7 At-Home Facial Massage Tips For Glowing Skin

A radiant complexion is the base for flawless makeup. And you must give it some extra love in the weeks leading up to your wedding because stress is one of the biggest causes of inflammation. Practicing at-home facial massages not only combats anxiety, it also helps achieve a clear and radiant complexion from within. And while you may not be an expert, there are certain pressure points in your face that can help drain lymph nodes, eliminate puffiness, and actually work to firm and lift your face over time.

Step 1:Before you start, wash your hands thoroughly. Cleanse your face and use a cold-pressed oil, such as jojoba or sweet almond, to help your hands move easily as you massage your face.

Step 2: Using your middle finger, trace an imaginary line down from your pupil to your cheekbone. You’re looking for the highest point of your cheekbone. Use the pad of your finger to gently press down on this point. Hold to the count of 10, and release. Do this on both sides.

Step 3: To really work the facial muscles, use upward and outward strokes as you move your hands from your jawline up to your cheekbones.

Step 4: On your forehead, using both hands alternately, use strokes that work your skin up and outward. Start between both eyebrows, where your third eye is seated, and work with alternate hands in an upward motion.

Step 5: To lift away crow’s feet, use a T-motion on the temples, allowing the outer corner of the eyes to move and stretch as you gently pull upward.

Step 6: For lifting and firming the muscles around your mouth, first un-clench and loosen your lips. Now, hold each side of your mouth with your index finger and thumb, and pull your lips gently outwards. Repeat this motion on each side 10 times.

Step 7: Never ignore your neck. Use the same two-handed movement to massage your neck—upwards and outwards towards your ear lobes.