Asahi facial massage: what is it and how to do it?

In 2007, the book "Facial Massage" was published, the author of its make-up artist Yukuko Tanaka described in detail how the massage should be performed, for what purposes it serves, presented a lot of video materials. Thanks to this book, many beauticians around the world began to use the Japanese massage technique to make their clients' facial skin look younger. You can perform this procedure yourself, while it is important to perform the technique correctly.

To achieve the desired result, for a long time, the cosmetologist and stylist Yukuko Tanaka had to seriously study various massage techniques. She was interested in questions of anatomy, she paid great attention to the issue of the structure and work of the lymphatic system.

After meticulous work and studying the necessary data, she developed a unique technique, thanks to which age-related changes in the skin of the face were reduced. Now this technique is known not only in Japan, it is successfully used in other countries as well. The massage technique is very popular among women of different age groups.

This technique is called "Asahi", which means "morning sun" or Zogan (Tsogan, Zogan), which means "face creation." Another name for this technique is "ten years ago", and it really is, if you look at how its creator looks in her years, and what most Asian women look like. Yukuko Tanaka received her first massage skills as a child from her grandmother, but then she had to make every effort to get the desired result.

This massage cannot be considered ordinary, which can be done in any beauty salon or on your own. Regular massage assumes that movements during the procedure should be smooth and gentle, without causing discomfort. Using the Asahi method, when it is performed, a certain pressure is produced on the skin, muscles and bones, since during the procedure it is necessary to press on certain points, because the massage is based on a manual technique.

The essence of the procedure is that the effect on the muscles and skin occurs in the areas where the lymph nodes are located. After such a procedure, lymph outflow occurs, as a result of which toxins are removed, muscles are strengthened, and wrinkles are reduced.

This procedure consists of two types of massage.

• Lymphatic massage. Thanks to him, excess fluid is removed from the skin, edema is removed, and a lifting effect occurs.
• Deep massage. Thanks to manual techniques, the muscles relax, metabolic processes in the cells are improved, the lifting effect is enhanced, and the face oval is leveled.

According to the author, if the procedure is performed regularly and correctly, you can look several years younger. In addition, this procedure is quite simple, and it can be carried out not only in the salon, but also at home on your own. Considering that there is especially sensitive skin on the face, the procedure should be performed carefully, trying not to injure it, since any new manipulations can lead to complications.

During a deep massage, the skin is affected with little force. When processing the area of ​​the lymph nodes, one should refrain from strong pressure. If painful sensations arise, then the technique of the procedure is incorrect.

Yukuko Tanaka's technique is suitable for women of different ages. It is especially popular among women aged 40-45, when age-related changes become more noticeable. It is recommended for women after 50 years of age, because thanks to it, you can do without surgery, and do not have braces.

Anti-aging massage has many benefits, among them:

• during the procedure, the lymph flow accelerates, toxins are removed;
• blood circulation improves, while a blush appears on the face, and the skin acquires a healthy color;
• improved cell nutrition occurs;
• you can get rid of wrinkles;
• there is an increase in skin tone and turgor;
• you can get rid of a double chin;
• swelling decreases;
• the skin becomes more youthful, the signs of aging diminish.

When performing Zogan massage, you need to understand that for each age you need to devote more time to working out certain areas.

• For girls 20 years old, it is enough to carry out only neutral manipulations in order to maintain their beauty and youth.
• For women about 30 years old, it is important to remove bags and dark circles under the eyes.
• For 40-year-old clients, it is important to remove expression wrinkles, as well as get rid of nasolabial wrinkles. Therefore, they should pay more attention to the massage of the lower part in the area of ​​the chin and cheeks.
• For ladies 50+ it is important to pay attention to the design of the face oval.

The massage should be carried out for 2 or 3 weeks every day, then you can reduce the intensity and do it every other day or two days.

If the manipulations are performed correctly, after a short time, you can enjoy the result of the work done, and the reflection in the mirror will delight more and more every day.

This procedure may not be suitable for everyone: such a kind of gymnastics can lead to the fact that the face becomes unnecessarily thin with sunken cheeks.To avoid this, you can carry out manipulations only on the upper parts of the face, without going down or not massage at all.

Japanese cosmetologists recognize lymphatic drainage massage as rejuvenating, however, when starting it, it is better to consult a doctor or cosmetologist, because there are contraindications to the cosmetic procedure.

Massage should not be given to people:

• with diseases of ENT organs and lymphatic systems;
• with CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome);
• in case of ailments;
• feeling unwell;
• with skin inflammation, rosacea;
• massage is not performed on critical days.

And also cosmetologists do not recommend carrying out lymphatic drainage massage for people with autoimmune and mental illnesses.

To prepare your face for a rejuvenating treatment, you need to cleanse it. Such cleaning will definitely be carried out in a beauty salon, it should be done during a home procedure. To cleanse your face, you need to remove your hair, relax and use a damp cloth to cleanse. Immediately carried out with a damp cloth on one side of the face, starting from the upper part and ending with the neck, then they move to the other part and carry out cleansing.

Facial cleansing takes place before and after the procedure. To remove makeup, you should use mild products such as cream and milk.

Indeed, in this case, the procedure will have to be postponed. The skin should be rubbed with an alcohol-free toner or hydrolates based on floral water.

After such cleansing, massage oil should be applied to the face. Do it pointwise, applying it in 5 places so that the oil is on the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. If desired, massage oil can be replaced with cosmetic oil or use a fat cream. Flax oil, almond or apricot oil should be preferred. During the procedure, it is important how well the hands glide over the skin, so the right amount of oil is applied to them. An oil massage will be most effective.

To get the greatest effect, it is important to follow the technique correctly and perform actions following certain rules.

• Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the face and prepare it for manipulation; for this, the skin should be rubbed, observing a medium intensity.
• Performing all massage movements, it is necessary to carry them out in a certain direction.
• When performing manipulations, the index and middle fingers are used.
• 3 fingers are used to massage the forehead, 1 finger is used to carry out the procedure under the eyes. When rubbing the cheeks, the entire palm is involved.

• Massage movements should be intense, but at the same time, they should not be allowed to be painful.
• When carrying out manipulations, you should not press hard on the areas where the lymph nodes are located. It is only necessary to lightly stroke them towards the outflow of lymph.
• It is best to sit or lie down during the procedure. If the procedure is carried out in a seated position, it is necessary to monitor the posture.
• It is recommended to carry out a rejuvenating massage from 5 to 15 minutes.

When conducting Japanese massage, attention should be paid to the areas where the lymph nodes are located: the parotid zone, the occipital, sublingual, in the lower jaw, and cervical lymph nodes.

After the next step, the final action is carried out to remove the lymph. To do this, you need to put your fingers near the temples, below the ear and lead them along the jaw to the chin, moving along the neck, leading to the lymph node under the collarbone.

Although Japanese Asahi massage is quite simple, it is imperative that you study the materials showing how to perform it.For many clients of the salon, during the procedure, they turn on relaxing music, it is worth trying the procedure with music at home, this will allow you to tune in to the massage, relax.

The procedure can be divided into specific areas and work them out.

It is recommended to start a rejuvenating massage by working on the forehead. During this action, three fingers are pressed to the forehead. After 2-3 seconds, the fingers are moved to the temples. Next, the palms are turned 90 degrees, continuing a smooth movement along the face.

Few people can get bags under the eyes and dark circles, so with a Zogan massage, you can try to get rid of them. To do this, using the middle fingers, there is moderate pressure on the area around the eyes, while moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. When the fingers are at the end points, you need to linger for 3-4 seconds.

After that, you should increase the pressure, running your fingers between the eyebrows and eyelids. Do this in a circular motion. At the inner and outer corner of the eye, you need to stop and linger for three to four seconds.

Many women begin to notice with age that the corners of the lips begin to drop. The face begins to look sad, haggard, which adds age. During the massage, use the middle and ring fingers. Two hands should be used. The fingers are placed in the middle of the chin and, with moderate pressure, hold them at the desired point. Next, pressure is applied to the skin around the lips. The action is completed at the central point of the upper lip, for this you should press it for 3 seconds.

After 30 years, many ladies begin to notice emerging problems in the area of ​​the nasolabial folds, they become more noticeable. With age, the problem only gets worse, so it is important to work out this area well.

To carry out the procedure, place the middle fingers in the cavity near the wings of the nose, then move them up and down. Then, using the ring and middle fingers, the skin on the nose is rubbed, moving to the cheeks.

To work out the lower part of the face, movements are carried out alternately on the right and left sides. To do this, the palm of the left hand is resting on the jaw on the left side. The right palm is moved from the jaw to the corner of the eye. After 3 seconds, the movement continues, moving from below to the temple. For the right and left halves, you need to carry out the procedure 3 times.

To cope with the problem of sagging cheeks, you can use the Japanese Asahi massage. The procedure is carried out in a certain way. To do this, you need to put your palms together with your elbows. Next, the hands are opened, while the palms are looking up, and the base of the palms is applied to the lips. When pressed, they are raised to the nostrils and cover the cheeks. After three seconds, the fingers are advanced to the temples and complete the movement.

Often, when performing massage exercises, many complain of discomfort, this is a consequence of the fact that the manipulations are carried out incorrectly, so it is worth finding out what is the cause of the discomfort.

In order to perform all the actions correctly, it is worth watching the video materials, familiarizing yourself with interesting information on this matter. But it will be more effective to acquire and read the book by Yukuko Tanaka, in which she described in detail how to perform it. There are no trifles, everything is important during the procedure - from well-being to mood.

To avoid possible errors and complications, it is important to fulfill several important requirements.

• Before the procedure, the skin must be cleaned. It is necessary to remove makeup and cleanse your face.
• Before performing the massage, the skin must be completely dry. It must be thoroughly blotted with a dry cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
• To achieve maximum effect from 1 time per week, you should use a scrub.
• For massage to be effective, it is important to study where the lymph nodes are in order to act on them.

• Movements are made in the directions strictly indicated for them.
• The pressure applied must be sufficient so as not to cause discomfort.
• The massage is performed while sitting or lying down. For those who do not know how to keep their back straight, it is better to do lying manipulations.
• Before the procedure, a massage cream is applied to the hands, which must be checked for allergies.

Many women, not seeing a quick result, after several procedures stop doing anti-aging massage, believing that it does not help. To achieve a lasting result, it is necessary to carry out procedures regularly for 2-3 months. For the first 2 or 3 weeks, it is necessary to do the Asahi massage every day, after which you can carry out the procedures a little less often, after a day or two.

According to cosmetologists, the first signs of skin aging appear on the face. Despite professional cosmetics, it becomes more and more difficult to hide it with age. Japanese anti-aging massage, when applied correctly, can slow down the process by making your face 8 or 10 years younger.

The massage that Tanaka offers is aimed at solving the problem with the outflow of lymph. With the accumulation of fluid, persistent edema occurs, as a result of which the oval of the face becomes indistinct, and the folds become deeper.

To carry out such a technique, strict recommendations are required.

• During the massage, the person should be in a calm state. He should not be distracted, be in an agitated state, focus on his problems. If it is impossible to bring yourself into a calm state, it is better to refuse to carry out manipulations.
• You should not massage during colds, so as not to cause swelling.
• Do not manipulate with diseases of the lymphatic system, as this can harm health.
• Asahi massage is not recommended for women with thin faces. During the procedure, there is a decrease in adipose tissue, as a result of which the cheeks can sink.
• Manipulations are not carried out with herpes, acne, acne and comedones, since during the procedure there is a possibility of damaging the abscesses, which will lead to more severe inflammation.

Asahi massage is quite popular, and a large number of women have already tried it on themselves. Many of them have experienced positive results, as evidenced by their feedback.

After the procedure, women over 40 had good reviews. But in order to get the result, you need to do the manipulations regularly.

Improvement can be seen already after the first week, the first results were visible on the forehead for many, it became smoother, wrinkles looked less deep. I was very pleased that the complexion also began to change quickly. If earlier the face was yellowish and dull, then after a week of massage procedures, a blush became noticeable on it, its color changed.

I was pleased with the response of a 35-year-old woman, she recovered greatly after giving birth, and her face became very round. Thanks to regular massage, she managed to make her face thin, while her cheekbones became pronounced and beautiful.

But there are cases when they tried to tighten the face, but did not like the result. In a woman with a thin face, after several procedures, her face became even more sunken, and the nasolabial folds became deeper.

As a last resort, she advises to massage only the upper part of the face.

Another negative review from this procedure was from a woman who did the massage without applying moisturizer or oil to her face and hands, as a result of which the procedure was unpleasant and she could not get the result. Considering the above, it is worth saying that when carrying out any manipulations with your face or body, you should carefully study the technique, find out if there are any contraindications. In the event that Japanese anti-aging massage is not suitable, you can choose any other facial treatments.

Judging by the large number of positive reviews, you can try to massage with spoons, it is very simple, you can do it yourself, this procedure has no obvious contraindications.

To make a massage with spoons, you must thoroughly cleanse your face from cosmetics. Any make-up remover, milk or wash gel is suitable for this. Any cosmetic oil is applied to a clean, dry face. It can be coconut, olive, flaxseed oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, or shea butter will nourish the skin well.

Next, you should prepare 2 pairs of spoons, you can take any spoons at your discretion, teaspoons or tablespoons. Spoons and will be tools that are needed for massage.

You need to start the massage from the forehead, gradually moving to other areas. Movements should only take place along the massage lines. If the spoons are difficult to slide, you can add a little extra oil to them.

To do this, you should put two containers: with warm water up to 50 degrees Celsius, and with cold water, into which you can throw ice. The spoons are alternately lowered into different containers and massage is performed. Manipulating with cold spoons will reduce puffiness and circles under the eyes. Thanks to the massage with hot spoons, a lifting massage is carried out.

Asian women have drier skin than European women. Therefore, when choosing procedures for facial care, you need to take this into account and choose not an advertised product or service, but what is suitable for each specific person. It is important to regularly take care of your face, cleanse it, nourish it. You should never go to bed without rinsing off the makeup, this can lead to an inflammatory process.

Those who dream of prolonging their youth without doing surgery should learn the basics of Asahi massage, and make sure that with a little effort and time, you can look several years younger in a month, and what else can beautiful women dream of.

See the following video for Asahi's facial massage technique.