Although it is impossible to turn back the hands of time, we can limit the effects of aging on the skin. Massage is undoubtedly the most pleasant of all anti-aging beauty techniques. Highly effective in attenuating wrinkles, facial massage helps fight against skin slackening and enhances the complexion’s radiant glow. Discover our recommendations for rejuvenating the face and preserving the skin’s youthful appearance.
Is facial massage effective?
Beauty specialists agree: a ritual comprised of anti-aging treatments and skin smoothing massages can delay the appearance of signs of aging. Today, facial massage is THE beauty trend used to maintain youthful-looking skin, thanks to its effectiveness in adding a radiant glow to the face and fighting against signs of skin aging. It also helps stimulate cell renewal and collagen production.
Extremely common in Asia, especially in Chinese medicine and Kobido massage therapy in Japan, an anti-aging massage provides a wide range of benefits. Facial massage is particularly recommended if you wish to treat the following problems:
- Wrinkles and fine lines: the main beneficial action of an anti-aging massage is to gently fight against wrinkles and fine lines. Massaging the face lifts facial features and erases frown lines, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, smile lines and marionette lines.
- Sagging skin: over time, the skin loses its firmness and elasticity. Although the loss of skin tissue elasticity is inevitable, an anti-aging massage is an effective solution to slow down the process. When massaging the face, blood flow is stimulated, and the skin becomes firmer, recovering tone and elasticity.
- Loss of radiance: with age, the complexion becomes increasingly dull and lackluster. A facial massage can counter this, thanks to its regenerative action. Facial massage helps increase blood and oxygen flow by targeting wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth, eyebrows and eyes. It also helps stimulate facial muscles, tighten pores and restore a radiant complexion.
What facial massage techniques can be used for a “lifting” effect?
There are several types of facial massage, which can be performed using different strokes, fingertips and/or massage accessories. Some of the more common techniques include:
- Kobido: The Japanese Kobido “lifting” massage is inspired by seven traditional Asian techniques. Thanks to the strokes used, it activates microcirculation and lymphatic flow in order to restore oxygen to skin cells and eliminate metabolic waste, which causes a dull complexion. Kobido therapy also smooths away wrinkles, plumps up the skin and adds a fresh, radiant glow to the complexion.
- Gua Sha massage: Gua Sha massage has become a must-have for beautiful, glowing and youthful-looking skin. A spatula, usually made from jade, is used to activate collagen production and eliminate toxins from the body. Performed in a salon or at home, Gua Sha massage rapidly improves the facial contour’s tone and firmness. It helps boost blood circulation and energy flow and allows for better oxygenation of the skin tissue. This energetic massage technique relaxes muscle contractions and increases tone in facial muscles.
At home, a 5-minute self-massage is sufficient to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation and fight against skin aging. These massages may be performed using vegetable oils, such as sweet almond, borage, or argan oil. To slow down the skin aging process, you can also perform an anti-aging massage when applying your daily skincare.
Choosing the most effective anti-aging care
It is essential to select the most suitable skincare in order to complete the effectiveness of a facial massage. Anti-aging skincare products with natural ingredients provide the skin with the active principles it needs to remain supple, radiant and smooth. These anti-aging products may be formulated with plant-based oils, hyaluronic acid and botanical butters. Condensé Paris offers a product range specially formulated to fight against signs of skin aging. From a make-up remover and cleanser, to lotion, serum and an anti-aging face mask, you will find all the skincare products you need to preserve your skin's youthful appearance.
To boost the effectiveness of your facial massages, you can apply a moisturizing cream, such as Regenerative Cream with Red Clover Flower extract. This global anti-aging treatment is packed with powerful natural active ingredients that activate the skin's metabolism and redensify skin, while significantly reducing wrinkle depth. When massaged into the face and neck, it provides an instant "lifting" effect, for smoother, firmer and more radiant skin.
If you wish to slow down the skin aging process, use these massages at least once or twice a week, at home or in a specialized salon. Facials and massages can also be combined with face yoga, a technique that consists of exercises that help reshape facial contours, erase wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, and tone skin. Take the time to treat yourself to a moment of utter relaxation and enjoy the benefits this has on your skin.
