For many of them getting a spa treatment might be costly. They can opt for the home facial massage which is equally good as the one done at the spa center. Even though it is not as beneficial as the latter it is the just to the need of the skin. For this the facial massage oil has to be prepared by mixing various oils.
Ingredients
- Virgin coconut oil – 4 ounces
- Evening primrose oil – 1 ounce
- Rosehip seed oil – 1 ounce
- Sea buckthorn oil or carrot seed oil – ¼ teaspoon
- Rose oil or absolute – 2-3 drops
- Vitamin E or natural – 5 drops
These oils have to be mixed according to the proportion given in a plastic HDPE squeeze bottle so that no touch dispensing could be done. The oil can remain the same for around one year or so.
The most important thing to ensure is the cleanliness of the face. For this either a facial mask or cleansing grains are to be used for the success. Grains could be used so that the dead skin can be removed and blood flow could be increased. You can ultimately end up the cleaning process by using a mild cleanser.
While doing the massage always makes sure that you are in a calm, quiet and soft surrounding. Soft music can add to the therapy as it brings out calmness within the soul. For a wonderful massage, good medium like the massage oil is needed. Apply it all over the face with the fingertips. Always remember that the most sensitive place is the skin which has a good vascular activity and this is the main reason for blushing. Use soft strokes to continue the massaging process as the skin can cause more irritation and swelling if done harshly.
Light pressure could be exerted with the help of index, middle as well as the ring fingers. Rhythm has to be adopted which is steady and slow which is termed as effleurage. With the proceedings of the massage, the pace could be slowed down. The force of gravity could be delayed if the entire process of massage is along the upward direction.
- The forehead is to be started with first along the eyebrows. Massage along the forehead in circular motions and repeat the same 5 times.
- The next step is to the nose. With the help of index finger massage along the sides of the nose starting from the hollow of the eyes and repeat it four times.
- The most important part of the face is eyes and has to be very gentle and careful in massaging at this part. This is because the skin around the eyes is too soft and delicate and has to be dealt with keenly. Gently massage from the inner part to the outer part of the eye in a sweeping motion by placing the index finger above the eyebrow and the middle finger below the eye. Repeat it three times. For relieving tension or stress the best way is to press gently on the hollow of the eye and then release. Repeat it 5 times daily.
- The next part to get noticed is the mouth and chin. Gently start the massage from the chin upwards along the mouth and lips and stop just below the nostrils. Repeat it five times.
- Fat deposits gets stacked up in the chin so these are to be massaged by grasping the skin with the help of index as well as the middle finger and gently move in scissor like motion. Then move through the same line backwards in a circular motion and repeat the entire procedure 5 times.
- By slow circular motions massage upwards from the cheeks to the temples. On reaching the temples massage in circular motion at the temples three times. Massage the temples at the place where the end of bone occurs and a small pit falls. Repeat the entire procedure 5 times.
- The most important part is the neck, start at the back and massage in circular small motions from the back to upwards reaching to the head. Repeat it 5 times.
- Work small motions from the collar bone upwards to the chin with the help of three massage fingers and repeat it 4 times.
- Ears are the most important of all and have to be taken care in massages. With the help of index finger and thumb massage and repeat 4 times. End up by sliding the thumb along the jaw line to release the pressure from the back of the ears
