Author:
Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation:
7 August 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
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Content
- Move your finger in a large circle, starting below the ears, and moving towards the throat, and up to the jawbone area.
- Use constant force, but do not massage too hard. A facial massage is not the same as a tissue massage, as your facial skin will be more sensitive.
Massage the sides of the face. Using a similar circular motion, massage along the sides of the jawbone, past the corner of the mouth, next to the nostril, and above the cheekbones. Move the finger on the skin upwards, then outwards; not downward, because this can cause the skin to sag. Do this for 1 minute.
Massage the eye area. Place your finger at the arch of the eyebrow. Move your finger around the outer corner of the eye, gently point the finger toward the bottom of the eye and end at the corner of the inner eye. Continue moving your hands along the sides of your nose and your brow lines. Done in 1 minute.
- Massage the eye area will help you cope with eye swelling, making the skin in this area brighter and more youthful.
- Use extra oil if needed to prevent your fingers from dragging the delicate skin around the eye area.
Massage the cheek area. Use a circular, spiral motion on the cheekbones to tone and tighten the skin in this area. Use light force as you move your finger towards the inside of the cheekbones, then out the edges of the face and return to the starting position. Do this for 1 minute.
- Eye area massage helps tighten sagging skin and deal with fine lines on the eyes.
- Use extra oil if needed to prevent your fingers from dragging the delicate skin around the eye area.
- For dry skin: use coconut oil or argan oil. You can add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil.
- For normal skin: almond oil or jojoba. Consider adding 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil if you prefer.
- For oily skin: use jojoba oil or a moisturizer that you love. Similarly, you can also add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil if desired.
- Use a large circular motion, starting at the skin below the ears, moving towards the throat and up towards the jaw.
- Press strongly at the muscle tension area.
- Massage this area will make you feel better after a day of "eye strain" work.
- Use extra oil if needed to prevent your fingers from dragging the delicate skin around the eye area.
Advice
- If you want an extra boost of skin care, lie down and place a few slices of cucumber or a cold tea bag over your eyes for 15 minutes. The tannins in tea will help firm and brighten the skin around the eyes.