Marypause50 ~10 years later still a blog about gardens, simplicity, friendships, gratitude, health,

Facial Massage DIY

   What a wonderful DIY for the New Year!!: Easy, relaxing facial massage techniques to look younger and just, well, destress! Thanks to Redbook mag for these great tips from the pros. Begin these steps with a few drops of facial oil on your fingertips so there this no pulling/tugging where your fingers contact the skin. I like to do these at night so leave the oil or moisture-laden night time water mask at your bedside so you don't forget!

~ Soften Forehead Lines ~ Do this 1 minute massage to flush out toxins and ease wrinkles. Steady your thumbs right above each temple. Hold the next 3 fingers and in small circles, rub your forehead. Begin between the brows and work your way up and out. Continue for 60 seconds to increase the blood flow to help stimulate collagen formation all while you have a deep relaxing sleep!



~ Make Cheeks Look Defined ~ Place your index and middle fingers under the bottom of cheekbones close to mouth. Push up so the plumpy part of cheeks are raised using small kneading motions. Continue up and along to the hairlines. Repeat 10 times. Daily practice will help keep cheeks toned.

~ Firm Your Jaw line ~ Place thumbs under the point of your chin and your index fingers right at the base. Then, make tiny pinches along your jaw line until you reach ears. Reverse direction and repeat back to start. Repeat five times and repeat twice a week. This will unclog the lymph nodes and reduce sagging along the jaw and under the chin.

Most of all relax and enjoy this time for yourself!!