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Soft touch.... The benefits of facial massage

Want younger-looking skin?

Here's the rub: Facial massage can firm, smooth and sculpt.


 
 
 
Beauty secrets of the Far East have long held appeal for Western women. But it's only recently that one of their key anti-aging weapons has entered the spotlight. Facial massage - a series of hand manipulation techniques that relax muscles and increase circulation - has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been practiced for more than 1,000 years to maintain health and beauty. Now, some of the biggest beauty brands are offering products that work best when coupled with specific massage techniques.

"The theory in TCM is that your facial appearance is a reflection of your body's internal condition," says Mary Xiumei Wu, a doctor of TCM and president of the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. "For instance, a kidney deficiency can show up as deep, dark circles under your eyes." While massage alone won't treat internal health problems, when done regularly it can help relax the face and alleviate dullness, sagging and even frown lines.

Why, then, have we been ignoring our faces for so long? (After all, we think nothing of indulging in regular tension-melting body massages.) "The belief that you can harm the skin and increase aging with facial massage has only recently been contested," says Anastasia Achilleos, a London-based facialist who counts Kate Moss as one of her clients. "By not touching [your face], you're actually allowing it to remain stagnant, dull and sluggish."
 
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Some beauty brands, including Noevir & Shiseido, promote massage as part of a daily cleansing routine. Laura J. Goodman, a skin-science specialist for P&G Beauty, says that this idea is popular in Japan, where there is a major emphasis on taking care of your skin with a proper cleansing routine. "Massage is an important part of cleansing," she says. "It helps increase movement and circulation below the skin."

Three products from Noevir that I like to use as a massage cream are the Extra Massage Cream, The 99+ Deep Cleansing Massage Oil Gel , and the 105 Herbal Cleansing Massage Cream. 

Here is Noevir's at home massage steps.
 
 
 
 
Along with using state-of-the art products by Noevir, I also try to have a facial massage once a month.  One that uses traditional Chinese steps.  These massages help with more firming and toning of the facial area, plus other health benefits such as reflexology are used, as well.
 
If you cannot get a professional facial massage done, you will see a difference if you start using the Noevir Daily Massage Steps.  It doesn't take long.  Just start making it a habit of your skincare routine.
 
 
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