To preserve and maintain the beauty of the skin, the fair sex uses various popular techniques. Massage techniques using natural raw materials are in great demand. Honey massage has a special effect. This procedure can be carried out at home, without spending money on the services of beauty salons.
Introduction
Girls and women of different ages have been using honey for personal care for centuries. The natural product contains many trace elements that have a positive effect on the beauty and condition of the skin. It contains calcium, magnesium, fructose and many vitamins.
Combining facial massage techniques with the miraculous properties of the product, you can achieve impressive results at home. The effect of the procedure will be noticeable as soon as possible. This procedure is not only useful, but also pleasant: a massage will help relieve fatigue and relax facial muscles.
This procedure is offered by almost all modern beauty salons, however, knowing the technique of execution, you can conduct care yourself. Before proceeding with the procedure, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the features, effect and contraindications.
General information
In order to properly massage the face, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic massage movements. The effectiveness of the procedure and sensations in the process of care will depend on this. One full session can replace several procedures due to the special properties of honey.
Experts assure that to achieve the maximum lifting effect with the help of massage, it is necessary to choose the main ingredient correctly. In this case, it is imperative to use cell honey. This product boasts effective biologically active properties that can several times improve the condition of the skin.
The peculiarity of the natural product lies in the fact that it has practically no expiration date, however, it is the healing properties of honey that have value. They can be stored from year to year, while the product is securely sealed with beeswax in combs.
Effect
Massage using honey has many positive qualities. The procedure improves skin tone and has a positive effect on the body. Due to rhythmic movements, the blood circulation process is restored, which is necessary for the normal color and full work of the skin.
The tissue regeneration process is also accelerated, as a result of which you will have a fresh and updated appearance. Slag and toxins are carefully and safely removed from the body, and the lymphatic flow improves markedly. At the end of the massage, you may notice particles of a pale gray color on your fingers. These are the remains of honey with impurities elongated from the pores of the skin.
Honey massage is effective in cleansing and exfoliating. This component will relieve old and rough skin without leaving redness or other irritation. With the regular implementation of this procedure, you can generally refuse peeling and the use of scrubs.
Choose a bee product
The first thing to remember is to use for cosmetic procedures only a natural and fresh product without chemical impurities and additives. Experts advise to choose honey with a medium or liquid consistency for more convenient use and maximum effect after massage.
Hard particles of candied honey can harm delicate and soft skin. The ideal option is honey from honeycombs. This product retains a maximum of useful trace elements due to hermetic storage. It is rarely seen in the store - it is better to go to the market.
As for the honey variety, it is recommended to use a buckwheat (buckwheat) bee product. From the point of view of cosmetology, it is considered the most effective and valuable.
Also, for a healing massage, you can use a product with the addition of essential oils and vitamins. These elements will have an additional positive effect on the skin. For facial massage, avocado or grape seed oil is ideal.
The note
For one procedure you will need quite a bit of product - 1-2 tablespoons are enough. In this regard, you do not need to buy a lot of honey - it is better to use a fresh product every time.
Before using it, you need to warm it up a little in a water bath, after which the composition will acquire a temperature that is pleasant to the skin of the face. Under thermal influence, the product will only enhance the beneficial properties, but if you overheat honey too much, the effect will be the opposite.
Age dependent action
For women of mature age (from 45 to 50 years old), experts recommend conducting honey massage in alternation with a vacuum procedure. Together, these actions will have a tremendous effect. It is possible to significantly improve not only the skin, but also the oval of the face, tightening the muscles. Massage has become widespread due to the effective anti-aging effect.
This procedure is recommended for young girls who have pronounced facial wrinkles. They can appear on the face of a person, regardless of age. The healing elements included in the product will help get rid of the early signs of aging and aging of the skin. To achieve the highest effect, it is recommended to combine massage with facial gymnastics.
It is worth noting that this technique is a universal way to maintain facial skin in excellent condition, regardless of age and other factors, however, so that the procedure does not have the opposite effect, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with contraindications.
Contraindications
Despite the many positive effects, this procedure has certain disadvantages, which you must definitely familiarize yourself with. Otherwise, massage will only aggravate the condition of the skin.
The following factors are contraindications:
- an allergic reaction to the product;
- herpes or fever on the face;
- disorders in the thyroid gland;
- fever;
- fragile vessels;
- inflamed facial nerve;
- rosacea and rosacea;
- open wounds;
- ulcers;
- unhealed scars.
If you doubt the presence of any contraindications, be sure to consult a doctor to avoid unpleasant consequences.
What problems will the procedure handle?
- Problem skin. This ailment is faced not only by adolescents, but also by older people. This type of skin needs constant and intensive care. Honey massage will help normalize sweat and sebaceous glands, disturbances in which are one of the main causes of inflammation. Also, the procedure will cleanse the pores. This is an ideal way to tidy oily skin, prone to rashes.
- Dryness. With the opposite problem, care when using honey can also be dealt with. Trace elements effectively fight dryness, intensively nourishing.
- Pigmentation. This procedure will help eliminate age spots. Regular use of massage can brighten spots on the skin of the face in several tones. Also, the procedure, when carried out correctly, prevents the further development of pigmentation.
- Lift Massage will help bring your face to tone by tightening the contour and getting rid of wrinkles. Due to the visible lifting effect, the result is the smoothing of age and facial muscles. Regular exercise speeds up the process of skin regeneration, and also normalizes the synthesis of elastin and collagen.
- Cleaning up. Owners of enlarged pores are faced with the problem of the formation of wen and black spots. In this case, the home procedure with natural honey will also be effective. Clogged mouths of the follicle cleanse the active substances that make up the bee product.
- Color and relief. By cleaning and getting rid of toxins and toxins, you will notice improvements in complexion. It also contributes to blood circulation. A healthy complexion is the key to an attractive appearance at any age. The beneficial elements nourished by the skin will saturate and heal. Due to massage, the relief of the face will improve.
- Swelling. Dark marks on the lower eyelids and swelling are a common problem in those who suffer from lack of sleep and overwork. Honey massage has a lymphatic drainage effect, due to which there is an outflow of fluids that have stagnated in the cells of the skin. Several sessions will eliminate this defect.
Procedure
Before the procedure, it is necessary to cleanse the skin using makeup removers and cotton pads.
The skin should also be steamed, leaning against it with a hot compress. It will not only open the pores, but also increase the flow of blood to the surface of the skin.
Next, you need to cook the mass. Use fresh honey. As mentioned above, you can add a little essential oil to it to increase the anti-aging and healing properties. A few drops of oil will be enough. If you use the product in honeycombs, print them with a hot knife.
The mixture is carefully applied to the neck and face with a uniform and thick layer. Next, you need to leave it for about 10 minutes so that the special properties of the product penetrate the pores and upper layers of the skin.
Neat and gentle patting movements should go through the skin from bottom to top, from neck to face.Massage is necessary easily and only with your fingertips. Press lightly on the skin, but do not stay in one place for more than a second so that your fingers do not stick. Repeat for about 6 times.
The area around the eyes is handled separately. The procedure is carried out with short touches, gently pressing on the skin. First you need to walk along the lower eyelid, then along the upper. Thin integuments are massaged in a circular motion along the periorbital region. Only 7 times needed.
Along the massage lines with soft patting movements, it is necessary to walk through each of them at least 5 times. A few minutes (7–10) after the start of the healing procedure, the mixture used for massage will turn pale gray due to particles of dirt. Honey will take toxins from the skin, particles of impurities, toxins, and more.
After completing care, thoroughly wash your face with warm water and cover the skin with a nourishing cream. You can also take a tonic lotion.
Course
Experts say that the healing process takes about 15 procedures. The time interval between them is 2 days. At this time, it is highly recommended that you do special exercises to tone your facial muscles. The best time for carrying out the above procedure is 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Reviews
This massage technique is in great demand. This is evidenced by numerous reviews on the Internet. The responses are publicly available, and everyone can read them. Having analyzed the situation today, we can say with confidence: honey massage was appreciated.
They note the excellent result in a short time and a favorable cost in comparison with similar procedures in beauty salons. There are practically no negative reviews, but still they are. So, some do not like the sticky sensations in the process. Also, contraindications can be noted as cons.
See how to make a honey facial massage in the next video.