Facial massage for wrinkles. Rating of the best, reviews by cosmetologists, which one to choose

According to the manufacturers, facial massages can help women over 40 get rid of wrinkles at home. Before deciding on the feasibility of such a purchase, a person is advised to study this issue not only from the point of view of the effect of the device on the layers of the skin, but also from the point of view of human physiology.

Being competent in the subject under consideration, the buyer will be able to choose the right massage, focusing on his needs and understanding the results he can achieve with the help of the device.

How to choose a facial massage?

Facial massage devices (such devices, according to the recommendations of distributors, are designed to relieve middle-aged women from wrinkles) are much more popular with modern women who care about their appearance than botulinum toxin injections or other "beauty injections».

Beauty salons, adapting to the needs of their clients, everywhere introduce material and manual facial massages to their list of services. Nevertheless, in an attempt to save on visiting a cosmetologist, women in some cases decide to buy a massager for home use.

To get the maximum result from home care procedures, you must first choose the right massage, focusing not only on the changes that should occur after using it, but also oninitial parameters, the main ones of which are:

• Skin type.
• Skin characteristics (sensitivity, tendency to peel, irritation, etc. ).
• The presence of allergic reactions, manifested in the form of rashes on the body.
• The presence of open wounds or other mechanical damage to the skin.

Professional cosmetologists recommendchoose a massage device for facial care at home, focusing onThe main features:

• Convenient positioning of the body of the massager in your hands.This is important, since due to the need for frequent use, an uncomfortable exercise machine, causing discomfort, will not only reduce the effectiveness of the procedures performed, but also cause irregular facial skin care on the part of its owner. Massagers with a rubber body and an ergonomic handle should be preferred.
• Waterproof.Among the main recommendations of the massager manufacturer, it should be mentioned that the device can be used in the bath or on wet skin.
• Massage mass.The best choice would be an intermediate, weighing from 2 to 3 kg. The most massive devices are not convenient to use, and miniatures in the vast majority of cases do not have enough power.
• Battery availability.Battery-powered devices break down faster.
• Massage power.The higher this indicator, the more effective the use of a particular device will be.

• Availability of additional attachments.An advantage, especially for women whose skin type varies from one area of the face to another.

How does a facial massage help?

Before buying a face massager, a woman should understand how the vast majority of such devices really help.

According to experts who have studied this topic from the point of view of evidence-based technology, facial massagers belonging to the middle segment are capable of:

• Smooth out surface expression wrinkleslocated in the most sensitive areas of the face. For example, the area under the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds, etc.
• Ensure the deeper penetration of the cosmetic product applied before the massage procedure.Cosmetologists advise using a moisturizing serum, as it not only promotes deep skin nutrition, but also does not leave a greasy sheen after use.
• Eliminate swelling.Certain types of massage, acting on the skin with high-frequency pulses, remove excess fluid from the deep layers, thus helping to relieve swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they were not caused by the structure of the face.
• Improve blood circulation.Not only facial massagers normalize the flow of blood and lymph, but also manual ones, for example, jade or mesoscooter.
• Increase in skin elasticity.This is especially true for mesoscooters, which, with the right choice of cosmetic products used in combination, can offer a woman at home a result that is not inferior in quality to the result of a course of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• Tight resources.Especially important for those with oily skin.
• Saturate the skin with oxygen.Oxygen-enriched skin has an even tone and is not prone to pigmentation and rashes.
• Boost natural collagen productionbody.
• Clear skinfrom surface pollutants including cosmetics, makeup and so on. Inadequate cleansing of the skin can lead to clogged pores, pigmentation formation and deepening of existing wrinkles.

Pros and cons of facial massages

Facial massagers for wrinkles, like other types of skin care, have their pros and cons.

The positive aspects of such inventions include:

• Ability to perform procedures at home, regardless of your current financial situation, focusing on your temporary capabilities. This point is especially important for women who, due to life circumstances, are forced to spend most of their waking hours at work.
• Availability of a wide range of facial massages. This allows every woman, regardless of financial capabilities, to choose a device that suits her needs.

• Ease of use of this type of device.To massage, a woman does not need to have specific knowledge in the field of medicine or cosmetology, as the manufacturer includes detailed instructions with his device, after studying, anyone can do the manipulations.
• Availability of this type of care.If the cost of a face simulator is divided by the average number of procedures in one course, the price for 1 session will be at least 2 times lower than the salon price.
• The ability to completely abandon botulinum toxin injections over timeor other "beauty injections" officially recognized as potentially dangerous to women's health.
• Possibility of getting rid of other skin problems, except for the presence of wrinkles. For example, reduce the number of rashes or narrow pores, eliminate oily shine.

Cosmetologists include the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high cost of really high-quality massage machines that can give their owner visible results after 10 sessions, carried out at intervals of 1-3 days. The specific duration of the course and the frequency of the procedures is determined by the initial data of the woman, as well as by the type of device itself.
• Despite the presence of officially confirmed data on cases of visible transformation of the female facial skin after regular use of massage, no manufacturer provides guarantees that will apply to everyone.
• There is a risk of side effects, which usually manifest themselves in the form of skin rashes, an increase in the depth of existing wrinkles and allergic reactions.
• There are a number of absolute contraindications.

Can everyone get a facial massage?

Anti-wrinkle facial massages are forbidden to be used by people who have at least one contraindication from the list below:

• acute inflammatory diseases of internal organs.
• increased body temperature, regardless of what caused it.
• the presence of benign or malignant neoplasms (the ban on the use of massage in this case is due to the fact that any stimulation of lymphatic flow and blood flow causes tumor growth and creates the risk of the neoplasm transitioning from "benign" to "malignant" state)
• diseases of the cardiovascular system (regardless of the complexity of the pathology);
• pregnancy (starting from the 1st trimester).
• breastfeeding period (facial massage helps to remove waste and toxins from the body, which means that waste substances can partially pass into breast milk, which can harm the baby).
• thyroid diseases;
• hormonal imbalances;
• tuberculosis;
• Diabetes;
• open skin lesions;
• psoriasis;
• skin rashes caused by viral infections of the body.

If the recommendations of experts are not followed and care procedures of this type are not carried out, a woman risks not only worsening the current condition of her skin, but also negatively affecting her health in general.

If there is doubt about an existing disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor, dermatologist or qualified cosmetologist with medical training. Doctors, in some cases, by ordering an additional examination, will be able to accurately determine whether facial massage at home will harm a particular woman.

Types of anti-wrinkle massages

Anti-wrinkle face massages, depending on their main purpose, can be of various types:

• Vacuum.Officially recognized as the most effective in fighting wrinkles in aging skin. They are used not only to smooth problem areas, but also to clean the skin. With the regular use of a vacuum massage, a woman will be able to open the pores, "take out" the impurities present in them, and then increase the production of collagen and elastin. Absolute contraindications in this case are pregnancy, starting from the 1st trimester, high blood pressure, kidney pathologies and venous diseases.

• Mechanical cylinder.It is the simplest design, the principle of operation of which is based on a mechanical surface effect on the skin. The device itself usually looks like a solid cylinder (in some cases there may be several of them) attached to a special handle. The most popular and effective are rollers made of wood, stone or plastic.
• Muscle stimulators.Electric massage that affects the skin with micro frequencies. This type of device is particularly popular due to its similarity in operation to hairdressing devices. The advantage of muscle stimulators also lies in the fact that they not only smooth a woman's skin, but also eliminate fat deposits in the cheek area, thus pulling the oval of the face.
• Ultrasonic.The principle of operation of ultrasonic massages is the penetration of ultrasonic waves into the skin cells, causing their periodic compression and relaxation. As a result of such movements, the skin becomes more elastic and the volume of collagen and elastin produced by the body independently increases.
• Oxygen.Their effect on human skin is absolutely painless, but no less effective. This type of device saturates the layers of the skin with oxygen, thus achieving deep hydration, improving the complexion and smoothing facial wrinkles.

Review of the best facial massage machines

The rating of the best facial massagers designed for home care procedures includes:

Massage name	a brief description of it
Electric massager for facial cleansing and massage	This massager comes with 6 attachments designed to deeply cleanse the skin as well as stimulate blood and lymph flow. The main advantage of this device is considered to be the average cost in the consumer market, as well as the hypoallergenic nozzle made of high-quality silicone. The massager works with batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle is regulated by a special switch on the handle of the device.
Massage with ultrasound microcurrents	Ultrasonic massage devices affect a woman's skin on a biochemical level, due to which the anti-aging effect of their use is achieved after 1-2 courses, consisting of regular procedures. This device has 2 modes of operation, which are recommended to be adjusted according to the individual's skin type. The massager works with batteries.
Massage with lymphatic drainage rollers	A unique device powered by sunlight. The massager consists of 2 rotating rollers mounted on the main handle. In terms of its effect on the skin, the device is similar to a manual facial massage performed by specialists in a cosmetology salon. To enhance the effect of the massage, it is recommended to use the device heated or, on the contrary, cooled to maximum values, depending on the purpose of its use.
Vibrating massage	A sleek compact device designed more for superficial facial massage. With regular use, a massage can accelerate blood flow, tighten pores and minimize the appearance of fine expression lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute tightness. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of excellent quality hypoallergenic silicone. Battery operated.
Quartz massage	Double-sided design made from completely natural materials. According to the manufacturer, this massage is able to relieve a woman from swelling around the eyes, as well as tighten the most problematic areas of the face, such as the eyelids. To achieve the maximum effect, this device is best used with natural oils that can not only visually transform the skin, but also moisturize it as deeply as possible.
Ultrasonic massage (5 functions)	This device aims to eliminate age-related skin changes, in particular, the formation of facial wrinkles, loss of facial skin tone, as well as the appearance of pigmentation associated with hormonal changes in the body. Microcurrents affect the skin of the face at the cellular level, maintaining the speed of metabolic processes. The only thing that is recommended to pay attention to before buying this device is the mandatory use of it in combination with a special cream-gel that has a tightening effect. Otherwise, the effectiveness of using an ultrasound massage will be significantly reduced.

Preparing the person for the procedure

Facial massagers designed to help women get rid of wrinkles require certain rules to be followed when preparing the skin before use.

Cosmetologists advise to follow this algorithm:

1. Completely remove existing makeup.To do this, you need to wipe your face several times with a cotton pad soaked in tonic or micellar water. It is recommended to repeat the wiping until the cotton becomes white after facial treatment.
2. Apply the day or night cream evenly and thinly, depending on the time of day the skin care procedure is performed. Using massage movements, you need to rub the composition until it dries completely on the skin. If, despite the massage movements, the cream has not been completely absorbed, remove the excess with a cotton pad and then wipe the skin dry.

3. Give your skin a rest10-15 minutes.
4. During this period, you need to prepare an infusion of chamomile, fill 2 grass filter bags with 100 ml of hot water and then let the composition brew.
5. After the specified time has passed, a cotton pad should be moistened with chamomile infusion, and then wipe the face generously.The liquid should be warm. Alternatively, you can make a chamomile compress by placing gauze soaked in herbal composition on your face for 10 minutes.

How to use massage yourself

It is necessary to use facial massage strictly according to the recommendations of the manufacturer and experienced cosmetologists who understand the physiological processes that occur in the tissues when exposed to the skin of a massage device, regardless of its type.

Between them:

• follow the sequence of actions when using the device directly, recommended by the device manufacturer.
• If the massage device has the ability to change the direction of rotation of the nozzle, it is recommended to place it so that the massage movements are always directed from the nose to the sides of the face. If a woman uses hand massage, movements should also be directed from the center of the face to the edges, according to the main massage lines.
• the duration of the procedure should be gradually increased, starting from 5 minutes, and finally proceed to a massage lasting 15-20 minutes (if you do the massage for a long time after the first procedure, the risk of mechanical damage to the skin increases);
• The standard course of care procedures is 10-12 sessions, performed every 1-2 days. This period is enough for the skin to fully recover and be ready for further exposure to the massage.

As helpers in the fight against wrinkles, facial massages are recommended for use after 35-40 years. For young girls, these devices can be useful in other ways - they narrow the pores, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and also smooth the skin, smooth out acne scars and other rashes.

Understanding how to choose the right facial massage, a woman will be able to make not only a useful purchase, but also a financially profitable one (based on the price of 1 home massage session compared to a salon massage).