subject: Defeat Stress But Also Promote Healing By Means Of A Soothing Facial Massage [print this page] 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 is not only known for its circulatory and anti-aging benefits ... it also moisturizes the skin, improves your skin's tone and texture, and lessens any redness or sensitivity you may be experiencing. Anyone who suffers from breakouts and blemishes can find relief with regular facial massage therapy as well.
When beginning your facial massage session, your therapist will scrub and cleanse the skin (which is called exfoliation) to insure a completely clean surface, free of makeup and contaminants. He/she will then continue the session by applying massage creams or lotions to reduce friction during the actual massage. When thoroughly lubricated, your therapist will complete your facial massage by the use of gentle, soothing strokes on various areas of your face to achieve the most benefit.
Let's talk about the various benefits that are provided by the different areas of the face during your facial massage.
Reduction of the appearance of horizontal wrinkles and lines: forehead and nose.
Unclogging of pores and reduction of blemishes: nostrils.
Prevention of wrinkles and sagging muscles: mouth and cheeks.
Reduction the appearance of bags under your eyes: the area around the eyes.
Prevention of sagging skin and increased muscle tone: chin and neck
Massaging to stimulate other body parts: ears.
So remember ... whenever you feel a certain amount of stress from everyday life or your body starts to ache, and you feel like you could use a good massage, think about your face. Just like in your body, stress and fatigue can show up in your face; the best remedy is a facial massage to take the stress out of your face and make you feel like a brand new person.
by: Hector Espinoza
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