Modern facial massagers have found use as a means of preventing facial wrinkles, relieving puffiness and evening out the complexion. Thanks to the gentle effect of the massage elements in the skin cells, blood circulation improves, which leads to muscle relaxation and smoothing of wrinkles, tightening of problem areas of the skin.
The action of the face massager is not limited to cosmetic and aesthetic effects, it helps to improve sleep, eliminate chronic headaches of a different nature and eye strain from long sitting at the computer.
If the massage procedure is combined with nourishing masks and creams, you can achieve a significant effect - removing impurities from the pores, removing acne and treating the skin of the face from various inflammatory processes.
Types of facial massagers
Now on sale there are about a dozen different types of massagers 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, wood or plastic rollers on the skin, making rhythmic massage movements;
- Ultrasonic massagershelp to even out the complexion, increase its smoothness and elasticity, support the production of collagen, which is responsible for the youth of the skin;
- Massagers with galvanic elementsserves as an effective remedy against the formation of mimic and age wrinkles, cleans the skin, rejuvenates it and evens out the color;
- Vacuum massagerseffectively cleans the pores of the skin from impurities and blackheads, tightens the face and makes it more elastic and young;
- Massagers working onthe principle of myostimulation(special elastic massagers), tighten the skin and get rid of facial wrinkles, and also significantly improve blood circulation and help remove toxins and other harmful substances from the skin;
- Laser massagerslaser rays penetrate deep into the subcutaneous layers, restore the epidermis and tone the skin. The laser has a positive effect on the complexion and evens out fine wrinkles;
- Massagers, sending into the skinmicrocurrents, are a means of removing deep wrinkles due to strong relaxation of the facial muscles. They tighten the skin well without aggressive intervention in its deep layers;
- Oxygen massagersfor the face, they help improve skin 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 facial and age wrinkles.
How to use a facial massager?
Despite the fact that there are many types of facial massagers, there are a number of general rules for their use. First of all, you should pay 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 conduct a Chinese acupuncture massage, you need to study in detail the location of the biologically active points on the face, connected by energy lines to the 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 first it is best to study the instructions in detail and familiarize yourself with the principle of operation of all attachments presented in the set. Different attachments are often used for different areas of the face and this is worth keeping an eye on;
- The skin of the face is very delicate, so it is not recommended to massage for more than 15 minutes in a row, 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 you 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 few hours before going to bed, this will accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis at night;
- During acupressure, you need 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 better to knead the points with your fingers and leave the mechanical device for a general facial massage;
- You need to move the massager slowly and not too hard, just gliding along the surface of the skin. It is better not to stop in one place for more than a few seconds;
- If the massager has a built-in function to clean the pores of the skin, then before using it, the face should be steamed with hot water or steam;
- With an increased subcutaneous fat layer, massage movements should be more intense, but not painful;
- You should not do facial massage as a daily procedure, ideally repeat it no more than 3-4 times a week. In this case, it is necessary to check the massager every time for operability and make sure that it does not overheat.
Choosing the right direction of the massage
How to use a facial massager according to the massage lines? The fact is that the skin of the face is not the same in different places.
For a proper massage, you need to follow a few simple but effective rules.
- The T-zone (nose, forehead and chin) is always much oilier than the rest of the face, so it should be massaged differently. Usually, to massage it, a special nozzle is added to the electric device;
- First of all, the massager is performed from the chin to the ears and from the lower lip back to the ears;
- The next movement is from the temple to the nose, then to the other temple and vice versa;
- Then the massager should be moved from the lips to the middle of the ear and from the forehead to different temples;
- The eyelids and the sensitive area under the eyes are massaged with light circular movements from the inner corners of the eyes to the temples and in the opposite direction. This removes puffiness under the eyes and makes the skin more elastic and tight;
- The nose is treated with a massager only after kneading the other areas for massage;
- In order for the massager to have a pronounced tightening effect, it is better to move it from the lower to the upper part of the face.
The double chin problem is solved with slow movements from the chin to the shoulders, following the line of the neck. To get a more noticeable effect after 40 years, it is better to combine this procedure with lifting creams, at least 2-3 times a day.
How to choose the best facial wrinkle massager?
They first 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 should be approached responsibly so as not to cause harm instead of benefit. The best option is a prior visit to a beauty salon and a consultation with an experienced doctor. If you decide to independently choose a device for removing wrinkles on the face, then you should pay attention to some of its features.
First of all, pay attention to its size - massagers that are too light usually affect the skin of the face too superficially. Devices that are too heavy will be difficult to hold for a long time. The solution is to stick to the golden mean and choose a massager that massages the skin quite intensely without 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 are usually 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, then you should choose models that are powered both by the network and by 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 there you don't want to accidentally drop the device in a bathtub full of water or in the sink. You should also pay special attention to the number of attachments – the more there are, 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 noticeable results will appear after the first week. If the purpose of their use is to achieve a firming effect and general rejuvenation of the skin, then you should not expect immediate results. It is good if, along with the massage, other procedures are performed in a beauty 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 the skin of the face, consultation with a specialist is not necessary. The main thing is not to overdo it with the frequency of using massage devices.