Every woman strives to ensure that her skin is healthy, beautiful and young for a long time. In the modern world, there are many face care products. Cosmetic and salon procedures will help to look good and well-groomed at any age. However, most salon procedures have a fairly high price. There is a pleasant alternative: they include facial massage with the help of ordinary spoons, which can be carried out independently at home.
A bit of history
The birthplace of such massage is China, where it has been used for many decades, using a spoon of a special shape. However, there is an opinion that the pioneer of this procedure is Rene Koch, a well-known doctor in Germany. This massage is almost universal remedy for all skin types.
It is used:
- to improve the condition of young skin;
- to get rid of facial wrinkles;
- for mature skin after 40 years.
The results of the massage will be noticeable after just a few treatments, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of women of different ages. This procedure helps to get rid of age-related problems, thanks to it the skin of the face will be fresh, toned and rejuvenated.
What is a procedure?
This is a warm-up of the muscles of the face, which is done using tablespoons of different sizes. The spoons advance along the massage lines of the face, due to which the outflow of lymph is activated.
For this miracle massage, the best tool will be spoons made of silver, since its antioxidant and antiseptic properties have long been known. Massage with silver spoons will allow substances to penetrate deep into the skin, which will improve its nutrition. In the event that there are no silver appliances, you can take ordinary metal spoons, the effectiveness of such a massage will also be of a decent level.
Massage is recommended to be made with spoons, changing the temperature of the devices during the procedure.
Use cold appliances:
- to restore skin elasticity;
- for lightening the skin under the eyes;
- To relieve puffiness, thanks to the procedure, bags under the eyes can be significantly reduced.
The action of hot massage is aimed at tightening the contour of the face, it is done against wrinkles, the procedure allows you to remove the second chin.
The most favorable time of day for a spoon massage is morning. It takes very little time. About 5 minutes will have to spend on massage for the eyelids and 10-15 minutes for facial massage.
However, it is worth remembering that there are several contraindications for this massage, they are:
- diseases of the nasopharynx;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- rashes and irritations on the skin;
- rosacea;
- bad feeling.
It is also worthwhile to be careful about places where there are vascular nets, they can not be massaged.
Technique
Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to remove makeup and wash your face well.
Then you need to apply oil to the skin that is most suitable for your skin:
- almond;
- olive;
- Coconut
Face cream or a special lifting cream and gels are also good. If necessary, the oil composition can be applied to the spoon itself to improve its glide.
When sliding the appliance, it is important that the skin does not stretch.
Next, prepare two spoons for the procedure. It can be devices of different sizes - you can take a teaspoon or dessert spoon. To determine their size, they should be drawn across the face: this will help to figure out which spoons are more pleasant to work with. Their size will depend on personal convenience and comfort of sensations.
It is necessary to put two containers with hot and cold water. By the way, it is not necessary to use water, grass broths, warm or chilled, are very suitable.
To prepare a herbal decoction, it is worth taking:
- chamomile;
- sage;
- green tea;
- nettles.
For a cold massage, it is recommended to add ice to the container.
It is very important to use only clean materials. It is necessary to treat the tool with alcohol or another antiseptic, and also use clean containers for liquids. Before a spoon massage, wash your hands with soap and wipe dry.
Carrying out a massage with hot spoons, the devices heat up to no more than 50 degrees, massage movements should not cause discomfort or discomfort.
The procedure must be carried out very carefully, pressing the device should not be strong, the direction of movement is strictly along the massage lines. The degree of pressure should be controlled, it should not be pressed very hard so that there are no bruises or injuries.
The frequency and number of procedures will depend on the goals. In that case, if it is the destruction of small wrinkles and improving the facial contour, this will require 10-15 procedures. If there is swelling of the face, you can do massage daily for 5 minutes. After a course of massages, you need to take a break for about a week. If you do not want to stop on the achieved result, then the course of procedures should be repeated.
Features and nuances
Consider the types of massage for various zones and purposes.
How to remove facial wrinkles and bags under the eyes?
The eyes are the mirror of the soul, and eye care should be the most thorough.To remove wrinkles and get rid of dark circles and bags, you should massage the problem areas with cold spoons. Before starting the procedure, pour cold water or herbal decoction into the container. To enhance the effect of the procedure, pieces of ice can be added to the liquid. Spoons are lowered into a container of water and allowed to cool.
Then they are removed and the back side is advanced along the upper eyelid from the inner corner of the eye to the outer. Movements must be carried out not strictly according to the eyelid, but along the superciliary arch about five times. Next, perform the movement in the opposite direction. The spoon should be moved towards the nose, massage is carried out on the lower part of the eyelids from the far corner to the near. You need to hold a spoon about five times.
It is worth remembering that the spoon should remain cool, for this it is periodically lowered into a container with cold liquid.
To combat fine wrinkles around the eyes, it is necessary to perform a circular massage from the cheekbones in the direction of the temples. Then, starting near the corners of the eyes, lead to the temples, while you need to linger a bit at the end and the beginning.
This procedure should be carried out by combining devices with different temperatures. Thus, it is recommended to start the massage with warm appliances, and end with cool ones.
From nasolabial folds
To massage the nasolabial folds, massage movements along them should be made from the bottom up. To divert lymph, you need to lead a spoon along the cheek, starting from the nose to the temple, then hold the device towards the earlobe, moving from the corners of the mouth. Smooth movements should be made, without excessive tension on the skin. After the massage process is mastered, you can improve the movement a little, holding a spoon not in a direct movement, but in a circular manner.
You can enhance the effectiveness of this procedure: for this, it is enough to inflate the cheeks and use tapping movements to move along the nasolabial folds. In this case, it is necessary to alternate the temperature of the spoons, you need to start the procedure with hot cutlery, alternating them with cold.
For cheekbones and cheeks
The cheeks and cheekbones often need to be adjusted. To massage this area, you need to slightly warm the oil, gently moisten a spoon. A moderate amount of oil should remain on the device so that it does not drip. After wetting the device, you can start the process. Massage in this case will pass from the corners of the lips towards the earlobes, while the movement is made along the cheek and further from the chin to the auricles. This manipulation is performed on the lower jaw.
When carrying out the manipulation, you should linger a bit at the starting and ending points.
From wrinkles on the forehead
To get rid of wrinkles on the forehead, massage devices should be above the eyebrows. In this case, the devices must be lubricated with oil a little in advance. Then with one spoon you need to make ten circular motions in one direction and the same amount in the other. Next, use the second spoon, for this it is necessary to connect it as if with the first, laying one under the other. Then, with light movements, move the spoons one above the other ten times.
After that, place both cutlery side by side, between the eyebrows. With calm movements, it is necessary to raise spoons in the direction of the temples. It must be repeated ten times. When massaging this zone, alternating devices with different temperatures are also used.
For the lower part of the face
To improve the oval of the face, it is necessary to move the spoons directed at each other in the direction from the chin to the ear. For the best result, you can tighten the muscles, but after the massage you need to remove the lymph. By adjusting the chin, the hot appliances are horizontally placed under it, straining the muscles of the chin, and then with a slight pressure push the cutlery to the side and up.
To make it easier to feel the tension of the chin muscles, it is necessary to push the lower jaw forward.
For such a massage, three movements will be sufficient, after which it is necessary to divert the lymph and perform another approach of movements. The duration of the procedure is determined individually, for this massage five minutes will be enough, however, if desired, the length of time can be increased.
You can adjust the “second chin" with tapping movements of spoons, their direction in this case will be from the chin to the neck.
Massaging the delicate skin of the neck, movements should be made from the collarbone to the chin, spending about ten times up the neck.
It is worth remembering that you should not touch the thyroid gland during massage, it is extremely undesirable to massage it.
Neckline
Spoon massage can also achieve excellent results on the skin in the neckline. In this case, we need two spoons, they are used simultaneously. To massage the décolleté area, cutlery is placed near the hollow between the chest and massage movements up to the area of the forearm. Then you should make a movement from the hollow in the direction of the armpits. At the end of the massage in the decollete, you need to make movements from the hollow in the direction towards the middle of the clavicle, and then to its beginning.
It is worth remembering that after working through each zone, it is necessary to divert the lymph, moving from the earlobes to the neck, then to the collarbones and to the sides.
The subtleties of completing a massage
After the massage, it is necessary to wash the skin of all massaged areas with water and wipe dry. The success of any business is regularity, and cosmetic massage with spoons is no exception. A regular procedure can provide the desired result and keep it as long as possible. At the same time, the intensity of massage movements and the duration of the procedure for each zone can be adjusted independently, starting from its problem areas and goals.
This massage is effective due to the effect of metal on the skin. The temperature difference includes the activation of intracellular processes or their slowdown. With the right technique and the right degree of pressure on the skin, it is smoothed, improving tone and color. You can remove toxins from the skin and excess fluid, which will immediately affect the appearance: the skin will noticeably rejuvenate, blood flow will improve, which is the key to a healthy beautiful complexion. Regular massage with spoons will bring great benefits to the skin. The best part is that you can do it yourself at home, while maintaining a budget. Do not regret for yourself 15 minutes every morning, and then the skin will be young and radiant for a long time.
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