Facial massage for wrinkles. The best rating, reviews from cosmetic experts, which one to choose

According to the manufacturer, facial massagers can help women over 40 get rid of wrinkles at home. Before deciding on the advisability of such a purchase, one 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 issue under consideration, the buyer will be able to choose the right massage device, focus on his needs and understand what results he can achieve with the help of the device.

How to choose a facial massager?

Facial massage devices (they, according to distributors' recommendations, are designed to remove wrinkles in middle-aged women) are much more popular among modern women who care about their appearance than botulinum toxin injections or other "beauty injections".

Beauty salons, adapting to the needs of their clients, are everywhere introducing hardware and manual facial massage to their list of services. Nevertheless, in an effort to save on visits to beauticians, women in some cases decide to purchase massage devices for home use.

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

• Skin type.
• Skin characteristics (sensitivity, tendency to peel, irritation, etc. ).
• The presence of an allergic reaction, manifested in the form of a rash 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 onMain characters:

• Comfortable placement of the massage body in your hand.This is important, because due to frequent use, an uncomfortable exercise machine that causes a feeling of discomfort, will not only reduce the effectiveness of the procedures carried out, but will also lead to irregular facial skin care on the part of its owner. Preference should be given to massagers with a rubber body and ergonomic handle.
• Waterproof.Among the basic recommendations of massage device manufacturers, it should be mentioned that these devices can be used in the shower or on wet skin.
• Massager mass.The best option is an intermediate one, weighing 2 to 3 kg. Larger devices are inconvenient to use, and mini devices in most cases do not have enough power.
• Battery availability.Battery powered devices fail more quickly.
• Massage power.The higher this indicator, the more effective the use of a particular device.

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

How can facial massage help?

Before purchasing a facial massager, a woman should understand how most of these devices actually help.

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

• Smoothes shallow expression wrinkleslocated in the most delicate areas of the face. For example, the area under the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds, and so on.
• Ensure the deepest penetration of the applied cosmetic product before the massage procedure.Cosmetologists advise using moisturizing serums, as they not only provide deep nutrition to the skin, but also do not leave a greasy shine after use.
• Eliminates swelling.Some types of massagers, acting on the skin with high-frequency impulses, remove excess fluid from the deep layers, thereby helping to relieve swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they are not caused by facial structures.
• Improves blood circulation.Not only hardware facial massagers normalize blood and lymph flow, but also manual massagers, for example jade or mesoscooter.
• Increases skin elasticity.This is especially true for the mesoscooter, which, with the correct selection of cosmetic products used in combination, can provide women at home with results that are not inferior in quality to the results of a series of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• Narrow pores.Especially relevant 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.
• Strengthens natural collagen productionbody.
• Bright skinfrom surface contaminants, including cosmetics, makeup, and so on. Inadequate skin cleansing can lead to clogged pores, the formation of pigmentation, and an increase in the depth of existing wrinkles.

Advantages and disadvantages of facial massagers

Facial massage for wrinkles, like other types of skin care procedures, has advantages and disadvantages.

Positive aspects of the discovery include:

• Possibility to carry out the procedure at home, regardless of your current financial situation, focus on your temporary capabilities. This point is especially important for women who, due to life circumstances, are forced to spend most of their time at work.
• Availability of various kinds of facial massage tools.This allows every woman, regardless of financial capabilities, to choose a device that suits her needs.

• Ease of use of the type of device in question.To massage herself, a woman does not need to have special knowledge in the field of medicine or cosmetology, because the manufacturer includes detailed instructions with the device, after studying which anyone can carry out the manipulation.
• Availability of this type of treatment.If the cost of a facial simulator is divided by the average number of procedures in one course, then the price for 1 session is at least 2 times lower than the salon price.
• The ability to completely abandon botulinum toxin injections over timeor other "beauty injections" that are officially recognized as potentially harmful to women's health.
• Possible to rule out other skin problems, apart from the presence of wrinkles. For example, reducing the number of rashes or narrowing pores, eliminating oily shine.

Cosmetologists call the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high price of a high-quality massager can give its owner tangible results after 10 sessions, carried out at intervals of 1-3 days. The specific duration of the course and frequency of procedures is determined by the woman's initial data, as well as the type of device itself.
• Although there are officially confirmed data on cases of visible transformation of women's facial skin after regular use of massage devices, not a single manufacturer gives a guarantee that applies to everyone.
• There is a risk of side effects, which usually include skin rashes, increasing the depth of existing wrinkles, and allergic reactions.
• There are a number of absolute contraindications.

Can everyone do facial massage?

The anti-wrinkle facial massager is prohibited for use by persons who have at least one contraindication from the list below:

• acute inflammatory diseases of internal organs;
• increased body temperature, whatever the cause;
• the presence of benign or malignant neoplasms (the prohibition on the use of massage devices in this case is due to the fact that any stimulation of lymph flow and blood flow provokes tumor growth and creates a risk of transition of the neoplasm from "benign" to "malignant" status);
• diseases of the cardiovascular system (regardless of the complexity of the pathology);
• pregnancy (starting from the first trimester);
• breastfeeding period (facial massage helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body, which means some residual substances can pass into breast milk, which can harm the baby);
• thyroid disease;
• hormonal imbalance;
• tuberculosis;
• diabetes;
• open skin lesions;
• psoriasis;
• skin rashes due to viral infections in the body.

If the recommendations of specialists are not followed and treatment 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 any doubt about an existing disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor, dermatologist or qualified cosmetologist with medical training. The doctor, in some cases, by ordering additional examinations, will be able to accurately determine whether facial massage at home will harm a particular woman.

A type of anti-wrinkle massager

Anti-wrinkle facial massage devices, depending on their main purpose, can be of several types:

• Emptiness.Officially recognized as the most effective in fighting wrinkles in aging skin. They are used not only to smooth problem areas, but also to cleanse the skin. With regular use of a vacuum massager, a woman will be able to open the pores, "pull out" the dirt contained in them, and then increase the production of collagen and elastin. Absolute contraindications in this case are pregnancy from the 1st trimester, high blood pressure, kidney disorders and venous disease.

• Mechanical roller.They are the simplest design, the principle of operation is based on the mechanical effect of the surface on the skin. The device itself usually looks like a solid roller (in some cases there may be several) mounted on a special handle. The most popular and effective are rollers made of wood, stone or plastic.
• Myostimulator.Electric massage that affects the skin with micro frequencies. Devices of this type are very popular due to the similarity of operation with salon devices. The advantage of the myostimulator also lies in that it not only smoothes a woman's skin, but also removes fat deposits in the cheek area, thereby highlighting the oval shape of the face.
• ultrasonic.The principle of operation of ultrasonic massagers is the penetration of ultrasonic waves into skin cells, provoking periodic compression and relaxation. As a result of these movements, the skin becomes more elastic, and the amount of collagen and elastin produced by the body increases independently.
• Oxygen.Its effect on human skin is completely painless, but no less effective. This type of device saturates the layers of the skin with oxygen, thereby achieving deep hydration, improving skin tone and smoothing facial wrinkles.

Rating of the best facial massagers

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

The masseuse's name	brief description of
Electric massager for facial cleansing and massaging	This massager is equipped with 6 attachments designed to deeply cleanse the skin, as well as stimulate blood and lymph flow. The main advantages of this device are its average cost on the consumer market, as well as a hypoallergenic nozzle made of premium quality silicone. This massager uses batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle is regulated by a special toggle switch on the device handle.
Ultrasonic microcurrent massage	Ultrasonic massagers affect a woman's skin at the biochemical level, so the anti-aging effect of their use is achieved after 1-2 courses, consisting of regularly performed procedures. The device has 2 operating modes, which are recommended to be set based on the person's skin type. This massager uses batteries.
Massage with a lymphatic drainage roller	A unique device powered by sunlight. The massager consists of 2 rotating rollers attached to the main handle. In terms of its effect on the skin, this tool is similar to manual facial massage performed by specialists in cosmetology salons. To enhance the massage effect, it is recommended to use devices that are heated or, conversely, cooled to maximum values, depending on the purpose of their use.
Vibration massage	Stylish compact device designed more for shallow facial massage. With regular use, massage tools can improve blood flow, tighten pores, and minimize the appearance of fine lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute waterproofness. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of premium quality hypoallergenic silicone. Battery operated.
Quartz massage	The double-sided design is made from completely natural materials. According to the manufacturer, the massager is able to relieve swelling around a woman's eyes, as well as tighten the most problematic areas of the face, such as the eyelids. To achieve maximum effect, the 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 modes)	This tool is aimed at eliminating age-related skin changes, in particular the formation of facial wrinkles, loss of facial skin color, 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 purchasing this device is that its use is mandatory in conjunction with a special cream-gel that has a firming effect. Otherwise, the effectiveness of using the ultrasonic massage device will decrease significantly.

Preparing the face for the procedure

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

Cosmetologists advise following this algorithm:

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

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

How to use a self-massage tool

It is important to use facial massage tools in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and an experienced cosmetologist who has an understanding of the physiological processes that occur in the tissues during exposure of the massage tool to the skin, regardless of type.

Among them:

• follow the sequence of actions when using the device directly, recommended by the device manufacturer;
• If the massager has the option to change the direction of rotation of the nozzle, it is recommended to install it so that the massage movements are always directed from the nose to the sides of the face. If a woman uses a hand massager, the 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 increased gradually, starting from 5 minutes, eventually moving on to a massage that takes 15-20 minutes (if you carry out the massage for a long time from the first procedure, the risk of mechanical damage to the skin increases);
• The standard treatment procedure is 10-12 sessions, performed every 1-2 days. This period is enough for the skin to fully recover and be ready for further massage exposure.

As an aid in the fight against wrinkles, facial massagers are recommended to be used after the age of 35-40 years. For young girls, this device can be useful for others - it narrows pores, stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, and also evens out skin tone, smoothing acne scars and other rashes.

By understanding how to choose the right facial massager, a woman can not only make a useful purchase, but also economically profitable (based on the price of 1 massage session at home compared to massage in the salon).