A facial massage is essentially a treatment that stimulates the key areas on the face, neck, and shoulders. You can perform this massage on your own or get a professional to do it for you. This is done with the help of oil, lotion, and so forth.

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HOW TO DO IT:

  • First, wash your face and hands.
  • Fill your palms with a few drops of oil or lotion.
  • Start rubbing your face firmly and lightly now.
  • Massage the lymphatic areas, such as the underarms and the sides of your neck.
  • Squeeze the sides of your face lightly.
  • Massage your forehead by placing your fingers above your brows and sliding them upwards with mild pressure.
  • Slide your fingers firmly under your eyelids and towards the temples.
  • When massaging your neck, always use light, delicate, and vertical strokes.
  • These are the procedures you should take when performing a face massage, but if you hire a professional, just make sure they are doing it correctly.

BENEFITS:

  • It helps you in releasing the tension and relaxing your facial wrinkles.
  • It also increases the blood circulation, boosts the skin healing.
  • It also helps in repairing and rejuvenating your skin.
  • It also stimulates the collagen production.
  • It also tightens the skin.
  • It also reduces the puffiness and inflammation.
  • It prevents from acne.
  • It also brightens up the skin.

However, many physicians recommend using this massage therapy 2-3 times per week, as doing so on a frequent basis will result in skin loosening. Aside from that, you should drink lots of water to avoid dehydration or breaking.