Discover the benefits of facial massage and lymphatic drainage, learn how to perform it at home, and find tips on choosing the right skincare products. This guide will help you understand the basics and get started on your journey to brighter, more sculpted skin.
I love skincare. But sometimes, even my favorite products aren't enough to tackle my puffy morning face. That's why learning how to do lymphatic drainage at home has switched up my routine.
I first encountered facial massage via every millennial's favorite skincare consultancy – Instagram – where I became obsessed with watching the before and after videos of Facegym's 'workouts' (a facial with a difference, in which professionals perform massage and lymphatic drainage techniques at hyper speed, for an instantly 'lifted' look). Armed with evidence that this manual approach to skincare actually works, I was determined to start incorporating some of these techniques into my own regime at home. And after studying videos, doing my own research and a lot of trial and error, I've finally found a regime that works for me. I've also found that while there are instant benefits to facial massage, the long-term effects are even better. When done regularly (alright, I miss the odd morning here and there), facial lymphatic drainage and massage can reduce puffiness, boost your complexion, reduce fine lines and even create a more 'sculpted' look. For the first time in my life, my forever-round face now has a semblance of the cheekbones I've craved since I was a teen. But with so much 'information' and 'guidance' out there, where do you start? Here, two skin experts share their tips on dipping your toe into the world of facial massage – from how to ensure you're targeting your lymphs for drainage to the right products to use for the perfect amount of 'slip'. In this article: → What are the benefits of facial massage? → Where do you start with facial massage? → How to do lymphatic drainage massage at home - what’s the first step? → How often should you perform facial massage to see results, and for how long? → What skincare should you use to perform lymphatic facial massage? → What’s a beginner’s routine to follow for facial massage and lymphatic drainage? → What techniques can you use to target more specific concerns? → Which tools can you use to boost lymphatic drainage and help with facial massage? “The benefits are honestly endless,” adds beauty industry educator and practitioner Sophie Anne Perry, whose Instagram reels on how to approach facial massage were my first entry point to trying it at home, and whose techniques I still follow regularly. These are just a few: Brighter skin “Facial massage brightens our complexion because we are increasing microcirculation – blood flow – helping to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin tissue,” says Annee de Mamiel, skincare specialist and founder of de Mamiel skincare. 2. Less puffiness “Facial massage also aids our lymphatic system, which is responsible for flushing out waste through the tissues,' says Sophie. 'This system doesn’t have its own ‘pump’ and relies solely on movement and breathing to flush fluid through.” As Annee explains, massage will “stimulate the lymphatic system, moving pockets of fluid that can make you look puffy, reducing congestion and giving you a more ‘sculpted’ look.” 3. Busting stress And it’s not just about the physical. Facial massage can have emotional benefits, too: “We hold stress and tension in our facial muscles, commonly in the jaw (masseter muscle) and brows (corrugators),' says Sophie. 'Facial massage is the only way to help release the built up tension and stress, much like a back massage does.” “There are also huge mental health benefits: massage has been proven to lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), alleviating anxiety and depression,' she continues. 'This, in turn, helps with inflamed skin, as if the body is in a high stress state, this can manifest on the skin in many ways, such as accelerated ageing, skin conditions and breakouts.” A quick search for facial massage tips online will likely bring up a host of products, tools and devices claiming to offer major benefits and dramatic results. A lot of these can make a real difference to your skin (see below for tried-and-tested recommendations), but it’s a lot for any beginner to take in. So, Sophie recommends leaving out the tools – at first, anyway: “I thoroughly believe our hands are our most powerful tools! For me, intuitive work starts with our hands, so if someone is new to these practices hands are the best place to start. “Our muscles require oxygen and energy in the form of repetitive movement for optimal health – practices such as facial yoga and massage generate this, maintaining a healthy structure of which our skin sits on top of. “So, get to know your facial structure, finding out where you might hold tension, where you might feel a little puffy in the morning,” she says. 'Once you start to notice the benefits, fall in love with the work and understand more about your facial structure, then elevate your practice with tool
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