Face massage is not only a pleasant and relaxing procedure, but also a great help in the fight against swelling, wrinkles, dryness, as well as dull and uneven complexion.
Beauty expert in the field of aesthetic cosmetology, as well as the head of the premium beauty salon IDOL FACE Yulia Akmaeva will talk about the beneficial effects of facial massage on the quality and condition of the skin.
Before talking about how facial massage affects the complexion, it is worth finding out the reasons for the occurrence of redness, uneven and dull skin tone:
1. Stress and lack of sleep cause surges in hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which lead to unhealthy looking skin;
2. Ultraviolet radiation is the main cause of hyperpigmentation, acting extremely aggressively on unprotected skin, causing dehydration. This gives the skin a sickly appearance;
3. Skin injuries. The damaged area of the skin due to acne, acne disease, various complications after cosmetic procedures with aggressive effects, is the most sensitive to UV rays, which also leads to hyperpigmentation;
4. Nutrition and drinking regime. Eating a large amount of high-calorie, fatty foods and not drinking enough water in the diet causes dehydration of the skin, inflammation and the most common - acne;
5. Care that is not suitable for a specific skin type and characteristics. In the best case, it does not harm, and in the worst case, it will add even more problems;
6. Chronic lack of oxygen due to lack of walks in the fresh air.
Face massage is not a panacea for solving these problems. But we should not underestimate the positive impact of this procedure on the quality of the skin and its effect on the various layers of the epidermis.
The main functions of facial massage are nutrition, hydration, tissue restoration, improvement of lymph and blood flow, increase in the level of protective functions, fight against wrinkles, giving the skin a healthy and radiant appearance.
Benefits of facial massage and its effect on skin tone:
Fighting swelling and dark circles under the eyes. The skin, especially in the periorbital area, is quite thin, so the blood outflow slows down.
Sculptural, myoplastic, transbuccal and other types of massage have a good lymphatic drainage effect, due to which toxins and excess fluid are removed from the body, and the work of the lymphatic system is enhanced;
Helps combat dryness and irritation, since any type of massage requires the use of care products that are selected taking into account the type and characteristics;
Blood circulation is enhanced, which increases the amount of oxygen entering the subcutaneous fat layer and muscles, which affects their tone;
The level of production of components fundamental to skin health, such as hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen, increases, which prevent the skin from “sliding down”;
The elasticity and firmness of the facial muscles increases, due to which the skin does not lose its ability to stretch and return to its original position without damage or redness;
Improves the regenerative properties of the skin, i.e. the rate of cell renewal, which affects the quality and tone of the skin. Facial massage has a light peeling effect, due to which traces of post-acne and mechanical damage are reduced;
The work of the sebaceous glands is improved, because their disruption leads to typical aesthetic and cosmetological problems: oily shine, rashes, deep pores and an unhealthy complexion.
Reduces stress. Face massage is a pleasant, relaxing procedure during which the facial muscles are affected, as a result of which the whole body feels relaxed: spasms and tension in the body go away, the emotional background and quality of sleep improve.
Facial massage is a wonderful way to maintain the beauty, health and radiance of your skin.
It is worth remembering that facial massage has a cumulative effect, so at home even 7-10 minutes a day will be enough, and when choosing specialized salons it is worth taking a minimum course of at least 10 procedures with a frequency of 1-2 procedures per week.
We previously wrote about why your complexion doesn't look good.
Expert: Yulia Akmaeva
