You might not realise it but facial massages are hugely beneficial, not just to your face but to many other areas of the body. The face is full of pressure points and targeting the right ones can help with a whole load of health problems that you might be dealing with. So, how do you give yourself a facial massage and what are the potential benefits? Read on for our guide to facial massages:
The Basics:
You’ll want to use a facial oil such as Decleor Mandarine Smoothing Oil Serum to help lubricate your face while you give yourself a massage and the oil itself will actually increase the positive effects of the massage by helping to smooth your skin.
Try to always direct your hands in an upwards motion – you don’t want to drag your skin downwards.
Use gentle pressure around the eyes as the skin here is very delicate.
Use medium pressure around your temples as too much pressure here can be dangerous.
Use firm strokes around your cheeks and forehead.
Don’t forget your neck and chest – these areas also show signs of ageing and will benefit from massage too.
Concentrate some pressure on your jaw muscles, just in front of your ears – these are some of the most hard-working muscles in the whole body and often carry tension, contributing to headaches and neck problems if ignored.
The Benefits:
The face can be prone to puffiness, but massaging your face can help to reduce the build-up of fluid, making the face look slimmer and helping to move toxins
Regular facial massage has a great anti-ageing effect – some people even refer to it as a “natural facelift”.
Massaging the face allows your facial products to soak in more efficiently, letting them work even harder for your skin.
Massaging your face does WONDERS for your circulation, delivering oxygen to tissues more effectively and ensuring that your muscles have the best chance of healing. Many of our regular customers comment on how radiant they look after a facial massage and this is simply because their blood flow has been totally optimised.
Last updated on 23/10/2017.