{"id":174082,"date":"2022-03-10T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=174082"},"modified":"2022-03-10T15:02:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T23:02:33","slug":"best-face-massage-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-face-massage-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Face Massage Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skin care world is constantly churning out new serums, gadgets, and cure-alls to conquer everything from premature aging to stubborn acne, but sometimes the best trick in the book is the oldest one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case in point: face massage, which has been used by cultures around the world for hundreds of years, is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finally<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> making a well-deserved comeback. Backed by science and a whole chapter of beauty content that captures the benefits on camera, there are a host of rewards you, your skin, and your whole body can reap by bringing face massage into your personal care routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll explore exactly what face massage can do for you and how you can master the art of it at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Face Massage Techniques To Try At Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we all love a dreamy professional facial now and again, one of the best parts of learning to pamper yourself with a face massage is that it\u2019s free!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ve broken down our top tips for giving your face the royal treatment and reaping the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-mini-face-massagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of a facial massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Prep Your Face First<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need a soft, supple, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clean<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> canvas to work with before you put those (also clean) hands to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve washed your face with your favorite cleanser, be sure you add a layer of slip between your skin and your fingers to prevent excessive pulling and tugging. For best results, go with one of two options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>facial serum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which absorbs slower into the skin and allows hands to glide more easily over the face.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>plant-based oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like hemp seed, sweet almond, or even olive oil, which have the added benefit of treating your skin to yummy fats and vitamins to help you get the glow-up you deserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if you\u2019re using any gizmos like a jade roller or gua sha tool, make sure they\u2019ve been freshly washed to avoid introducing any unwanted bacteria to your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Be Gentle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of face massage you\u2019re going for, the key to each one is having a light touch. Tugging, pulling, or dragging the skin can lead to irritation or chaffing in the short term, and break down the skin\u2019s elasticity over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a quick YouTube search for face massage \u2014 particularly Eastern modalities like Gua Sha or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vi1Hpfk45BY&amp;t=1056s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese styles of massage <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 may yield some intensely vigorous hand techniques, remember that these are difficult to administer yourself and are best left to a professional esthetician.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Know What You\u2019re Going For<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a host of approaches to massage you can use to target specific complaints, from persistent crow\u2019s feet to tension headaches. Here are three common grievances and the basics of how to tackle them at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facial sculpting and lifting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The key to an antigravity face massage is to direct the skin outward and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towards the hairline. Using firm, slow, synchronous motions on both sides of the face, lightly pinch from the chin outwards along the jawline. Use a similar soft pinching maneuver at the cheek and brow bones, terminating about an inch past the hairline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anxiety and mood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Even if you\u2019re not coping with acute stress, we tend to carry an enormous amount of facial tension in the micro-muscles of our faces. Begin by rubbing your hands together to create heat and placing them over closed eyelids until they cool. Using firm pressure, massage below the chin, the jaw, and the temples. To seal it off, press your thumb at the space between your eyebrows and hold for 20 seconds. Finish by showing your neck and shoulders some love with some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FWtLPMlSnAg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Keep Your Tools in The Fridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, your hands are your most versatile tools for getting the most out of any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/spa-treatments-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spa treatment at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That said, there\u2019s no match for face massage tools like crystal rollers, gua sha tools, and electric massagers, which can all gently manipulate the skin in ways your hands can\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working with a massage tool, try storing it in the fridge to keep it cool, level up its soothing properties, and help to tone down redness and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Miss Face-Adjacent Spots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, don\u2019t forget about some key regions near the face to see the full benefits of your at-home massage. These three regions get neglected all too often in self-care routines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ears<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Showing your ears some TLC can round off a proper stress-reducing massage. In addition to reading up on the four acupressure points in the ears, gently tugging the earlobes is an excellent way of calming the mind and body and bringing your energy back to equilibrium.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 As we\u2019ve mentioned, the neck is a hotspot of lymphatic activity\u2014but it\u2019s also often the root cause of chronic headaches. Moreover, the neck tends to show some of the earliest signs of aging, so cleansing, moisturizing, and massaging with as much care as you show your face can help improve texture and longevity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scalp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sculpting face massage techniques usually delve well past the hairline and into the scalp to keep facial skin lifted and firm. Scalp massage can also help you foster healthier, glossier hair in the long run by boosting circulation and distributing natural oils throughout your tresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Get More Self-Care Tips with FabFitFun<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious for more deep-dives into the latest trends in beauty, fashion, and wellness? With FabFitFun, you can read up and stock up on the latest from the world of beauty from the comfort of your own home. FabFitFun Members receive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal FabFitFun boxes with full-sized products in beauty, lifestyle, fitness, tech, and more to suit your personal style<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A FFF TV streaming library full of fitness, food, and DIY content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusive members-only sales with up to 70% off top products picked by industry experts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to take a world of beauty home with you? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/get-the-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to refresh your routine and join the FabFitFun Community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bustle. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Real Reason Why Your Face Looks Puffy Today. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/wellness\/weird-reasons-face-puffy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/wellness\/weird-reasons-face-puffy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does the lymphatic system do? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/303087#anatomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/303087#anatomy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Benefits of a Facial Massage. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/beauty-skin-care\/facial-massage-benefits#purported-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/beauty-skin-care\/facial-massage-benefits#purported-benefits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Facial Pressure Points, Plus 1 for Relaxation.<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/pressure-points-for-face#facial-acupressure-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/pressure-points-for-face#facial-acupressure-points<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of a skin-massaging device on the ex-vivo expression of human dermis proteins and in-vivo facial wrinkles. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5383004\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5383004\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"The skin care world is constantly churning out new serums, gadgets, and cure-alls to conquer ...","author":7532304,"featured_media":174084,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,6,275,393],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/16144512\/The-Best-Face-Massage-TechniquesFT.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/16144512\/The-Best-Face-Massage-TechniquesFT-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"March 10, 2022","category_name":"Wellness","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"The FabFitFun Team","trending":true,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#162b96","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174082"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532304"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/174084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=174082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=174082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}