There are so many creams and other products on the market that claim to be the secret to anti-aging, not to mention all the surgery options some people resort to for younger-looking skin. Some people even swear by facial exercises to keep your skin wrinkle-free. Well we’ve got a better and much more relaxing solution for you – facial massage.
What is facial massage?
Most styles of massage are designed to target the muscles and tissues deep under our skin, but these techniques also work the skin at the same time. You wouldn’t want this same kind of pressure on your face where there are more delicate areas, so facial massage uses many of the same massage techniques you’re used to but in a gentler, softer way.
Mostly using the pads of our fingertips, facial massage involves circular motions and smoothing straight lines. The treatment mainly targets the chin and jawline, cheeks, forehead and temples, and the area underneath your eyes.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of facial massage…
Releases muscle tension
We know to stretch our muscles before and after exercise, but we don’t often think about all the little muscles in our face that are constantly working to make us smile, frown, and chew our food. These muscles can hold a lot of tension, which contributes towards lines and wrinkles. A facial massage helps to relieve this tension and prevent wrinkles.
Reduces puffiness
Does your face look a little puffy after a bad night’s sleep or when you eat the wrong types of food? This is common, but facial massage is here to help. Massage improves circulation to the skin and stimulates the lymphatic vessels, which helps to draw out toxins. It also helps to get rid of the excess fluid that leads to bags and dark circles under your eyes.
Makes skin look younger and smoother
Another benefit of facial massage is that it stimulates collagen production. That’s one of the things celebrities get injected into their faces to make them look younger. Your body naturally produces collagen, but this declines as we age. By stimulating collagen production, facial massage helps our skin become more elastic, reducing wrinkles and making it smoother-looking.
It’s really relaxing
As well as all the benefits for your skin, a facial massage is a nice, relaxing treatment. So, not only does it feel great, but it can also relieve stress and anxiety, treat headache symptoms, and help you get a better night’s sleep.
You can practice some facial massage techniques at home on your own face, but if you want to sit back and enjoy a relaxing treatment from a trained professional in Winston Salem, then book an appointment with Moonstone Massage. We also offer traditional facials to cleanse and tone your skin – a great companion treatment to your facial massage. Get in touch to find out more.