With the rise of Chinese massage in the beauty and weight loss industry, some people have started focusing on learning facial massage for beauty. Regular facial massage can not only promote blood circulation but also help the absorption of whitening products. However, it is worth noting that there are some facial massage taboos that should not be ignored.
Five Taboos of Facial Massage
1. Rough and dry skin
Rough and dry skin is not suitable for massage. Massaging the skin in rough and dry conditions will only cause more wrinkles and damage the internal cellular structure of the skin. Whether it is gentle or forceful massage, it is not suitable. If you really want to do skin massage, you should first apply moisturizing massage cream, such as a cream containing glycerin or olive oil, to reduce the chances of skin damage and nourish the skin.
2. Skin redness and allergies
When the skin is severely red and swollen or has wounds or scars, it is not suitable for facial massage as it can worsen skin allergies and cause more serious skin inflammation. Therefore, facial massage should be postponed until the skin has recovered.
3. Avoid downward massage
When doing facial mask massage, it is important to use accurate and gentle movements, massaging along the lymphatic flow of the skin. It is important to avoid massaging from top to bottom, as this can cause skin sagging and looseness. Many skin sagging and aging problems are caused by not paying attention to this. Moreover, when applying skincare products, it is also important to pay attention to applying them in an upward motion to help tighten the skin and enhance the absorption of the products.
4. Choose the right time
Facial skin massage should also be done at the right time. The best time for facial massage is before going to bed, after washing your face. Apply skincare oil or cream and give your skin a massage spa treatment. The massage should not be too long, approximately between ten to fifteen minutes. After the massage, apply toner to give your skin enough time to recover. After a night of rest, you will find that your skin is tender and moisturized. Therefore, massaging your skin before bed is the best skincare time.
5. Massage with gentle force
When massaging the facial skin, it is important to control the force. Use the fingertips to gently massage the skin, avoiding using the fingernails. Massage along the lymphatic flow of the skin, from bottom to top, to prevent wrinkles and help eliminate toxins, making the skin more moisturized and healthy!
Facial Massage Exercises
Step 1: Firming the skin and injecting energy
Gently grasp the local skin with the thumb and index finger, then twist and pinch. Repeat this motion on the face and neck, and then focus on pinching the cheeks and the outer contour of the face.
Step 2: Reshape facial contours
Place the index and middle fingers of both hands in a V shape and put them on both sides of the face at the jawline. Then, slide your fingers along the edge of your face from the jawline to the temples, repeating this motion five times.
Step 3: Relax forehead wrinkles
Use the index and thumb to gently hold the skin on both sides of the eyebrows and use deep pinching to relax the tense muscles along the eyebrows to the temples. Then, use the index and thumb to gently glide and pinch the skin along each wrinkle on the forehead.
Step 4: Smooth frown lines
With energetic and gentle movements, use the index and thumb to vertically pinch the surface of the skin with frown lines.
Step 5: Firm nasolabial folds
Along the bottom of both nostrils, slide your fingers along the skin of the nasolabial folds and gently pinch the skin with the index and thumb.
Warm Tips
1. During the final step of skincare, you can use the smoothness of the lotion for massage, or use a facial massage cream.
2. Try to keep the gestures of facial massage light, gently gliding with the fingertips to avoid causing wrinkles.
3. Repeat each movement 10-20 times.
4. When using skincare products with natural fragrance for massage, take deep breaths to achieve physical and mental relaxation.
5. It is recommended to do facial massage after bathing before bedtime when you have more free time to enjoy the process, and it can also help with sleep.
