4 Beauty Benefits of Massage During Summer

Getting a massage may seem like an unnecessary indulgence, but as it turns out, it could just save you more money on beauty in the long run. Read on to find out how. Experience the effects of a spa treatment from the comfort of your own home with a beauty essential for glowing skin, the Self-Love Facial Massage. By performing this massage with the Rejuvenating Face Mask, you make it a powerful anti aging treatment.

* Better body image

Many traditional cultures use massage as a form of connection, explains Amanda Anderson, Director of Products and Services at Red Door Spa. “For example, in India, a mother massages her baby to soothe and calm the infant. When the child grows up with this as a part of his or her culture, he or she grows to massage parents and grandparents too. This is the norm, and the benefits are astounding closer connections between the family, immediate stress reduction, improved immunity and a healthier body image.”

* Healthier hair

Not only do massages relieve stress and feel good, but they also have several beauty benefits, notes TV and film makeup artist and the CEO/founder of Advanced Mineral Makeup, Annie Mayo. Your scalp is the basis of healthy hair, so taking good care of it means better strands. “Use your fingers to massage your scalp for a few minutes in the shower. This will increase blood flow, which can make your locks grow longer and reduce dandruff.”

* Less cellulite

If it sounds too good to be true, don’t worry, it isn’t! While a good massage relaxes the body and soul, a great massage decreases lymphatic build-up, helps prevent cellulite and increases oxygen rich blood flow to your skin cells, informs Melissa Picoli, esthetician and founder of BijaBody health + beauty. Who knew!?

* Improved skin tone and texture

As Picoli mentioned, massages increase blood flow and aid in the health of your immune system through lymphatic drainage. “This basically gets rid of toxins in the body and allows more room for nutrients,” describes Mayo. And with enhanced circulation comes improved skin tone and texture. Gotta love that!