Massage is not only a very pleasant, but also a very useful procedure. Today there are several ways to carry out such a procedure. The article will discuss the technique of performing a classic facial massage.
Benefit
With the help of classical massage, you can slow down the development of age-related changes. This prevention helps to cope with the appearance of early wrinkles. You can conduct a classic massage even at a young age.
Experts say that such a procedure can be performed since 25 years. However, they note that early prevention of the development of age-related changes on the skin of the face is always much more effective than further treatment.
Classic massage can be carried out and women of mature age. This procedure will help slow the development of age-related facial changes. And also after a course of classical massage, the depth of mimic wrinkles that appear on the skin with age decreases. Through this method, it is possible to improve the tone and elasticity of the skin, since during the massage not only superficial, but also deep zones are processed.
Methodology
Before proceeding to the description of the technique of a classic facial massage, it should be noted that before it is carried out, the skin must be carefully treated. The procedure can be carried out only after the skin is cleaned. For this you need to wash well with warm water. If any cosmetic products remain on the skin, they should be thoroughly washed off. After that, the skin must be applied cream or oil.
There are several options for a classic massage. One of the universal methods of facial treatment is the method according to Akhabadze. Interestingly, this type of massage is carried out in beauty salons and massage rooms. Through such a procedure can achieve excellent results. The skin after a course of massage becomes radiant, and its tone improves.
It is easy to learn how to conduct classical massage according to the Akhabadze method. To do this, you should only perform several stages successively one after another. The multiplicity of this procedure is chosen from what goal you want to achieve. So, if a face massage is performed to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and other age-related changes, then it should be performed 1-2 times a week. In the case of a massage to reduce the already existing changes, it can be performed up to five times in 7 days.
Stages of the procedure
In order to get the desired result, the procedure of classical massage should be carried out correctly, following the technique of conducting. So, the whole complex of events can be divided into several stages.
Stroking
The first stage involves the treatment of surface areas of the face. And also during this stage, a kind of preparation of anatomical units (blood vessels, muscles) deep under the skin takes place for further work.
All movements should be carried out along the massage lines. This condition must be performed strictly, as it is necessary to improve lymph flow through the lymphatic vessels. Improving lymphatic drainage contributes to the reduction of edema.
Stroking should be carried out confidently, but without strong pressure. It is necessary to press on the integuments little by little, as if stroking them.
Treat areas of the face should be on the massage lines. They are arranged as follows:
- from the mouth to the ear lobes;
- from the corners of the eyelids outwards (to the scalp);
- from the bottom of the face (chin) to the ears;
- from the center of the forehead to the temporal lobes.
Classical massage experts recommend starting the procedure with a neck treatment. After processing this area, the chin and the area around the mouth are processed. Perform movement should be with both hands. In this case, the zone will be processed better and somewhat deeper.
After treatment of the lower and middle parts of the face, the periorbital area (the area around the eyes) should be treated. This anatomical area must be massaged carefully. Too intensive treatment can lead to excessive stretchability of the delicate skin around the eyes. During the treatment of this area, the fingers “draw” on the skin a figure of eight. To begin processing the periorbital zone follows from the outer corner of the eye.
The first stage of the classic face massage is completed with the treatment of the forehead area. To do this, stroking movements should be processed forehead. It is better to do this consistently first with one hand and then with the other hand. After this, the first stage of the massage can be considered complete.
Trituration
At this stage, you need to massage the face with your fingertips. During this stage, a deeper processing takes place. Particular attention during rubbing should be paid to areas that are subject to age-related deformation - for example, the chin and neck area. Grinding is also carried out along the massage lines starting from the chin.
Each part of the face is worked through consistently. So, rubbing is carried out from the lower part of the neck and ends with the forehead. During rubbing, the fingertips perform circular motions. The area of the forehead can be further processed by tapping movements. If mimic wrinkles have already appeared on this zone, then it should be massaged quite effectively.
Kneading
The next stage involves a deeper study of the muscles. At this stage, the face and neck muscles are treated using massage lines. All movements should be carried out in waves. At the same time, you should also start at the bottom of the neck and move up. This area can also be tweaked. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of facial contours.
During this stage, the collagen fibers and blood vessels are affected. The muscles are also processed. In order to process well the deep layers of the skin, you need to carefully grab the skin fold. To do this, fingers need to capture not only the skin, but also the subcutaneous tissue, which is located under it. Only such a fairly deep study helps to achieve results.
For better work on the face, you can use vibration. To do this, the fingers are arranged in series along the massage lines and perform oscillatory movements of small amplitude. Vibration is a technique that helps to work on nerves. Good innervation and blood supply to the facial area contribute to the fact that the skin becomes elastic.
Contraindications
Every procedure, even the one that is performed at home, has a number of limitations. In the presence of certain contraindications from the classical massage of the face should be abandoned. You should not start the course of such procedures with:
- high temperature due to various infectious pathologies;
- the presence of various lesions on the skin;
- herpetic eruptions on the face.
Reviews
Many women note that after the course of a classic facial massage, they saw how the skin became more toned and elastic. Some women say that after this procedure, the severity of age-related skin changes has decreased.
A classic face massage, unfortunately, does not always help to completely get rid of mimic wrinkles. If these age-related changes are quite profound, then this procedure may not help.Some women in their responses say that even after several courses of classical facial massage, they had to resort to invasive cosmetic procedures in order to improve the appearance of the skin and get rid of wrinkles.
Some women complain that at home after a classic massage they, in general, failed to achieve the desired result. In order to improve the appearance of the skin, they were forced to consult a specialist.
However, experts in the conduct of a classic facial massage claim that You can learn how to perform this procedure. Only for this you need to have enough patience. They also recommend that before a classic facial massage at home, be sure to watch a video instruction on how to carry it out. This will help avoid the mistakes that many newbies face.
The beauty of your face can be saved with a massage. Technique procedures disclosed in the video below.
