Getting a facial massage is not only relaxing, but it is a great way to reduce tension in your skin muscles.

Many expert dermatologists recommend it to increase blood circulation and keep skin cells healthy.

It also aids your lymphatic drainage, which stimulates skin cell production.

Make sure you use natural products like Vitamin c serum,  Solution serum to massage your face daily. You can also use good quality oils for your massage if your prefer.

You can also use a jade-roller for a relaxing facial massage.

Remember that it will take a few weeks to get the post-massage glow on your face.

Before you start, do the following:

If you do not wish to use your fingers, you can also use a face roller (or jade roller) for massaging your face.

Once you have applied the facial oil or cream, follow these steps.

Step 1: Massage Your Forehead

  • Place your knuckles on your forehead, right between your eyebrows.
  • Gently move them up, towards the hairline, and then sideways towards your temples. Do this in a scraping motion.
  • Repeat this movement five times.

Step 2: Massage The Eye Area

  • Place the tips of your middle and index fingers on your temples.
  • Glide the fingers under your eye area, towards the nose bridge.
  • Continue gliding it over the eyebrows and then come back again under the eye area, following an oval path.
  • Repeat this five times.

Step 3: Massage The Cheeks

  • Place your knuckles on your cheeks, near the nose bridge.
  • Swipe it gently across your cheeks, towards the ears.
  • Repeat the movement five times.

Step 4: Massage The Mouth Area

  • Make a “V” sign with your index and middle fingers (both hands).
  • Place the fingers on your mouth area in a way that the index finger is above the upper lip and the middle finger is below the lower lip.
  • Gently press and pull the fingers towards your ears.
  • Repeat five times.

Step 5: Massage The Chin Area

  • Place your knuckles on your chin in a way that the jawline rests between the knuckles.
  • Gently pull the knuckles upward, along the jawline, toward your ears.
  • Repeat this five times.

Step 6: Massage The Neck

  • Place the knuckles right under the chin.
  • Pull them downwards gently towards the collarbone.
  • Keep repeating the movements by moving the knuckles along the jawline and pulling then down to the collarbone.
  • Do this five times.

Step 7: Massage The Entire Outline Of Your Face

  • Place the knuckles between your eyebrows.
  • Move it upward, along the hairline, towards the temples.
  • Bring it down the side of your face, including your jawline.

Once you are done with these steps, place your palms on your face and gently press while taking a deep breath. This will help you relax.

This is a very basic yet effective facial massage technique. These steps are easy to follow. Facial massage has numerous other benefits as well.

BENEFITS OF FACIAL MASSAGE

1. Helps Reduce Stress

A study found that 45 minutes of facial massage could reduce psychological stress by activating the sympathetic nervous system (a part of the autonomous nervous system that directs the “fight or flight” response of your body). The massage technique helps reduce anxiety and elevates your mood .

2. Helps Improve Blood Flow

A study found that massaging the face for just 5 minutes with facial massage rollers improved blood circulation in the facial skin. It found that massaging regularly for 5 weeks could dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow .

3. May Have Anti-Aging Benefits

Studies found that massaging regularly could induce changes in skin structure . It was shown to alter the facial expression muscles and intra-facial tissues . The researchers found evidence for the efficacy of facial massage. The improvement in skin structure may help keep the skin smooth and also minimize the appearance of fine lines .