Facial Massage - Heavenly or Hazardous?
Facial massage has been touted by many generations of both Eastern and Western nations. Eastern massage is slightly different than Western massage, as there are different purposes for each of them. So, are they hazardous or really helpful?
To answer that, lets look back in time. Eastern massage has been around since ancient times and was used for pain relief, healing, and cosmetic improvement. The first written record of massage is a Chinese medical text dating from the third century B.C. Both are a popular application that promise younger and healthier looking skin.
Facial massage is usually done using the hands but there are also massaging devices that also stimulate and help circulate the facial skin. (Like microdermabrasion for example.) Potential Benefits of Western MassagePotential Benefits of Eastern MassageIn both cases, a rosy complexion results from improved blood flow. Although you can’t see it, lymph circulation also improves because the lymph vessels are located near the surface of the facial skin. Improved lymph flow also contributes to the rosy color on your face. A better circulating lymph system stimulates the immune system and relieves congestion in the facial skin, such as puffy eyes and puffy face. Since the neck contains large lymph nodes, unblocking them has an immediate positive effect on the facial skin. To increase lymph flow, I highly suggest using this method instead. Learn how to give yourself a quick 10 minutes body massage here. Is Facial Massage Helpful or Hazardous?I have been a massage therapist and a Cosmetologist for many years, and given many facial massages because clients requested them. However, I never felt good about receiving them. I always felt like they were too invasive for my delicate facial skin. The more we learn about the structure of the face, the more evidence there is to support the theory that they may not be so good for it. Why? Because the facial skin is very delicate, it tends to react to touch differently than other parts of our bodies. Remember, wrinkles happen when the skin is creased over and over again in the same place. As we age, the elastin and collagen production in our skin diminishes. Elastin allows the skin to stretch and collagen supports the skin and makes it look firm. Overtime, facial expressions such as frowning, tugging and pulling on the skin due to worry and stress, and gravity which pulls our skin downward, all work against us. Facial massage does stimulate the skin and improve circulation. There is no doubt!~ However, even with oil or lotion on the skin, the skin is either slightly stretched or pulled on. Could that possibly cause more wrinkles instead of preventing them? Recent research is beginning to find some truth to that claim. It was recently commented on by a leading Dermatologist on the CBS Early Show. More studies are needed to show whether or not there is a solid basis for this new claim. The only beneficial facial massage I know is a massage stroke called ironing. This is only done on the areas of the face where the skin is thicker and can withstand massage. Find out more about this beneficial facial massage. In the meantime, I suggest that you apply a moisturizer to your face in the morning and at night and forgo too much touching of the face altogether. (Touching the face too much transfers oils from your fingertips to your face and can cause pimples!) Take mental notice when you frown, and remind yourself to stop doing it. Use lotions that help renew facial skin to diminish wrinkles. Use products like AHA's, Strivectin, Botox, Retin A, and a good daily moisturizer. If you just gotta do a facial massage, I suggest buying a microdermabrasion kit such as Youthful Essence by Susan Lucci *Right now you can get two free bonuses just for signing up from my site! (Limited time offer!) Click here for Youthful Essence and 2 free bonuses! Simple Facial Massage*NOTE - When you massage around the delicate eyes, be sure to go around the orbit of the eye correctly. Start on the underneath outside of the eyes on both sides. Work gently inward towards the inside of the eyes, towards the nose. Work up around the sides of the nose and follow through to the upper eyes, over the brow bone and back around to the outer eye again. If you give yourself a facial massage and do this wrong, you will cause more wrinkles. Most women get this wrong, so be one that gets it right! When you press or squeeze any part of your body, it increases circulation to that area. The face is full of both large and small muscles that seem to respond well to touch. 1) You will need a light oil that's suitable for your skin type. Use approximately 1 tsp. of whichever oil you choose, which should be enough for a 5-minute massage. You can also use lotion if you like. 2) Beginning at the base of the throat, use gentle upward and outward strokes. Use gliding movements from your jawline to the base of your ears. Then use small circular motions over your cheeks, over and in front of your ears, and around your lips. 3) Lightly tap around the eyes with the pads of your fingers, beginning at the outer edge of the eye, gradually working inward. 4) Next, beginning at the center of your forehead. With both hands, use upward strokes and work your fingertips outward towards the temples. End with circular strokes over your temples. 5) Repeat the entire procedure up to 5 times. No need to rinse as the oil off but you can if you like! Facial massage has its place in our world. Opt for massage that relieves congestion in the face and uses less pressure. If you ever get a massage and you think that the person is using too firm pressure on it, stop them. Don't let anyone do a deep massage on your precious facial skin!
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