Facial Massage Thecniques

Facial massage is done to reduce the aging process and achieve younger looking and healthier skin. It is also used to relieve stress, migraine headache and nasal congestion due to sinus. Facial massage can be done by a professional massage therapist or simply at home. Massage of the face is usually done with the hands; however, mechanical massaging devices are also used in beauty salons or spas. A small amount of oil or lotion is often applied to facilitate movement over the delicate facial areas.
You can also go for an acupressure or yogic techniques for your facial massage.

The benefits of facial massage are as follows.

• Improvement of facial skin and muscle tone.
• Relaxation of facial and eye muscles
• relief from tension headaches and facial pain
• Alleviation of stress and anxiety
• Overall physical and mental relaxation

When do you need a facial massage?
Given below are some very common conditions to know thr right time to go for a facial massage

Glowing skin
If your skin is becoming darker day by day due some physical or mental problems you can go for a facial massage right then to ensure a healthy and a glowing skin.

Puffiness
Some women have a tendency to develop puffiness on their faces. If you are suffering with such a problem then you can be relived by treating yourself with a facial massage.

Wrinkles
Wrinkles today is a very common problem both for aged and young women. Massage stimulates blood circulation and increases oxygen in the face which in turn reduces wrinkles.

Double chin
Regular face massage tightens the loose flesh under the chin reducing the problem of double skin and making it look younger.

Below mentioned is a simple yet very effective process which you can perform at home on your home.

• You will need face massage cream that is readily available in the market, and a bowl of cold water.
• Wash your hands and cleanse your face.
• Sit back on a chair, and apply a generous amount of cream on your face and neck.
• Massage it gently into your skin.
• Take some cold water from the bowl, and apply it to your face as well. You could start from the neck.
• Lift your chin up and massage your neck using upward strokes.
• Then massage the area just under your skin. Use firm strokes.
• Start from the center, move your hands under your jaw, outwards to the ear.
• Do this around 20 times or more, depending on how much time you have, and then using small upward strokes, work the entire under-chin area from side to side.
• Massage the rest of your face, using upward and outward strokes, and circular motions.
• Keep reapplying water and cream on your face.
• Circle your eyes, pressing down on the temples.
• Similarly, use upward and outward strokes on your forehead.
• Use quick, sharp slapping strokes on your cheeks.
• Perform the total process with upward and outward strokes.
• If you have a few pimples, wait until the pimples go, and use another cream the next time.
• Wash your face with cold water after the massage.

When to consult an expert massage therapist.
When all the above techniques fail to heal your facial problem, pl