Japanese facial massage: varieties and features

Japanese facial massage is very popular among women of any age. Over the long history of its existence, this type of massage has been able to establish itself as one of the most effective, affordable and effective. Japanese masters have been improving the technique for influencing skin cells for many years, and similar procedures today are carried out not only in beauty salons, but also at home. The most important thing is to do all the procedures correctly so as not to harm human health and improve the condition of his skin.

It is not known exactly when the Japanese facial massage appeared. Even in ancient times, women from imperial families resorted to similar procedures in order to ensure attractiveness and rejuvenate themselves. Despite the huge advantage of such a massage, Oriental specialists constantly improved their skills and techniques. Stylist Tanaka Yukuko in 2007 released the book "Facial Massage." It was not only sold out in huge circulation, but was also positively received by critics.

One of the most popular and sought after types of Japanese facial massage is Shiatsu. Its founder Tokuiro Namikoshi has developed a technique, the essence of which is pressing a finger on biologically active royal points. A feature of this technique is the large-scale impact on the human body. Proper massage leads to the fact that the internal energy of a person is activated, thereby improving the general condition of his body and well-being.

Among the main advantages of Shiatsu are the following:

• reduction of chronic pain;
• general improvement in the condition of the skin of the face;
• elimination of circles under the eyes, facial wrinkles;
• reduction of nasolabial folds and facelift.

In addition, a similar effect on biologically active points leads to the normalization of the nervous system, has a positive effect on the nerve endings and stimulates the smooth functioning of organs and the whole organism. If you carry out a Japanese sculpted facial massage in the morning, then this will allow you to get a boost of strength and energy for the whole working day.

Another variation of Japanese facial massage is Asahi. The technique is in great demand not only because of its effectiveness, but also because of safety. Among the distinctive advantages are the following.

• Mood improvement. Recent studies show that this massage technique not only has a positive effect on mood, but also helps to greatly reduce stress.
• Does not allow the appearance of wrinkles. Constant tension at work and stress lead to wrinkles and age spots on the girl’s face. Just 10 minutes of such a massage will protect yourself from premature aging.

• Increases lymph flow. Lymphocytes are one of the most important particles of the immune system responsible for the production of antibodies that fight infections and harmful bacteria. Through such an effect, the lymph flow improves, which has a positive effect on the whole organism.
• Improving the effectiveness of cosmetics and skin care products. Very often a similar massage is resorted to before starting cosmetic procedures. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve more impressive results.
• Providing youthful skin. Massaging the face makes it possible to improve blood circulation and thereby provide cells with all the necessary nutrients. As a result, the skin on the face becomes more mobile and supple.

The next variety is the Kobido technique, the essence of which is to provide women with a traditional way of beauty. Initially, this technique was developed for geisha, and the technique of ancient facial massage was used for its foundation. The peculiarity of this technique is that it accelerates the restoration of the epithelium and completely relaxes the facial muscles. A similar result can be achieved thanks to unique massage techniques that combine light gymnastics and stroking.

The essence of such a procedure is to act on lines that interact with some organs and systems of our body. With Kobido, fairly high attention should be paid to the lines responsible for the work of the large intestine and urinary system, which helps to cleanse the body and additionally stimulates digestion.

Work on these areas allows you to get a wonderful effect: the tone of the face becomes more natural, and health improves. In addition, Kobido involves the impact on the points responsible for the functioning of the spleen and stomach. That is why lymphatic drainage self-massage is popular in Japan in the same way as facial gymnastics.

Japanese massage may not be performed for every person. Given the fact that it has an exclusively point effect, it should be understood in which particular cases such procedures will be most effective. Among the main indications for such a facial massage are the following.

• With blurred facial features, when the appearance deteriorates due to the presence of a double chin or hanging folds.

• If daily in the morning on the face there are swelling or similar problems. This indicates that the lymphatic system does not work well.The main advantage of Japanese massage in this case is that it leads to the waste of fluid, which normalizes the system.
• In the presence of wrinkles, regardless of their origin: facial or age.

In addition, Japanese facial massage is extremely effective in cases where the face is characterized by a painful shade, yellow and gray. If you believe the reviews, thanks to this type of massage, you can look at least 10 years younger if you perform everything using the correct technique. The skin condition is normalized in the eyes, and the drifts are tightened.

Despite the fact that Japanese massage is a safe procedure, there are certain contraindications, in the presence of which it is not recommended to resort to a similar effect on the skin of the face. Among them are the following:

• problems in the lymphatic system;
• the presence of acne or any rashes on the skin of the face;
• rosacea and SARS;
• too sensitive skin;
• regular fatigue syndrome.

You should take into account the fact that Japanese facial massage has a strong effect on the lymphatic system of the body. That is why it can cause the rapid progression of the above diseases and ailments.

Japanese facial massage is a fairly effective method of skin rejuvenation. Techniques differ depending on the age for which they are intended. For 40 years and 60 years, the methods of pressure and impact will be different, so this circumstance must be taken into account. For example, if a lady is 45 years old, then more than 3 sessions per week can not be done, but younger women are allowed 6 sessions in the absence of any contraindications.

To make the impact as effective and efficient as possible, it is necessary to adhere to the basic rules of Japanese facial massage, among which the following can be distinguished.

• During the massage, the skin of the face should be completely dry. If it is even a little wet, then it is imperative to wipe your face with a dry cloth.

• Any exposure to the skin and pressure should be carried out on completely clean skin. That is why, before starting the massage, you should wash your face, remove the remnants of cosmetics with the help of special cosmetics.
• It is necessary to correctly determine where exactly the lymph nodes and blood vessels are located in order to correctly exert an effect on them. This is the main condition for efficiency and getting a good result.
• The maximum effect can be obtained through the use of a special cream.

• As a massage cream, it is allowed to use exclusively natural products, among which olive oil and oat milk take pride of place.
• Massage should be done exclusively with the index and middle finger.

It is extremely important to clean the pores with scrubs before starting a Japanese massage. Cosmetologists advise doing this procedure several times a week, so that the skin will be clean and free from dead cells. Close attention should also be given to the force of pressure at certain points. It should be significant, but not bring pain. In places where the lymph nodes are located, the force of pressure should decrease. If a person has a thin face, then the massage should be carried out using a special technique, which provides for a complete study of the upper part of the face.

Japanese massage includes 11 exercises. In order for each of them to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to strictly follow these recommendations.

• Facial massage according to the advice of Japanese masters without fail should start from the forehead. To do this, it is good to press the index and middle fingers to your forehead and do not forget to keep your hands in a horizontal direction. After three seconds, you need to take your fingers to the temporal region and continue to massage there.
• Strengthening the eye area. We touch the pads of the middle fingers to the skin, and then we take them to the inner corners of the eye. It is necessary to apply pressure as accurately as possible, since applying too much force can damage the eyesight and vessels located near the eyes. At the end of this stage, you also need to take your fingers to the temporal region, and from there you should move to the lymphatic point. It is located near the tragus of the ear and pressure on it will be the final movement in this process.

• Strengthening the mouth and chin. With a little effort, we press two fingers to the skin in the fossa of the chin. After a few seconds, the fingers need to be connected in the fossa of the chin, gently press on the skin and quickly remove.
• Correction of nasolabial folds. Carefully move your fingers to the hollows at the wings of the nose. In this case, you should make movements resembling drawing a figure eight. The final trick here is also performed on the tragus ear.

• An osteopathic exercise for the cheeks that starts from the chin area. Fingers should circle the area of ​​the corners of the lips, while pressing firmly enough. Some discomfort is possible, but there should not be pain.
• Performing a zigzag exercise, which is designed to raise the cheeks. One cheek should be fixed with the palm of your hand, but the second is pressured with a few fingers. You should start from the place where the chewing muscle is located and move up there diagonally.

• Strengthening the cheeks. This technique is considered one of the most effective, as it allows you to get rid of nasolabial folds. The index and middle fingers are placed on the zygomatic bones, and then are taken to the tragus of the ears. The technique can be done several times a day.
• Osteopathic lifting exercise. Hands should be connected in front of you, and palms open 90 degrees. Press the chin as hard as possible, and then move up to the auricle.

• Face contour correction. To perform this technique, put the chin on the base of the palm, so that the fingers are directed to the ear side. Make sure that the chin is fully gripped. Sometimes there are times when a person captures only the jawbone, which is extremely wrong and will not lead to any result.
• Elimination of the second chin. To do this, palms are folded in front of the face, and thumbs are directed towards the neck. When you open your palms, a rhombus forms, and the index fingers are pressed to the face. Massage is performed under the chin with the thumbs.
• Smoothing the forehead. This technique assumes that the fingers smooth the forehead from temple to temple, after which horizontal movements are made.

Japanese facial massage, like any other, can cause a number of undesirable problems. To protect yourself from their manifestation, you must strictly follow the recommendations and rules of the massage, as well as make sure that there are no contraindications. One of the most common problems are all kinds of skin rashes.If they are available before the procedure, then it is contraindicated, otherwise you can get a completely sprinkled face as a result.

If before the massage procedures the face was clean, but after them small rashes began to appear, then this is quite normal. The fact is that such an effect on the body accelerates the metabolism. It is not necessary to refuse Japanese massage, but you can use various anti-inflammatory drugs. With a strong rash, all manipulations must be stopped immediately and to understand the cause of such problems. It is possible that the rashes are caused by improperly selected cream or oil.

Women also often complain of swelling in the morning. The only reason for this effect is a bedtime massage. This is an extremely wrong approach, which without fail will lead to puffiness of the face. The best time to carry out such an effect on the skin is morning. Another quite serious problem is rosacea, which can appear during an active massage.

The presence of rosacea is a strict contraindication for Japanese facial massage. If there are small manifestations of this pathology, then you can massage with minimal pressure and do not touch places where there is a high risk of manifestation of the vascular network. In the role of the main nutrient, a special cream for rosacea is best suited.

Women who are distinguished by hollow cheeks, it is best to refuse such a massage, as it can cause weight loss and cheeks dropping. As a result, the lady will visually look older than she really is.

If you professionally and competently perform Japanese facial massage, then its results will be noticeable not only visually. The patient will immediately feel how the body is completely changing after eastern manipulations. The human body awakens, absorbs a huge amount of energy and strength. As for the skin, after some time you can confidently wait for the results. The effectiveness of Japanese facial massage is beyond doubt.

• Blood circulates much faster through the capillaries, which makes metabolism at the cellular level much better. That is why cells receive more oxygen and nutrients. In addition, this has a direct effect on the level of elastin, which is produced much faster, which contributes to a more elastic and supple skin.
• Strengthening muscle tissue, which eliminates skin sagging, as well as drooping eyelids.
• Getting rid of edema, which is considered the greatest problem faces women aged.
• More effective work of capillaries, as a result of which various redness or acne disappear on the face. Very often skin problems can be seen on the lady's face, the cause of which is the proximity of blood vessels to the skin. Japanese massage makes it possible to solve such problems.
• The contours of the face become clearer and the effect of sagging skin disappears.
• If you use the right technique, facial massage helps to relax and relieve tension.
• The facial muscles not only become fit, but also gain the ability to withstand external factors and irritants, so that the skin retains its attractive appearance for a longer time.

The effectiveness of Japanese facial massage also lies in the fact that the number of facial wrinkles is significantly reduced, which allows the ladies to smile and not to worry about the fact that a smile will cause a few more wrinkles. Special attention deserves the benefit of Shiatsu, which is as follows.

• Significant improvement in lymph circulation, which contributes to the acquisition of clean and soft skin.
• Anti-aging effect - the skin takes on a more dense and elastic appearance, and the number of wrinkles and their depth are significantly reduced.
• Mood improvement. In the process of Shiatsu, the body begins to intensively produce hormones of happiness. That is why after the procedure you feel relaxed and at ease.
• Face shape correction. Without resorting to the services of a plastic surgeon, you can make your face more refined and also expressed. As a result, the cheekbones change their shape, and the cheeks and second chin gradually disappear.
• Disposal of bags under the eyes due to faster lymph circulation.
• The removal of toxins that can accumulate over the long term by the epidermis, which causes premature aging. Acceleration of lymph and blood during the procedure makes it possible to quickly remove toxins from the body.

Thus, Japanese facial massage is considered one of the most effective and efficient. For many centuries, it allows women to get rid of many problems, including facial wrinkles and acne. With the right approach, contour acupressure at home or in the salon will be an ideal way to rejuvenate your face, give it more attractiveness and naturalness, as well as get rid of a number of problems.

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