Anti-wrinkle facial massage for skin after 30, 40, 50 years. How to do it yourself at home

More than 20 different techniques for anti-wrinkle facial massage are currently under consideration. Some types require mandatory implementation by specialists, while others are performed at home.

Which facial massage technique to choose?

Fatigue, stress, the first signs of aging negatively affect the appearance of the skin. These negative factors primarily affect the face. In historical documents concerning the life of the ancient Greeks, Arabs, Romans, various options for massage procedures are mentioned.

Classic massage

The starting point for all types of massage is the classic massage. It does not require special skills and the participation of cosmetologists and masseurs. Classic massage, for the face from wrinkles at home, can be done by anyone, taking a comfortable position.

The massage is performed using various oils and fatty creams. Light rubbing, stroking, tapping are carried out along the facial massage lines:

• forehead area;
• eyes and eyelids;
• nose;
• cheeks;
• lips and chin;
• neckline.

Lymphatic drainage massage

It is carried out along the lymphatic drainage massage lines and helps to remove excess fluid from the facial tissues. The main stages of massage:

• With rolling movements of the fingers, up and down, they pass along the lateral lines of the neck. The movements are soft, slightly pressing.
• Next, go to the bottom of the face. The same type of movements pass through the mandibular lymph nodes. The skin is not stretched or shifted. Finish by going down the lateral contours of the neck.
• Starting from the auricles, with soft, rolling movements, the middle of the cheek and the nasolabial region of the face are pressed. All movements are directed upward to the lymph nodes. They also end up going down the lateral contours of the neck.

  

• From the area of ​​the ears, smoothly, moving the fingers, move to the lower eyelid. Then they return to the ears, because the parotid lymph nodes are located in this area. The movements are repeated several times and again move to the neck.
• The upper eyelid is also treated. From the area of ​​the auricles through the temple, along the bone of the upper eyelid, they gradually move to the inner corner of the eye. The skin is not pulled or squeezed. Finish at the neck.
• Then the forehead area is massaged. From the ears, with calm rolling movements of the fingers, they move to the center of the forehead and descend along the lateral lines of the neck.

The same procedure can be repeated using the tapping technique.

Japanese Tsogan (Asahi)

Translated from Japanese, the word "Tsogan" means "face creation". It is sometimes beautifully called "Asahi", which means massage of the "morning sun". Any woman can perform this massage at home.

By touching the muscles, skin and even the bones of the face, it helps smooth out wrinkles and give an emergency lift. Regular use of "Asahi" resets the "visual" age of a woman by 10 years.

Japanese massage is associated with the human lymphatic drainage system. Therefore, before the procedure, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the location of the lymph nodes on the face and neck.

Oil, moisturizer or cosmetic milk is applied to clean face skin. After the procedure, you must remove this product with a napkin and wash yourself with warm water.

This technique is based on extremely slow, planar pressure and sliding.

They are performed with outstretched fingers or the entire surface of the palms. Sometimes the dorsum of the third phalanx of the palm bent into a fist is used. During the session, it is recommended to sit or stand, keeping your back straight.

After working on a separate area, the same finishing movement is performed. This is a light pressure on the lymph points near the ears and the subsequent movement of the palms to the collarbones.

Spanish facial massage technique

This type of massage appeared over 30 years ago. The founder is a Spaniard, head of the Institute of Manual Therapy in Barcelona, ​​Professor Enrique Garcia. His massage is based on the fusion of Western and Eastern techniques.

Spanish massage is performed by specialists only. The author of the technique has developed a list of rules for the procedure:

• The movements are not repeated. The professor has painted over 100 unique gestures.

• Personal approach to the individual patient. Merging the energies of the patient and the doctor.
• Using relaxing oriental music to create a sense of pleasure.
• Deep, but painless, effect on the epidermis of the face.

  

The procedure takes place in several stages:

1. neurosedative effect on the central nervous system is aimed at relaxing the client;
2. effect on the lymphatic vessels of the face;
3. work with the muscular system of the body;
4. impact on the vascular and central nervous system of the patient.

Modeling massage

Modeling massage is a type of Spanish massage developed by Professor Garcia. The main task of this procedure is to tighten the facial muscles and tone the skin. The technique is based on an enhanced effect on the deep layers of the epidermis.

This massage causes moderate pain. Within thirty minutes, the massage therapist guides the patient through the four stages of Spanish massage. The procedure starts from the neckline, gradually moving higher, to the forehead area.

Circular, fingering and stroking movements are used, directed from right to left, then in reverse order.

Modeling massage can be performed on your own, but the effect will not be as dramatic as if you see a specialist.

Point technique

Acupressure has been used in Japan and China for centuries.

It is based on knowledge about acupuncture points on the human body. Each of these points has a clear relationship with a specific internal organ. The impact on the points of the face during the massage promotes the increased splash of collagen and elastin. Both components form the basis of the young epidermis of the skin.

You can do this massage yourself. To do this, you need to study the exact location of the points on the face.

Spoon massage

An interesting massage for the face against wrinkles at home is suggested to be done with spoons. This is the author's technique of a beautician from Germany Rene Koch.

Home massage is aimed at eliminating particularly problematic areas: deep wrinkles, morning puffiness, or bruises. It is believed that a noble metal like gold, silver or cupronickel is most beneficial to the skin.

If you have a couple of spoons made of these metals in the house, then you can use them. If not, regular metal spoons will do. Spoon sizes range from coffee to dessert.

The main principle of this massage is the contrast of temperatures affecting the epidermis:

• It is necessary to prepare 2 containers with cold and hot water. A pre-prepared herbal decoction (celandine, chamomile, mint) is also used.
• Massage movements are performed alternately with hot and then cold spoons. Appliances must be dry, so wipe them off with a towel.
• Cold spoons are applied to the eyes. Cold is known to cause blood vessels to contract, resulting in less bruising and swelling.
• With soft, pressing, circular movements they pass along the main massage lines.
• Each movement is repeated with heated devices, having previously lubricated them with cosmetic oil or honey.

Plastic massage and sculpting technique

Plastic massage is a unique sculptural technique that improves facial contours. This massage technique is called lifting without surgery. The procedure creates a powerful lifting effect.

This type combines the techniques of classical massage and famous oriental practices. Cosmetologists suggest doing it after 25 years.

The procedure is based on special movements of the palmar surfaces of the fingers and the base of the palms. The massage helps to smooth mimic wrinkles and restore facial contours. This massage is done after plastic surgery during the recovery period.

This massage is performed with quick and intense movements for 20 minutes. Then a lifting mask is applied. To achieve a lasting effect, doctors recommend 10 to 15 sessions.

Cryomassage

This is a massage using low temperatures. Beauty salons offer massage using ice or liquid nitrogen. The procedure is prescribed by a doctor for certain skin problems:

• acne;
• rosacea;
• demodicosis;
• problems in the work of the sebaceous glands;
• inflammatory processes of the epidermis;
• burns;
• postoperative scars.

  

The procedure is carried out in a clinic using a cryo-apparatus. Depending on the problem, the cosmetologist selects the optimal temperature regime, which ranges from 0 to -160 degrees Celsius.

The applicator is applied along the massage lines without direct contact with the skin.

At the same time, the top layer dries up, causing peeling and renewal of the dead epidermis. Cryomassage, if desired, is done at home. To do this, use an ice bag, which consists of water or herbal infusion.

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Corrective massage

A corrective massage will help with the appearance of the first mimic wrinkles. This type of massage uses the entire range of classic movements. At the same time, captures of problem areas are added, on which excess adipose tissue has arisen.

The main stages of the procedure:

• after washing, cosmetic oil is applied to the face and neck;
• moving from the center of the chest, pass along the lymphatic lines to the armpits;
• work out the area of ​​the double chin;
• knead the muscles from the back of the neck;
• according to the movement of the lymph nodes from the chin, they move along the front of the neck to the collarbones;
• the lower part of the face and the nasolabial region are massaged;
• mild effect on the area around the eyes;
• stroking with light pressure on the brow ridges and frontal region;
• active kneading of excess fat layer on the cheeks;
• final vibratory stroking of the entire face and neck.

  

Shiatsu massage

This is a Japanese massage technique by Dr. Namikoshi. It aims to maintain tone and muscle circulation, which deteriorates after age 30. In his method, Namikoshi uses finger pressure on the acupuncture points of the face to activate the energetic internal forces of the body.

To do  Shiatsu at home:

1. It is necessary to study in detail the map of biologically active points of the face.
2. Massage wrinkles with the middle or forefinger. Sometimes simultaneously press on a group of points with several fingers at once.
3. The pressure is moderate, without additional movements, within 7 seconds.

Jacquet plucking technique

This massage is performed according to the author's method of the French dermatologist Leonardo Jacquet. The massage has a stimulating effect and promotes accelerated regeneration processes, which the skin needs after 40 years. The technique is based on pinching, vibration and vigorous gripping of the skin.

The procedure is used for dermatological problems of the face:

• acne;
• scarring;
• inflammatory processes of the epidermis;
• spots after acne;
• hyperpigmentation.

To apply this technique, massage therapists undergo training. Improper use of the pinch method aggravates existing facial skin problems.

Thai massage

Thai massage is an ancient method of rejuvenation. Both women and men turn to him. It helps fight fatigue and stress.

The massage technique is aimed at the energy points and lines of the human body.

The procedure begins with cleansing and peeling, smoothly moving on to the massage itself. The gentle stroking and tapping movements using aromatic oils are very pleasant and do not create discomfort.

Russian massage

Russian massage has been known since antiquity and is inextricably linked with the bath ritual. Well-steamed skin is crumpled, rubbed, stretched with vigorous and strong movements. Russian massage is used for the whole body or its individual parts. It is very close to the classic type of massage.

You can do Russian facial massage yourself:

• before the procedure, the skin is steamed with a hot, damp towel;
• then a cream or oil is applied, talc is also used;
• performing classical movements along the massage lines avoid excessive pressure and stretching of the skin.

Vacuum technology

Vacuum massage has recently appeared in cosmetology. It involves the use of special devices: a vacuum massager, or cans of silicone or rubber.

All these devices are commercially available, so you can do vacuum massage yourself at home:

• cleanse your face and lubricate with massage gel or cream;
• remove air from the can by pressing on it.
• place the jar in the middle of the frontal zone, slowly moving it to the temples;
• move the jar vertically from the brow ridges to the hairline;
• with rotating gestures to pass the transverse frontal fold;
• direct movement upward along the nose;
• moving along the upper border of the cheeks to the temples, the area around the eyes is massaged;
• walk around the orbit of the eyes;
• go to the side and back lines of the neck;
• at each point are delayed no more than 5 seconds;
• relieve pressure if the skin is excessively gathered or stretched.

Buccal massage technique

Author's French methodology of the certified cosmetologist Joel Siocco. The "buccal" term consists of 2 words of Latin origin (cheek and mouth). The massage is based on the effect on the back and inside of the cheeks.

The essence of the buccal method is aimed at intensively massaging the facial muscles from the outside and inside the mouth. At the same time, blood flow to the vessels improves, the tone of the tissues increases, and the fat volume of the face decreases.

Only the lower facial area is massaged. This method is very suitable for women who are struggling with excess weight. It is also used in post-rehabilitation practice after strokes.

Myofascial massage

Myofascia is the muscles and connective tissue that envelop our organs like a shield. Myofascial massage is aimed at restoring the flexibility of the fascia and accelerating the lymph flow in the body.

After 50 years during menopause, women experience congestion, such a procedure will help to cope with them.This massage can only be done by a qualified specialist who feels tight, spastic areas on the patient's body.

The massage lasts from 30 minutes at the first meeting and gradually reaches 2 hours in subsequent sessions.

The technique of performing myofascial facial massage involves active circular and displacement movements. Light pinching and stroking are used. Forcefully affect the head, neck, and areas behind the ears.

Honey massage

Honey massage relies on the healing properties of this product. It contains B vitamins, zinc, polyphenols. Honey narrows the pores of the epidermis, cleanses and saturates the skin with oxygen, tones, removes wrinkles. Honey facial massage is done at home.

Honey is applied to clean, pre-steamed skin. Identifying contaminated areas is easy. These are the areas of the face where honey has been absorbed the least. Such places are worked out most intensively. Massage with fingertips along the main massage lines, using light taps.

Chinese massage

Chinese massage has a second name "qigong", which means "life energy management". The massage is based on the activation of biological points of the body. Different types of movements are used: light pressure, claps, rubbing.

Manipulations are carried out with the tips, phalanges of the fingers and palms. This massage is used at home to smooth out wrinkles on the face.

Tibetan massage

The founder of Tibetan massage is considered to be the healer Chebu Trishe. He created the oldest handwritten source on massage. Tibetan massage is based on knowledge about energy points on the human body. Press on these points with your fingers, palms and even elbows.

Tibetan facial massage is done while lying on a hard surface. This technique uses active pressing and massaging movements.

Rejuvenating facial massage by zones

Natural skin aging cannot be avoided. However, rejuvenating massage can slow this process down and improve the overall appearance of the face. To do a massage on your own, it is enough to follow some simple rules: know manual techniques and study the main massage lines:

• from the middle between the eyebrows: up to the hairline and to the sides to the temples;
• along the upper eyelid, around the orbit of the eyes, to the inner corner near the nose;
• from the middle of the eyebrows down the nose and along the cheekbones to the ears;
• with the middle and ring fingers, smooth the nasal grooves in a circular motion;
• from the corners of the lips along the cheeks to the auricles;
• up the neckline, across the double chin line and down the sides of the neck.

  

A light facial massage based on classic techniques that you can do yourself:

• Nasolabial folds. With the tips of the index and middle fingers, press and tap the nasolabial folds in a circular motion.
• «Dmustache feet ". "Movable eyelid" is tapped with finger pads, gently pressed. They move from the outer edge to the inner edge and in the opposite direction. Also pass over the motionless eyelid. You can not make circular movements that can stretch the delicate skin around the eyes.
• Face contour lift. Here, smoothing movements are used. The back of the palms upwards is carried out under the line of the second chin, moving to the auricles. And they descend with the inner side of the palms along the lateral contours of the neck.
• Smoothing forehead wrinkles. They pass from the glabellar fold to the temples, outlining a semicircle, using the entire surface of the hand.
• Lip corner lift. Move from the nasolabial fold to the middle of the chin. And from the corners of the mouth to the ears. All types of movements are used: pressing, tapping, sawing, fine-vibration., Rubbing. Then, the skin is stretched and pulled between the fingers.
• Cheeks and lower face. Move from nose to ears. The movements are used: spiral, rubbing, circular, plucked, tapping. The skin is tightened and stretched between the phalanges of the fingers.
• Modeling the neck. Here, smoothing movements are used. The back of the palms upwards is carried out under the line of the second chin, moving to the auricles. And they go down the inner side of the palms along the lateral contours of the neck.

Devices for home anti-aging massage

In addition to manual massage, various devices and specialized devices are used. There are many models on the market for correcting the face at home:

• devices based on laser beams, ultrasonic;
• devices that create high-frequency pulses;
• devices operating on microcurrents;
• devices for cleaning the skin: exfoliating, vacuum;
• vibrating massagers.

  

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Contraindications for the procedure

Facial massage is contraindicated:

• any damage to the skin;
• infectious and viral diseases;
• multiple moles;
• facial hair in women (beard, mustache);
• inflammation of the body's lymphatic system.

How to enhance the effect of massage?

In order for the massage procedure to be most fruitful, the action can be enhanced by applying simple rules:

• wash your face, cleanse of fatty secretions;
• preheat the area to be massaged with a hot towel or by taking a hot bath;
• use cosmetics: creams, gels, oils. They significantly enhance the effect of the massage. There is a deeper penetration of these agents into the epidermis of the skin.

The effectiveness of home anti-aging massage

Not everyone can afford to visit a beautician regularly. Facial massage at home is available to every woman. It will get rid of deep wrinkles, form a clear contour, and improve complexion, help reduce puffiness and bruising under the eyes.

The effectiveness of home massage is great. After the first procedure, there is a feeling that the skin of the face has rested and smoothed out. Taking time to massage 2-3 times a week, you can achieve lasting results.

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