subject: End Your Stressful Day But Also Let Go By Means Of A Relaxing Facial Massage [print this page] When you stop to consider your options for massage therapy, do you think about the importance of a facial massage? Most people don't ... but they should, because when it comes down to it, your face is not unlike the rest of your body, in that massage therapy can provide relaxation and relieve tension. Just as you restore energy to your body, you need to do the same thing to your face, and facial massage accomplishes that by increasing your circulation. When you awaken in the morning, your face probably looks paler and puffier due to the lessened blood flow that occurs as you sleep. Why not return your face to its healthy glow with a nourishing facial massage?
Facial massage therapy - if done on a regular basis - is touted by many for its effectiveness in reversing the effects of aging by tightening and lifting the muscles in your face, resulting in more youthful looking skin. It also helps to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles associated with aging, making it even more popular. Facial massage therapy also helps to exfoliate the skin by removing the dead skin cells and dirt that give your face a dull appearance.
If a facial massage lasts too long, it can result in stretched muscles, so your therapist will limit it to about 20 minutes. People with sensitive skin cannot handle excess amounts of pressure, as it can result in irritation or damage to the skin. Most massage therapists apply massage oil or lotions to the face prior to the facial massage to lubricate it and reduce friction. This is done after an inspection of your skin to determine if it is oily or dry; some clients with oily skin may need little or no lubricant.
Facial massage therapy can increase circulation and reduce the effects of aging ... but what else does it do? It also serves to improve your skin's texture and tone, moisturizes it and reduces any redness that may be present. Occurrences of breakouts and blemishes can also be reduced - or even eliminated - by facial massage therapy.
The first step in your facial massage is the exfoliation process, which is done by cleansing and scrubbing the skin, followed by the application of massage lotion or oil (if needed). Whatever lubricant is used will be absorbed into the skin during the massage session, and your therapist will softly manipulate the various areas of your face for a different result.
So what benefits can you expect and what areas will your therapist target during facial massage therapy?
Massaging the forehead and nose areas reduces the appearance of horizontal lines.
Pores are unclogged and blemishes reduced by targeting the nostrils.
Massaging the area around the cheeks and mouth can prevent wrinkles and sagging muscles.
Bags under your eyes are eliminated by targeting the area around the eyes.
Muscle tone is increased - and sagging skin reduced - by massaging the chin and neck.
Massaging the ears stimulates other parts of the body.
The effects of stress and fatigue brought about from everyday life can show up not only in your body, but also on your face. So whenever you feel the need for a rejuvenating massage ... don't forget your face!
by: Robert Sted
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