Facial Massage for Beautiful Skin

Facial Massage for Beautiful Skin

Self facial massage benefits an individual mentally and physically. It is a great aid to relieve tensions and mental stress. It helps physically by reducing fatigue and energizing the body. It can be done in few simple steps. Just ensure to keep the massage strokes soft and gentle yet firm.


Facial massage is done to rejuvenate and feel relaxed. Massage helps the skin to get fresh oxygen that is excellent for repairing the dead cells and stimulate the live cells. In addition it also cures many diseases. Hence, it should be carried out for attaining good health and striking looks. Self facial massaging is simple to execute. It can be done on own with simple facial massage techniques.


Ahead of starting the self facial massage clean the face with cleansing milk. It is done so because any dirt stuck on face has to be removed else the dirt will get circulated all over the face along with the massage cream/oil. There are many creams available in the market specially made for facial massage.


Step 1: Apply Oil on Face
Take one tablespoon oil/cream into the palm of one hand and with finger of other hand tap the oil all over the face. Leave the eyes and lips. Facial massage can be done with any cream or oil that suits the skin. All the strokes during the entire massage session must be in upward direction. It must start from the center then moving outwards. All the circular stokes should be in anti-clockwise direction.


Step 2: Massage the Jaw Line
Tap the fingers around the jaw line. Make an “oooh”-shaped mouth and move fingers upward and downward. The strokes must be gentle. This massage stroke helps in minimizing the soft lines.


Step 3: Underneath the Chin
Bring the fingers from mouth area to beneath the chin. Move the finger in small circular movements. This shall augment the blood flow and stimulates the skin cells.


Step 4: Turn to Cheekbones
Gradually move from chin to cheekbones. Press the top of the cheekbones with finger tips and come up to the temples. Do it 4-5 times. Then at the temples rotate the index finger very slowly first in clockwise direction 5-6 times then after in anti-clockwise direction. This shall release all the tensions and stress.


Step 5: Come to the Nose
Apply pressure above the bridge of the nose with the middle finger of both hands simultaneously from both sides. In between, hold for couple of seconds and then release. Ensure to have a soft hand. Next move the index finger of both hands from its respective sides up and down from the nostrils to the middle of both the eyebrows.


Step 6: Time to Massage the Forehead
Start from the center of the forehead and move towards the temples. Move the index finger in anti-clockwise direction applying gentle pressure. Tap the eyebrows with the finger tips to relax for a while. Also rotate the index finger on the closed eyes in anti-clockwise direction very softly.


Step 7: In the End Chance for Ears
At last, move the fingers on the ears from top to bottom. Also behind the ears rub the index finger in upward to downward direction.


All the strokes must be done 4-5 times. It would take not more than 15 minutes to complete the self facial massage. It shall not only enhance the blood flow but most important shall relieve all the worries and relax you completely. Start your day with this gentle facial massage and be energetic for the rest of the day. Have a nice day!

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing techniques, practiced for more 5000 years and it is well-known for its benefits. Massage therapy is a healing technique that involves handling of the soft tissues of the body. It involves calming, rubbing, stroking, and pressing different parts of our body.
Massage therapy helps people to overcome a number of health related issues such as nervous tension, restlessness, exhaustion, etc. Massage also minimizes stiffness in muscles and joints, increases the lymph flow and blood circulation and acts as a great tool for enhancing the elimination of waste or unnecessary elements.

Swedish massage
Swedish massage is the healing massage that is well known in Western world. This massage therapy was developed in early 1800's and today, it is on hand at spas and at several massage studios all over the world.


Swedish massage uses five movements to increase blood circulation and eliminate toxins from the body.


•  Effleurage


•  Petrissage


•  Tapotemen


•  Friction


•  Vibration

Effleurage is lengthy gliding strokes that may be soft or a bit hard, depending upon the purpose and the client. The therapy starts with effleurage and continues with other movements.


Petrissage is kneading or rubbing, designed to release toxins from the muscles.


Tapotement is tapping the muscles helps to release tension and cramping.


Friction is deep circular stokes that are performed at joints which releases knots from muscle to become more flexible.


Vibration is shaking of limbs and hands for few seconds, which is usually done at the end of the massage and this helps to lower the back pain.


Swedish massage is beneficial when it is undertaken at least once in a month. Remember to communicate clearly with your therapist before you start the treatment.




Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is a massage therapy that uses intense plant oils, called essential oils that promote a well balanced and healthy lifestyle.


Aromatherapy Massage is one of the more popular types of massage at spas. This massage mainly works on the nervous system. The fragrance of essential oils can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit. This massage cures Physical aches and changes your disturbed mind into relaxed one.

Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a massage therapy that uses water treated stones. Stones are placed at particular parts of the body (along both sides of the spine). Stones deliver efficient tissue and muscle massage at a pressure level that is comfortable to the client.


Hot stone massage has a lot of benefits than the other massages. Some of the benefits are easy relaxation of the muscles, release toxins from muscles, helps to relieve stress, helps to reduce body pain and improves body circulation. Overall health of a person is improved by improving blood circulation throughout the body.


Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a style of massage that is designed to get into deeper layers of muscle using massage than just the surface muscles. A massage therapist uses elbows, fingers, and ceramic, wooden, or glass tools and uses a variety of techniques to deeply penetrate the muscles, relaxing them and liberate tension.


The strokes or movements used in Deep Tissue Massage are alike to those used in a Swedish massage except more pressure is used to get into deeper layers of muscles. Deep tissue massage relieves muscular tension, increase mobility in muscles, and relieves pain, increased blood flow in our body.

Thai Massage
Thai massage is an ancient healing technique that combines ayurveda and yoga. This massage uses main beliefs of yoga and therapeutic properties of ayurveda. Pressure is applied on specific (energy lines) parts of a body and stretching movements performed by the therapist with his/her hands, feet, knees and elbows. It is performed on the floor on the mat with the client comfortably dressed.


Thai Massage facilitates relaxation, increased blood flow in our body , relieves pain and muscle tension, refreshes and calms your body, mind and spirit .