Article published on November 7, 2021
The autumn days go by and… they look alike. Between the lack of light, the cold and the rain, mine takes a shovel from hell: the complexion turns gray, the features are hollowed out and the fine lines are at the party. A real joy!
Fortunately, in addition to a specific skincare routine to revive radiance (you know vitamin C?), an adapted gesture can help rediscover a semblance of pink in the cheeks. Come on, we tell you all about the face massagethe new favorite activity for your autumn evenings (when it gets dark at 5pm)!
Facial massage has scientifically proven effects
Facial massage, whether performed in the salon or by lay servants, has many benefits for awakening a tired face and sad complexion. More relaxed features, finer skin texture, less marked dark circles … His virtues are numerous and are due to the action of the fingers on the tissues which activates skin microcirculation and lymph drainage.
An anti-aging effect was also scientifically proven ! To the magazine Our timePhilippe Humbert, doctor of skin pharmacology and dermal specialist, explains:
” Fibroblast is a cell that can be awakened by biomechanical stress. These tensions lead to a biological response that allows it to return to its active form (myofibroblast) to produce more fibers. »
Information confirmed in the magazine SHE by Clélia Monteux, scientific director of LPG:
” We have known since the 1980s that certain types of cells, such as fibroblasts (which produce collagen and elastin fibers in the skin) and endothelial cells (which line the vessels) react positively to massage stimulation.
Then, in the early 2000s, LPG confirmed these results with in vivo studies. The latter show in particular an increase in the production of collagen and elastin. »
Yes, the facial massage is pleasant, but it’s also effective! So what are we waiting for?
What accessories for a facial massage?
For it to be beneficial, the massage must be performed on a clean and perfectly cleansed skin. Before you sit in front of the mirror, she ties up your hair, take off your rings and wash your hands.
In order for your fingers to glide perfectly over the skin, it is advisable to do thisapply a few drops of oil to the skin before starting the massage. Depending on what you have around the house, you can use pure vegetable oil (jojoba, sesame, avocado, borage, etc.) or a commercial blend.
In terms of accessories, the fashion is for Gua Sha and rollers made of jade, rose quartz or even amethyst. These little tools are acclaimed for their mechanical action (a Japanese study confirms that they would increase microcirculation locally, allowing for better tissue oxygenation) but also for regenerative and curative “virtues” of stones with which they are made, according to the principles of lithotherapy – which, we recall, has no scientific basis.
If you have one at home, you can use it, but keep in mind that your fingers are your best tools !
3 video tutorials to learn the basics of facial massage
And because pictures sometimes speak louder than words (especially when describing manual techniques), we’ve selected three great tutorials to guide you through your practice.
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Front page image photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels
Source: Madmoizelle
Ashley Root is an author and celebrity journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a keen eye for all things celebrity, Ashley is always up-to-date on the latest gossip and trends in the world of entertainment.
