How to use face and neck massage lines to prolong youthfulness

What are massage lines

The facial skin follows the movements of the facial muscles. In order not to create a load on the epidermis, apply cream, remove makeup and do other cosmetic procedures better in the direction of the natural work of the muscles. These are massage lines.

Moving along the massage lines, we relax the muscles and stretch the skin in its usual directions. And if there is no tension, there are no wrinkles.

Where to look for massage lines of the face and neck

Facial massage lines pass:

from the center of the chin to the earlobes;
from the corners of the mouth to the middle of the ears (tragus);
from the nasal groove to the curls of the ears;
from the back of the nose to the temples;
from the tip of the nose to its wings;
from the tip of the nose to the bridge of the nose;
from the bridge of the nose to the temples and the hairline.

The massage lines of the eyelids stand out. From above, they go from the bridge of the nose to the outer corners of the eyes, and from below - in the opposite direction.

On the sides of the neck, massage lines run from top to bottom, and from the front - from bottom to top, without touching the thyroid gland.

How to do a facial massage

Massage improves blood circulation and cell metabolism. The number of skin rashes is reduced. The mechanical effect on the muscle frame tightens the contour of the face, and the improvement in muscle tone slows down the aging process.

Facial massage is contraindicated if there are wounds or burns on the skin. It is also worth refraining from the procedure in case of skin infectious diseases and a predisposition to vasodilation.

A facial massage at home is done in three stages.

1. Preparation

Take off your makeup and wash your face. If time permits and there is a desire, lightly scrub the skin with a scrub.

Massage should be done 1-3 times a week. Better in the evenings: after removing makeup, before applying skin care products.

Take your hair off your face and get into a comfortable position in front of the mirror. If doing a facial massage for the first time, keep the massage line diagram in front of you. Lubricate your fingers with a greasy cream or cosmetic oil and get started.

2. Massage

There are three main techniques in facial massage:

Stroking with fingertips.
Rubbing in a spiral motion.
Light finger tapping and knuckle tapping.

Begin and end the procedure with stroking. The main stage is rubbing. When the skin is warm, you can knock and pat a little. Thus, the beginning and end of the procedure is given to relaxation, and the middle - to toning.

Give each massage movement along each line 1–2 minutes.

Start the massage from the forehead, move from the center to the temples and hair. It is most convenient to work with three fingers: index, middle and ring.

Then go to the nose. With your ring and middle fingers, smooth the bridge of the nose from the bottom up. Act now with your right and then with your left hand. Then place your fingers next to your nostrils and massage the wings of your nose.

After that, work with your fingertips on the cheekbones, cheeks and chin. Move strictly along the massage lines and always outward: to the ears and temples.

Pay special attention to the area around the eyes. The skin of the eyelids is very delicate, it should be massaged with ring fingers or little fingers. They are weaker, it will be difficult for you to overdo it with skin tension and pressure.

Take care of your neck last. First stroke it on the sides with open palms from ears to collarbones. Then, with sliding movements, massage the neck from the front: from the interclavicular cavity to the chin.

3. Finish

Remove any remaining cream or oil with a cotton swab. This also needs to be done along the massage lines.

Micellar water can be used for cleansing, and toner can be used to prepare the skin for the application of care products.

How to properly apply cream and other cosmetics

Apply creams, masks, serums and other cosmetic products with light, touching movements along the massage lines, starting from the forehead.

Apply the cream on the nose from top to bottom, and then distribute it from the back over the cheekbones and cheeks. Avoid the eye area: this delicate area has its own skincare products.

Do not rub the cream into your skin. If you don't overdo it, it will absorb itself.

Finally, spread the cream over the lower jaw and chin. Follow the massage lines as well, from the center of the face to the ears and temples.

Cosmetologists claim that the effectiveness of creams and other care products when applied along massage lines increases. Does this mean that if you spread it chaotically, there will be no sense? Of course not. But the more carefully you treat your skin, the longer it will remain young and beautiful.