. Reduces Tension and decreases Stress
Through gentle pressure and manipulation of the facial muscles, tight or tense muscles are relieved through facial massage. Tension headaches can be alleviated along with jaw tension, and fine lines caused by repetitive facial expressions may also benefit from this treatment.
3. It Promotes Lymphatic Drainage
Massage stimulates the lymphatic system in your face to decrease puffiness and swelling. This is particularly beneficial if you wake up with a puffy face in the morning.
How to Give Yourself a Facial Massage at Home
Giving yourself a facial massage at home is easy and saves money. It allows you to enjoy the skin benefits of this relaxing practice whenever you want. You can customize your DIY facial massage to fit your skin’s needs and preferences.
Ingredients Needed for Your Facial Massage
To get started with your at-home facial massage, you’ll need just a few things:
- Clean Hands: Always start with clean hands to avoid introducing bacteria to your face.
- Facial Oil or Moisturizer: This helps your hands glide smoothly over your skin. Choose one that suits your skin type.
- Optional Tools: While not necessary, you might want to try a jade roller or gua sha tool for added benefits.
Here’s how to give yourself a facial massage at home:
- Start with clean, slightly damp skin.
- Apply a few drops of facial oil or moisturizer to your face and neck.
- Use your fingertips to gently massage your forehead in circular motions.
- Move to your temples, using small circular motions.
- Massage your cheeks in upward circular motions.
- Use your index and middle fingers to massage along your jawline from chin to ears.
- Finish by gently massaging your neck in upward strokes.
Spend about 5-10 minutes on your massage. Remember to use gentle pressure – you’re not kneading dough!
Basic Techniques for Face Massage
These are just basics techniques, you can use in any combination to create your perfect method.
The Upward Stroke
- Starting at the bottom of your neck.
- Use your fingers to move upwards across the jawline and toward your ears.
- Go up and over your cheeks with this motion, ending at temples.
- 5-10 times in a row; On the other hand, repeat it for at least five or ten minutes.
Upward strokes like these can promote lymphatic drainage and give a nice lift.
Circular Motions
- Use your middle and ring fingers to make small circles.
- Starting at the center of your forehead, work outwards.
- Then move to your cheeks – start at the middle and works out.
- And don’t forget your chin or jawbone!
Circular motions like these are just the ticket for increased circulation and promoting product absorption.
Tapping
- Use your fingers to gently tap all over your face.
- Give special attention to areas where puffiness develops easily, like under the eyes.
- Change the pressure when you tap, but keep it light– you’re not trying to drum on your face.
Tapping can help reduce that puffiness and give your skin a little wake up call.
Pinching
- Use your thumb and index finger to pinch along the jawline.
- Pinch the flesh lightly as you move up to your cheeks.
- By all means be very gentle around the area of your eyes.
Pinching can help stimulate collagen and improve muscle tone.
Remember, a good facial massage is light. This is not a bread-dough kneading contest! Use light to medium pressure and always move in directions opposed to gravity.
Advanced Facial Massage Techniques
If you have mastered the basic techniques of face massage, you can then to move on to more advanced ones. These advanced moves can be used for different concerns, refining the routine and really making a difference.
Sculpting Massage
This technique is all about chiseling and defining your facial lines:
- Starting at your chin, bring it up firmly along the jaw line using your knuckles.
- Use your palms to push outwards and upwards along your cheeks.
- Lastly, use your fingertips to ‘lift’ up that little bit (the frontispiece).
Do this 3 to 5 times per sequence for something between a facial and mini facelift!
Pressure Point Massage
Focusing on particular points of pressure can help to relieve tension and bring overall enjoyment:
- Third eye point: With your index fingers apply gentle pressure between your eyebrows.
- Temple points: Using both middle fingers together make tiny circles on temples.
- Jaw points: Find the soft spot in your jaw which pivots easily, and apply gentle pressure.
Take in a deep breath and…
Each point should be held for 5-10 seconds before moving on to the next one.
Eye Area Massage
The skin around our eyes is delicate and prone to puffiness. Here’s how to do that extra bit of care for them:
- Gently tap around your eyes with ring fingers, starting at the inner corner and moving towards the outside.
- The points just under the eyebrows (slightly above eyes)
- With a single sweeping motion from inner corners to temples.
Be sure to use light pressure around that area and don’t pull on the skin.
Tips on Getting The Best from Your Facial Massage
Here are some tips from the experts on how you can improve the effects of their low-cost and unobtrusive massage:
- To counteract the effects of gravity, always massage in an upwards direction.
- Be gentle not to cause discomfort for your skin when you pull it
- Places of tension such as between your eyes or jawline need extra attention
- Keep a jade roller or gua sha tool in the refrigerator for anti inflammation
- You can do a quick mask with your massage every week and turn your home into an air spa. This will allow you to enjoy the enjoyment of an air spa without even needing to leave town.
Use these tips to get it right, so that can reach a youthful sexy, radiant skin of your own.
How Often to Do Your Facial Massage
For best results, try to incorporate facial massage into your skincare routine 2-3 times a week. Though some people enjoy doing a quick massage every day as part of their morning or evening routine.
Conclusion
If you want to improve the health and appearance of your skin in a natural, cost-effective way, facial massage may just be the friend that you have been waiting for. You will be able to avoid any unpleasant side effects and in return your skin might thank you.
Facial massage only gives results if done consistently. Stick to the program and experience good aesthetic results very quickly.
