Guessing a woman's age is hard enough. But the faded condition of the skin and wrinkles can betray this secret. To look always young and beautiful, it is recommended to do a pinch facial massage. This procedure is painless and safe. You can perform it in a beauty salon or at home.
What is this?
Before talking about the main benefits of this procedure, it is worth explaining what it is. So, under the concept of “pinch facial massage”, cosmetologists mean an active effect on the surface layer of the skin and tissues, performed with the fingers. There are 3 main purposes of its holding:
- improve blood circulation;
- skin relaxation;
- muscle strengthening.
Indications
Performing pinching facial massage at home is necessary in the following cases:
- Premature appearance of wrinkles or crow's feet around the eyes.
- Intensive sweat production on the face.
- The presence of scars, acne, pimples andblackheads.
- Inadequate blood circulation.
It is recommended to consult a beautician before performing a pinch facial massage. The specialist will conduct a visual examination and determine whether the patient can do such a procedure, as well as select the correct technique for its implementation.
Contraindications
When performing a pinch facial massage at home, you yourself need to take into account that it is not suitable for everyone. There are a number of contraindications that, if neglected, can harm the skin:
- Presence of any manifestations of allergy, such as rash or irritation.
- Performing a deep or medium penetration peel less than one month ago.
- The presence of skin defects of viral origin, such as herpes.
- The appearance of any kind of purulent formations or open wounds.
- Approximate location of blood vessels to the surface of the skin.
- If the massage is performed using oils or moisturizers, then it is imperative to pay attention to whether it contains components that could cause an allergic reaction.
In the presence of any skin pathologies, pinching facial massage should be canceled or performed with caution. If there are any contraindications, complications may arise, which will be quite difficult or even impossible to get rid of in the future.
Preparing for a massage
To perform a pinch massage you will need:
- Special couch. It is unlikely to be found at home, so you need to prepare a large mirror and stand in front of it.
- It is recommended to pre-lubricate the skin of the face with any moisturizer. This will make it easier to capture it. It is not necessary to use a cosmetic product, you can create it yourself. Any oil can be used as a base: olive, almond, coconut or avocado. It is recommended to add 3-4 drops of essential oil to it in order to achieve the most positive effect from this procedure.
Of course, you will need free time and a good mood. It is better to turn off the phone during the procedure and stay at home alone so that nothing distracts you on the path to perfection.
Before the massage, it is recommended to wash your face using a gel or foam to free the skin from makeup.
Classic massage technique
Classic massage involves the impact on the skin of the face in order to enrich it with oxygen and eliminate dead cells. Pinching is carried out with three fingers - thumb, middle and index. At first, it is required to make them light, almost imperceptible, gradually the intensity should increase. The procedure should also be completed with light pinching and stroking movements.
Jacquet technology
Pinch facial massage according to Jacquet consists of several main steps:
- First of all, you should warm up the skin and prepare it for furtheractions. To do this, make several stroking and patting movements for 1 minute.
- If the skin of the face has become beautiful, and the neck continues to be flabby and dry, then all the work is considered in vain. Therefore, it is recommended to start the massage from the neck. This requires tilting your head back and actively pinching the skin in the direction from the chest to the chin.
- The next step is massaging the cheeks. It is necessary to tingle again, but already in the direction from the corners of the lips to the ears. You can massage each side separately or simultaneously.
- The skin in the nose area is difficult to grasp, so it is worth doing a massage with light point movements with the pad of your index finger. They should be done in the direction from the center of the nose down and from the middle of the lips to the nostrils.
- The forehead will first of all remind you of approaching old age, it is on it that the first premature wrinkles appear, so it should be given more attention. Stroking and small pinching should be done from the bottom up.
It is worth noting that the skin of the face is very thin and delicate. It is easily susceptible to infection. Therefore, massage should be performed with disposable gloves or pre-treat your hands with a disinfectant.
Regularity and duration of the procedure
Facial care and massage is an important procedure on which the appearance of a woman depends. But regularity is important in this matter, without which all the work will be in vain. The total duration of the massage should be 5-7 minutes, this time is enough toto warm up the skin and relax it as much as possible.
You should do 10-12 repetitions in total, approximately 2-3 times a week. After completing the course, you should take a break of at least one month, and then you can start doing massage again.
Benefits of the procedure
If the procedure was performed correctly, then after its implementation, you can notice a number of positive effects:
- the oval of the face will noticeably change: the second chin will disappear, it will take the correct shape;
- fine wrinkles will become less noticeable;
- the skin will become cleaner, all negative appearances in the form of acne or acne will disappear;
- flabbiness in the face and neck will disappear, the skin will noticeably tighten;
- puffiness and circles under the eyes will disappear;
- all traces of fatigue will disappear, a fresh look will appear;
- blood circulation will improve;
- he althy shine will appear.
It is recommended to do massage as a preventive goal so that the skin always looks young and beautiful. He is very helpful. Reviews of pinch facial massage and before and after photos from women only confirm this fact.
In addition, if you use any cosmetic product after this procedure, it will increase significantly.
Possible negative consequences
If the massage is done incorrectly, some negative consequences may appear, namely:
- skin stretching;
- appearance of unhe althy shine and oiliness;
- formation of redness, irritation, swelling and small pimples;
- appearance of small wounds or hematomas;
- formation of infections and acne with active exposure to the skin with dirty hands;
- blockage of pores with heavy use of oils.
That is why it is very important to approach the massage responsibly so as not to harm yourself. If a woman is not confident in her abilities, then it is better to entrust this procedure to a professional beautician.
Positive Feedback
Women of different age categories have different opinions about massage. To a greater extent, there are positive reviews about the pinched facial massage according to Jacques. First of all, they are associated with its effectiveness, already in one course you can see a positive effect that persists for a long time. Another advantage is related to simplicity and accessibility. To conduct a session, you do not need to buy special cosmetics and massagers, you only need to know the basic rules for conducting it.
Negative reviews
Every cosmetic procedure has its positive and negative qualities. Reviews of pinch massage are also negative. Basically, representatives of the beautiful half of humanity assure that during the procedure their hands get very tired, which is why they have to complete it prematurely. Many women have not noticed the desired effect.
Features of massage in the salon
In every city there are beauty salons, some of which include pinch massage. ATduring its implementation, the specialist affects the skin of the face with active movements. The advantage is that the beautician will be able to do this procedure efficiently and as harmlessly as possible. As for the shortcomings, they are associated with its high cost and the need to visit the salon. The average price is from 700 to 2000 rubles per procedure. This indicator depends on the region, the level of the salon, the professionalism of the massage therapist and the means used during the session. It is worth noting that it can last quite a long time from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Before the massage, the cosmetologist checks the condition of the skin to determine its type and the presence of contraindications, if there are no deviations, then he selects the type of procedure.
Pinch massage is a must for absolutely all women who want to look young, beautiful and well-groomed.
