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Overview
If you are not massaging your face at home, you are missing out on one of the best beauty regimens around. The numerous benefits associated with facial massage include increased facial muscle tone; wrinkle reduction; a brighter, more even complexion; reduction of fluid and puffinesspuffiness; softer skin; and increased skin cell renewal. Bottom line: Facial massage should be a part of your everyday beauty routine.
Frequency and Duration
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Perform a short facial massage each time
you apply your moisturizer. Two to three minutes twice a day is all it
takes to get all the benefits of a facial massage. If you cannot commit
to two sessions per day, perform a five-minute massage in the morning. A
good morning massage expedites fluid drainage and jump-starts
circulation, making massage the best way to decrease puffinesspuffiness and energize your skin.
Massage Creams
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You can use your regular moisturizer to
simplify your routine and limit the amount of oils and creams you need
to buy. The main reason for using a cream during massage is to provide
enough lubrication so your fingers slide easily over your skin without
pulling or tugging. If you do not use a daily moisturizer, you can
substitute with common household oils. Olive oil mixed with a few drops
of lemon oil works for oily skinoily skin.
Other oils that can be used on the face include sesame, almond,
grapeseed, marula and sunflower. Heavy oils such as olive oil and jojoba
oil need to be mixed with thinner oils or a thinning agent such as
lemon juice before use.
Massage Technique
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While there are many massage techniques
and routines to choose from, they all follow the same guidelines.
Massage in an upward motion on your chin and neck, move upward and
outward on your cheeks, and move straight across your forehead in a
zigzag motion. Circle around your eye from the inside brow area toward
the outside brow area, and then move under the eyes in a single sweeping motion from the outer corners to the inner corners.
The Right Pressure
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Use minimal pressure. The delicate skin and
muscles of the face should be handled with the utmost care. Slide your
fingers over your skin in a light, feathery motion. Avoid placing too
much pressure on the skin. If you can feel tugging, you are using too
much pressure.
; softer skin; and increased skin cell renewal. Bottom line: Facial massage should be a part of your everyday beauty routine.
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