Specialist Doctor 2 Huynh Tan Vu (Day Treatment Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City – Branch 3) said that the basic characteristics of massage and acupressure are using hands and fingers to impact the skin, flesh, tendons, joints, acupoints, and meridians of humans with benefits for health as well as beauty. Massage and acupressure methods in traditional medicine bring particularly good effects in aesthetics, this is a new positive direction of traditional medicine.
“Facial massage and acupressure help the face look younger and can reverse the aging process. Each person can do it themselves under the guidance of a specialist or have it done by professionally trained staff. Wrinkles and expression lines are reduced, the face becomes more lively and youthful, facial features become softer, the skin is brighter and improves the skin’s rosiness,” Dr. Vu shared.
Massage and acupressure for cosmetic purposes mainly affect the face to help:
Facial massage and acupressure help your face look younger
Facial rejuvenation
Massage makes the skin more elastic, the subcutaneous tissue tightens. Sweat glands work better. The skin becomes soft and shiny, helping the face reduce wrinkles, and the skin is youthful.
Increases local metabolism
When massaging, the horny scales of the skin epidermis are peeled off, creating conditions for sweat glands and sebaceous glands to secrete better. This makes the excretion and metabolism process better.
Firming facial muscles
Massage and acupressure help release the restrictions in the tissues that are the main underlying causes of wrinkles, sagging and bags. If cared for early, regularly and promptly, the results will be firmer, younger looking skin, lifted muscles and a feeling of lightness, comfort and flexibility.
Improve skin
Massage and acupressure also affect the skin structure, helping to firm the skin and form connective tissue. Acupressure also helps increase blood circulation, rejuvenate the skin, release tissues, and strengthen the connection of connective tissues to restore suppleness and elasticity to the skin.
Recovering health
“When the body is tired for a long time, physical and mental health will get worse and work efficiency will decrease. Applying acupressure massage will help the body feel comfortable and reduce stress,” said Dr. Vu.
Massage and acupressure can be applied to restore health to the body in some cases:
- Sitting for long periods of time.
- After carrying or lifting heavy objects.
- When it’s hot and sweaty.
- Feel heavy, tired.
- After driving a motorbike for a long time.
- When angry or worried, encountering discord in life.