Point facial massage is used in the eastern practice of healing and rejuvenation from ancient times. Recently, it is becoming more common and we have, it is offered in many beauty salons. This technique can be learned independently and carried out at home.
Basics and effect of facial acupressure
Point massage is based on the effect on the biologically active points with the help of fingers. Pressing on these points, which are energy centers, removes blocks that prevent the flow of bioenergy along certain meridians.
Cosmetic effect of acupressure:
- activation of microcirculation and nutrition of skin tissues;
- improvement of cellular metabolism;
- increased lymph flow, removal of edema;
- relief of muscle tension in the face;
- purification of pores, skin regeneration;
- normalization of the sebaceous glands, etc.
Point massage is used for rejuvenation, facelift, wrinkles. It prevents the development of new wrinkles and helps to smooth existing ones. As a result, the skin becomes more elastic, tender, acquires a healthy color.
Biologically active points of the face are projections of the internal organs, so acupressure can also bring a healing effect, for example:
- relieves headache;
- reduces pressure;
- reduces tooth pain.
Chinese Facial Massage
This massage is performed by three fingers, by means of which rhythmic pressure is applied to certain points. To make sure that the point is found correctly, you need to feel its pulsation. Initially, a slight pressure is applied to the point for 30 seconds, which improves local blood circulation. Then several rotational movements are performed. It is better to massage using sesame or other preheated oil. The impact on the points located on the face, helps with eye diseases, migraine, cervical myositis, fainting, emotional stress, activates the activity of internal organs, promotes muscle relaxation of the entire body.
Japanese Shiatsu Facial Massage
This massage, which the Japanese perform daily, is able to maintain the health and youth of the skin.
Japanese point massage of the face of shiatsu is performed with three fingers. Pressure is applied to the active points in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the face. The intensity of exposure is moderate, depending on the thickness of the fat layer. The duration of exposure to one point for rejuvenation is about 5 seconds. This point massage can be called intuitive, since the choice of points is empirical in nature. A person is able to feel and determine, based on one's own sensations, where one must exert influence. For example, we intuitively and mechanically rub our forehead when we need to concentrate.
Begins massage from the forehead zone, in the direction from the eyebrows to the hair. Further massaged cheeks in the direction
From wrinkles around the eyes helps to influence the point located at a distance of 1 cm from the outer corner of the eye to the temple. To smooth the nasolabial folds, you need to massage the point in the center under the lower lip, the corners of the lips and the point under the nose. From wrinkles on the forehead - press on the forehead, smoothing it from the center to the temples. When emotionally excited, it is useful to massage the point located at the center of the inner part of the chin.
With headaches, dizziness helps massage the point in the middle of the eyebrow above the pupil.
Contra-indication of acupressure
Point facial massage should not be performed with skin lesions, inflammation, the presence of warts and moles. Also, it should be abandoned during the period of infectious diseases, accompanied by fever.