 There comes a point during most facial treatments where you’re lulled into such a blissful state of relaxation that you naturally doze off for a few minutes—but you’re still reaping all the glorious anti aging benefits. Just like the rest of your body, facial muscles require exercise to keep you looking younger (sorry to add to your workout routine!).
Maximize the anti aging benefits of your facial treatments by incorporating regular massage into your daily skin care routine (and yes, it’s as good as it sounds). Relieves tension When the muscles on your face tense up, they are more likely to harbour wrinkles, which is why they need to be massaged out regularly. However the length of time for a facial massage required depends on your skin type. For oily and acne-prone skin, it’s best to keep it to under 10 minutes. If skin has a normal to dry complexion, no longer than 20 minutes is necessary (too much stimulation can lead to breakouts). And employ different techniques: try soft tapping and pinching motions—don’t pull at the skin—starting from the inside of the face and working your way out. Always massage in an upward circular motion. Increases circulation Just like how you would massage a tender shoulder or back, your face muscles require the same TLC. Increase blood and oxygen flow to the face by massaging the soft lines around the mouth, eyes and brows. Start upward, massage the neck and décolletage area, gently working toward the forehead and tending to the pressure points along the way. Be sure to concentrate on the delicate skin around the eye area with gentle circular motions. And after stepping out of a hot shower, splash cold water against the skin—the contrast also helps to stimulate blood circulation. It’s a natural facelift Stimulating the face muscles with regular massage helps to bring oxygen to that area—which is a natural form of anti aging skin care in itself. More blood flow to the area increases collagen production, which gives a healthy and natural glow to the complexion. Allows face products to absorb better into the skin Increase the effectiveness of your facial treatments by incorporating a massage into your at-home skin care routine. At night, cleanse skin, and apply your serum and moisturizer with gentle tapping motions. “It helps the product absorb more easily into the skin.” You’ll look younger! Depending on the condition of your skin, your age, skin care goals and budget, regular facial treatments—that incorporate some form of muscle stimulation through massage—work in combination with daily skin care to improve the overall appearance of your skin: anywhere from once a month (for normal to dry skin) to every two weeks (for combination or acne-prone skin) is recommended. The Spa’s Anti-Aging Peel facial treatment uses a combination of exfoliation with palm and crystal massage to stimulate blood flow and leave a youthful, glowing complexion. And isn’t that the point of anti-aging skin care anyway?
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 1) HEALTHY, GLOWING SKIN Have you ever wondered how to get bright, glowing skin? Well, an effective exfoliator is the answer. Here’s why… When applying makeup over dead skin, the surface is un-even. As a result, your skin can appear to be flaky and patchy and even feel rough in texture. By gently exfoliating dry skin cells, the skin will appear to feel smoother and look refreshed as the cells are newer. This will also improve the tone of your skin. 2) MINIMISES PORES Pores are openings in the skin in which hair follicles grow. Similar to small holes, when there is a build-up of dirt and dead skin, the pore will expand to accommodate for the increase. As a result, this makes your pores larger and more visible to the eye. Exfoliating removes the dirt in the pores and consequently minimises them. 3) REDUCES BREAKOUTS AND ACNE Exfoliating is an essential way to manage breakouts and acne. Many of us recognise the importance of cleansing our skin but under-estimate the power of exfoliating. A deep exfoliation will help to un-clog your pores from excess oil which can lead to breakouts. Therefore, if the excess oil and dirt is removed from the root of the cause, the amount of breakouts will most likely reduce. It is important to consider that breakouts and acne are not only caused by external factors such as makeup and dirt. There are a number of internal factors which can cause such problems. For example, hormonal imbalances are often directly linked to the health of your skin. Stress and a bad diet are other factors which can lead to an increase in spots. For those who suffer with acne, you should visit a Dermatologist or get advice on how to handle your acne and self-confidence here. 4) HIDES WRINKLES Unfortunately, when you place makeup over dead skin cells, the makeup will not just miraculously blend into the skin’s surface. It will sit on top. We call this the ‘layering effect’. As a result, all fine lines will be magnified. By removing the dead cells, wrinkles are less-exaggerated. Ultimately, exfoliating fights aging… or at least it hides it! 5) ALLOWS ABSORPTION OF OTHER PRODUCTS The reason that exfoliating is so crucial to your skin’s wellbeing is because without it, all of the other steps in your skincare routine will not be as effective. If the pores are blocked, all of the other skincare products that you use won’t be able to successfully penetrate the deeper layers of your skin. By removing dirt, a rich moisturiser can provide the depths of your skin with the best nourishment. 6) IMPROVE YOUR TAN One of the best beauty tips before going on holiday is to exfoliate your entire body. This is because if you remove the dead skin cells, the sun will tan your new cells. Ultimately, this means that your tan will last longer. If you don’t exfoliate, the dead skin will tan first and naturally shed quicker. It is vital that you use a sun-lotion that has an SPF in as sun-damage is extremely dangerous for your health. Getting a spray tan or applying fake tan without exfoliating first is sacrilege in the world of beauty. Make sure to exfoliate certain areas more vigorously such as hands, knees, ankles and feet. When applying fake tan over the top of un-exfoliated skin,the ingredients in the tan cling to dry skin. Therefore, this makes areas prone to dry skin appear darker than the rest of the skin, giving an un-even tan. So there you have it. Who knew a gentle scrub could do such wonders to your skin!  |