Acupressure Facial Massage

A facial massage is an essential element of a beauty regime. It improves blood circulation in the face, helps getting rid of dead skin, tones up the facial muscles and when done regularly slows down ageing of the skin. There are many do it yourself facial massage techniques that are available. However, a facial massage at home differs from a facial massage by a professional beauty specialist.

There are many facial massage techniques, but the most popular one is the finger massage. While a facial massage mainly helps in improving and strengthening the muscles of the face, a facial acupressure also helps alleviate different health concerns. It helps in blood circulation and skin tone.

An acupressure massage in general focuses on applying pressure on different key pressure points on the skin. In acupressure these points on the body are massaged or pressed with the fingers in order to help stimulate the body’s capacity to heal itself naturally. Similarly in an acupressure facial massage, there are many points on the face that have to be worked upon to give that extra glow to the skin. The main facial pressure points are situated in the inner edge of the eye orbits, the inner ends of the eyebrows, at the temples, next to the nostrils and lastly just under your nose. 

An acupressure facial involves pressing these and other acupressure points on the face. These zones therefore benefit from more blood, oxygen and energy flow.  Facial acupressure points are massaged firmly and are worked upon using slight pressure. It not only stimulates the collagen of the face, but also the lymph nodes of the face. Therefore, an acupressure face massage is becoming more and more popular the world over although its origins can be traced back to China. This technique of massaging the face is different from a regular face massage technique.

A regular facial massage includes three types of finger massage. The first type involves facial massage strokes and rubbing. This type of massage is beneficial for listless skin. It helps give that added glow to the skin. Special facial massage cream or facial massage oil is used here.

Plastic massage is the second type of massage wherein slightly forceful movements are applied to the face. Strong hands are needed for this massage. This type of massage is useful for individuals suffering from pigmentation and whose facial muscles are slacking. No cream or oil is used here.
Pinching is the third type of massage. It involves using the fingers to create a vibration sensation, slight pinching of the skin and stroking. Facial massage for acne can include pinching. More so, pinching does not use any creams, gels or oils. Therefore, there is no reason to worry about the acne worsening due to their side-effects. This massage does not last for very long and depending on the type of skin the duration of the massage varies, for instance, thicker the skin longer the massage and thinner the skin shorter the massage duration.

Facial massage movements can also be facilitated through facial poses inspired by yoga. Palming is a good way to relax the eyes. Close your eyes and rub your palms together. This will make your palms warm. Then place them on your eyes and relax. The Roaring Lion Pose of Simhasana or Bhairavasana is a great way to firm up and tone the muscles of the face. Kneel down completely on the floor. Keep your back straight and shoulders back. Place your palms on your knees. Slowly open your mouth and while doing so bring out your tongue completely. Stretch it so that the tip of the tongue curls towards the chin. This has to be done while exhaling. With the tongue stretched out completely, hold your breath, open your eyes wide and expose your teeth. As the name suggests, you need to look like a “Roaring Lion”. Try to hold this pose as long as you can. Release and repeat.

Other face poses include pursing the lips and smiling as you do so. Flying kisses are also beneficial for the lips. Inhaling through the nose and squeezing all the facial muscles tightly gives a good massage for the entire face. Similarly, inhale through the mouth, hold your breath. You should look like you are just about to blow a trumpet. This pose should be held for as long as possible. Gradually start exhaling from the nose. Release and repeat a few more times. In fact, these yoga poses and facial massages are anti-aging techniques.

As mentioned earlier, there several facial massage benefits. The major plus point of a facial massage is that it is a lot cheaper than a surgical cosmetic surgery. Moreover, it does not even require cosmetic surgery. It can be done even at home, more so every day and when done properly it can be very effective. It gives that added sparkle to the skin; it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and double chin. It also counteracts effectively against puffiness. Facial massage and wrinkles – this has been an age-old trick for youthful skin.

With more people getting “look-conscious” beauty salons and spas have starting investing in many facial massage tools. Facial massage machines with in-built massage heads, steam dispensers, and so on are being used by many beauty therapists. Likewise, hi-tech facial massage tables and beds are also becoming in the “in-thing” in most massage parlors. Facial massagers are dime a dozen in the market. Many top beauty brands are also coming up with facial massage brushes to complement a skin-cleanser.

Although these massages are very beneficial and are easy available, one must ensure that your beauty therapist is trained, follows hygienic procedures and uses only the right kind of products on your skin. Moreover, after a few surgical treatments such as facelifts, you must consult your cosmetologist and dermatologist before going in for a facial massage. For instance immediate facial massage after botox is a no-no because after a botox procedure, movements of the face have to be very limited. Similarly, facial massage after facelifts and plastic surgery should also be done as per the cosmetic surgeon’s advice.

Facial troubles expose the specific and primary imbalances of Qi. Facial beauty can be attained when the Qi restores its balance. Reflexology on the face or Acupressure Facial Massage helps to rejuvenate the face by activating the release of growth hormones. The appearance of facial beauty is instantly associated to the levels of stress on the face, and in particular the head and neck muscles. The condition of facial muscular stress can be the outcome of definite habitual expressions as a reaction to tiredness of the eyes, migraines and headaches, sensitive and painful throat, nasal disorders, etc. The neck acts as a signal for exhibiting the status of mind and body. In an acupressure facial massage, specific points on the head and face are utilized for retrieving the unbalance and the massage can thus repair a lot of problems such as shoulder neck release, wrinkles etc. In an acupressure facial massage the facial area is manipulated at over 50 energy pressure points in the face to let off stress, and prevent wrinkles. The aim of acupressure facial massage is to influence specifically and incisively with the facial meridians and acupoints to accomplish equilibrium in the complete facial arena comprising the skin and the facial muscles.