Cosmetological procedures can be not only useful, but also pleasant. Facial oil massage is a massage technique that effectively treats the first signs of aging, problem skin and, as a bonus, acts as an aromatherapy.
During a face massage with oil, a base product is used - natural oil. The essential oil can be used as an additive. The mixture of both components penetrates deeply into the layers of the epithelium and has a powerful cosmetic effect:
It is recommended to start the procedure at the age of 25. Just like hygienic facial massage, oil facial massage acts as a prophylactic agent in the fight against age-related deformation of the skin.
Facial massage with oil is good for the following cases:
If you do not take into account the main contraindications to face massage with oil, you can make things worse, further aggravate the problem situation.
It is not recommended to do oil facial massage if the following factors are present:
Facial oil massage is a good way to relax and take care of your skin at home.
The procedure requires preparation. Before the session, it is important to intensively cleanse the skin, it is advisable to make a steam bath for better opening of the pores, scrub the surface.
Then prepare a massage agent - mix the base and essential oils. Oil massage is best done while lying down.
Before starting the oil massage of the face, you need to warm the oil in your palms.
The procedure itself is performed with light, smooth manipulations, moving from the facial center to the sides in the direction of the massage lines. All movements should be long and smooth, each manipulation should be repeated 5-10 times.
Special emphasis should be placed on problem areas:
After completing the oil massage on your face, remove the remaining massage mixture with paper towels. You can wash your face in an hour. Then, moisturize the skin with a nourishing cream.
For oil massage of the face, it is recommended to use as a base oil:
Additionally, essential oils are selected and based on the desired effect of the procedure and skin type:
To prepare a massage mixture, you need to mix 10-15 ml of base oil with 4-6 drops of essential oil. In addition, to enhance the cosmetic effect, you can add vitamins in liquid form (A, C, E), 1-2 drops are enough.
A full course of oil facial massage is 15 - 20 sessions. The frequency of procedures is no more than 2 times a week.
In addition, oils can be used in daily care - add 1 - 2 drops to a night cream. Beforehand, it is important to choose the right component for a specific skin type. To do this, you need to consult a cosmetologist, dermatologist.