How to properly massage the neck and décolleté?

Massage lines: essence and meaning

Massage lines are collagen fibers along which lymph flows.

In cosmetology and dermatology, these specific lines are called “Langer lines”. The name goes back to the work of an old school German anatomist. In 1861, he described their properties and topography in his work “On the anatomy and physiology of the skin. On the splitting of the skin." Langer systematized and presented to the scientific world data on all kinds of collagen bundles that lie deep in the skin and impart elasticity to the area in which they lie.

There is another important property of such accumulations: lymph moves along these conventional lines.

The location and orientation of the fibers in Langer's lines are constant: they are oriented perpendicular to the muscle fibers. The greatest concentration of lines is in the areas of natural folds of the skin. Their longitudinal strength is three times greater than the transverse strength.

Collagen is the main component of connective tissue. It makes up 25% to 45% of the whole body's proteins. Today, 28 types of collagen are known; more than 40 genes are involved in its coding.

Karl Langer's hypothesis was confirmed by the research of the Irish physiologist from Dublin, Professor Ashlin Ni Anned.

To obtain the effect of a cosmetic massage, the importance of such collagen lines is difficult to overestimate: movements performed along them significantly increase the effectiveness of massage techniques. On the contrary, performing a massage across these accumulations leads to sagging of the skin, making it less elastic. By carrying out the procedure only in the morning and evening, you can perform erroneous harmful techniques 730 times a year.

After 35 years, collagen begins to lose its properties, and the elasticity of the skin and connective tissue rapidly decreases. Therefore, massage is necessary.

Direction and location of Langer lines

The most significant area for women that requires cosmetic care is the face. Many people understand intuitively how to massage it, listening to their tactile sensations. To such knowledge it is worth adding time-tested classic lines. They are subject to a single principle: the fibers are directed from bottom to top and from the center to the periphery.

Face lines:

• from the center of the chin - to the lower edge of the earlobes;
• from the depression above the upper lip - to the middle of the outer ear;
• from the wings of the nose at the beginning of the nasolabial fold - to the upper tips of the ears.
• from the middle of the bridge of the nose - to the temples, along the eye socket;
• from the tip of the nose - up the bridge of the nose
• from the outer corner of the lower eyelid - to the inner corner;
• from the inner corner of the upper eyelid to the outer.

Lines on the forehead:

• from the bridge of the nose - along the brow ridges to the temples;
• from the bridge of the nose, along the center line of the forehead - to the line where hair begins to grow.

Lines on the neck and décolleté:

• from the center of the chest - top in an arc, along the collarbone area;
• along the front surface of the neck - up to the chin;
• along the side surfaces of the neck - to the ear area and to the base of the skull.

Withering and loss of skin elasticity in these three zones is a fairly common phenomenon. This is due to age-related changes in the body and many years of active facial expressions. Women with dry skin are especially susceptible to this state of affairs.

Langer lines are easy to find empirically. You will need a mirror. On a small area of ​​the face, you need to slightly squeeze the skin, first along and then across. The lines are located where the fold is formed.

Types and technique of execution

Many types of massage are excellent for stimulating the muscles of the décolleté area, maintaining elasticity and smoothness of the skin.

Classical

It is performed using hand manipulations along massage lines, capturing the décolleté and neck area. Using stroking, lightly pressing movements, the sternum is massaged from bottom to top towards the back of the head and chin.

The next stage is gentle, so as not to stretch the skin, circular rubbing of the problem area clockwise and counterclockwise.

Honey

A little honey should be distributed evenly over the décolleté area. Then gently press the skin pointwise with your fingertips and release sharply. Starting from the center of the chest, without missing a single section, move towards the armpits and collarbone. After some time, honey, mixed with sebaceous plugs and dead skin cells, turns into a white film.

At the end of the procedure, remove the film with a damp cloth, and keep the treated area for some time under a warm, dry diaper.

Fiery

Tibetan massage, which smoothes wrinkles and folds, includes the following steps:

1. A thick terry napkin soaked in an infusion of medicinal herbs and essential oils is applied to the décolleté area.
2. Several more moistened wipes are placed on top in several layers.
3. The topmost fabric is additionally treated with alcohol infused with medicinal plants and set on fire.

Active sweating ensures deep penetration of nutrients, protects against wrinkles, and causes a lifting effect.

Vacuum

Lubricate the décolleté area with oil or cream, then place the massage jar so that you feel the skin being pulled inward. Without lifting it from the body, the jar is moved from the thymus gland (center of the sternum) according to the following scheme:

• to the axillary lymph nodes in one and the other direction;
• to the clavicular lymph nodes up and down.

Thanks to the activation of metabolic processes, the condition of the skin improves significantly.

With herbal bags

Linen bags are filled with a mixture of medicinal herbs (thyme, lavender, lemon balm, sage) mixed with a few drops of essential oil. Then steam them to warm them up to a comfortable temperature and place them on the décolleté and neck area greased with cream, with the addition of olive oil, grape seed oil or jojoba.

After a few minutes, the bags are removed, and chilled napkins soaked in herbal infusion are placed in their place.

These manipulations improve blood flow, saturate the skin with oxygen, making it healthier and more elastic.

Stones

Healing minerals, most often tourmaline and jade, are used to rejuvenate the décolleté area and restore skin turgor. During stone therapy, the stones are preheated and moved with smooth movements along massage lines - from the center of the chest to the armpits, to the collarbones, in a circle.

After the thermal procedure, the manipulations are repeated, but with cooled stones.

Snails

Both Achatina - giant snails and their garden counterparts - are suitable for the procedure. The mucus they secrete nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

The procedure is very simple, you need:

1. Rinse the décolleté and neck area with water without using any detergents.
2. Moisten the affected area with milk to activate the snails.
3. Rinse the snails under running water and place on the sternum.

After 15–20 minutes, they need to be removed, and the neckline and neck should be washed to remove mucus. Finish the procedure by applying nourishing cream to the treated area.

Fishes

Exotic fish massage of the décolleté area with garra rufa fish (carp family) will help not only get rid of wrinkles, but also improve your emotional background. The client is immersed in a pool with swimming fish and given the opportunity to cleanse the skin of dead cells and improve its condition due to the enzymes they produce.

The procedure uses warm water, which softens the skin faster. Session duration is 15–20 minutes.

Hot spoons

Before the procedure, the décolleté area should be lubricated with cream mixed with a few drops of any essential oil or honey. For the massage you will need 4 tablespoons: 2 of them will be heated, and 2 will be cooled. Alternately, you need to apply the devices, with the convex side to the chest, and work out the massage lines with light circular movements. After several repetitions, the last one should be the manipulation of cold spoons.

The main thing in preserving young skin is a systematic approach. In this case, constant uncomplicated procedures using simple and accessible means will give a result that will be noticeable and appreciated not only by you, but also by the people around you.

Author: Natalya Kuznetsova, especially for Mama66.ru

Procedure for facial massage

Among the various types of massage, the most popular is classic cosmetic massage. Its tasks are reduced to maintaining a healthy appearance and skin tone. As a rule, it is carried out twice: at the beginning of the day and at night. A combination of massage movements and special care products works ideally. In the morning, various tonic and protective compositions are good, and before bed - nutritional mixtures.

Massage along Langer's lines gives the following results:

• skin tightening and stabilization of the resulting facial contour;
• normalization of lymph outflow;
• optimization of nutrient supply and innervation of the skin;
• increasing skin firmness and elasticity;
• disappearance of facial and age-related folds;
• stopping the appearance of new wrinkles.

Unlike professional therapeutic and plastic types of massage, classical techniques can be performed by any woman.

If the massage is carried out without applying creams, special oils can be used to enhance the effect. Walnut and apricot oils are good for all skin types. Avocado or wheat germ oil is suitable for dry skin. For normal use olive oil. For oily people - oil based on St. John's wort or jojoba.

Massage creams and oils

To massage the neck and décolleté, you need to use products that soften, nourish and moisturize the skin, and protect against wrinkles. You can choose a finished product based on its composition, or you can prepare excellent compositions at home.

Most popular recipes:

• take equal parts of olive, grape oil and jojoba oil, mix;
• combine full-fat sour cream with olive oil and egg yolk;
• add a few drops of sage and calamus essential oils to flaxseed oil;
• After swelling, heat the soaked gelatin in the microwave and combine with glycerin and honey (1 tsp each).

Massage products are not prepared in advance; a fresh composition must be made before each session.

Self-massage technique for the face from Elena Zemskova

Elena Zemskova is the founder and director of the Moscow school “Chiromassage IQ”. Her methods are based on the latest advances in the field of anatomy, neurology and psychology. The school has representative offices in Russia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

According to Elena’s method, massage is carried out in several stages:

1. Soft stroking, leading to activation of the nervous system, transmitting excitement to the vascular and muscle tissue of the massaged area.
2. Kneading the deeper layers with your fingertips to influence the lymphatic and blood vessels.
3. Final passes with the phalanges of the fingers to improve the functioning of the muscular system.

Skin activation is carried out exclusively through massage lines. The movements are performed rhythmically, without strong pressure, avoiding pain. After working through the zone, the movement is fixed at the end of the line for 1-2 seconds.

The school offers three types of facial massage. The first is a short universal express lifting that allows you to quickly restore tone. The second is differentiated corrective massage. The third is decongestant lymphatic self-massage.

Features of buccal massage

One type of procedure is buccal massage, performed by performing massage movements in the oral cavity. The massage technique is not easy. Its developer insists on the personal transfer of experience and technique of massage movements. The purpose of intralingual massage is to grasp the facial muscle, stretch it, and return it to its place. Many experts compare such movements to exercise in the gym, where certain muscle groups are trained. Patients also describe their feelings after the procedure.

To obtain the maximum effect, it is recommended to carry out a combined sculptural-buccal massage, covering, in addition to the face, the neck and décolleté area. The procedure is virtually painless. At the same time, the development of any complications after it is excluded.

Facial massage in the Northern Administrative District can be done at the Absolutmed cosmetology center. Experienced specialists are proficient in all innovative non-invasive procedures, including various types of massage. The facial massage course at the Airport metro station is characterized by affordable prices. To form a personal opinion about the procedure, you need to try it!

Cost of facial massage

How to properly apply cream to face and neck

The cream is applied to clean, warm and slightly damp skin. Clean the massaged area with micellar water, hydrophilic oil, mousses and lotions, and two-phase products. Vitamin tonic is suitable for rinsing. Before performing the massage, part of the nourishing care composition is rubbed into the fingertips.

The amount of product applied is selected individually. An insufficient dose will not be effective, an excessive dose will clog the skin pores and create a specific film. Special delicate creams are used to care for the eye area; the décolleté area can be treated with regular body cream. In this area, massage is done by lightly tapping with the ring fingers.

After applying the cream, you need to let the product absorb. Usually 15-20 minutes are enough for this.

Can facial massage be harmful?

Contraindications for the procedure are:

• allergic or infectious skin diseases: herpes, dermatitis, eczema;
• inflammatory processes in the throat, nasopharynx, ear;
• high fragility of the walls of peripheral vessels;
• malignant neoplasms in the massage area;
• disruption of lymph flow and inflammation of the lymph nodes;
• decreased intracranial pressure;
• skin fatigue after microdermabrasion or deep peeling.

Skin care for the face, décolleté and neck for women is a pressing task that requires a serious and thoughtful approach. When performing a daily cosmetic massage along Langer's lines, remember: gradualism, consistency, awareness. In this case, the skin will remain fresh and tightened for many years.

When should you get a massage?

You can start massage of the décolleté area from the age of 30. At this age, external signs of aging are not yet visible, but rest assured, the process has already taken over the dermis from the inside. Thin, fat-free skin on the décolleté can imperceptibly and quickly turn into a dried out and wrinkled surface that will betray age.

Décolleté massage is a complex of both preventive and restorative anti-aging procedures aimed at stimulating one’s own collagen, moisturizing the skin and supplying it with oxygen.