Achieving a younger, tighter face isn’t just about skincare products—facial massage techniques can play a key role in maintaining a lifted and youthful appearance. Gentle, targeted massages help stimulate blood circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and boost collagen production, which can reduce puffiness and improve skin elasticity. By incorporating simple massage techniques into your routine, you can naturally sculpt and tone your face, giving it a “firmer” and more “refreshed” look over time.
Chris Gibson, an esthetician with over 37 years of experience, shares his go-to techniques for immediate results.
“Who does not want a younger, tighter-looking face? The problem is that many products and techniques take weeks or even months to show results. These are the best tricks from my 37 years as an esthetician that can make your face look younger the very same day,” he reveals. Read on to learn more.
The 90-Second Facial Massage Method
This technique "lifts, tightens, and tones" the face and jawline in just 90 seconds—without products, Botox, or treatments. Gibson explains that it works by stimulating "superficial circulation," which keeps the skin healthy and improves collagen production.
Jawline Massage
- Apply a light facial oil to minimize skin stretching.
- Place the pinky side of your palm just under the jawbone.
- Open and close your mouth to find the right placement.
- Using gentle but firm circles, massage the area 15 times (about 10 seconds).
- Repeat on the other side.
Cheekbone Massage
- Place the palm of your hand just below the cheekbone.
- Use gentle, firm pressure to massage 15 times in circular motions.
- Repeat on the other side.
- This increases circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the skin, while also stimulating "collagen synthesis" for a "firmer, more supple" appearance.
Temple and Brow Massage
- Place the palm of your hand on the side of the orbital bone near your eye.
- Gently massage in circular motions for 10 seconds.
- Tilt your head slightly toward your hand for better control.
- Pause, take a deep breath, then press in and out gently.
- Repeat on the other side.
The Sweep Massage Technique
This method uses feather-light sweeping motions to relax facial muscles and enhance circulation.
- Brows: Lightly sweep fingers from the center outward 8 times.
- Nose: Sweep downward along the bridge 8 times to smooth wrinkles.
- Under-Eyes & Cheeks: Sweep outward 8 times for a "lifted" effect.
- Jawline: Sweep from lips to earlobe 8 times.
- Neck: Unlike product application, sweep downward from under the jaw to the collarbone to prevent stretching.
The bottom line
These methods also aids in lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness and giving the face a "refreshed, lifted look" that lasts for hours—sometimes all day. Incorporating these quick massages into your routine can enhance skin health and appearance naturally and effectively.
