3 Facial Massage Techniques To Fight Signs Of Aging

Signs of aging like dull skin, hyper pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin can result from prolonged exposure to sun, pollution and also stress. A change in lifestyle, diet and rigorous skin care routine can take care of a few things. There are also various anti-aging products available in the market that can help fight premature aging.

However, one of the most effective, age-old technique of fighting the signs of aging is facial massage. When you get a facial and the aesthetician massages your face, it's actually not solely to help you relax. The motions of massage also get the circulation going and can have positive short- and long-term effects, including decongesting oily areas and minimizing the appearance of fine lines.

Here are 3 techniques of facial massage that can help keep your skin looking youthful and prevent the appearance of signs of aging. Each one works on its own or in conjunction with the others, in the order below.

* The Deep Cleansing massage

Massaging an oil cleanserinto your skin, as opposed to just rubbing it on and immediately rinsing it off can increase its efficiency. This technique also offers the same results as using an electronic facial brush by helping dissolve oil on the skin. Apply your cleansing oil of choice, or use the good old coconut oil onto damp skin and massage with two fingers in circular motions starting on your forehead, moving outward toward your temples, gently around your eyes a few times, and then downward along the nose, cheeks, jawline, neck, and chest. People often don't give proper attention to the skin on their chest, but it's often one of the first places to show signs of aging or sun damage. After you massage your whole face, go back over any trouble spots, like the T-zone and jawline. Then, rinse off the cleansing oil with cool or lukewarm water.

* The Plumping or Contouring and Lifting Massage

This technique can work for you when you're getting ready for a night out and want a plump and fresh look. This massage works best when you use a toner or serumbecause those formulas absorb easily into the skin. Dab the toner or serum on a cotton pad, and use a "tap and release" method starting at the inside of your chest, working your way out and up to your neck, jawline, and laugh lines. When you get to your eye area, lift the brow slightly and very gently go around the eye up to the browbone a few times.At the forehead, go up three times, starting in the middle and working your way out. Then, go horizontally across the lines three times, starting at the brow and working your way up.The results will last a few hours, but the effect is cumulative, so the more often you do this massage, the more benefits you'll see.

* The Ice Massage

This is also called the de-puffing massage. Sheet masks can work really well to rejuvenate your skin. You can boost that benefit even more with the help of a little something found in your freezer. Running two ice cubes over your sheet mask of choice will lock whatever product is in there into your skin and make the results last longer. Wrap ice cubes in gauze or a thin cotton washcloth first to make them more usable. Simply apply the mask, take a cube in each handand run them across your forehead, under the eyes, over the apples of the cheeks, under the cheekbones, along the chin, and down your neck. Be sure to work from the nose out to get the best de-puffing results.