Japanese face massage: varieties and features

Japanese facial massage is very popular among women of all ages. Over the centuries-old history of existence, this type of massage has been able to establish itself as one of the most effective, affordable and effective. For many years, Japanese masters have been improving the technique of affecting skin cells, and today such procedures 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 a person's 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 their attractiveness and rejuvenation. Despite the huge advantage of this kind of massage, oriental specialists are constantly improving their skills and techniques. Stylist Tanaka Yukuko in 2007 released the book "Facial Massage". She not only sold out in huge numbers, but was also well received by critics.

One of the most popular and demanded types of Japanese facial massage is Shiatsu. Its founder, Tokuiro Namikoshi, developed a technique, the essence of which is to press with a finger on biologically active royal points. The peculiarity of this technique is the large-scale effect on the human body. Correct 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 folds;
• reduction of nasolabial folds and facelift.

In addition, such an effect on biologically active points leads to the normalization of the nervous system, has a positive effect on nerve endings and stimulates the smooth functioning of organs and the whole organism as a whole. If you carry out a Japanese sculptural massage of the face in the morning, it will allow you to get a charge of strength and energy for the whole working day.

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

• Improved mood. Recent studies show that this massage technique not only has a positive effect on mood, but also significantly helps reduce stress.
• Prevents the appearance of wrinkles. Constant tension at work and stress leads to the fact that wrinkles and age spots appear on the girl's face. Just 10 minutes of this massage will help protect yourself from premature aging.

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

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

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

Working on these areas allows you to get a wonderful effect: the complexion becomes more natural and the well-being is improved. In addition, Kobido involves influencing the points responsible for the functioning of the spleen and stomach. That is why self-lymph drainage massage is popular in Japan as well as facial gymnastics.

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

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

• If swelling or similar problems appear on the face every day in the morning. This indicates that the lymphatic system is not working well.The main advantage of Japanese massage in this case is that it leads to the release of fluid, which normalizes the system.
• In the presence of wrinkles, regardless of their origin: mimic or age-related.

In addition, Japanese facial massage is extremely effective in cases where the face is painful, yellow and gray. If you believe the reviews, thanks to this type of massage, you can look at least 10 years younger if you do everything according to the correct technique. The skin condition is normalized before the eyes, and the flews 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 such an 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 ARVI;
• too sensitive skin;
• regular fatigue syndrome.

It should be borne in mind that Japanese facial massage has a strong effect on the body's lymphatic system. 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. The techniques differ depending on the age for which they are intended. For 40 years and 60 years, the methods of pressure and exposure will be different, therefore, this circumstance must be taken into account. For example, if a lady is 45 years old, then more than 3 sessions a week cannot 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 slightly damp, then it is imperative to wipe your face with a dry napkin.

• 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 exactly where the lymph nodes and blood vessels are located in order to properly influence them. This is the main condition for efficiency and good results.
• The maximum effect can be obtained through the use of a special cream.

• As a massage cream, only natural products can be used, among which olive oil and oat milk take pride of place.
• You need to massage only with the index and middle fingers.

It is extremely important to clean your 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 of dead cells. Close attention should also be paid to the force of pressure on certain points. It should be substantial, but not painful. In places where the lymph nodes are located, the pressure should decrease. If a person has a thin face, then 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. For each of them to be as effective as possible, you must clearly follow the specified recommendations.

• Facial massage according to the advice of Japanese masters without fail should start from the forehead area... To do this, you should press your index and middle fingers well 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, after which we take them to the inner corners of the eye. You need to press as carefully as possible, since applying too much force can harm the eyesight and the vessels located near the eyes. At the end of this stage, you also need to take the fingers to the temporal region, and from there you should move to the lymph point. It is located at the tragus of the ear and pressing on it will be the final movement in this process.

• Strengthens the mouth and chin area. With a little effort, we press two fingers to the skin in the chin fossa. After a few seconds, the fingers need to be connected in the chin fossa, lightly press on the skin and quickly remove.
• Correction of nasolabial folds. You need to carefully move your fingers to the depressions at the wings of the nose. In this case, you should make movements reminiscent of drawing an eight. The final technique is also performed here at the ear tragus.

• An osteopathic cheek exercise that starts from the chin area. Fingers should circle the area of ​​the corners of the lips, while pressing hard enough. Some discomfort is possible, but there should be no pain.
• Doing a zigzag exercise to lift your cheeks. One cheek should be fixed with the palm, but pressure is applied to the other with several fingers. You should start from the place where the masseter muscle is located and move upward diagonally from there.

• Strengthening the cheeks. This technique is considered one of the most effective, as it allows you to get rid of the nasolabial folds. The index and middle fingers are placed on the cheekbones, after which they are retracted to the tragus of the ears. The technique can be done several times a day.
• Osteopathic lifting exercise. The arms should be joined in front of you, and the palms should open 90 degrees. You should press on the chin as much as possible, and then move up to the auricle.

• Correction of the face contour. To perform this technique, place your chin on the base of your palm so that your fingers are pointing towards the ear side. Make sure the chin is fully covered. Sometimes there are cases when a person captures only the jawbone, which is extremely wrong and will not lead to any result.
• Elimination of the double chin. For this, the palms are folded in front of the face, and the thumbs are directed towards the neck. When the palms are opened, a diamond is formed, and the index fingers are pressed against the face. The massage is performed under the chin using 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 unwanted problems. To protect yourself from their manifestation, you must strictly follow the recommendations and rules for the massage, as well as make sure that there are no contraindications. One of the most common problems is all kinds of skin rashes.If they are available before the procedure, then it is contraindicated, otherwise you can get a completely covered 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 contributes to the acceleration of metabolism. You do not need to give up Japanese massage, but you can use various anti-inflammatory drugs. With a strong rash, all manipulations must be stopped immediately and the cause of such problems must be understood. It is possible that the rash is caused by the wrong cream or oil.

Women also often complain of swelling in the morning. The only reason for this effect is massage before bed. This is an extremely wrong approach, which will inevitably lead to a puffy face. The best time to do this on your skin is in the morning. Another rather serious problem is rosacea, which can appear during 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 not touch the 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.

For women who have sunken cheeks, it is best to refuse such a massage, as it can cause weight loss of the face and sinking of the cheeks. 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 completely changes after oriental manipulations. The human body awakens, absorbs a huge amount of energy and strength. As for the skin of the face, then after a while you can confidently wait for the results. The effectiveness of Japanese facial massage is beyond doubt.

• The blood circulates much faster through the capillaries, due to which the metabolism at the cellular level is much better. That is why cells receive more oxygen and nutrients. In addition, it has a direct effect on the level of elastin, which is produced much faster, which contributes to the acquisition of firmer and more elastic skin.
• Strengthening muscle tissue, thereby eliminating skin sagging, as well as drooping eyelids.
• Getting rid of edema, which is considered the greatest problem of the face of older women.
• More efficient work of capillaries, as a result of which various redness or acne disappears on the face. Very often, skin problems can be seen on a lady's face, the cause of which is the close location of the vessels to the skin. Japanese massage provides an opportunity to solve such problems.
• The contours of the face become clearer and the effect of sagging skin disappears.
• Provided the correct technique is used, facial massage promotes relaxation and release of tension.
• The muscles of the face not only become toned, but also gain the ability to withstand external factors and irritants, thanks to which 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 expression lines is greatly reduced, which allows ladies to smile and not worry about the fact that a smile will cause several more lines to appear. Special attention should be paid to the benefits of Shiatsu, which is as follows.

• A significant improvement in lymph circulation, which contributes to the acquisition of clean and soft skin on the face.
• Rejuvenating effect - the skin acquires a denser and more elastic appearance, and the number of wrinkles and their depth are significantly reduced.
• Improved mood. In the process of Shiatsu, the body begins to intensively produce hormones of happiness. That is why after the procedure you feel at ease and relaxed.
• Correction of the shape of the face. Without resorting to the services of a plastic surgeon, you can make your face more sophisticated, as well as pronounced. As a result, the cheekbones change their shape, and the cheeks and double chin gradually disappear.
• Get rid of bags under the eyes thanks to faster lymph circulation.
• Removal of toxins, which can accumulate in the epidermis for a long time, which causes premature aging. The 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 centuries, it has helped women get rid of many problems, including expression lines and acne. With the right approach, contour acupressure massage at home or in the salon will be the ideal way to rejuvenate your face, make it more attractive and natural, as well as get rid of a number of problems.

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