Skin care tips
At-home facial massage techniques
What's the best way to get rid of wrinkles? There are many things you can do -- and the most luxurious of these techniques is the facial massage. Such a massage is not only relaxing, it can also help you avoid wrinkles. By getting a facial massage on a regular basis, you will relax the muscles in your face and stimulate your blood vessels. Together, these will help prevent new tension lines and wrinkles from appearing. Find out more here!
Though it's great idea to get a massage at a spa or salon, it's not always feasible to get a professional treatment. Fortunately, it's easy to give yourself a facial massage at home!Follow this basic procedure to give yourself a relaxing and beautifying facial massage:
- Start by washing your face thoroughly using a gentle exfoliating scrub.
- Rinse your skin with cool water and pat dry.
- Stroke your entire face beginning with your neck.
- Work upward and rub gently in a circularly motion working your way out across your cheeks.
- Apply light pressure to your temples and rub for 2-3 minutes.
- Use the back of your hand and roll your fingers up your cheeks.
- Do this under your chin as well to help prevent a double chin.
- To relieve pressure on your forehead and sinus area, use the pads of your index and middle finger and press down firmly.
- Repeat, while moving your fingers across the face underneath the eyes and across your nose.
- Continue the same process along the center of your forehead.
- Give yourself a facial massage twice a week for 10-15 minutes for best results.
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