After washing your face, you look in the mirror and some days your face just feels stiff. On those days, before applying cream, I think of a short massage to smooth it out.
People often call it circulation massage, but it is hard to say it changes your skin. My reason is simpler. While I move my hands gently over my face, the tension eases and my skin feels warm, which makes the skincare moment more comfortable.
You hear the phrase slow aging everywhere these days. I understand it not as stopping aging, but as building habits slowly in order to slow the pace. Massage is just one of those habits.
Massage is not a treatment. It is a habit of checking in on your skin every day.
The method is not hard. After cleansing, with lotion or cream on, sweep lightly from the inside of your face outward using your whole palm. One to two minutes is enough. Rubbing hard or pulling can put extra strain on your skin.
If your skin is red or feels hot, or if you have a wound or inflammation, skip it that day. If those signs continue, it is best to talk to a professional.
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