Facial Massage

Facial massage is one of the most relaxing therapies designed to provide tension release, while stimulating the skin. Besides working as a beauty therapy, it is very beneficial in perking up the circulation and revitalising the facial muscles. It is increasingly being used by men and women all over the world.

Benefits of a Facial Massage

• It can help improve the overall appearance of skin.
• Stimulates circulation, which nourishes the skin and rids it of impurities.
• Cleanses away dead surface Cells.
• Reduces puffiness and tones, firms, refines pores and helps skin retain moisture.
• Helps to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.
• A relaxing facial benefits a person physically and psychologically.
• It can help to reduce puffy, sagging areas and rejuvenates the skin.

Facial Massage for Beauty

A facial massage is a great way to de-stress after a long day. For a facial massage, you can use any kind of cream, or vegetable oil, or a blend of essential oils for added benefit. Start by mixing your own blend of essential oils that is perfectly suited for your skin type. Clean your face and then cover it with your personal blend. Massage the oils into your face using upward and outward motions.

There is no proper way to massage but some things you may want to try are: Finding the acupressure points and pressing with fingertips, following the curves of your skull with a firm, steady pressure, massaging your jaw and the base of your skull (all the way around the back), and massaging your whole face in small circular motions.

Don't forget to try using all parts of your hands including your palms and thumbs. The only "rule" is to use upward and outward motions (down on the nose).

To make your own personal blends, mix base oil with essential oils suited for your skin type. Blend one teaspoon of base oil with 1-3 drops of essential oil. You may also want to try blending Vitamin E oil with your base oil for an effective facial oil.

Blends for Different Skin Types

For Normal Skin: Base oil : sweet almond oil. Essential Blend: lavender, sandalwood, bergamot.
For Oily Skin: Base oil : sweet almond oil. Essential Blend: lemon, cypress, basil.
For Dry Skin: Base oil: peach kernel oil. Essential Blend: lavender, frankincense, geranium.

Who Can Have a Massage?

Most people will benefit from holistic facial treatment. There are, however, a few conditions, where it would be unwise to have one. They include skin disorders, recent face, or neck operations, or fractures, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, fever, sunburn, thrombosis and tumours. Pimples, or acne should be treated with care, while massaging. Don't pinch, or burst them, instead avoid the general area and continue with the rest of the face.