Surely you would have noticed that undeniable glow on your skin each time you go for a facial massage.
If you have always attributed it to those expensive products they use to massage your skin, we’re here to tell you that while those products do probably help, it’s the massage techniques that really work magic with your skin. Read on…
The NO1 reason why some women’s skin seem to glow is that they take really good care of it. Daily facial massage is one way to to do so, but it does take some patience and a whole lot of dedication. In fact, the NO1 reason why it may not work is because you are not persistent and consistent – key factors to achieving results when it comes to facial care. The right movements, will help boost your blood circulation, drain your lymph nodes and reduce facial bloating too. Being persistent and consistent in massaging your face twice a day will help give your face a natural ‘lift’ – without even needing to go under the knife!
It Doesn’t Have To Be Done Hours At End
When we mentioned persistence earlier, we did not mean that you have to sacrifice hours of your day for a beneficial facial massage. All you need to do is to include a session into your facial cleansing routine each morning and night. That’s it, really! You can begin by working in 5 minutes of massage a day, and gradually increase it to 20 minutes a day. Here’s the thing to remember though – it will seem like a chore at first, but trust us, if you stick to it and learn to love it, your daily facial massage will love you back by delivering results like you have never imagined before!
By applying pressure on your skin and by sweeping your fingers across your face in the right directions, you’ll be prompting better blood flow throughout your face and neck, helping oxygen to reach the skin in these areas. Speaking of muscles, you have dozens of them on your face alone, and you use them each day without even realising it! There are also facial massage techniques that help with lymph drainage to help with puffiness, which is what most women experience each morning. We’ll not go into actual massage techniques in this article, so feel free to surf the internet or YouTube for what will suit you best in terms of DIY facial massages, but we will let you know right here and now, what you can look forward to if you are stick to a twice daily facial massage routine.
The Best Blood Circulator
Let’s face it – an office life is a sedentary one, even if you seem ‘busy’ at work all day! Your facial muscles and skin get no exercise at all, hence, blood flow in that direction is also poor. There are also external factors such as air conditioning, smoking (or being exposed to secondary smoke), and even minor dehydration which can can wreak havoc on your skin. There may also be lack of sleep to contend with, as well as daily use of makeup that is capable of clogging your skin and reduce much needed blood circulation. The results? Not very impressive. You can help turn all these around with a twice-daily routine of facial massages to help boost that blood flow towards your skin. A good massage will stimulate the lymph nodes and flush out toxins while increasing the flow of nutrients as well as oxygen rich blood to your skin, giving you that priceless glow!
Eye-Bag & Dark Circle Banisher
It’s unlikely that anyone can actually say that they have never experienced having eye bags, or dark circles under their eyes at some point of their lives! These two may appear as a team or individual bandits that rob your facial skin of that fresh, vibrant look, for after all, our eyes are the windows to our soul, aren’t they? As we age, we experience lack of sleep, stress, and so on, and we start to see eye bags and/or dark circles forming and they have a way of making us feel more self-conscious about our appearance. Via regular facial massages, twice a day, you can actually reverse these and keep them at bay! Massaging helps to release excess fluid buildup in the under eye area and get rid of your dark circles., but (surprise, surprise!) you’ll have to be consistent with it.
The Elasticity Factor
Elasticity is the secret to youthful looking skin and while collagen intake, be it via your diet or a supplement, is of utmost importance in this arena, your skin still needs to be ‘exercised’ to see and feel the full effects of proper skin elasticity. Daily facial massages are actually crucial for targeting the muscles under your skin and keeping them tout, and consequently, helping your skin to remain smooth too. It’s also this elasticity that will prevent your skin, particularly around your jowls area from sagging. Look for skin massage techniques that teach you how to ‘anchor’ specific facial muscles with your fingers while you work on ‘lifting’ them by smiling, etc. At this point, we’d like to ask you to spend some time to look for a good tutorial on YouTube for instance, and stick to a facial exercise that resonates with you. In no time, you’ll be looking younger and more youthful. And, ahem… Do we need to remind you, again, of the importance of being consistent in this?
A Natural, FOC Wrinkle Buster
Many of us try to postpone or reverse the tell-tale signs of aging, aka wrinkles with the most expensive wrinkle cream or serum we can lay our hands on. The problem with these kind of products is, in time, the skin may need to take a ‘break’ from it – we’ve all been there before, when our favourite face cream just stopped working its miracle on our skin. On the other hand, your skin will never get tired of regular, consistent TLC from your own hands! Wrinkles, in the first place, form from frequent facial expressions, that automatically tighten the facial muscles. In these modern times, premature wrinkles may also be caused by dry indoor air, stress, etc. By massaging your face and relaxing tight muscles, you can minimize the lines and wrinkles that tend to form around the corners of your eyes and mouth. When you combine facial massages with appropriate facial oils, (or as mentioned earlier, a product which you feel has stopped working for you), you can increase your chances of keeping a youthful, wrinkle-free appearance.
Makes Your Face And Neck Into A Toxic-Free Zone!
There are many ways toxins can build up in your skin, makeup residue and dirt being two of the main reasons. If left that way for long without proper action, it can lead to premature wrinkles, redness, puffiness, skin breakouts and more. Regularly DIY facial massages helps to activate your lymphatic system to naturally ferry toxins out of the area, leaving you with a toxin-free zone you can show off, ala Alicia Keys.
Bonus Benefit
- Curbs Congestion: Do you constantly wake up feeling like your entire face is puffed up for no reason? Well, there is a reason, and it’s called congestion, and it’s mostly caused by a stuffed-up nose or a sinus issue. A morning facial massage may be just the thing for you. All it takes is 5-10 minutes of gentle strokes along your entire face, using your hands and fingers, to help break down the mucus build-up and at the same time, prompt the drainage of it from your system.
- Pimple Buster: Imagine waking up to brand new day only to find a brand new visitor sitting proudly on your cheek or nose. Many people have found that facial massages, together with a sensible change in their diets to include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, worked wonders in keeping pimples at bay. Facial massages can help increase your circulation, which is beneficial for the natural healing process. By improving blood flow in your facial skin, you can also help get rid of the toxins that cause breakouts. Tip: If you suffer from breakouts often, try eliminating red meat, eggs, dairy, seafood as well as poultry, and go on a full-blown plant-based diet for at least two weeks straight. You may be surprised to find that breakout may be a thing of the past for you.
- End Headaches Naturally: Headaches are, alarmingly, becoming a part of life in these stressful, hectic times. Facial massages, especially when done on a daily basis, may actually help keep these annoying headaches away! By gently pushing on the various pressure points, it relieves stress and consequently, the headaches caused by stress.
