While some may view a facial massage as nothing more than a relaxing indulgence, this ancient technique has been trending recently because of the numerous benefits it offers to the skin. In fact, facial massages on their own are capable of helping with a wide range of different skin concerns, making them all the more powerful when combined with the right skincare products and treatments.
Ready to find out more about the skincare benefits that you’ll experience with a regular facial massage? Read on as Introlift talks you through them.
Reducing the Appearance of Wrinkles
One of the main reasons why facial massage techniques have been in the limelight lately is due to how effective they are at reducing the appearance of wrinkles and other forms of skin aging.
It all comes down to how a facial massage boosts circulation. Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to your skin cells. Therefore, a faster flow of blood means that your skin cells will be receiving even more of this goodness.
In turn, this helps to stimulate the natural production of collagen. This is the protein that gives the skin its firmness and smoothness. Collagen production declines with age, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles. Speeding this back up again helps to plump those wrinkles away, leaving the skin looking much younger.
A Brighter Complexion
In addition to smoothing away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the circulation boost provided by a facial massage also helps to brighten the look of the skin.
This is helped by how a facial massage also stimulates lymphatic drainage. This is where toxins and waste are removed from the skin cells, which helps to eliminate dullness. By increasing lymphatic drainage, all of those impurities will be removed at a much faster rate, giving your skin a bright glow.
De-Puffing the Eye Area
If you often find yourself dealing with puffy eyes in the morning, a facial massage is well worth trying.
The way in which a facial massage encourages the lymphatic system to remove waste will reduce the look of puffiness and swelling around the eyes, as well as anywhere else on the face.
Improved Product Penetration
While many choose to pat, rather than rub, their skincare products into their skin, there is a growing body of evidence out there that alludes to how carrying out a facial massage while applying skincare products can help to increase product penetration.
Massaging a product into your skin affects the skin’s lipid structure. This can lead to the skin absorbing active ingredients two to three times more efficiently than if a facial massage hadn’t been performed. So, if you want your skincare products to be as effective as possible, it’s worth learning a few facial massage techniques for when you apply them.
Stress Relief
There’s a strong connection between the skin and the brain. This means that your emotional state can have a significant impact on the appearance of your skin, especially when you’re feeling stressed.
Whenever you’re stressed, your body releases hormones that interfere with your skin in a few different ways. From ramping up oil production to increasing sensitivities, a stressed-out brain can be extremely detrimental to the skin.
Of course, relieving this stress can help to counter the skin problems that have been caused, and a facial massage is a great way to do this. Professional facial massages are loved for how they promote relaxation. It all comes down to the tactile nature of a facial massage. It improves mood and calms the brain down, therefore minimizing stress. The result is an improvement in the health of the skin, especially when facial massages are carried out on a regular basis.
Combining a Facial Massage With Other Professional Treatments
A facial massage is pretty much always advantageous, no matter when it’s carried out. However, all of the benefits that we’ve mentioned above can be enhanced even further when a facial massage is combined with certain skincare products and treatments.
Let’s take a look at a few of the Introlift treatments that incorporate facial massages to give you the very best results possible:
The Vitamin C Signature Facial
As we mentioned, a facial massage is a great way to boost product penetration. This means that if you’re planning on having a facial massage, it would also be a good time to use powerful active ingredients on your skin. This is where our Vitamin C Signature Facial comes in.
This facial combines vitamin C with vitamin A. Both are potent antioxidants that do so much for the skin. From brightening the look of dark spots and evening out the complexion to firming and tightening the appearance to reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, these two vitamins make the perfect pair.
What makes Introlift facials so special is how they combine powerful ingredients with cutting-edge technologies. So, in addition to the vitamin-infused mask that this facial provides, you’ll also be able to enjoy a light chemical peel, radio frequency skin tightening, and LED therapy. This is a facial that can be customized in many ways to suit the individual needs of your skin, making it ideal for all skin types and concerns.
The Brightening Facial for Hyper-Pigmented Skin
Our Vitamin C Signature Facial works well at lightening the appearance of dark spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation. However, if your discoloration is quite severe, then the Introlift Brightening Facial for Hyper-Pigmented Skin would be a better choice for you.
This facial brings together a number of ingredients that have all been proven highly effective at targeting hyperpigmentation. Just like our Vitamin C Signature Facial, this one also boasts vitamins A and C. However, it also offers up kojic acid, an ingredient that’s more than capable of fading even the most stubborn of dark marks.
When combined with the chemical peel, radio frequency treatment, and LED therapy also offered by this facial, it’s no surprise that the skin always looks brighter, clearer, and more even after this treatment.
The Wild Caviar Restoration
If your skin has been looking dull and tired lately, then a facial massage is exactly what you need. The boost in circulation that it will give you will immediately leave your face glowing. Incorporate this with rejuvenating skincare ingredients and the results will be even better, which is why our Wild Caviar Restoration treatment is such a hit.
This facial makes use of real wild American caviar. If you’ve never used caviar on your skin before, then this may seem a little unusual at first. However, give it a try and you’ll be hooked! Caviar is decadently moisturizing. It’s packed with fatty acids that keep the skin feeling soft and supple. It’s also full of antioxidants, which is exactly what you need if you’re trying to perk up and brighten dull-looking skin.
Like our other facials, this one also includes LED therapy and a light chemical peel. You’ll be able to choose from radio frequency therapy and ultrasound treatment too, enabling us to tackle your skin concerns from multiple angles.
Introlift Revive for Sensitive Skin
Facial massages are beneficial for all skin types, including sensitive skin. In fact, those prone to sensitivities may benefit from a facial massage even more. The right technique can help to improve your skin’s immune system. The way in which a facial massage also encourages the release of toxins from the skin can aid in reducing your sensitivities too.
Of course, with sensitive skin, you need to be very careful about the ingredients that you use. This is why we designed the Introlift Revive for Sensitive Skin treatment. It makes use of gentle, hypoallergenic ingredients that won’t irritate the skin. From peptides, which help the skin to feel stronger and more resilient, to soothing plant extracts, this facial is all about restoring and reviving sensitive skin.
As always, this facial includes a light chemical peel, radio frequency therapy, and LED therapy too. However, all of this can be customized depending on the severity of your sensitivities.
The Collagen Regeneration Facial
Many people turn to facial massages when they’ve noticed that their skin has started to look creased. After all, a facial massage is a great way to boost collagen production. This makes it an effective tool to turn to if you’re trying to reduce the appearance of skin aging. Combine this with topical ingredients that also stimulate protein production in the skin, which is what our Collagen Regeneration Facial does, and the results will be even more impressive.
This facial delivers a number of collagen boosters to the skin. Each one helps to stimulate collagen production in its own way. While your skin will look brighter and more luminescent immediately after your treatment, the long-term results will be even better. Your skin will look smoother and firmer as the new collagen fibers deep within your skin get stronger and thicker. Fine lines and wrinkles will be plumped away, leaving you with a much younger-looking appearance.
The 24K Nano Gold Recovery Facial
Another facial that’s ideal for those trying to reduce the appearance of skin aging is the Introlift 24K Nano Gold Recovery Facial. As you can tell from its name, this one involves the use of real 24K gold. Why? Because gold is a fantastic ingredient for brightening and revitalizing the complexion. It gives the skin a gorgeous glow while leaving it feeling stronger and healthier.
In this facial, we combine 24K gold with acai fruit extract, a botanical that’s loaded with potent antioxidants. The formula also includes sodium hyaluronate to deeply hydrate your skin cells and vitamin E for its moisturizing powers.
You’ll also be able to choose between an ultrasound treatment or radio frequency therapy. Both of these can help with skin aging too. The light chemical peel that’s included in this facial will also smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while the LED therapy will enhance the effects of the collagen-boosting ingredients in this facial formula.
Summary
When it comes down to it, a regular facial massage would benefit just about everyone, no matter your skin type or the skin concerns you’re trying to work on. While it’s always worth learning a few facial massage techniques that you can practice at home, booking yourself in for a professional facial every once in a while will really help to enhance your results.
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