What are massage lines?
The facial skin repeats the movements of facial muscles. In order not to create a load on the epidermis, apply the cream, take off the make-up and do other cosmetic procedures better in the direction of the natural work of the muscles. This is massage lines.
Moving on massage lines, we relax the muscles and stretch the skin in the directions that are usual for it. And there is no tension – no wrinkles.
Where to look for face and neck massage lines
Massage lines of the face are:
- from the center of the chin to the lobes of the ears;
- from the corners of the mouth to the middle of the ears (tragus);
- from the tray to the curls of the ears;
- from the back of the nose to the temples;
- From the tip of the nose to his wings;
- from the tip of the nose to the bridge of the nose;
- from the bridge of the nose to the temples and the line of hair growth.
Especially distinguished massage lines of the eyelids. From above they go from the nose to the outer corners of the eyes, and from the bottom – in the opposite direction.
On the sides of the neck, massage lines go from top to bottom, and in front – from the bottom up, without touching the thyroid gland.
How to do face massage
Massage improves blood circulation and metabolism in cells. The number of rashes on the skin decreases. The mechanical effect on the muscular frame tightens the contour of the face, and the improvement in muscle tone slows down the aging process.
Massage of the face is contraindicated if the skin has wounds or burns. It is also recommended to abstain from the procedure for skin infections and predisposition to vasodilation.
Facial massage at home is done in three stages.
1. Preparation
Take off your makeup and wash yourself. If time allows and there is a desire, lightly walk over the skin with a scrub.
Massage should be done 1-3 times a week. Better in the evenings: after removing makeup, before applying skin care products.
Remove the hair from your face and take a comfortable pose in front of the mirror. If you do face massage for the first time, keep a pattern of massage lines before you. Lubricate your fingers with a fat cream or cosmetic oil and proceed.
2. Massage
In the facial massage, three main techniques are distinguished:
- Stroking the pads with your fingers.
- Rubbing with spiral movements.
- Easy patting with your fingers and tapping with knuckles.
Begin and finish the procedure with strokes. The main stage is rubbing. When the skin is warmed up, you can knock and clap a little. Thus, the beginning and end of the procedure is given to relaxation, and the middle to toning.
Give each massage movement for each line 1-2 minutes.
Begin a massage from the forehead, move from the center to the temples and hair. It is most convenient to work with three fingers: index, middle and anonymous.
Then go to the nose. With an anonymous and middle finger, smooth the back of the nose from the bottom up. Act now with the right, then the left hand. Then put your fingers next to the nostrils and massage the wings of the nose.
After that, work with the fingertips of the cheekbones, cheeks and chin. Move strictly on the massage lines and always out: to the ears and temples.
Pay special attention to the area around the eyes. The skin of the eyelids is very tender, it should be massaged with ring fingers or little fingers. They are weaker, it will be difficult for you to overdo with the skin tension and pressure.
In the last turn, turn your neck. Stroke it first on the sides with open palms from the ears to the clavicles. Then, by sliding movements, massage the neck in front: from the interclavicular cavity to the chin.
3. Finish
Remove residual cream or oil with a cotton swab. This should also be done on massage lines.
For purification, micellar water can be used, and a tonic may be used to prepare the skin for application of waste materials.
How to apply a cream and other cosmetics
Apply creams, masks, serums and other cosmetic products by gentle tangent movements along the massage lines, starting from the forehead.
On the nose, apply top-down cream, and then distribute it from the back of the cheekbones and cheeks. Avoid the area around the eyes: for this gentle zone there are some means of escape.
Do not rub the cream into the skin. If you do not go too far with the amount, it will absorb itself.
Finally, distribute the cream over the lower jaw and chin. Move also on the massage lines, from the center of the face to the ears and temples.
Cosmetologists say that the effectiveness of creams and other uhodovyh funds when applied on massage lines is increased. Does this mean that if it is chaotic to smear, there will be no sense? Of course not. But the more carefully you treat your skin, the longer it will remain young and beautiful.
