Modern facial massagers have found application in preventing the appearance of facial wrinkles, relieving puffiness and evening out skin tone. Due to the gentle effect of massage elements on skin cells, blood circulation improves, which leads to muscle relaxation and smoothing of wrinkles, tightening problem areas of the skin.
The effect of a facial massager is not limited to cosmetic and aesthetic effects, it helps to improve sleep, eliminate chronic headaches of various natures and eye fatigue from prolonged sitting at the computer.
If the massage procedure is combined with nourishing masks and creams, you can achieve a significant effect - removing impurities from pores, eliminating acne and treating facial skin from various inflammatory processes.
Types of facial massagers
There are now on sale a dozen different types of massagers designed to massage the skin of the face and chin:
- Manual mechanical massagers. The traditional and most affordable option, which appeared even before the invention of electric massage devices. Classic mechanical massagers consist of two rollers of different sizes connected together. They are easy to use - you need to move stone, wooden or plastic rollers over the skin, performing rhythmic massage movements;
- Ultrasonic massagershelp to even out the complexion, increase its softness and elasticity, help produce collagen, responsible for the youthfulness of the skin;
- Massagers with galvanic elementsserve as an effective remedy against the formation of facial and age wrinkles, cleanse the skin, rejuvenate it and even out the color;
- Vacuum massagerseffectively clean the skin pores from impurities and blackheads, tighten the face and make it more elastic and younger;
- Masseurs operating onthe principle of myostimulation(special elastic massagers), tighten the skin and eliminate facial wrinkles, also significantly improve blood circulation and help remove toxins and other harmful substances from the skin;
- Laser massagerslaser beams penetrate deep into the subcutaneous layers, restoring the epidermis and toning the skin. The laser has a positive effect on the complexion and evens out fine lines;
- Masseurs, sending into the skinmicrocurrents, are a way to get rid of deep wrinkles due to strong relaxation of facial muscles. They tighten the skin well without aggressive intervention in its deeper layers;
- Oxygen massagersfor the face, helps improve the skin's metabolism and restore its natural elasticity;
- Massagers based on the action of radio waves, similar to galvanic or laser devices. The main effect is skin tightening and smoothing of facial and age wrinkles.
How to use a facial massager?
Despite the fact that there are many types of facial massagers, there are a number of general rules for their use. First of all, you should pay attention to the concept of massage lines running along the forehead, from the nose to the temples, around the eyes and from the chin to the temples. It is in these directions that masseurs must be guided. If you want to perform Chinese acupuncture massage, you need to study in detail the location of biologically active points on the face, connected by energy lines to internal organs and other parts of the body.
The general rules for using facial massagers are as follows:
- The method of using a massager can vary significantly depending on its type, so it is better to first study the instructions in detail and familiarize yourself with the principle of operation of all accessories presented in the kit. Often different accessories are used for different areas of the face and this is worth monitoring;
- The skin of the face is very delicate, so it is not recommended to massage for more than 15 minutes in a row, and during the first sessions it is better to limit it to 5 minutes;
- You should move the massager only along the massage lines and you should not press the device too hard on the skin so as not to damage it;
- To achieve maximum effect, it is better to use massagers a few hours before bedtime, this will accelerate the recovery of the epidermis at night;
- During acupressure, you need to apply a series of intense pressures to active points, combining the action of the massager and the work of your fingers. It is preferable to knead the points with the fingers, and leave the mechanical device for the general massage of the face;
- You should move the massager slowly and not too hard, just gliding across the surface of the skin. It is best not to stop in one place for more than a few seconds;
- If the massager has a built-in function for cleaning the pores of the skin, before using it, the face should be sprayed with hot water or steam;
- With an increased subcutaneous fat layer, massage movements should be more intense, but not painful;
- You should not perform facial massage daily, ideally repeat it no more than 3-4 times a week. In this case, it is necessary to check the serviceability of the massager each time and make sure that it does not overheat.
Choosing the right massage direction
How to use a facial massager according to massage lines? The fact is that the skin on the face is not the same in different places.
For a good massage, you must follow a few simple but effective rules.
- The T zone (nose, forehead and chin) is always much oilier than the rest of the face, so it must be massaged differently. Usually, to massage it, a special nozzle is added to the electrical device;
- First, the massage is carried out from the chin to the ears and from the lower lip to the ears;
- The next movement is from the temple to the nose, then to the other temple and back;
- Then the massager should be moved from the lips to the middle of the ear and from the forehead to the different temples;
- The eyelids and the sensitive area under the eyes are massaged with light circular movements, from the inner corners of the eyes to the temples and back. This eliminates swelling under the eyes and makes the skin more elastic and firm;
- The nose is treated with a massager only after kneading the remaining massage areas;
- In order for the massager to have a pronounced tightening effect, it is best to move it from the bottom to the top of the face.
The double chin problem is solved by slow movements from the chin towards the shoulders, following the line of the neck. To achieve a more visible effect after 40, it is better to combine this procedure with lifting creams, at least 2-3 times a day.
How to choose the best massager to remove facial wrinkles?
They first try to get rid of facial wrinkles, but due to the increased sensitivity of the skin in this area, the choice of a suitable massager should be approached responsibly so as not to cause harm instead of'benefit from it. The best option is a preliminary visit to a beauty salon and a consultation with an experienced doctor. If you decide to independently choose a device for removing facial wrinkles, you should pay attention to some of its features.
First of all, pay attention to its size: massagers that are too light usually have too superficial an effect on the skin of the face. Devices that are too heavy will be difficult to hold for a long time. The solution is to stick to the happy medium and choose a massager that massages the skin quite intensively without noticeable effort on your part.
Not only the speed and intensity of its work, but also the volume depends on the power of the massager. More powerful models tend to be more efficient. The type of food is another important parameter. If you plan to use the massager not only at home, but also on the road, you should choose models powered by both the mains and built-in batteries.
The handle of the device should be as comfortable as possible, preferably made of rubber or a similar material. Many people use massagers in the bathroom, and there you don't want to accidentally drop the device into a bathtub full of water or into the sink. You should also pay special attention to the number of accessories - the more varied massage procedures you can use.
With proper and regular use of facial massagers (at least 2-3 times a week), the first visible results will appear after the first week. If the purpose of their use was to achieve a tightening effect and general rejuvenation of the skin, one should not expect immediate results. It is good if, in addition to massage, other procedures are carried out in a cosmetology salon. Only an experienced specialist will be able to determine the exact massage lines for a specific case and suggest ways to increase the effectiveness of massage procedures.
When using a massager to relax, improve and rejuvenate facial skin, consultation with a specialist is not required. The main thing is not to be too zealous about the frequency of using massage devices.