The desire to be beautiful is universal. We all want healthy skin, smooth hair, and to feel like our best selves. On the contrary, we believe in inner beauty. And nothing is more attractive than self-assurance, acceptance, and affection. However, our outer appearance has a significant impact on how we see ourselves. When we’re unhappy with how we appear, we feel bad about ourselves, and it shows in our dealings with others. However, when we are at ease in our own skin, we glow.
We can cultivate beauty from the inside out. Remove the pricey and abrasive treatments, as well as the lotions and expensive cosmetics. Rather, discover how to take advantage of massage therapy’s numerous cosmetic advantages.
1. You Look and Feel Young
One of the most important advantages of face massage is its potential to improve skin’s overall look.
A small study published in 2017 investigated the effectiveness of face massage using a stimulating massage device. For eight weeks, participants utilized an anti-aging gadget and lotion on their face and neck. When used in conjunction with a facial massage, the cream’s effects were amplified. Wrinkles, skin sagging, and texture were all improved.
The effects of face massage on ex vivo skin explants, or samples, were also studied. The skin samples were massaged twice a day for one minute using an anti-aging device for ten days. The device induced increased rates of expression of dermal proteins, which had an anti-aging impact on the skin, when compared to untreated skin explants.
2. Boosts Collagen
Massage therapy is not only a terrific way to relax and unwind, but it may also help increase collagen formation. You can tighten your skin, enhance blood circulation, and kickstart collagen formation by training the muscles in your face. Most cosmetic products available in the market target collagen production to improve skin health. To put things into perspective, you can shed the chemicals and opt for massage therapy to improve your skin health.
3. Encourages the Lymphatic System’s Natural Detoxification Process
We live in a poisonous environment. Toxins are everywhere, from the settings we live in to the food we eat. Unfortunately, our skin receives the brunt of the damage. Our skin can start to seem like an unattractive patchwork of flamboyant colors, with red spots around the nose and mouth, dark bags under the eye, rough and black patches at the elbows and knees, and overall green and pale coloration.
Massage therapy can assist to enhance skin tone by gently massaging and kneading it. It removes toxins from your cells through a process known as lymphatic drainage, enabling skin-boosting nutrients to enter. It’s an internal cleansing that clears impurities from your lymphatic system and revitalizes your skin. Your skin tone becomes more balanced when dull and darkish spots are smoothed out. Lymphatic massage: with a name like that, you’d think it’d be expensive. It doesn’t have to be that way, thankfully. Using a home massager, you may get the same effect in the comfort of your own home. Simply slide the massager about your body, focusing on stress points, and let it do its thing. Or, you can visit a wellness clinic and get a massage from a professional physician.
4. Healthier Hair
So far, we’ve focused on skin, but massage therapy’s aesthetic advantages extend well beyond that. We’re referring to our hair. Is it possible to have the flowing, luscious locks of shiny hair that you see on TV commercials with a massage? A scalp massage may be precisely what you need if your hair is limp, lifeless, or dandruff-ridden.
A scalp massage stimulates the scalp gently to improve blood flow. It’s all about the scalp when it comes to hair health. Working your hair from the roots up helps to get rid of dandruff, strengthen strands, and promote hair development. It’s simple: apply oil to the roots of your hair and massage your scalp in a circular motion with your fingertips. A scalp massage is also an excellent headache tonic, as it targets pressure points in the skull that block pain receptors in the brain.
5. Glowing Skin and Improved Blood Flow
If you desire bright, radiant skin, a facial massage can be precisely what you need. According to a 2002 study, 59 percent of women who received a facial massage felt refreshed and rejuvenated. Skin suppleness was recorded by 54 percent, while skin tightness was observed by 50 percent. Stimulating your face muscles, according to anecdotal data, can help tighten skin, ease tense muscles, and improve circulation.
The use of a facial massage roller improves skin blood flow, which may help to improve skin appearance. People who got a 5-minute facial with a massage roller had improved blood flow to the region for at least 10 minutes following the massage, according to a small 2018 research. Blood flow responsiveness to heat was greatly enhanced after 5 weeks of massage.
6. Prevents Cellulite and Promotes Sleep
A massage’s sleeping effects don’t end when you wake up after drifting asleep during your session. Massage, on the other hand, increases serotonin, relieves discomfort, and lowers stress hormones, all of which make it easier to go asleep and remain asleep. Getting adequate sleep at night is essential for body restoration, weight loss, and illness prevention.
Yes, those small pockets of joy that most of us have trained ourselves to cherish and tolerate may be wiped out with massage. A massage by a well-trained registered massage therapist helps to prevent cellulite by reducing lymphatic build-up and increasing oxygen-rich blood flow to your skin cells.
Conclusion
The benefits of massage therapy extend far beyond relaxation. Glowing skin and lustrous hair may help you feel and seem more attractive. A massage, on the other hand, reconnects us with our bodies and leaves us feeling rejuvenated and relaxed, which is the true secret of radiating beauty. Isn’t it? The aforementioned are few of the beauty benefits that massage therapy provides. So, pamper yourself a little and give it a try.
Dr. Alexander Ezzati is a Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist located in Encino, CA. His approach is to re-balance the body and achieve relief without the need or use of harsh pharmaceutical drugs.
