As is shiatsu facial massage?
Spot Shiatsu massage is performed by the action of the fingers on the areas of the face in the area of biologically active points. In other words, it is a point method of influence on acupuncture points. Facial massage is very slow, gentle pressure fingertips. Massage begins with the pressure on the points on the forehead, in the direction from the eyebrows to the hair. Then specialist goes on the cheeks, moving from the nose to the temples. Next are utilized chin and ears. Affect each dot can be not more than 7 seconds. Massage is recommended in the morning or in the evening.
Effects of massage
Shiatsu acts on the points that are responsible for facial muscle tone. It prevents the formation of wrinkles, enlarged pores and removes tightens oval face. It is important that during the session, you breathe properly and had the most relaxed. Shiatsu teaches rhythmic breathing from your diaphragm, which expands to the point of Hara. It is located below the navel and combines two energies - Yin and Yang. Proper breathing helps to full restoration of all systems of the body. During the session, you must complete relaxation. If you are tense, you can not start a massage. Before a session you must lie down and relax. This type of massage does not stretch the skin. Thanks to massage technique, improves blood circulation, metabolism in the skin and muscles and restores skin elasticity, smooths wrinkles, reduces swelling and evens the complexion. Action point facial massage lasts for 24 hours.
Shiatsu at home
It is advisable to do shiatsu facial massage specialist. If this is problematic, you can learn some techniques and massage yourself. Importantly, do not stretch the skin. Shiatsu is necessary to start with cleansing. Wash and wipe the skin cosmetic milk or lotion.
Against wrinkles on the forehead
Push the middle and index fingers of both hands on his forehead for 30 seconds, smoothing from the center of the forehead to the temples.
Against the nasolabial folds
Tips of the thumb and index finger press on the corners of the mouth from the bottom up to 30 seconds.
To shine in the eyes
Push tip of your index finger on the inner corners of the eyes for 3 seconds.
Contraindications
Shiatsu massage is performed on healthy skin. If you have injuries, inflammation or injury, it is necessary to cure the skin and only then start the course. Massage is contraindicated in infectious diseases, tumors and schizophrenia.