Facial Massage - How To Do It At Home?

2023 Author: Lynn Laird | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 09:49

Applying an anti-aging treatment is crucial. But did you know that with self-massage of the face, you can complement and potentiate its effect? Frowns, repeated laughter, change in temperature, stress, lack of sleep… your face suffers several attacks every day. To give it back its radiance, we must think of facial massage! In addition to smoothing fine lines and expression lines, it also frees the body from its tensions. Getting a fresh and glowing complexion with just a few twists and turns has never been so easy and fun! At Déavita.fr, we firmly believe in facial massages. Here is why, you must also give them a try!

Why and how do you get a homemade facial massage?

If the skin glows after a salon treatment, it is not only due to the cosmetic products used, but also to the facial massage. Bloggers, influencers and fashionistas, they all love facial massages! Very popular, they are an effective way to fight against redness, dryness and the signs of aging. The good news ? You can easily enjoy it from home! So, if you dream of having skin as smooth and radiant as when leaving the beauty salon, the editorial team explains how to achieve it yourself at home. But just before getting to the heart of the matter, let's discover the benefits of a facial massage.

What are the benefits of a self-massage for the face?



Did you know that the underlying muscles are primarily responsible for the look and vitality of your skin. And while face creams and masks only heal the structure of the skin, facial massage works directly on the muscles in question. According to skin specialists, the skin has a kind of memory that allows it to regain its tone and contour thanks to regular massages. These ensure better circulation of the venules, which in turn promotes clarity and luminosity of the skin. Already convinced?

We remind you that the effect of a massage for facial wrinkles performed at home is not the same as that of a massage performed by a beautician specialist. Why ? Well, simply because your brain knows what's going to happen. As a result, the underlying muscles are not relaxed enough. In addition, this massage allows the product to penetrate the skin well and thus improve blood circulation.

Anti-aging: how to massage your face yourself?

First and foremost, it is important to prepare your skin by cleansing it in order to drive away dirt, sebum and impurities. After the cleanser, it is necessary to carry out a steam bath to open the pores and to clean the dermis in depth. Only then can you apply your favorite face oil and move on to face massage.

Start by working the lymphatic circulation by massaging the sides of your neck in circular movements with the pads of your fingers. To firm the contours of the oval of the face, place your two thumbs under the chin, pinching the skin lightly, and sliding up to the ears. Perform pinches along the jaw, from chin to ears. Promote blood circulation and lift the skin, vigorously massaging the cheeks upwards. Erase fine lines on the lips by making small circles with your fingertips around the mouth.



As for the nasolabial fold, “crush it” with your fingers starting from the corner of the lips to the inner corner of the eyes. Remember to run along the wings of the nose. Then work the lion's wrinkle by performing the same movement and going to the bottom. To massage the gaze, lift your eyebrows with your fingertips, and stay that way for a few seconds.

Lift the crow's feet while stretching the skin in a cross motion. Erase forehead wrinkles with a zig zag movement (vertical then horizontal). Finally, make large smoothing movements, from the bottom to the top, and from the center to the outside of the face. Finish with the application of a facial mask, followed by a tonic and moisturizer. When massaging your face, do not hesitate to use a face roller. Just spend 5 minutes every three to four days to perform this gesture and enjoy revitalized skin.

Note: if you have acne or you start to feel your skin weakened, it is better to turn to a specialist.

Japanese facial massage Kobido

Dating back centuries and considered a true anti-aging treatment, the famous Kobido massage comes from the "amma" massage, an ancestral relaxing Japanese massage whose goal is to revitalize the whole body. Specifically targeting the face, Kobido is a term that can be translated as “traditional way of beauty”. After placing the hot towels on the face, the Japanese massage includes a series of movements, performed with oil, which slide over the face, neck, neck and shoulders. The treatment ends with digital pressure on the acupuncture points of the face, in particular between the eyebrows, to promote relaxation.

In total, the Japanese facial massage has 45 techniques that aim to soften the skin, boost its micro-circulation, dislodge and evacuate toxins to the lymphatic system. The result ? Relaxed features, lifted wrinkles as well as a visibly fresher complexion. In short, Kobido is a great massage for facial wrinkles that continues to gain followers as it has been doing since 1472.