What types of facial massagers are there and how to use them

• Benefits of facial massage using a massager
• Types of facial massagers
• How to use a massager correctly
• Are there any contraindications

The skin on the face is very delicate and requires constant, and most importantly, proper care. This is especially necessary with age, when it loses its elasticity, becomes more demanding, and the first wrinkles appear. In addition to cosmetics, special massagers are used for facial care. Today we will talk about what they are and how they are useful, as well as what you should pay attention to when using them.

Benefits of facial massage using a massager

Facial massage solves several problems.

• Improves blood circulation
  , saturating skin cells with oxygen.
• Accelerates metabolism
  in the layers of the skin.
• Evens out color
  , thereby lightening age spots.
• Cleanses pores
  and regulates the functioning of sebaceous glands, reduces inflammation and acne.
• Improves the tone of
  facial muscles, making its shape more expressive, reduces wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones.

Massagers can be simple mechanical, ultrasonic and even microcurrent. They allow you to carry out procedures that are not inferior to those in the salon. Let's take a closer look at them.

Features of body care

You can also take care of your body at home, for example, using special brushes. The long handle, like the Beurer FC 25, allows you to cleanse the skin on your back, and the FC 55 Pureo Complete Cleansing brush comes with two attachments: a regular brush and an exfoliating brush.

Anti-cellulite massagers will help to significantly improve the condition of your skin. They effectively combat the appearance of “orange peel”, stimulate lymph flow and blood supply, accelerate cell regeneration and give skin elasticity. For this purpose, the Beurer CM 50 massagers with special rollers and adjustable massage speed, the Cellulite Releazer compact, which tightens deep tissues and promotes the breakdown of fat, as well as the MG17, a mini SPA massager with a peeling attachment that is convenient to take with you on trips, are suitable.

Types of facial massagers

Mechanical

Their work is based on the principle of mechanical action on different layers of the skin.
The impact can be of several types: pressure, rolling, tingling, vibration or various combinations thereof. These are, as a rule, hand massagers made of different materials: wood, silicone, glass, jade.

Vacuum

These massagers are used to combat age-related skin changes (wrinkles, loss of tone and sagging) and deep cleansing. Vacuum attachments are used to cleanse the facial skin, which will help in the fight against deep impurities and blackheads. Therefore, in a sense, vacuum devices are more about cleaning. However, the vacuum device simultaneously has a stimulating, toning and anti-aging effect on the skin.

• Blood flow and lymph flow accelerate
  , metabolism and metabolism in the inner layers of the skin accelerates. The skin becomes elastic and smooth again.
• Cell restoration accelerates
  , making post-acne and pigmentation go away faster, and collagen begins to be actively produced.

Many models of vacuum massagers have several attachments that can be used not only on the face, but also on the body. After each use, the nozzles must be washed thoroughly, because the contents of the pores remain inside them.

Device for vacuum facial massage and microdermabrasion Gess 630 Elastic

Device for vacuum skin cleansing 4 in 1 Gezatone Super Wet Cleaner PRO

Device for vacuum massage and facial peeling Gezatone MD-3a 933

Ultrasonic

The work of ultrasonic massagers is based on the effect of ultrasonic waves on the upper layers of the skin. Massage with this device allows you to:

• cleanse the skin more thoroughly and more deeply from impurities, sebum, remove dead epidermal cells, narrow pores;
• maximize the penetration of beneficial substances from cosmetic preparations into the deep layers of the skin;
• prolong the effect of the procedure by creating a supply of nutrients in the layers of the skin.

Ultrasound, like vacuum, also cleans the skin. But besides this, during the procedures its tone increases, unevenness is smoothed out and collagen is produced, which makes the skin denser and more elastic.

Device for ultrasonic cleaning and lifting massage Gezatone Bio Sonic HS230…

Device for ultrasonic cleansing and lifting of the face GESS-690 Star Face Silv…

Device for ultrasonic cleaning and skin lifting Gezatone Bio Sonic 770 S

Device for ultrasonic facial cleansing Gess YOU GESS-689

Most ultrasonic massagers can be used on both the face and body (some require special attachments).

Microcurrent

Most often used in skin care with noticeable age-related changes. The operating principle of a microcurrent massager is based on stimulating skin cells with electrical impulses of varying intensity (depending on the problem).

Microcurrent therapy using low frequency currents:

• restores all layers of the skin;
• normalizes blood microcirculation and lymph flow;
• relaxes facial muscles;
• enhances lymph flow and blood supply;
• improves metabolic processes in skin cells.

All this helps to solve the problems of age spots, post-acne marks, acne, correct wrinkles and facial contours, restore elasticity and density to the skin, remove swelling and sagging.
As a result of exposure to microcurrents, the production of your own collagen and elastin is stimulated, which reduces the depth of wrinkles, restores elasticity and tone to the skin, rejuvenating it from the inside. Microcurrents also promote better penetration of cosmetics into the deeper layers of the skin, stimulate metabolism and tone muscles.

Facial rejuvenation massager Gezaton Beauty Iris m708

Multifunctional massagers

Today, many massagers combine several types of effects. For example - mechanical, infrared and microcurrent. This helps to achieve maximum results for a long time and make care procedures more convenient.

Vibration massage.

Improves blood circulation, metabolism, has a drainage effect.

Electrical stimulation (EMS).

Strengthens facial muscles through short pulse current. Muscles contract, imitating movements, and thus tighten, and those that are too tense, on the contrary, relax.

Microcurrents.

As we said above, this regime restores all layers of the skin and activates metabolic processes.

Chromotherapy.

It works using light rays of different colors: red (formation of young collagen, acceleration of regeneration), yellow (drainage effect, cleansing of toxins), purple (antibacterial and soothing effect).

Infrared action or RF lifting.

Based on heating the skin with infrared radiation. Stimulates facial muscles and improves blood circulation. As a result, the facial skin smoothes out, becomes more elastic and smooth, and wrinkles are reduced. Infrared massage is also prescribed for various injuries for their rapid healing.

Massager for RF lifting and rejuvenation of facial skin 6 in 1 Gezatone m1610

Massager for RF lifting, tightening and facial rejuvenation Gezatone m1607

Ultrasonic facial massager with light therapy Gezatone m356

Device for RF face and body lifting Gezatone m1601

Complications arising during the rehabilitation period

Post-inflammatory pigmentation

Uneven pigmentation can occur in response to any deep damage to the skin. Exposure to the sun without sunscreen increases pigmentation.

Exacerbation of acne

Patients with seborrhea (oily skin) or acne may develop rashes 2-4 weeks after the procedure.

Wide pores

Chemical peels can stimulate pore enlargement. This most often occurs in people with thick skin. Enlarged pores appear 3-4 weeks after the procedure, and disappear at 6-10, since by this time new collagen fibers are formed.

Persistent increase in facial skin sensitivity

When performing deep peels on people with thin, dry, sagging skin, sensitivity may increase. This condition can last from several weeks to several months and is accompanied by redness of the skin.

Late complications

• Hypertrophic reactions (uneven thickening of the skin)
• The upper lip, cheeks, and lower eyelids are most susceptible to these complications; this is especially common with deep peels.
• The development of hypopigmentation (areas of skin lacking pigment) depends on the depth of peeling. Most often occurs after phenol and deep TCA peels.
• Patients with thin, sensitive skin are at risk of developing this complication.

It must be said that it is not enough to have the procedure done in a clinic; it is also important to properly care for your facial skin during its recovery period.

Post-peeling care includes the use of cosmetics containing antioxidants and wound-healing components (vitamin A, E, F, panthenol), moisturizers (hyaluronic acid), products that soften and restore the structure of the barrier (lipid) membrane (shea butter, vegetable and mineral oils ). The use of photoprotective products is mandatory. It is necessary to avoid exposure to the sun (solarium, beach tanning). For medium peels, you should initially refrain from visiting the bathhouse or sauna.

How to use a massager correctly

All massagers have general rules that must be followed if you want to get noticeable and quick results.

Read the instructions

before use. Each model has its own characteristics that can affect the result. Carefully read the recommendations and procedure diagram before starting it.

After this, prepare the skin for massage

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• Completely remove makeup from your face, both decorative and skincare.
• Wash your skin thoroughly.
• Steam your face.
• Apply cream or special cosmetics for a specific type of massager (except vacuum - for it the skin must be clean).

Follow the sequence of movements
during the massage - chaotic movements will not give the desired effect. Guide the massager according to the instructions. Movements should be smooth without putting too much pressure on the skin.

There is a pattern of massage movements that is suitable for any device:

1. The first movement occurs in the direction from the chin to each ear in turn.
2. The next one is from the lower lip to the ear along the cheekbones.
3. Next - from the right temple to the nose, from the nose to the left temple.
4. Then move from the middle of the forehead to each temple in turn.
5. Afterwards, from the inner corners of the eyes to the temples and back.
6. The last movement is to treat the sinuses.

The duration of one procedure usually does not exceed 10–15 minutes.

It is best to massage a few hours before bedtime - in the evening and at night the skin recovers better and more actively.

How often can I use it?

Facial massage with a massager does not need to be done too often. 3 times a week is enough. On average, it is recommended to spend 1 minute on each area of ​​the face. The main thing is not to overdo it, follow the recommendations and carry out the procedures regularly. This way you will notice the result faster.

Advantages of home hardware cosmetology

First, let's figure out what hardware cosmetology is. This concept includes procedures that are performed using special devices. Each of them provides a specific effect on the skin and gives one or another effect.

Initially, such devices were only in salons, but with the development of technology, compact models appeared that were easy to use at home. The devices quickly gained popularity due to several obvious advantages:

• Saving time - no need to waste time traveling to the salon, adjusting your schedule to the master’s work schedule, or waiting for your turn;
• Financial benefit - buying the right device is much more profitable than regularly spending money on salon procedures;
• Comfort – you can create a suitable environment at home, for example, combine facial care with aromatherapy or other pleasant activity;
• Simplicity - all devices are designed in such a way that you do not need special skills to use them; just read the instructions carefully;
• The ability to customize the operation of the device for yourself, select the appropriate duration of the procedure, intensity of exposure and other parameters;
• Efficiency - cosmetology at home gives very noticeable results if you follow basic rules.

To all this you can add a good mood, because it is so pleasant to take care of your appearance, especially if the effect exceeds expectations. Unlike many procedures in the salon, home appliances do not cause any discomfort or pain. Many devices are waterproof, so you can use them while taking a bath or shower, combining business with pleasure.

Are there any contraindications?

Like all devices, massagers have contraindications. You should not use any massage devices if you have:

1. malignant formations;
2. diseases of the endocrine system;
3. heart and vascular diseases;
4. active skin diseases (for example, psoriasis);
5. infectious diseases with skin rashes;
6. pregnancy and lactation period.

Microcurrent massage is not recommended if you have: epilepsy, damage to the facial nerves, or have metal implants (except dental ones).

Preparing the device before use

Preparing the apparatus - make sure that distilled water is in the apparatus

Turn on the device through a voltage stabilizer.

Treat the tip of the laser handpiece with medical alcohol.

Prepare safety glasses for the client and specialist

Prepare consumables - transparent ultrasonic gel of medium viscosity, a spatula and the necessary disposable consumables.

It is necessary to prepare the client's skin for exposure - cleansing with an antiseptic without alcohol.

Setting parameters for rejuvenation - light power and radiation frequency.

Step 3

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