Today we are talking about a special cosmetic, with a rejuvenating, anti-aging and illuminating action, capable of making the facial muscles more toned and the oval better defined, the facial massage! And not just any facial massage, but the Japanese Asahi massage, firming and elasticizing, which embodies ancient oriental wisdom. You can practice this massage in the evening, when you apply your serum oil, in order to allow your fingers to run over your face and make the product absorb better. Let's see how to practice Asahi massage, but first, let's try to understand what the science says about the benefits of facial massages.
Facial massage, what does science say
But what does science say about facial massage? Is this treatment really beneficial for the skin of the face? Studies have observed that facial massages are actually able to give a feeling of freshness, to keep the skin young and toned (Khanna et al, Int J Dermatol, 2002). Not only that, thanks to facial massages it is possible to delay the appearance of wrinkles, make the skin more elastic and the complexion brighter (Khanna et al, Int J Dermatol, 2002 - Lida et al, Ergonomics, 1995). But the benefits of facial massages do not end with the aesthetic aspect! In fact, facial massages also act on the emotional level, relaxing tensions and improving mood (Dubinskaya et al, Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult, 2020). However, be careful, facial massages must be performed gently in order not to irritate the skin and cause the appearance of erythema (Khanna et al, Int J Dermatol, 2002). This is why, in addition to using gentle touches, it can also be helpful to use an oil designed for the face, non-comedogenic and anti-aging, also useful to maximize the anti-wrinkle and anti-aging action of the massage.
Facial massage, before starting and warnings
Before starting a facial massage, wash your hands well. Then moisten your face, for example you can wash your face and pat it dry with a towel. Alternatively, you can spray some floral water. Then, dip your fingers in an oil designed for the face, such as argan oil, and proceed with the massage.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 1, basic movement
Place your fingers on the sides of your face, just below your temples. Applying light pressure, slide your fingers down along the neck and up to the collarbones, repeat three times at the beginning of each massage session and at the end of each exercise.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 2, eyes
Place the fingertips of the middle fingers just below the outer corner of the eye. Slide your fingers towards the inner corner, thus massaging the lower eyelid. Then continue by drawing an arc under the upper eyelid, returning to the starting point, that is, the outer corner of the eye. Repeat 3 times, 5 if it is a critical area.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 3, forehead
Place the index, middle and ring fingertips of both hands in the center of the forehead. In a zigzag motion, slide your fingers from the center of the forehead to the temples. Repeat 3 times, 5 if it is a critical area.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 4, the mouth
Place the fingertips of index, middle and ring fingers of both hands on the chin. Run your fingers in a semicircle from the chin to the upper lip. The right hand slides to the right and the left hand to the left. Repeat 3 times, 5 if it is a critical area.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 5, the cheeks
Place the fingertips of the hands on the sides of the nose, run your fingers along the cheekbones to the temples. As in the other cases, repeat 3 times, 5 if it is a critical area.
Asahi facial massage, exercise 6, the chin
Place your palms on your chin. Go down with the head slightly forward, at the same time slide with the palms of the hands along the jaw to the ears. Always repeat 3 times, 5 if it is a critical area.
