If you haven’t already indulged in a proper facial massage yet, are you even doing your skincare right? Massaging your face is the cherry on top of any skincare routine because that’s when your visage truly gets some TLC. Known to tone and lift, facial massages will help plump up your skin and also remove toxins. It’s great to get rid of puffiness too and many have sworn that this practice has also gotten rid of double chins and improved their skin elasticity.
But you can’t hope to attain any of those mentioned benefits if you aren’t performing the massage on properly prepped skin. So if you’re clueless about the ideal skincare prep to have a successful facial massage sesh, we’re here to help you out. Here’s a guide to getting it right with the correct skincare steps.
How To Prep Your Skin For A Facial Massage
Step 1: Squeaky Clean
Always begin with clean skin if you ever decide to perform a facial massage. Not doing so can result in causing acne or blackheads to form as you will pushing dirt into your skin. Double cleanse if required. Remove any makeup with a cleansing balm and then wash with a hydrating face cleanser. You can also begin with the cleanser and follow up with a gentle scrub to keep your skin dirt-free.
Step 2: Base Tone
A toning step will ensure all dead skin cells are off your skin and it will keep your pores clear and nourished as well. Opting for a toner that has pore minimising abilities will help keep your skin clear and ready for facial massage.
Step 3: Magic Solution
Swipe on any serum that will take care of your skin concerns that you wish to address. Since you will be performing a facial massage soon, the serum formulas will penetrate your skin better and work more effectively. If you’re unsure about which serum to choose, a safe and stellar bet would be a niacinamide or hyaluronic acid serum as they will heal your skin troubles and improve overall skin texture.
Step 4: Skin-ny Drink
Quenching your skin with a quick-absorbing moisturiser is absolutely essential. So choose one that suits your skin type and liberally apply it on your face and neck. This step ensures your skin is hydrated and protected. A lightweight formula is ideal especially when you’re about to perform a massage. Try and avoid heavy night creams or sleeping masks to moisturise your skin when you’re giving it a massage.
Step 5: Eye There
Don’t forget to pay attention to your eye contours as they need to be massaged too. Make sure to apply an eye treatment cream or gel to ensure the skin around your eyes is thoroughly moisturised and taut. An eye serum oil will also work exceptionally well.
Step 6: Oil & Glide
For the last step, make sure to use facial oil over everything else. You will find that this is the best solution to get a proper glide when massaging your face. Only applying moisturiser and attempting to perform a facial massage will not sit well as you can end up pulling your skin and causing unnecessary damage. A facial oil will make your skin silky smooth and allows you to run your fingers or a massage tool along without pulling or tugging. And once you’re done massaging your face, the oil will be absorbed into your skin without any trace left behind. Just make sure to use clean hands or clean massage tools like the Gua Sha to perform the massage.
Now that you’re aware of how to correctly prep your skin for a facial massage, you can finally reap all the benefits that this therapeutic practice has to offer.
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