A face massage helps to preserve a youthful complexion and is rejuvenating. By improving your circulation, it gives your skin a healthy and much desired glow. It reduces tiredness, tension, relaxes taut facial muscles and worry from your face.
Massage for better skin
A regular skin programme is essential to improve skin condition and reduce stress lines. Massage the face on a weekly basis with a oil suitable for your skin type. To give a good and pleasant massage you will need to use relaxed and flowing movements. Using plenty of oil to prevent dragging the skin.
Giving yourself a face massage is the best way to boost your skin condition and tones whilst moisturising. Ensure the face is free from make-up, aftershave and freshen the skin with a few drops of toner. This helps the skin absorb the essential oil.
Prevent damage
It is important to use plenty of oil as facial skin is very delicate, especially around the eyes. The oil will prevent you from “dragging” the fingers over the skin, which can damage elasticity and contribute to lines.
It takes about 5–10 minutes and helps with circulation, tension, and glow.
Before you start
- Wash your hands and face
- Apply a few drops of facial oil or moisturizer so your fingers glide easily
1. Neck (1 minute)
- Using upward strokes, massage from the base of your neck up toward your jaw
- Avoid pulling downward—always lift
2. Jaw & Chin (1 minute)
- Make loose fists and use your knuckles to roll along the jawline, from chin to ears
- Great for jaw tension and teeth clenching
3. Cheeks (1–2 minutes)
- Use your fingertips to make small circular motions, starting near the nose and moving outward toward the ears
- Keep pressure gentle to medium
4. Under Eyes (30 seconds)
- With your ring fingers, lightly tap from the inner corner outward
- No dragging—this area is delicate
5. Forehead (1–2 minutes)
- Smooth upward from eyebrows to hairline
- Then massage side to side to release tension (great for headaches)
6. Temples & Scalp (1 minute)
- Gently circle your temples
- Finish by lightly massaging the scalp near the hairline
Finish
- Take a few deep breaths and let your face relax
