Despite modern achievements in cosmetology and plastic surgery, every woman, understanding the shortcomings of these methods, wants to find a natural and safe way to preserve youth. If you look at the beauty secrets of Japanese women, you can be convinced that they most likely have a magic remedy that allows you to look young even at an age when the first wrinkles traditionally appear.
You've probably come across articles about a typical resident of the Land of the Rising Sun, over whom the passing years seem to have no power, and at 42, a Japanese woman looks 20, while these mysterious girls continue to look twenty until old age.
If you delve deeper into the study of the intricacies of oriental cosmetology, you can find mention of such techniques as tanaka massage, or Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage. Not only Eastern, but also European specialists sing odes to this method, having successfully adopted the positive experience of Japanese women in their work. After mastering the Japanese self-massage technique, the treasured 5 letters will become for you a kind of “code” into the world of beauty and youthful skin, which every fifth woman in this amazing country owns.
What this method is and what is the secret of the amazing youth of Japanese women will be explored in this article.
Yukuko Tanaka and Zogan massage for body and face
Stylist Yukuko Tanaka
The technique of Japanese facial massage Asahi Zogan has been known in the east for many centuries and is constantly being improved. Translated, its name means “touch of the morning sun.” The effectiveness of this method has been proven by the beauty and youth of Japanese women at any age. The idea of reviving the Asahi Zogan technique belongs to Japanese cosmetologist Heroshi Hisashi. However, in the development and improvement of this idea, the main role belongs to Tanaka Yukuko, a popular female stylist today.
It was thanks to Tanaka-san that Asahi gained popularity outside of Japan. The impetus for the spread of the Japanese massage method by Yukuko Tanaka was the publication of her book “Facial Massage”, which literally “exploded” the cosmetology field and aroused great interest among beauty specialists and ordinary women.
What is Japanese facial massage Zogan?
This technique is based on the principle of stimulating certain points in the lymphatic system. During the session, the skin, facial muscles and even the bones of the skull are affected. This effect is achieved by increasing the speed of lymph movement, which leads to the removal of harmful decay products from cells. Cells cleared of toxins are renewed, which starts the rejuvenation process.
What results can be achieved
Japanese rejuvenating massage is a truly miraculous method that allows you to achieve visible results within a month after regular use. This happens thanks to:
- intensive effects even on the deepest tissues, which distinguishes it from standard rejuvenation techniques;
- performing a massage with the whole palm, and not just the fingertips;
- detoxification of skin cells by stimulating lymphatic vessels;
- toning, strengthening the muscles of the facial area of the head;
- formation of a clear contour of the oval face;
- reducing the severity of wrinkles;
- improving skin color.
Asahi massage allows you to include the skin, connective tissue, muscles and facial bones in the process. Thus, the effect of this technique on the condition of facial skin is complex, which ensures its high effectiveness in the fight against age-related changes.
If you believe the reviews of those who have already tried the Japanese anti-aging facial massage described in the book by Tanaka Yukuko, it has a truly miraculous effect on the skin. This is confirmed by the fact that the question “Why do Japanese women look younger than their years, why do the years have no power over them?” It is constantly discussed on forums and in magazine articles, and does not lose its relevance today. On the Internet you can find many photographs of the Japanese beauty Masako Mizutani, whose face looks unusually young, despite her age “well over 40”.
Masako Mizutani with her daughter. Guess where the mother is and where the daughter is?
By adopting the secrets of Japanese women's youth, you can master an accessible natural way of preserving natural beauty. However, due to the fact that the technique involves an effect on the body’s lymphatic system, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the indications and contraindications for the procedure.
History of origin
Yukuko Tanaka received her massage skills from her grandmother. But it was brought to perfection by the cosmetologist herself, by studying the relationship between the skin and muscles, lymph glands and bones. In 2007, Tanaka also became a writer who gave women a book called “Facial Massage.” The book is a real panacea for ladies in the fight against wrinkles and other problems of the oval face.
In addition, the problem of most ladies – double chin – is solved. And those suffering from facial swelling will forget about the signs of facial aging.
Asahi massage is performed using light force. But this does not mean that a lot of effort should be made to complete it. You only need to apply a little pressure on your face
It must be carried out especially carefully in the area where the lymph nodes are located. During the massage, a woman should not feel pain
Such unpleasant sensations are a signal that the massage technique is being performed incorrectly.
Tsogan is not the only type of skin treatment that was invented in Japan. Many women are also interested in facial massage using the Shiatsu technique and massage using the Kobido technique - which also have a beneficial effect on the condition of the face.
Indications for Asahi massage
Every woman wants to have an attractive, well-groomed appearance, and therefore, having heard about such a miracle technique as Japanese rejuvenating massage, she will want to try it on herself as soon as possible. However, the author of the technique claims that Japanese self-massage is a rejuvenation technique that is not suitable for everyone. In view of its purposeful action, there are a number of specific indications for performing gymnastics for the Asahi face, namely:
- swelling of the face in the morning (a sign of improper functioning of the body’s lymphatic system);
- blurring of the facial contour due to age-related changes (for example, the presence of a double chin or folds on the cheeks);
- the appearance of wrinkles of any type: age-related or facial).
Asahi gymnastics is an excellent way to overcome the problems described above, however, Japanese lymphatic drainage massage will only be beneficial if you have no contraindications to the procedure.
There are few of them, it is extremely necessary to take into account such nuances so that the Tsogan facial massage does not cause harm.
Contraindications for Japanese massage
For women, especially those over the age of 45, Japanese facial massage may seem like a panacea for the changes that inevitably appear over the years. However, there are a number of circumstances under which anti-aging Japanese anti-aging facial massage is strictly contraindicated. These include:
- the presence of diseases of the lymphatic system in women;
- pathologies of ENT organs;
- any manifestations of skin rashes, rosacea;
- pharyngitis;
- very sensitive and thin skin;
- weakened body (for example, with ARVI, chronic fatigue).
Due to the strong impact that Japanese facial gymnastics for wrinkles has on the functioning of the lymphatic system, carrying out such a procedure can dramatically aggravate the course of the described diseases and problems. Thus, ignoring contraindications to performing Japanese oil massage may not only not bring benefits, but also provoke many side effects.
If your health is in perfect order, you can safely begin the procedure sessions by using the services of a massage therapist, or by mastering this technique yourself.
Japanese beauties
By the way, Asahi massage is performed taking into account strict rules, which you need to know to achieve the desired effect.
Basic rules for performing Asahi Zogan
Revealing the secrets of youthful facial skin in her book, Tanaka Yukuko notes that every little detail is important, even the mood with which you perform the procedure affects the final effectiveness. You should not expect that Japanese anti-aging facial gymnastics will rejuvenate you if you ignore the basic rules of its implementation. Let's look at the features of performing the exercises that Asahi Zogan facial gymnastics involves.
- Clean skin.
This is the main rule, without which the rejuvenation effect will not occur - the ducts for the movement of lymph will be closed. Cleansing the skin is easy by washing with soap or a special cleanser, then wipe your face dry with a towel or napkin. If the dirt on the skin is very strong, the pores are clogged, it is flaking, or does not look the best, use an additional scrub.
- Knowledge of anatomy.
Before mastering this rejuvenation technique, it would be useful to look into a book on anatomy and become familiar with the exact location of lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels on the human body, since it is the impact on these points that provides the miraculous effect of Japanese facial massage against wrinkles. If we briefly characterize their location, these are places near the ears, behind the ears, occipital area, lower jaw, tongue and neck.
- Precision and accuracy.
All movements should be followed in a certain sequence according to the instructions, and the pressure on the points should not be strong. Self-massage of the face in Japanese is a painless procedure, however, careless massaging of the lymph node area can cause discomfort.
- Posture.
During the procedure, your back should be perfectly straight, and if you can’t maintain your posture, it would be better to perform self-massage in a lying position.
- Use of aids.
If you delve deeper into the study of Japanese secrets of beauty and youth, you will find out that residents of the Land of the Rising Sun use special oils and creams when performing Asahi massage, the acquisition of which is quite problematic in our country. Therefore, for home treatment sessions, you can use natural oils, high-quality massage creams or an oatmeal mask, which will enhance its effect and help remove harmful substances.
Price
The cost of the procedure may vary significantly. This is influenced by the rating, the professionalism of the performer, and the location of the salon (beauty center, cosmetology salon). On average, one visit to a massage therapist in Moscow will cost 2 thousand rubles, in the region up to 1 thousand rubles.
In order to save money and self-development, you can perform massage exercises at home. To be sure that your actions are correct, it is recommended to perform 2-3 sessions with a specialist or carefully study the massage training video.
Japanese facial massage technique
Mastering Japanese self-massage techniques is accessible to any woman. To do this, you initially need to learn a technique such as the “Japanese point”, which ends each of the exercises of the technique. It consists of using three fingers (index, middle and ring) to lightly press a point near the ears (that is, where the lymph nodes are located). It is necessary to apply pressure not with the tips, but with the entire length of the fingers at once, for about 2 seconds. After this, smoothly move down to the collarbones, without changing the intensity of the pressure.
The main exercises that are offered during Japanese lymphatic massage are performed for areas such as the forehead, eyes, lips, nose, lower face and cheeks. Let's take a closer look at the implementation features for each zone.
- In the forehead area, the procedure is carried out using three fingers (middle, index and ring), which must be pressed tightly to the central part of the forehead, and after three seconds, smoothly move to the temples, without stopping the pressure. Having reached the goal, turn the palms 90 degrees and move them down.
- For movements in the eye area, use the pads of the middle fingers, with which you need to touch the outer corners of the eyelids, then, sliding to the bridge of the nose, rest against it and linger for three seconds (this is the so-called “beauty point”). After this, you should increase the pressure and move your fingers in a circle just below the eyebrow area (at the edge of the eye sockets), stopping at the “beauty point”. Then the pressure is weakened, and the fingers return to the lower inner corners of the eye, after which the pressure increases again and a transition is made along the lower eye sockets to the outer edges of the eyelids.
- Self-massage of the lip area is performed with the ring and middle fingers. Place your fingers in the center of the chin, apply a little pressure at this point and hold for a couple of seconds. Afterwards, you need to move the indicated fingers around the mouth, pressing intensely. The movement ends in the center just above the upper lip, maintaining pressure at the point for several seconds.
To make the description of the techniques clearer, lymphomassage is presented in pictures.
- The nose is massaged using the middle fingers, which are placed in the depressions at the wings of the nose, after which 5 sliding movements are performed from bottom to top and top to bottom. Then the ring finger also comes into play, intensively rubbing the back of the nose in the direction of the cheeks.
- The Asahi technique for the lower part of the face is performed with the middle fingers, which are pressed to the center of the chin, then moved upward towards the eyes. At the same time, the pressure is not weakened, and it is advisable to bend the corners of the mouth. Near the eyes, the fingers are fixed at a point for three seconds, after which the palms turn and spread towards the temples.
- Massaging the cheek area is done using the entire surface of the palms. To do this, the elbows should be folded together, and the hands should be opened with palms up, placing their bases towards the lips. Next, the palms are raised in the direction of the nostrils so as to completely cover the cheeks, and are fixed for three seconds. Then the hands are raised to the temples without stopping the pressure.
All these techniques are performed sequentially, one after another. Do not forget that at the end of each exercise it is necessary to perform the finishing technique described at the very beginning.
Removing wrinkles on the forehead
Using the fingertips of your right hand - from left to right and from right to left - we make zigzag movements for several seconds.
Repeat 3 times.
Finally, place both hands in the middle of your forehead and slowly slide your hands to your temples and then to your collarbone.
Always remember the main thing: all manipulations are done slowly, with pressure, but there should be no pain!
If you experience pain during an exercise, this means you need to reduce the pressure. Keep a balance between pain and comfort.
That's all! With regular massage, experts say, you will look 10 years younger.
Asahi Zogan body massage
It is interesting to know that Asahi Zogan is intended not only for the face, but also for the body. Japanese body massage is a practice that allows you to effectively influence soft tissues and muscles, improving metabolism, stimulating blood and lymph circulation, and cleansing the body of toxins and accumulated deposits.
Asahi for the body has a tonic effect on the entire body, and its daily use can be compared, according to the author of the technique, with a walk of three kilometers.
The principle of action on the body of Japanese massage for the body is the same as for the face, namely the effect on the lymph nodes. This massage complex includes 20 exercises, each of which is aimed at stimulating lymph flow in a specific area of the body. Consistent and regular execution of all the movements of the complex allows you to improve the general condition of the body, get rid of skin and excess weight problems, start metabolic processes and even overcome some chronic diseases associated with improper location of internal organs.
However, as in the case of the face, the effect will be achieved only if the technique is strictly followed, which has its own characteristics for each exercise. Due to the large number of techniques in this complex, it is best to familiarize yourself with the features of performing Asahi Zogan gymnastics exercises for the body using video instructions, of which there are quite a lot on YouTube today.
You can watch and study the technique using an online video tutorial. In this version of the video, the voice acting, unfortunately, is not translated into Russian, but the technique of the techniques is quite clear from the movements of the demonstrator.
Mechanism of action on the skin
The Japanese Zogan facial massage (another name for this technique) has a truly wonderful effect if performed correctly and regularly. What is the secret of the rejuvenation that is so easy to achieve with its help? The thing is that with proper stimulation of the right points, skin cells seem to awaken from sleep and begin to work in full force. Here's how it happens:
- the deepest tissues are targeted, unlike standard techniques, when light stroking movements along massage lines do not affect the underlying tissues, and they remain indifferent;
- Another significant difference between Japanese massage and European techniques is that it is performed not with the tips of the fingers, as we are all accustomed to, but with the whole palm;
- a detoxification effect occurs: movements within the Japanese massage are made along the lymphatic vessels, focusing in the areas where the lymph nodes are located;
- it improves lymph outflow;
- toxins are actively removed;
- the muscles of the facial part of the head are toned and strengthened;
- the oval of the face acquires clearer contours;
- the severity of wrinkles is significantly reduced;
- the appearance and color of the skin noticeably improves.
The process of Japanese massage involves skin, muscles, connective tissue and even (surprisingly!) the bones of the skull.
This is the effect that the Japanese Asahi-Zogan facial massage has, the art of which can be mastered by every woman whose dream is to stop time and slow down, as far as possible, the aging processes occurring with her skin. Since the body’s lymphatic system, which is very important for human health, is involved in the process, you need to keep in mind the indications and contraindications for carrying out such a powerful massage.
Problems after Japanese massage and their solutions
Like any serious procedure, Asahi self-massage may cause side effects, such as:
- skin rashes;
- severe weight loss in the facial area;
- swelling;
- deterioration of the skin condition instead of the expected improvements.
The appearance of all these signs most often indicates an incorrect technique, the choice of a low-quality massage product, or abuse of sessions (for example, if you do them twice a day, weight loss can be so fast that your face will look unhealthy).
To avoid swelling on the face, it is advisable not to carry out the procedure before bedtime. The best time for a session is in the morning. And of course, make sure that the oil or cream is natural, high quality and suitable for your skin type.
So, the 5 letters “Asahi”, incomprehensible at first glance, hide the well-known Japanese massage technique, which allows narrow-eyed beauties to maintain a youthful appearance for a long time.
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Discussion: 2 comments
- Olga S.:
05/05/2019 at 4:45 pmI decided to try it with the conviction that it wouldn’t get worse. All along massage lines and non-aggressive action. Two weeks! And the effect is already felt. The skin feels smoother to the touch and the loose areas on the cheeks have disappeared. I will continue!
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- Kate:
05/05/2019 at 7:41 am
The drainage massage technique is really very amazing. I have been using it for about a year now, I am very glad that I discovered this method.
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