Chinese facial massage

A procedure such as Chinese facial massage for rejuvenation is gaining popularity, various variations of which can be found in the price list of almost any cosmetology salon. What is the basis for such interest in performing massage according to the Chinese system? Today the women’s club “Those over 30” will find out.

Therapeutic manipulations, which are based on the monumental knowledge of oriental healers, not only help improve the condition of facial skin, but also have a beneficial effect on all body systems. The effectiveness of the unique technique is guaranteed even when performing a massage at home, if you strictly follow the accepted technique.

The essence of the methodology and basic principles

The technique is based on the eastern principles of treatment, according to which all vital systems of the body are connected to each other, and each organ can be influenced through bioactivators - certain points on the face. Chinese facial massage for wrinkles by stimulating such areas, each of which is responsible for the functioning of a specific organ, can not only rejuvenate the body, but also balance the vital forces of the body, as well as reduce the level of stress hormones.

With proper technique, light touches to certain points trigger rejuvenation mechanisms in the body at the cellular level: the process of tissue regeneration is activated, the production of collagen fibers and elastin is restored.

The skin texture is evened out, puffiness is reduced, the dull complexion is replaced by blush and radiance, and wrinkles are gradually pushed out.

To prevent excessive stretching of the skin during the massage, any rough or strong pressure is excluded. It is recommended to maintain precision and rhythm of movements. To ensure maximum relaxation during the procedure, it is necessary to ensure a calm environment. In salons, for these purposes, relaxation music is played, which helps to achieve the necessary positive mood.

Anti-wrinkle facial massage in a clinical setting

No matter how much we trust ourselves, in some cases the best solution would be to seek help from professionals. This is exactly the case with a massage for facial wrinkles. After all, at first glance, finger manipulation does not require any special effort or skill, just take it and do it. But once you try, you immediately realize that at home, daily facial massage will turn out to be more of a preventive measure to eliminate fine wrinkles and their further appearance. In cases where wrinkles have acquired pronounced forms, when folds and grooves are visible to the naked eye, it is still worth contacting a professional massage therapist who performs massage exclusively in a clinical setting.

In addition, specially trained in both the classical method of performing the procedure and some special ways of performing a certain massage, a qualified specialist will be able to choose for each individual patient his own, correct and most effective method.

How does Chinese acupressure affect facial skin?

When performing a classic acupressure, oriental methods of influencing the facial skin are used in the form of patting, pressing, rubbing, stroking, etc. Various Chinese massage techniques for rejuvenation involve stimulating certain points not only with the fingers and palm, but also with other objects: spoons, stone scrapers or special plates.

Regular use of the procedure can have the following effects on the skin of the face:

Strengthening cell regeneration.
Increasing the intensity of collagen and elastin production.
Normalization of lymph outflow.
Straightening tight muscles.
Removing toxins from the skin surface.
Activation of metabolic processes in tissues and intercellular space.
Restoration of blood supply.

If you have wrinkles and age spots on your face, sagging skin on your chin and cheeks, and bags and dark circles under your eyes, then a massage according to the Chinese system will help remove these unwanted age-related changes without resorting to plastic surgery. It will also solve problems with unhealthy complexion and enlarged pores.

It is worth remembering that the Chinese rejuvenation technique involves a powerful effect not only on the skin, but also on the general condition of the body. Therefore, before performing a massage, be sure to consult your doctor about the presence of contraindications.

Most of Chinese medicine is based on the impact of certain efforts on certain so-called biologically active points. Chinese facial massage for rejuvenation is no exception. Its principle is to rhythmically and accurately press specific acupuncture points on the face. Therefore, you can do this type of massage not only in a clinical setting, but also at home, you just need to learn with maximum accuracy the location of absolutely all points and learn to press on them with a certain force. Also, to perform Chinese massage for facial rejuvenation, you should know specifically the technique of its implementation:

Before the massage, be sure to apply a special oil or special cream to the entire surface of the facial skin.
Hands are prepared - they are washed and disinfected. Then the palms are prepared. Rub until you feel a slight warmth.
As soon as a feeling of warmth appears on the palms, they are joined together and brought in this position to the face.
Directly in front of the face, the palms are separated and applied to both sides of the face from the nose.
As soon as the palms touch the face completely, with their entire area, light pressure is applied with the fingers on the eyeballs.
Then you should massage your nose.
It is performed with the index fingers of both hands. The nasal septum is stimulated with circular movements up and down.
The wings of the nose are stroked from top to bottom with the tufts of the index fingers of both hands.
Then a cheek massage is performed. It must begin with light tapping with the pads of the index, middle and ring fingers, left and right hands. At the same time, a rhythmic count is made up to 10. On the count of 5, the tapping intensifies, on the count of 10, it weakens.
Now you should start massaging your ear. It is performed with the pads of the middle fingers of both hands, moving from the tragus to the earlobe.
Finally, a head massage is performed. From the forehead towards the back of the head, the pads of all fingers of both hands make “comb” movements with light pressure.

Considering that any of the described types of anti-wrinkle facial massage helps everyone who wants to look stunningly beautiful and attractive, young and radiate health, then you can perform such a simple procedure every day. But we should not forget that even good things should be in moderation. Therefore, a week break between sessions of ten days is required. Only then will the effect be guaranteed, and the skin will always remain young, toned, firm, elastic and without any wrinkles or folds.

Correct technique

If you decide to learn the correct technique of Chinese facial massage for wrinkles, you can do this using video tutorials. But the site komy-za30.ru warns: the technique has several varieties: Taoist acupressure, go-shua spoon massage, Tibetan massage. It is not recommended to mix them; you need to choose one. Therefore, pay attention to what type of massage a particular video teaches.

Today we will learn how to properly perform a classic Chinese facial massage for jowls and wrinkles:

Straighten up and straighten your shoulders.
Using your fingertips, smooth the skin on the forehead, around the eyes, then move on to the nasal septum, cheeks, chin and neck.
In the same direction, starting from the forehead, replace stroking with light claps, giving each zone 3-5 patting movements.
Place your index fingers lightly on your forehead and place your thumbs on your temples. Using gentle stroking movements, move your index fingers towards your temples.
The thumbs should remain on the temples, the index fingers should be placed on the eyebrows. Forcefully, but without sudden movements, direct them from the bridge of the nose to the temples.
Close your eyes, cover your eyelids with your palm and apply a little pressure on them.
Using the pads of your index fingers, massage the inner and outer corners of your eyes, moving in a circle.
Place your thumbs on the outer corners of your eyes, and, stroking the skin, slowly move towards your temples.
Use your index fingers to rub the skin on the wings of your nose, then massage the point on the bridge of your nose and under your nose in a circular motion.
Pat your cheeks with your palms, playing with the intensity of pressure. Spread your fingers and press your palms to your cheeks. Slowly work your way down from your cheeks to your neck.
Move your lower jaw forward and lift your chin so that the skin stretches a little. Using pressure, perform an acupressure massage of the entire jaw.
Massage the earlobes, rise to the top point of the ear - the tragus, and with massage movements slowly go down to the bottom.
Warm your palms until they feel warm.
Place your palms together as if you are going to draw water into them, and apply them to your face. Imagine in your mind an image of pure and youthful energy that gradually fills every part of your body with vitality.

When performing the procedure yourself, you must follow some rules. You need to repeat each exercise 7-11 times, using your index, thumb and middle fingers. Under no circumstances should you start a session in a bad mood, on an empty stomach, or vice versa, immediately after a hearty lunch. Tobacco smoking can also be harmful, so the last cigarette should be smoked 2 hours before the start of the session.

A course of facial massage should include at least 10-15 procedures, which are best done every other day.

The best ways to massage against wrinkles

To choose the best anti-wrinkle massage method, you must first determine the specific areas of the face that require maximum attention and are the most problematic.

Professionals divide all facial wrinkles into three main types:

Wrinkles around the eyes.
Vertical and horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.
Nasolabial folds and wrinkles at the corners of the lips.

For the first type, the only correct method of massage will be light tapping with the tufts of three fingers of both hands - index, middle and ring. The area of the massage will be the upper and lower eyelids of both eyes. You need to start performing this anti-wrinkle facial massage from the lower eyelid, from the outer corner of the eyes to the inner and further, from the inner corner of the eyes to the outer, but already along the upper eyelid.

Expression wrinkles located vertically between the eyebrows should be massaged as follows:

place two fingers of one hand directly on the wrinkles between the eyebrows;
apply light pressure and move in a circular motion above the eyebrow towards the temple on the left side of the face;
repeat the previous circular movement of two fingers from the middle of the eyebrows to the temporal region, but on the right side of the face
Spend at least 30 seconds on each side for manipulations.

Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead are massaged with the pads of the index fingers. They are located one above the other in the middle of the forehead - one is closer to the hairline and the other is closer to the bridge of the nose. Then, without lifting the fingers from the skin, they are swapped with semicircular vertical movements. With each semicircle, its radius should be increased by a centimeter.

Nasolabial folds and wrinkles in the corners of the lips are smoothed using the following method:

apply gentle pressure for a few seconds near the wings of the nose with the pads of the index fingers;
Without lifting your fingers from your face, they are first gently drawn from the wings of the nose along the outside of the mouth to the cheekbones and then the fingers are also gently drawn along the contour of the cheekbone to the earlobe;
apply pressure to the skin near the earlobe for three seconds;
return the fingers to their original position and repeat this movement several times.

These are the most affordable methods of anti-wrinkle facial massage, but at the same time the most effective, which everyone can do on their own at home.

But in order for the massage to be exclusively beneficial and not cause even greater harm, in no case should the technique of its implementation be neglected.

The basic rules of this technique include:

Always clean hands. After all, performing a massage without gloves, a massage therapist with dirty hands can cause an infection. Therefore, before the procedure, you should wash your hands with soap, remove dirt under your nails and disinfect them. In some cases, specialists use sterile gloves, but then there is a risk of injuring the delicate skin of the face.
Before the massage, the facial skin must be prepared - cleaned and steamed. For this, herbal compresses are used.
Also, before starting the massage, oil specially designed for this purpose is applied to the facial skin. Moreover, it must be remembered that such oil may contain other components that can cause an allergic reaction. So all oils require mandatory testing on secluded areas of the skin before use.
During an anti-aging massage, you should not be too active on your facial skin. Having partially lost its elasticity, it can not only stretch even more, but also tear in some cases.
The anti-wrinkle facial massage procedure must be performed daily for 10 minutes.
Movements during anti-aging massage can mainly be in the form of tapping, slight and short-term pressure, pinching and stroking.
The skin around the eyes should be treated with special care, as it has a delicate texture and is susceptible to external irritants. Any active influence such as pinching or pressing is prohibited in this zone. Just tapping and light stroking.
You can continue the massage continuously for no more than 10 days. Then you need to take a week's break.

It is important to remember that massage is performed exclusively along massage lines and nothing else. These include:

a line running from the middle of the chin to the earlobe;
from the middle of the lower lip to the earlobe;
from the middle of the upper lip to the temple;
from the corners of the mouth to the middle of the ear;
from the wings of the nose to the outer corners of the mouth;
from the middle of the bridge of the nose to the temporal zone;
from the middle of the forehead to the temporal zone;
from the outer corner of the eyes to the inner along the lower eyelid;
from the inner corner of the eyes to the outer along the upper eyelid.

If, after a week-long break, the result is not very impressive, you need to think about other methods of influencing wrinkles, for example, acupressure of the face for tightening and rejuvenation. This type of massage includes Japanese and Chinese facial massages.

What results can you expect?

A properly reproduced Chinese acupressure facial massage for rejuvenation can give the first noticeable results after just five sessions:

Expression wrinkles are smoothed out, deep wrinkles become less pronounced.
The structure of the skin improves: it becomes tightened, smooth and elastic.
The natural healthy tone of the skin returns, a blush appears on the cheeks.
Muscle spasm is eliminated.
The size of the double chin is reduced and jowls are smoothed out.
Blueness and bags under the eyes disappear.
Enlarged pores become narrower.
Scars, post-acne, stretch marks smooth out and fade.

In addition, I would like to note that Chinese massage in all its variations is suitable for all skin types. To get the maximum effect from the procedure, we recommend studying the map of the location of points on the face and their effect on the functioning of internal organs.

The Chinese rejuvenation system once again proves the validity of the theory that everything inside a living organism is interconnected: external beauty is a reflection of well-being and spiritual harmony.

What kind of massage is this and what is its essence?

Since this technique is rooted in oriental medicine, the principles of Chinese facial massage are based on the interaction of active points in different parts of the body (in our case, the face). After all, in the east they believe that there are a large number of different points on the surface of the body, and each of them is special, because it is responsible for the functions of certain organs and systems.

By manipulating biologically active points, we launch processes responsible for cell restoration, regeneration and healing of the body using its own resources. also activated, which contributes to skin elasticity.

In addition, with the help of Chinese facial massage you can eliminate muscle spasms and tension, and cleanse the skin. This procedure will also have a beneficial effect on blood circulation and other metabolic processes. The facial nerves, eyes and ears are especially affected.

Contraindications and side effects

Any procedure, in addition to positive results, can also negatively affect your health . To prevent this from happening, consider the list of contraindications.

Do not go for the procedure if you have infectious or chronic diseases.
You should not do the procedure if you have skin diseases.
At high body temperature, going for the procedure is also contraindicated.
Cancer is a serious reason to refuse this type of massage.
If you have problems with blood circulation, you should not go for a massage.

The presence of side effects after the procedure is possible only if you had one of the contraindications listed above. And also, complications are possible if you did Chinese or Japanese facial massage at home without following the instructions.

What kind of massage is this and what is its essence?

Lymphatic drainage massage for full face rejuvenation

From biology class we know that lymph is a clear liquid containing red blood cells. It is also involved in removing toxins. If lymph stagnation occurs, then so-called “waste products” accumulate accordingly.

Lymphatic drainage massage helps to establish lymph flow, thereby:

improve your complexion;
rejuvenate facial skin;
relieve swelling;
remove dark circles under the eyes;
normalize sebum secretion;
relieve stress.

It is recommended to use this massage if you have:

Bruises under the eyes.
Expression wrinkles.
Loss of elasticity.
Swelling of the face.
A double chin appeared.
It is necessary to recover after plastic surgery.

Japanese or classical massage techniques are often used at home.

The classic method of lymphatic drainage massage includes the following techniques:

The massage starts from the forehead. Place all your fingers on your forehead and move them to your temples.
The eyes are massaged with the index fingers from the inner to the outer corner of the eye socket along the lower contour. Then, using spiral movements, move up to the bridge of your nose.
Massage of cheekbones and cheeks. The movements are performed with all fingers, smoothly spreading them from the center of the chin, then from the corners of the lips and from the middle of the upper lip.
The nasolabial fold is massaged from the end to the nose with the index fingers.
Use your thumbs to massage your chin, smoothly moving up to your ears.

This procedure will help get rid of swelling and improve blood circulation. Massaging is best done in the morning, at least 1-2 times a week. You can do it manually, or you can use different tools. Steel balls, spoons, rollers, special jars for face lifting. Lifting facial massage is recommended for those who have swelling and bags under the eyes.

Contraindications and side effects

Any procedure, in addition to positive results, can also negatively affect your health . To prevent this from happening, consider the list of contraindications.

Do not go for the procedure if you have infectious or chronic diseases.
You should not do the procedure if you have skin diseases.
At high body temperature, going for the procedure is also contraindicated.
Cancer is a serious reason to refuse this type of massage.
If you have problems with blood circulation, you should not go for a massage.