Anti-wrinkle facial massage: 10 effective techniques

We can talk endlessly about the benefits of massage for beauty and health. This ancient practice is still an effective way of healing from many ailments in a number of civilized countries. And facial massage is a fashionable trend among celebrities who, having experienced all the horrors of invasive procedures, began to create leagues against plastic surgery and for natural rejuvenation.

The most effective help for a face that has begun to be attacked by wrinkles, creases, grooves, folds, swelling, jowls, and sagging skin are your hands. We explain in a simple way how to properly do self-massage of the face.

Self-facial massage: what is it?

Let's figure it out. What is the most effective way of facial rejuvenation that you know? Are there any other options besides self-massage? Yes, yes, think about it right now and name it, we’ll wait.

Well, what happened? Surgical facelift (rhytidectomy, i.e. removal of excess skin and tightening of the remaining skin, and other plastic surgeries), threads, Botox and filler injections - has any of this crossed your mind? If yes, then, probably, you are not yet very familiar with the problems that have fascinated us for a long time and seriously and made us professionals in our field. Rejuvenation.

We studied all the physiological aspects, tested the most effective methods on ourselves and helped HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of women transform themselves and lose a dozen years. We are inundated with positive reviews and they keep coming in because the popularity of our techniques is growing every day. MelAnnett already has 4.5 million followers on Instagram. And here's what we know for sure.

No invasive procedures will bring back youth. We are categorically against all these methods of “punitive cosmetology”: face lifting and smoothing out wrinkles associated with penetration through the skin. No scalpels or poisonous injections! It is dangerous, fraught with many ugly complications, and, most importantly, all this simply creates a temporary cosmetic effect and does not solve the problems of skin aging.

What about self-massage? He decides. That's the beauty of it. Self-massage eliminates the causes of age-related changes and, when used regularly, gives an amazing effect, even in a short time. In our marathons, wrinkles disappear in 2-3 weeks; the upper eyelids, the corners of the lips and the “pecking” tip of the nose rise; The oval, cheeks, neck are tightened, jowls disappear.

Is facial massage difficult? No. We have already done everything that needed to be studied and practiced a long time ago and created a unique method of self-massage of the face - simple and effective, which any beginner can easily master. And don't be afraid! This is not face-building, which is based on pumping muscles and increasing their hypertonicity, that is, on worsening aging. Our techniques relax facial muscles and restore skin nutrition through the blood.

Is facial massage expensive? From cosmetologists - yes, but you do the self-massage yourself, and it is free (or requires a small expense to purchase a marathon).

When should you start using anti-aging products?

Daily skin care at home largely depends on age. But the question arises: when should you start using anti-aging cosmetics? You need to take care of youth and beauty of your skin from an early age. The first “bell” to use anti-age cosmetics is the appearance of creases and loss of elasticity.

Often, the aging process starts at the age of 25. This does not mean that the skin will suddenly lose its fresh appearance and become covered with wrinkles. Aging is a gradual long-term process and depends on the individual characteristics of the body. But it is easier to delay the aging process than to fight profound age-related changes.

The rules of daily skin care are individual for everyone. There is no universal figure for starting to use anti-aging care. Daily facial skin care after 25 should be based on the recommendations of a cosmetologist. The main advice from a cosmetologist on skin care after 35 years is the use of products aimed at moisturizing, protecting from ultraviolet radiation and maintaining tone.

If you use anti-aging creams prematurely out of fear of “aging prematurely,” then these treatments will be useless. Anti-aging cosmetics work where their work is needed. If the skin is young, anti-age cream will nourish and moisturize the skin, but will not perform its direct functions. Anti-aging cosmetics should be used according to indications and always in a timely manner.

Daily skin care after 35 should not be chosen independently. A cosmetologist will prescribe products that are optimal for your age and skin condition.

Self-facial massage: how it works

Self-massage restores physiological processes, the disruption of which led to aging. To begin with, we suggest you understand what these processes are.

It all started when blood circulation worsened. Because of this, the cells stopped receiving enough nutrients, and local metabolism in the tissues slowed down. What did this lead to?

The skin has decreased the content of substances responsible for its elasticity, strength, turgor (tension), smoothness - in general, for all the signs of youth. These are collagen, elastin, some fats, water.

Let's go a little deeper. Collagen and elastin are protein fibers and form the basis of the epidermis. In young skin, they are constantly renewed, and then become damaged or ruptured and accumulate in the skin, causing lines to appear. As for water saturation, it also decreases, since with age the ability of molecules to retain moisture decreases.

But it's not just the skin that changes. A deeper reason for the appearance of age-related changes on the face is spasms (hypertonicity) of the muscles of the face, head, and neck, resulting from overexertion and problems with posture. What is a spasmodic muscle? This is a muscle that has become shorter.

The stretched dermis and shortened muscles together led to the fact that the skin began to gather in folds (wrinkles) and sag (ptosis of the upper eyelids, jowls, unclear contour, “bulldog cheeks”).

And don't forget about lymph. Over the years, its circulation becomes more difficult, which means the removal of toxins and waste products from the body worsens. All this leads to swelling, wrinkles, sagging skin, and bags under the eyes.

How self-massage fights aging:

improves blood microcirculation (and with it the supply of nutrients to the skin) and local metabolism,
increases skin elasticity and turgor,
strengthens atrophied muscles and relaxes spasmed muscles, restoring their natural length,
eliminates obstacles to normal lymph flow, removes excess fluid from tissues, and removes swelling.

How to avoid age spots?

When it comes to preventing age spots, the order of daily skin care and the protection of the epidermis from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation are important.

Products for daily facial skin care must include creams with SPF factor. The products must be used all year round on exposed areas of the body. In the summer heat, it is recommended to use SPF products above 30, in other months - creams with an SPF of at least 25.

During the period of active sun, products with retinol and vitamin A should be excluded from your beauty cosmetics bag. They provoke redness and irritation of the skin.

Does self-massage help with wrinkles?

It can be difficult for women to believe that you can get rid of wrinkles with your hands, but it is true. Self-massage is the best option in terms of effectiveness and safety. And, unlike invasive procedures, it gets to the root of the problem.

Wrinkles are visible creases, folds of skin and grooves that appear due to disorders:

epidermal structures,
work of facial muscles (their spasticity, that is, increased tone to an unhealthy state),
lymph flow.

And self-massage combats all these disorders.

Who is the procedure contraindicated for?

Facial massage is not recommended for persons with open abrasions and wounds on the surface of the skin, signs of allergic and infectious dermatitis, and symptoms of herpes. We also advise you to temporarily refrain from the procedure in the presence of acute signs of ENT pathologies, the development of ARVI and other diseases accompanied by an increase in body temperature and a deterioration in general well-being.

Absolute restrictions are arterial hypertension, vascular pathologies (rosacea, increased fragility of capillaries, etc.), blood diseases and malignant processes in the body.

Massage lines for face and neck

We owe the basic rules of self-massage to the German anatomist Karl Langer. It was he who opened the world's eyes to the existence of facial massage lines, which were even called Langer lines.

Massage lines of the face are the directions in which the skin stretches the least. How much less? It is believed that it resists stretching along these vectors three times stronger than along others.

Proper self-massage done along Langer's lines ensures that the skin retains its shape and does not begin to sag.

It is not difficult to remember massage lines. We even unwittingly follow them when we stroke our face. But it's still worth learning them.

Face area	Massage lines
Forehead	From the bridge of the nose to the temples, parallel to the eyebrows
Nose	Along the back from bottom to top: from tip to bridge of nose
Eyes	Upper eyelid: from the inner corner to the outer. Lower eyelid: from the outer corner to the inner.
Cheeks	From the wings of the nose and the corners of the mouth to the auricle.
Chin	From the middle of the chin to the ears, along the contour of the lower jaw.
Neck	From bottom to top: from collarbone to chin.

Contraindications

The massage technique has the following contraindications:

acne with a purulent center, accompanied by inflammation;
skin pathologies in the acute stage;
herpes virus;
pathologies caused by a fungus;
the presence of unhealed lesions on the skin;
the vessels are too close;
poor blood clotting;
oncological pathologies of a malignant nature;
increased blood pressure;
heart pathologies.

Self-massage of the face: techniques and videos

Proper self-massage is deep and done along massage lines, taking into account the structure of the muscular frame of the face.

You can look at individual self-massage techniques from MelAnnett aimed at solving a particular problem in our special selection.

TOP 10 facial self-massage techniques from MelAnnett

Fighting between the eyebrows
Fighting wrinkles on the forehead
Fighting wrinkles around the eyes
Fighting nasolabial problems with interoral massage (inside the oral cavity)
Opening the eyes and raising the eyelids
Raising the corners of the lips
Plump lips

Why is it necessary to use serums?

Daily skin care includes the use of serums. But today they remain a mysterious remedy for many. The range of possibilities of serums is huge:

moisturizing and nourishing the skin
fight acne and age spots
eliminating signs of wilting, etc.

The serum contains a concentrate of active substances that can solve many skin problems. The main feature of the serum is that the depth of penetration of its components is much greater than that of any cream.

Daily skin care products differ in their action:

Moisturizing. Eliminate inflammation on the skin. Such serums are necessary for sensitive and dehydrated skin. They will be especially useful in hot weather, when the skin suffers from a lack of moisture. Typically, moisturizing serums contain hyaluronic acid and glycerin. They should be used 2 times a day.
Calming. Suitable for sensitive skin. The serums contain herbal extracts, niacinamide and other active substances.
Exfoliating. Eliminate dead epidermal cells. Serums are made on the basis of lactic, salicylic and other acids. They are used only in the evening.
Anti-aging. Tightens the skin, eliminates sagging and wrinkles. Serums contain retinol, vitamin C, antioxidants.

Lymphatic drainage self-massage of the face

You can also do lymphatic drainage massage yourself. It is carried out along the lymph flow lines and disperses the lymph, due to which excess fluid is removed from the intercellular space and thereby eliminates swelling.

Do you have a good idea of how much lymph stagnation and difficulty in its outflow affect your appearance? Soft tissues become loose and heavy, the proportions of the face change, and it swells.

For example, due to fluid stagnation in the periorbital area, swelling and bags under the eyes and drooping eyelids appear.

And swelling of the lower jaw is associated with stagnation and slower outflow through the lymphatic vessel passing along its contour. Because of this, the lower part of the face becomes larger and the clear oval disappears.

Lymphatic drainage self-massage of the face gives an immediate effect: morning swelling disappears. And with regular use (2-3 times a week or every day), it can:

make the skin even and smooth,

reduce nasolabial folds,

make the oval of the face clear,

reduce jowls,

make the double chin less pronounced,

smooth out wrinkles on the forehead.

To drive fluid from the face through the lymphatic channels and nodes, it is necessary to work on the armpits, depressions above the collarbones, points under the jaw and near the ears. We work on all these areas in MelAnnett’s “Basic Marathon,” but first you can try simple lymphatic drainage exercises for beginners.

It consists of working with the supraclavicular and subclavian lymph nodes (we pump the water in the face and body) and working with the fingers-hooks of the neck from the jaw to the collarbones (we drain the water).

How they do vacuum facial massage against wrinkles in beauty salons

For many years now, such a familiar element of our life as air has been helping to smooth out wrinkles on the forehead, remove puffiness under the eyes and remove pimples. Practice has proven that vacuum facial massage technology can work wonders.

How does air allow you to massage your face against wrinkles? The double-action pump and air compressor built into the device sequentially increase and decrease the pressure on the skin under the nozzle jar. Thanks to this alternation, blood flow to the selected place increases, metabolism improves, and blood circulation in the vessels of the face becomes better, as they are filled with oxygen.

Professional massage with a vacuum apparatus is always a complex procedure, which includes the preparatory stage, the operation of the device itself and the final steps.

Smart foreplay.

Simple steps allow you to tune in to the anti-wrinkle facial massage procedure and help your skin cope with shock: cosmetics are removed with a toner, and the pores are cleansed of impurities. To prevent germs from penetrating deep into the epidermis, the face must be perfectly clean. Then the skin is thoroughly moisturized with massage cream. Thanks to it, the device’s attachments move gently across the face without damaging the skin.

Correct movements.

The device passes exclusively through massage lines. The movement comes from the neck, from the collarbones up. Then the bottom of the face, sides, and forehead are massaged in turn.

At the end there is additional recharge.

If you decide to see a cosmetologist, then take extra time to massage your face for facial wrinkles, since after the procedure you will have to stay warm for at least half an hour to protect the heated skin. In order not to waste time, you can take a moment and apply a nourishing or soothing mask that will be well received by open pores.

After a vacuum massage, you should never irritate the skin, for example, use scrubs or peels.

The main goal of the procedure is to improve blood circulation, so the device is always adjusted individually. This allows you to expand the range of problems solved. Stimulation of lymph flow and blood flow will help eliminate many visual defects of the face:

Dry or oily skin
Flabbiness,
Increased sweating
Eels and their traces,
Edema.

After a facial massage for wrinkles, metabolism accelerates and normalizes, thereby increasing the skin's ability to regenerate and restore. Therefore, the device is recommended in different cases:

Small scars and scars
Wrinkles,
Lack of a clear oval face,
The appearance of a double chin
Bad complexion.

According to dermatologists, saturation of cells with oxygen and activation of cellular metabolism have a positive effect on the body as a whole. Today, vacuum facial massage against wrinkles has excellent reviews and is even prescribed to combat diseases such as insomnia, migraines, chronic fatigue, and decreased immunity. In addition, the technology helps remove toxins and waste from the body, increases overall performance and improves well-being.

Like all hardware procedures, “air” massage has its limitations. Even if you regularly undergo medical examinations and believe that you cannot have any contraindications to the effects of this device, do not be lazy to consult a specialist. This will make sure that the massage will not cause harm and select a personal hardware program.

Manipulations with the use of vacuum are strictly prohibited, including facial massage to smooth out wrinkles, when there are health problems such as:

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels,
Exacerbation of chronic diseases,
Tumors and inflammations on the skin,
Thrombophlebitis,
Proximity of capillaries to the surface of the skin,
Fragility, vascular weakness,
Wounds, abrasions and other damage in the intended impact area.

We repeat, to be 100% sure, it is better to consult an expert. You can sign up for a free consultation with specialists at the Veronika Herba beauty and health center by phone: 8

. The doctor will tell you in detail about the technology of vacuum facial massage for wrinkles and about the procedure itself, and will also announce the final cost, which will be approximately 3500-3000 rubles.

You don't have to spend a lot of time performing complex and unpleasant procedures at home. It is much easier to seek help from real professionals - the Veronika Herba beauty and health center, equipped with effective and modern equipment. There are two such centers in Moscow – near Timiryazevskaya metro station and Otradnoye metro station.

Why clients choose Veronika Herba Beauty and Health Center:

This is a beauty center where you can take care of yourself at a reasonable cost, while your face and/or body will be treated not by an ordinary cosmetologist, but by one of the best dermatologists in Moscow. This is a completely different, higher level of service!
You can receive qualified help at any time convenient for you. The beauty center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. The main thing is to agree with your doctor in advance on the date and time of your appointment.

, and you will see for yourself!

Self-massage of the face after 40

After 40 years, self-massage is necessary for all women. According to medicine, from this moment involution, the reverse development of organs, begins.

On the face, sagging skin is already inevitable - thinned and deficient in building proteins. The corners of the eyes and mouth go down first. The skin continues to “float” down, forming jowls and a double chin.

The processes could have begun earlier, but after 40 years, ptosis ( ptosis) already affects half of the facial tissues and more.

Another characteristic of mature skin is dryness. It appears due to a decrease in glycosaminoproteoglycans, which are part of the intercellular substance of the connective tissue of the integument. And dry skin is also sensitive skin. She reacts especially sharply to the sun, frost, and chemical cosmetics.

Lymphatic flow is obstructed, and this is swelling. In 35% of women after 40 years, swelling of the eyelids becomes a feature of appearance, and not just a periodic, morning phenomenon.

The muscle fibers also become thinner and even spasm.

Wrinkles are added to the sagging facial features, brown spots and rosacea appear, the skin becomes loose.

Self-massage should become a daily ritual. If you choose the primary tasks, then this is the study of the lower parts of the face: the corners of the mouth, nasolabial folds, chin and lower jaw, and the wings of the nose.

How to cleanse and tone the skin?

What do you need for daily facial skin care? Choose your products wisely and know the step-by-step care regimen!

Cleansing is a prerequisite for normal skin functioning. This is the main procedure before applying all nourishing creams. Scientists have proven that cleansed skin absorbs the nutritional components of cosmetics 30% better than contaminated skin.

Don't neglect cleansing in the morning. Even if the skin is visually clean, this does not mean that the skin is not contaminated. All night the cells worked actively, bringing toxins and sebum to the surface. You should get rid of them to awaken your skin.

The main rules for daily cleansing and toning:

Cleansing is carried out in the morning and evening. The main stage of intensive cleansing should be in the evening, when the skin accumulates impurities during the day.
To cleanse the skin, makeup is removed with special products - first from the eyes, then from the entire face. Decorative cosmetics are removed with makeup products - mousses, foams, gels. They are selected according to skin type. Mousses and foams are suitable for dry and normal skin, and gels for oily skin.
All cleansers, without exception, must be washed off with water. Even light milk should not be left on the skin. The components included in cleansers gradually destroy the lipid membrane of the skin, reducing its protective abilities.
After cleansing, the skin is toned with tonic, lotion or toner depending on the skin type. These products remove residual chlorinated water, soothe the skin, and stabilize the pH. Every day facial skin care should not include alcohol-based toners. They have an aggressive effect on the skin, and subsequently stimulate hypersecretion of the glands.

Self-massage of the face after 50

After 45-50 years, age-related changes are aggravated by hormonal fluctuations due to menopause. The dermis is already rapidly fading, the oval of the face is becoming blurry.

To all the age-related changes already described - wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, swelling, dryness, sagging and sagging skin - are added itching, discomfort, and often long-forgotten acne.

We do self-massage, paying special attention to the cheeks and chin. We do not touch areas with acne, rashes, or dilated capillaries.

Preparing for self-massage

How to prepare for self-massage? There are no tricks here. Your face just needs to be clean. You can remove makeup, dust, grease and sweat using a natural and gentle product - hydrosol obtained by steam distillation. And no hard chlorinated tap water!

Our brand Beauty365 (www.beauty365.ru) has three varieties of hydrosol in its assortment: lavender (for all skin types), sage (for oily skin) and mint (for oily and combination skin). The dermis will be cleansed without damaging the hydrolipid balance. Moreover, the hydrolate provides hydration, which is enough for self-massage.

What else can you recommend? Clean hands and tied up hair. That's probably all.

Benefits of facial massage:

blood circulation improves;
due to the increased supply of oxygen to cells, cell regeneration improves;
with regular actions, small wrinkles are smoothed out;
collagen synthesis is launched, which is responsible for the youth of the face;
improves complexion;
the skin begins to glow from the inside and takes on a velvety appearance.

Before you start performing a massage, you must first wash your hands and cleanse your face. You should not massage with dirty hands - you can introduce an infection into the pores, which will expand under the influence of blood flow.

Facial skin care products after massage

After self-massage, the skin should be cleaned again of sweat and fat. Choose a gentle product. The ideal option is Beauty365 hydrosol (lavender, sage or mint).

We have improved blood microcirculation, and it’s time to nourish the skin with useful substances. We offer only natural products: Beauty365 Coconut Oil, Beauty365 Camellia Sasanqua Oil and Beauty365 Squalane (Sugar Cane Oil). The products are sold in the online store www.beauty365.ru. All of them contain a high concentration of nutrients and provide excellent nutrition, but they also have their own specifics. Coconut oil is especially good for dry and irritated skin. Squalane reduces expression lines. Camellia sasanqua oil whitens age spots, prevents the appearance of freckles and wrinkles.

To eliminate age-related changes, local treatment of problem areas is not enough! After all, the condition of the skin and the work of the facial muscles also depend on a variety of organs: the head, neck, spine, feet, and so on. And you need to influence the body in a complex way.

To make it more convincing, let’s explain with a couple of examples.

Wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows.
Yes, their appearance is provoked by local changes, namely, spasms of the frontal, pyramidal muscles and the proud muscles. But the cause will not be eliminated if other areas are not worked on: the neck muscles (occipital and trapezius), the masticatory muscle, the tendon helmet.
Nasolabial folds.
They appear due to hypertonicity of many muscles: zygomaticus major and minor, cheek, chin, masticatory muscles, orbicularis oris muscle, lateral muscles of the nose. The problem is aggravated by swelling that occurs due to stagnation in the lymph.

And in general, rejuvenation should begin with correcting posture: there originates what leads to all musculocutaneous deformations of the face. It is also necessary to work on the thoracic region and the “muscle of youth” platysma (lining the upper chest, neck and lower part of the face). And only in this way will local self-massage give a pronounced and long-term result.

The optimal set of exercises for natural rejuvenation is collected in the “Basic Marathon” MelAnnett.

Why cleanse and tone your skin?

The main stages of skin care are cleansing and toning. They should be performed 2 times a day. Daily facial skin care at home depends on the condition of the skin.

Cleansing is an important stage of skincare procedures. Using makeup and cosmetics without first cleansing will be ineffective - the skin and pores are contaminated, which provokes the appearance of pimples and minor blemishes. Even if you don’t use decorative cosmetics, you still need to cleanse your skin.

Daily facial skin care at home cannot be complete without cleansing. During the night, the skin intensively produces sebum. Morning procedures will help remove excess sebum and prepare the skin for the use of day cream.

Proper daily facial skin care must include evening cleansing of dirt and makeup residues. After cleansing, the skin is able to absorb the nutrients contained in the creams. The main rule is to use special products to cleanse the thin skin around the eyes.

If everything is clear with cleansing, then why does the skin need toning? The normal pH of human skin is 3.5-5.5. The skin is covered by a lipid layer called the acid mantle. Washing disrupts the acidity of the skin, as products often contain alkalis. After some time, the skin itself is able to restore its pH, but a tonic will help speed up this process.

Facial skin care every day includes toning. Tonics perform several tasks:

help neutralize the effects of cleansers
stabilize skin pH after cleansing
prepare the skin for applying the cream
improve the penetration of nutrients into the deep layers of the dermis

Daily skin care for the face and neck means using toners in the morning and evening. The toner restores pH and eliminates the feeling of tightness. The toning effect will not be long in coming - the skin becomes moisturized and velvety, skin pores narrow, and inflammatory processes decrease.

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with the help of simple exercises and effective self-massage techniques
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Italian lifting

This technique is performed while sitting, head down and elbows resting on knees. Be sure to cleanse the skin of decorative cosmetics. If desired, a nourishing cream or lotion can be applied. Having taken the desired position, the face is “lowered” in the palms so that it is parallel to the floor.

To smooth out wrinkles, apply strong pressure to your palms with your forehead. The entire mass of the head should be transferred to the frontal area. Remain in this position for twenty seconds.

Then the palms are moved to the temples and slowly lowered to the ear area. Place your palms on your cheeks so that your wrist supports your chin. In this position, make several rubbing movements with your fingers.

Next, perform patting movements under the eyes to remove swelling and bruising.

The procedure is completed in the same position, with the chin resting on the wrist. Perform circular movements around the lips, cheeks, nose and forehead.