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Facial Massage:
Self-care for Skin Care
"The one part of our body we see everyday is our face," says Zari Pirasteh, professional esthetician and reiki master from
Colorado. "If we don't approve of what we see in the mirror, we
eventually develop a dislike for ourselves. It's important that
we take care of our skin, especially the skin on our face
because it reflects our inner health and life." One sure way to
achieve this is with professional facials.
Facials are often thought to be a luxury -- something to do
while on vacation or for a special occasion. However, making
monthly facials part of a regular self-care routine can help
prevent the signs of aging, improve skin, reduce acne, and even
improve general health.
The muscles of the face are delicate. Many of them are attached
solely to the skin of the face, so great care must be taken to
avoid overstretching. Massage can help improve tone, relax
the muscles, and increase circulation while working along muscle
fibers. Facial massage can delay the appearance of wrinkles and
stimulate lymphatic flow, helping the skin eliminate waste.
We replace our skin cells every 28 days or so. A monthly facial
helps remove dead cells on the skin's outer surface, along with
pollutants. When the face is rid of these dead cells, the skin
has a much easier job of growing new ones. By nourishing the new
cells with the appropriate moisturizers, we can maintain
healthy, glowing skin.
In some cases, facials are required more often for best results,
or you might supplement your treatments with home treatments.
Most estheticians recommend that women start a regular facial
routine in their late 20s, although younger women can benefit,
especially when acne is a problem. Teens are discovering that
facials can help manage that tough acne that comes during junior
high and high school. By starting early, many skin conditions
such as dryness, premature wrinkles, and adult acne can be
avoided or managed.
Men are learning they can benefit from a regular facial regimen,
too. Men experience the same effects of aging as women, but they
may be exacerbated by shaving, which damages the skin. Men may
also have more of a tendency to forget sunscreen when playing
sports or spending prolonged periods outside, and they're less
likely to maintain a daily skin care routine to protect skin and
maintain a healthy and vital appearance.
While diet, water consumption, stress management, exercise, sun
screen, and overall wellness contribute to healthy skin,
professional treatments go a long way toward stimulating,
balancing, and toning your complexion.
Monthly facials can be a key component in maintaining optimal
skin health. "When we have glowing, healthy skin, we're also
showing the world our inner glow," Pirasteh says. "We care about
ourselves, and our face proves it."
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