Dr. Nguyen recommends doing this massage technique morning and night with your serum. (He's a fan of SkinMedica's TNS Essential Serum[1] ($194).) Aim for a full three minutes, but in a pinch, even just one minute will help wake up (and de-puff) your complexion.
1. Apply a nickel-sized amount of product to your fingertips. In circular motions, massage the product across the outer contours of your face, working inward. Continue this movement for about a minute.
2. Next, open your mouth slightly to find the hollows of your cheekbones. Place your index and middle fingers in the hollows. In upward motions, apply gentle pressure as you massage your cheeks. "Be careful not to drag the skin down; the goal is to lift here," Dr. Nguyen says.
3. Finally, using your fingers and thumbs, pinch all along your jawline with firm pressure. Keep squeezing and releasing for a minute or two. This portion of the massage is especially important for lymphatic drainage. "Think of your chin and jawline as your facial 'trash can,' where all the toxic buildup gets disposed of," Dr. Nguyen says. This technique helps flush that all out, leaving you puff-free.
4. Finish by giving your skin a little tap-tap-tap all over for extra stimulation.
Photographer: Kat Borchart
Hair and Makeup: Barbara Lamelza
Producer: Jenna Peffley
Model: Shiya
Will you try this de-puffing facial massage? Let us know!
References
- ^ TNS Essential Serum (www.amazon.com)
Source : http://www.byrdie.com/de-puffing-face-massage
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