Having chubby cheeks can be a source of annoyance for many people. However, we can try to slim down our face through massage. By using the correct massage techniques, we can not only achieve a slimmer face, but also reduce facial and eye puffiness, and make our skin and muscles more elastic. So where is the best place to massage for face slimming?
The Principle of Face Slimming Massage
By massaging the facial meridians and acupoints, we can promote local blood circulation and reduce excess fat under the skin, thus achieving the effect of face slimming.
Face Slimming Massage Techniques
1. Place your hands on both sides of your face and gently slide upwards. Repeat this motion for 1 minute, using a warm touch.
2. Close your index, middle, and ring fingers together, and use these three fingers to massage the cheeks in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction for 1 minute each side.
3. Place the middle finger of each hand on the sides of the face, and massage from the sides of the nose to the cheeks for 1 minute. Then, massage the sides of the face and cheeks separately for half a minute each side.
4. Use the middle finger of each hand to massage the Yangbai, Taiyang, and Quanliao acupoints on both sides of the face for 1 minute each.
5. Close all fingers except the thumbs, and gently tap the cheeks on both sides with the fingertips for 1 minute.
Massaging the Cheek Car Acupoint
Location of the Cheek Car Acupoint: It is located on the lateral side of the lower jawbone, about 1 centimeter diagonally towards the nose. It is the area that becomes concave when biting, and bulges when chewing.
Massage Technique: Sit or lie down with your index and middle fingers extended. Place the fingertips on the acupoint, which is the bulging area when clenching your teeth. Apply strong pressure and knead the area until a sore and swollen feeling is achieved. You can massage both sides simultaneously or one side at a time, for 1-3 minutes each time.
Effects of Massage: The Cheek Car acupoint is responsible for transporting the vital energy and blood of the stomach meridian to the head. Massaging this acupoint can dispel wind, clear heat, open the meridians, and enhance blood circulation, achieving the effect of face slimming and reducing swelling.
Massaging the Taiyang Acupoint
Location of the Taiyang Acupoint: It is located on the side between the eyes and eyebrows, about one horizontal finger's width towards the hairline.
Massage Technique: Sit or stand upright, look straight ahead, relax your body, lift both hands, and curl the four fingers except the thumbs. Place the thumbs on the acupoints and massage them with the fingertips. Apply pressure until a sore and swollen feeling is achieved. Massage for 1-3 minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Effects of Massage: Regular massage of the Taiyang acupoint can promote metabolism, accelerate facial blood circulation, reduce facial swelling, provide positive stimulation to the brain, relieve fatigue, invigorate the spirit, and alleviate pain.
Massaging the Zanzhu Acupoint
Location of the Zanzhu Acupoint: It is located on the inner side of the eyebrows, in the depression. The person receiving the massage should lie on their back.
Massage Technique: Sit or lie down, look straight ahead, and extend the index finger. Place the fingertip on the Zanzhu acupoint and massage it with the fingertip. Apply pressure until a sore and painful feeling is achieved. Massage for 1-3 minutes on each side.
Effects of Massage: Eye fatigue and headaches can cause swelling around the eyes. Massaging this acupoint can relieve discomfort in the eye area and reduce swelling.
