Modern facial massagers have found application as a means of preventing the appearance of facial wrinkles, relieving puffiness and evening out the complexion. Thanks 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 nature and visual fatigue from sitting for a long time at the computer.
If the massage procedure is combined with nourishing masks and creams, you can achieve a significant effect: remove impurities from the pores, eliminate acne, and treat facial skin from various inflammatory processes.
Types of facial massagers
Now there are about a dozen different types of massagers on sale that are 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 to each other. They are easy to use: you need to move stone, wooden or plastic rollers over the skin, performing rhythmic massage movements;
- Ultrasonic massagershelps even out the complexion, increases its smoothness and elasticity, helps produce collagen, which is responsible for youthful skin;
- Massagers with galvanic elements.serve as an effective remedy against the formation of facial and age wrinkles, cleanse the skin, rejuvenate it and even out the color;
- Vacuum massagerseffectively cleanses the pores of the skin from impurities and blackheads, firms the face and makes it more elastic and youthful;
- Massagers workingthe principle of myostimulation(special elastic massagers), tighten the skin and eliminate facial wrinkles, as well as significantly improve blood circulation and help remove toxins and other harmful substances from the skin;
- Laser massagersLaser rays 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 wrinkles;
- Massagers, sending to the skinmicrocurrents, are a means of eliminating deep wrinkles due to strong relaxation of facial muscles. Tightens the skin well without aggressive intervention in its deep layers;
- Oxygen massagersFor the face, it 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?
Although there are many types of facial massagers, there are a number of general rules for their use. First of all, it is worth paying attention to the concept of massage lines that run 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 massage therapists should be guided. If you want to do a Chinese acupuncture massage, you should study in detail the location of biologically active points on the face, connected by energy lines with 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 greatly depending on its type, so it is best to first study the instructions in detail and familiarize yourself with the principle of operation of all accessories presented in the kit. Different accessories are often used for different areas of the face and it is worth paying attention to this;
- The skin of the face is very delicate, so it is not recommended to massage for more than 15 minutes at a time, and in the first sessions it is better to limit it to 5 minutes;
- You should move the massager only along the massage lines and should not press the device too hard on the skin so as not to damage it;
- To achieve the maximum effect, it is best to use massagers a couple of hours before bedtime, this will accelerate the recovery of the epidermis during the night;
- During acupressure it is necessary to apply a series of intense pressures on the active points, combining the action of the massager and the work of the fingers. It is best to knead the points with your fingers and leave the mechanical device for general facial massage;
- It is necessary to move the massager slowly and without too much force, simply sliding it over 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 to clean the skin pores, before using it, the face should be steamed with hot water or steam;
- With an increased layer of subcutaneous fat, massage movements should be more intense, but not painful;
- You should not perform facial massage as a daily procedure, the ideal is to repeat it no more than 3-4 times a week. In this case, it is necessary to check every time that the massager is in good condition and make sure that it does not overheat.
Choosing the correct direction of massage
How to use a facial massager according to the massage lines? The fact is that the skin on the face is not the same in different places.
For a proper massage, it is necessary to follow some simple but effective rules.
- The T zone (nose, forehead and chin) is always much more oily than the rest of the face, so it is necessary to massage it differently. Usually, to massage it, a special nozzle is added to the electric device;
- First of all, the massager 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 again;
- 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 gentle circular movements, from the inner corners of the eyes to the temples and in the opposite direction. This eliminates puffiness 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 better to move it from the bottom to the top of the face.
The problem of a double chin is solved by slow movements from the chin to the shoulders, following the line of the neck. To obtain a more noticeable effect after age 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 eliminate facial wrinkles?
First they try to get rid of wrinkles on the face, but due to the increased sensitivity of the skin in this area, the choice of a suitable massager must be approached responsibly so as not to cause harm instead of benefit. The best option is a preliminary visit to a beauty salon and a consultation with an experienced doctor. If you decide to choose a device for removing wrinkles from the face yourself, you should pay attention to some of its features.
First of all, pay attention to its size: massagers that are too light often have too superficial an effect on the facial skin. Devices that are too heavy will be difficult to hold for a long time. The solution is to stick to the middle ground and choose a massager that massages the skin quite intensely without any 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 that work both from the mains and from built-in batteries.
The handle of the device should be as comfortable as possible, preferably made of rubber or similar material. Many people use massagers in the bathroom, and 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 of them, the more diverse 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 its use was to achieve a tightening effect and general skin rejuvenation, then immediate results should not be expected. It is good that, in addition to massage, other procedures are performed 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 necessary. The main thing is not to overdo it with the frequency of using massage devices.