It is a well-known fact that Japanese women show a flawless skin. They are famed for well groomed, youthful, smooth and bright complexions, which we all crave for.<\/p>\n
If we take a close view to their healthy life habits it is no wonder that the fact that they hardly sunbathe helps to achieve this fabulous complexion. Although if we delve a bit deeper, we\u2019ll learn that they have some routines that help them show such a perfect skin.<\/p>\n
Do you want to know it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Surely at some point in your life you have joined a yoga class to achieve elasticity practicing impossible poses. However, have you ever tried face yoga?<\/p>\n Common sense applies, no matter how small the face muscles are, they should also require the same care as the rest in your body.<\/p>\n In her best seller<\/em> \u201cThe Japanese Skin Care Revolution\u201d, renowned Japanese practicing aesthetician Chizu Saeki<\/strong> recommends six different techniques of massaging your face to achieve a smooth fresh skin.<\/p>\n The techniques are simple and each specific movement of your hands is important for the skin. In this post we reveal them to you:<\/p>\n 1- Stretching techniques: <\/strong>They consist of basic touching massages, which can be performed at different steps of the facial routine.
\n2- Pull and push. <\/strong>They are more energetic techniques than the previous one. They provide an easier penetration of the cosmetics and improve the lymphatic flow.
\n<\/strong>3- Gentle pinching and lifting: <\/strong>They are key to reduce lines and sagging. This massage can also help correct muscle habits.
\n4- Piano playing. <\/strong>This massage suits the eye and mouth area, which is an area of very fine and delicate skin. The point is to perform a massage as if you were playing the piano, shifting your fingers around your eye sockets and lips.
\n5- Tapping techniques: <\/strong>They are extremely relaxing. They consist of finger or palm tapping, striking, clapping the scalp and hands.
\n6-<\/strong> Pressing techniques. <\/strong>This massage performs on the dermis. The continuous rubbing brings up some warmth, which will improve circulation and will result in a healthy tone complexion.<\/p>\n