New-fashioned contouring and a thick layer of cosmetics on the face can create a beautiful image only for a short time. And every representative of the beautiful half of humanity always dreams of looking young, fresh and well-groomed. In the struggle for beauty and youth, women are ready to make any risky decisions, because it is not without reason that everyone knows the saying - beauty requires sacrifice.
But modern care procedures in beauty salons claim the opposite - beauty requires proper and timely care. And then, even at 40 with a ponytail of years, you can receive compliments about your unfading attractiveness and femininity.
Features
Lymphatic drainage massage is mainly used to work out problem areas of the body, although it is no less effective as a facial treatment. Facial massage along the lymphatic lines will help to tighten the oval, give the skin elasticity and restore youth. This painless and easy procedure allows you to feel like a young girl again without a scalpel and expensive injections.
In order for all the processes that occur at the time and after the procedure to become more understandable, we will look at a clear example of what the lymphatic system is. As you know, two systems function in our body: circulatory and lymphatic. The first is responsible for transporting nutrients to the cells of the body, and the second helps to remove unnecessary substances: toxins, bacteria and decay products. And if there are problems in the lymphatic system, swelling may appear, the contour of the face will change, bags under the eyes will appear, and the general condition of the skin will worsen.
And since the activity of lymph decreases with age, to maintain youth it is necessary to try independently to stimulate the work of metabolic processes.
In addition, poor ecology and the wrong lifestyle leave their mark. A feature of lymphatic drainage facial massage is the transportation of fluid through the lymphatic system and active drainage. The procedure also helps to stimulate the resorption of the fat layer in the subcutaneous tissues. In this case, the intercellular space is freed from contamination and toxins.
Lymphatic drainage facial massage has many advantages:
- helps to cleanse the body from fluid congestion and the accumulation of harmful substances;
- outflow of lymph stimulates blood circulation, which increases the natural production of collagen;
- a noticeable effect after the first procedure - but for a lasting result, at least 8 sessions are necessary;
- overall health improves;
- general normalization of the functions of the lymphatic system of the face;
- the procedure can be performed manually or using a special device;
- it is not necessary to register in an expensive beauty salon to improve the condition of the skin - lymphatic drainage massage can be performed independently.
The best time for a massage is before bedtime. At the end of a long day, wrinkles on the face become more noticeable, slight swelling may appear, and skin tone changes.
But to eliminate all the problems and imperfections of the skin, it is enough to take a shower and devote several minutes to beauty. And then the next day the wrinkles will decrease, the bags under the eyes will disappear, and the face will become fresh and rested.
Gentle restorative and care methods give only a temporary effect, therefore, like any cosmetic procedures, face modeling is carried out by courses. Under the age of 30, it is recommended to carry out lymphatic drainage massage twice a year in order to prevent age-related skin changes. One course consists of 8-15 sessions. After 30 years, the number of courses and the duration of sessions can increase. In this case, all changes are individual and depend on the characteristics of the skin.
Indications
A fast pace of life and poor ecology may not affect the skin in the best way. And besides, time is not the best companion of a woman. Once upon a time, once beautiful facial features change, and the tone and elasticity of the skin disappear. Stagnant lymphatic fluid causes swelling and sagging skin. So the first wrinkles appear, and the second chin begins to grow.
Lymphatic drainage massage has a powerful effect on the skin and allows you to solve several problems:
- eliminate puffiness - excess fluid in the cells is excreted from the body naturally;
- get rid of edema and bruising under the eyes, reduce swelling of the eyelids - due to the active nutrition of useful elements and oxygenation of the deep layers of the skin, the skin tone improves;
- raise the eyebrows and make the look more open - the skin becomes elastic, and facial wrinkles are gradually smoothed out;
- correct the fuzzy contour of the face;
- slow down premature aging - outflow of lymph will restore the nutrition of the epidermis and eliminate lethargy of the skin;
- reduce visible wrinkles - age-related changes become less noticeable;
- eliminate the second chin - fat deposits on the face are reduced due to the activation of metabolic processes;
- even out skin tone;
- to improve well-being and get rid of accumulated fatigue - any cosmetic procedures to preserve beauty will cheer you up and help restore strength.
In addition to the huge benefits, the lymphatic drainage massage procedure has some disadvantages. For example, in some cases, the opposite effect is possible after massage - the next day, slight swelling of the face may be observed. But this is a temporary phenomenon, and it will quickly disappear.
Before the procedure, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications.
Contraindications
Do not do the procedure of lymphatic drainage massage for young representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. At an early age, a serious care complex can cause inflammation and skin stretch marks. The young body is structured in such a way that lymph outflow occurs naturally and does not require additional effort.
The technique of lymphatic drainage massage stimulates and activates metabolic processes in tissues.
Lymphatic drainage massage has limitations, and it is necessary to abandon the procedure if there are some health problems:
- oncological diseases;
- thin vessels;
- autoimmune diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- infectious diseases and colds;
- facial neuralgia;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- any inflammatory processes on the skin, including open wounds, scratches or scabs;
- thin and especially sensitive skin;
- diseases of the heart and vascular system;
- low coagulability and blood diseases;
- diabetes;
- recovery period after plastic surgery on the face;
- age up to 25 years - according to cosmetologists, at a young age, lymphatic drainage massage can give the opposite result.
During pregnancy and during lactation, a young mother needs to consult a doctor before the procedure, and only after obtaining the permission of a specialist, proceed with lymphatic drainage massage.
It is also necessary to consult a specialist if there are rashes on the face. In some cases, the doctor may recommend postponing the massage procedure until the skin is completely restored.
Kinds
Beauty salons offer different massage techniques: manual and hardware. Each technique is effective and applied in a specific case.
Manual massage is effective at the very beginning of age-related changes and suits younger and toned skin. Conduct a classic manual lymphatic drainage facial massage on your own at home.
Do not push too actively, movements should be neat and calm so as not to injure delicate and sensitive skin.
The obvious advantage of manual technology lies precisely in an individual approach. For example, it is impossible to set the device for a certain part of the face to a more gentle or, conversely, enhanced mode. In manual technology, there is always the opportunity to work out all areas in different ways, taking into account the individual characteristics of the skin.
Manual massage is divided into several types. According to various sources, the manual lymphatic drainage massage technique appeared thanks to the Japanese cosmetologist Yukuko Tanaka, and according to other sources, the Spanish manual therapist Enrique Garcia is its ancestor.
Consider the most popular methods of manual massage.
- Japanese. Another name for the technique is zogan. During the procedure, the effect is not only on the upper, but also on the deep layers of the skin. Massage is carried out with the fingertips and the entire palm.
- Hemolymphatic drainage or Spanish. It is a technique aimed at cleansing the deep layers of the skin. To study the lower part of the face and chin, movements and pressure are used with great effort. But the main focus of the technique is to achieve a feeling of pleasure and delight during a massage session.
- Javanese. A luxurious procedure that was previously available only to members of the royal family. Movements are made with thumbs and palms. Literally every millimeter on the face is being worked out. After the procedure, microcirculation improves and vascular function improves.
- Thai. The procedure takes about 20 minutes, during which time you seem to be transported to a new world of peace and pleasure.To update the facial contour, you will need at least two sessions, and after completing the full course, the visible effect will be more lasting.
Apparatus massage is most suitable in cases when serious help is needed. And the hardware massage procedure gives a more lasting effect.
There are several varieties of this procedure.
- Galvanization - is one of the most popular salon care techniques. The procedure is an electromechanical effect on the skin. During the massage, all facial muscles are worked out, blood circulation is stimulated and the lymph is cleaned of excess fluid, toxins and toxins.
Galvanization has several advantages:
- pain is absent;
- additionally, treatment of inflammatory processes of the skin, prevention of rashes and acne;
- It contributes to the rapid restoration of skin cells after injuries, so galvanization is sometimes prescribed by the surgeon after plastic surgery.
- Pressure therapy - during the procedure, a special mask with individual segments is put on the face, which exert pressure on the problem areas of the face. Together with them, the remaining sections are being worked out. The procedure helps to restore skin elasticity and firmness in several procedures. And also helps to increase the protective properties of the dermis.
- Vacuum - carried out using a special apparatus that looks like a small tube. On massage lines are worked out all areas of the face. Some manufacturers offer portable vacuum pore cleaning machines, which also serve as lymphatic drainage massage at home. Therefore, vacuum massage can be performed independently in front of the mirror. But at the same time it is necessary to be extremely careful, because in inept hands a vacuum massager can cause microtraumas and bruises.
- Ionophoresis - during the procedure, the deep layers of the skin are exposed to a current of low voltage and active elements are introduced that are responsible for slowing down aging. During the massage, the natural production of collagen is activated, swelling is reduced and a healthy complexion is restored. And during the procedure there are no painful or unpleasant sensations, only a slight vibration is felt.
- Microcurrent - An effective procedure to get rid of the second chin and reduce the visible nasolabial folds.
More recently, hardware cosmetology was available only in beauty salons, but today anyone can buy a professional massager for personal use. However, appliances for domestic and professional use in the cabin may vary. For example, in a professional salon series, the device can have several modifications of the device, which differ in technical data, the number of additional nozzles, the service life and price.
Technics
In the cosmetologist’s office, the lymph drainage massage procedure is not available to everyone. And the technique of manual massage is very simple: just remember the classic massage lines and perform all the actions in a certain order. With proper execution, the result will not be long in coming. Lymphatic drainage facial massage can be done with your fingertips or using special devices.
Classic manual massage consists of gentle stroking, tapping, strong pressure and stretching the skin along the lines of the lymphatic flow. The main thing is that the movements are soft, but at the same time rhythmic.
To perform manual massage on your own, you need to study the massage lines of the various areas of the face that you need to move along:
- from chin to ears;
- from lips to ears;
- from nose to temples;
- on the nose from the bottom up from the tip to the eyebrows;
- from the center of the forehead to the temples;
- along the lower eyelid along the line of the superciliary arch from the outer corner of the eye to the inner;
- on the upper eyelid from the nose to the outer corner.
Massage is done in ascending order, so you need to move up from the décolleté zone: neck, chin, forehead, nasolabial folds and the area between the eyebrows. And all massage movements are in an arc.
The procedure begins with warming up and preparing the skin. It is not allowed to carry out massage on dry skin, massage oil or nourishing milk must be applied to the face.
After that, you can proceed to work according to the scheme. The classic lymphatic drainage manual massage is performed along the path of the lymph - from the bottom up and it is necessary to move strictly along the massage lines. All movements are performed slowly and smoothly.
You need to start from the chin - place the thumbs of both hands on the bulging point of the chin. And starting with a slight light pressure, slide your fingers along the arc to the earlobes. Repeat movement along the line 4-5 times more, increase pressure each time, but avoid pain.
After that, you can move up to the corners of the lips and wings of the nose. All movements remain the same, but the massage line rises a little higher - the direction from the tips of the lips and wings of the nose goes to the center of the ear. The number of lines drawn remains the same. And, as in the previous zone, the pressure with each line increases slightly. On the final touch, increase the radius and walk from the corners of the lips to the outside of the brow arches.
After working out the three zones, you can proceed to lymphatic drainage massage of the eyelids, which will help get rid of bags and bruises under the eyes. Use your fingertips to circle around: the lower eyelid from the outer corner of the eye to the inner and the upper eyelid from the inner corner to the outer. The movements should be calm and soft, do not apply pressure, because the skin around the eyes is soft, especially thin and can easily be injured. Classic circular movements can be replaced with zigzag movements, but the direction of movement should remain the same.
The development of the forehead begins with the interbrow space, where hated facial wrinkles often appear. From this point with your fingertips, start moving sideways to the temples and up to the hairline. Movements should be smooth and unhurried. Repeat drawing each line 5-6 times.
You can carry out manual massage procedures yourself at home. But it is very important to follow the rules and try to conduct full-fledged face care courses.
If you follow them, then after the first sessions a noticeable effect will appear: the elasticity and firmness of the skin will be restored, the complexion will become healthy, the oval and contours will become more clear, and the look will be expressive. And after carrying out a full course, a noticeable rejuvenation of the face will occur.
Procedure
The procedure for self-massage at home is simple, but requires proper preparation. And the effect will depend on the correctness of the action. In the initial stages, a manual massage may take about 20-30 minutes. But over time, when all movements will be done automatically, you will spend about 15 minutes to conduct the entire massage.
To get started, prepare a place of work. Take care of good lighting and take a mirror for your convenience.
After that, you can proceed to the preparation of the skin. To begin with, the face needs a gentle and gentle cleaning. Using a soft lotion and a cotton pad, remove makeup residue from the face.
If desired, you can steam the skin, sitting over a hot broth of medicinal herbs for 10 minutes. This will open the pores and make the procedure more effective. When conducting hardware massage, you must also remove any jewelry.
For massage, it is best to use cosmetic oil or moisturizing milk. Each zone is worked out in order in a certain sequence. As auxiliary tools, you can use improvised tools.For massage, ordinary tablespoons, vacuum cans, metal balls, as well as special devices - hardware nozzles and mesoscooters are suitable.
But it is worthwhile to understand that additional devices can leave bruises on sensitive skin and cause redness. Therefore, it is necessary to use all kinds of devices with special care.
After the procedure, remove the remaining massage oil or milk from the skin. And the final stage includes moisturizing and nourishing the skin. If you perform a massage before bedtime, you can immediately apply a night cream with a lifting effect on your face, it will help strengthen the effect of modeling the oval.
Recommendations
Comprehensive face care procedures help get rid of puffiness and swelling, reduce facial wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face and say goodbye to the second chin.
Do not forget that any procedures, especially with a person, must be performed correctly and in compliance with basic recommendations.
- If you believe the advertising headlines, procedures for lymphatic drainage massage in the salon allow you to visually rejuvenate your face for 10 years. But you should not believe all marketing tricks. Choosing the right beautician can take a lot of time. Therefore, when choosing a master, study the reviews and entrust the care of your beauty only to experienced professionals and professionals.
- At the first session, tell the beautician about chronic diseases and ailments in order to eliminate the likelihood of undesirable consequences.
- Stimulating the outflow of lymph is a serious task, the resolution of which requires certain knowledge and experience from the performer. Therefore, if you plan to carry out a facial massage procedure yourself, we recommend that you first sign up for a few treatments with a cosmetologist. Then you can remember the technique and scheme, and in the future you will be guided by your own feelings.
- To begin with, all procedures are recommended to be done sitting in front of the mirror in a well-lit place. But over time, you can massage even while lying in bed or while taking a relaxing bath.
- Carefully choose your face care cosmetics. Cream, oil and milk should contain vitamins A and E. Before applying a new product to your face, be sure to conduct an allergy test on your wrist or elbow.
- It is important to understand that getting rid of age-related changes and skin imperfections by conducting a mild relaxing massage several times a year will fail. Solving the problems of preserving youth is necessary in a comprehensive manner. Skin care should include several procedures: cleaning, nutrition, moisturizing, strengthening and relaxing the muscles of the face. Therefore, include gymnastics for the face in your care program, which will help to tone the muscles, relieve tightness and stiffness.
See how to make lymphatic drainage facial massage at home.