The Benefits of a Facial Massage

Paula Maynard
Skincare Customers Guide

Massages are useful for releasing tension and relaxing connective tissue. A facial massage has the added benefit of not just being a relaxing treatment, but there are several other important things it can offer to the health of one’s skin, as well as overall well being.

Treating oneself to a facial massage has many proven benefits that make it a worthwhile investment.

Improve overall flow

It’s useful for stimulating the circulation of blood and increasing the amounts of red blood cells. This provides an increase of nutrients to the skin cells, which also helps remove waste.

All this results in a positive effect through an improved complexion and a more youthful appearance.

Other benefits include increased glow, improved skin tone, and muscle contouring.

Reducing migraines

Painful headaches known as migraines can last hours or even days. Luckily, the University of Auckland’s Department of Psychology performed a study, which showed massages not only promoted more restful sleep, but they reduced the amounts of migraine headaches.

Migraines are often triggered by a lack of sleep quality and stress, and in this study both of these issues were treated through massage.

The Touch Research Institute also found that not only were migraine symptoms treated, but also this lead to increased serotonin levels which promote better sleep and mood.

Relieving tension

Tension can build up in any part of the body, and tension in the face is also a stressor, which can cause wrinkles, fine lines, crows feet, and ragged looking skin.

Often oily and more acne-prone skin requires more attention from a facial massage. This increased massaging can help wring out fine lines, while preventing wrinkles from appearing in the future.

Reduced tension is also a preventative measure to ensure the health of one’s skin. This is because the oxidative stress brought on can increase facial blemishes. This stress can also reduce overall quality of life.

Relieving congestion

Allergies and a buildup of mucus can result in headaches, puffiness, and pressure in the sinuses.

A simple massage can help relieve congestion as well as get rid of mucus.

When one feels stuffed up or when allergies strike, this can cause mucus membranes to become irritated and inflamed. The benefit of massaging is that it can reduce the pain and symptoms associated with congestion.

A natural facelift

Facial massages improve the flow of blood, which then leads to an increase of collagen. This protein is what gives skin its overall strength and structure.

Facelifts are often costly and invasive, requiring lots of downtime as well as medicine to treat any pain. Therefore, a facial massage can be seen as a cheaper way to preserve the look and feel of skin.

By stimulating the muscles in the face you can help provide a natural preventative measure to promote anti-aging.

Improve your overall mood

The User Science Institute ran a study, which showed that a facial massage reduced levels of anxiety and negative mood. People who participated in this study saw a significant reduction of stress and negative feelings.

The study concluded by saying there was significant progress in overall mental well being, as well as an activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Reduced stress not only prevents one’s face from showing fine lines and wrinkles, but it improves overall quality of life.

Stimulate the lymphatic vessels

Many lymph nodes are found just underneath the skin, and stimulating them is important as a way to deter from the buildup of unwanted toxins.

By not moving one’s face enough what happens is a slow acting lymphatic system, which eventually leads to increased toxin buildup. Lymph nodes are all over one’s face, and when stimulated they remove toxins in the body.

These toxins can consist of potentially dangerous bacteria and viruses. By stimulating the face this leads to an increased circulation of white blood cells, which are useful for fighting these potentially harmful microorganisms.

Muscle movements of all kinds are useful for stimulating the lymph nodes. A facial massage has the added benefit of digging deeper and penetrating deep into the muscles. This then leads to an improved immune system as well as a protecting against contaminants, which can penetrate the mouth, nose, and eyes.


*Results are individual and may vary. We cannot guarantee the same experience for every consumer.

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