Facial massage – Benefits + learn how to do it at home

The Japanese Asahi massage, or better yet, facial massage, is the ideal alternative for those looking to establish a beauty and self-care routine for their skin. In fact, this technique is capable of reducing swelling and facial expressions on the face, such as, for example, wrinkles and the dreaded “Chinese mustache”.

Furthermore, this technique guarantees skin with a natural, beautiful and healthy appearance. And, it’s super versatile, as it’s suitable for all age groups and can be done at any time of the day and anywhere.

Furthermore, were you curious to know more? So, stay here as we, at Àrea de Mulher, break down all the benefits of facial massage and a step-by-step guide on how to perform it at home.

What is facial massage for? Main benefits

Facial massage serves to stimulate the facial muscles through regular movements and thus improve blood circulation and increase oxygenation in the region. A factor that, in fact, contributes to the increase in the production of collagen and elastin, which guarantees skin with a beautiful and healthy appearance.

Furthermore, the technique relaxes muscles, reduces swelling, tones and smoothes expression lines on the face.

However, anyone who thinks that its benefits are only for the face is mistaken! Massage can also help reduce stress and anxiety, relieve tension, increase immunity and improve sleep quality.

Check out some other benefits of facial massage below:

• Increases the permeation of assets;
• Has a lifting effect;
• Oxygenates and tones tissues, that is, it has a rejuvenating action;
• Promotes facial muscle strengthening;
• Stimulates the defense system and metabolic exchanges, therefore, eliminates toxins and excess fluids;
• Reduces puffiness and alleviates dark circles.

Facial massage techniques

Relaxing – Perfect option for those who have accumulated tension on their face and hardened expressions.

Facial drainage – Just like body drainage, facial drainage helps increase circulation and oxygenation of the face. Therefore, it helps to relieve swelling and eliminate accumulated waste.

Detox – The detox facial massage is recommended to eliminate toxins and impurities from the face.

How to do facial massage

Well, now that you know better about facial massage techniques, how about learning a step-by-step guide on how to perform it at home? Firstly, before we teach you, you need to create a relaxing environment, with a pleasant aroma.

So, after preparing your beauty corner, set aside a facial cream or oil of your choice to perform the massage. And, with everything ready, just get your hands dirty:

1. Firstly, apply a little of the desired product to the face and, using your thumbs, glide it over the eyebrows from the inside out;
2. Use your index finger and thumb in the form of tweezers and lightly pinch the area above the eyebrows;
3. Then, with moderate pressure, make circular movements with your fingertips in the temple area. Soon after, repeat on the cheeks;
4. Finally, cup your hands over your face, close your eyes and stay in this position for 3 to 5 minutes.

Facial eye massage

With light pressure on your fingers, move around the eyes, starting with the lower eyelid. Repeat this movement 4 times.

For the forehead

With the tips of the index, middle and ring fingers, make a zigzag movement, from the center of the forehead towards the temporal region. Repeat 4 times.

Lips

With the help of three fingers, apply light pressure in the center of the jaw, making a semicircle towards the top of the lips. Repeat 3 to 4 times.

Then press your middle fingers on the surface of your nose and make a semicircle towards the nasal septum. Repeat 4 times.

Finally, make the same amount of movements from the nasal septum to the cheeks.

Oval facial

Press the center of your jaw with your three fingers, then run your hands along the sides of your nose, covering your lips. Then, move from the inner part of the eye towards the temples.

Facial massage for the cheeks

Press with three fingers on either side of your nose and slide them across your cheekbones toward your temples. Repeat 4 times.

Chin

Bring your fists together under your chin and, tilting your head slightly, advance your palms along your lower jaw towards your earlobe.

Zone A

With your hands forming a triangle, move your fingers from your nose to your temples, so that your thumb remains stationary where it started (neck).

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Sources: Incrível Club, Dicas de Mulher, Claudia, Natura.

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