D.I.Y. Lymphatic Drainage Massage & its Benefits

April 20, 2020 by Forest Essentials

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Exercising regularly lends glowing skin as it helps to flush out toxins from the body. But have you ever wondered if your facial muscles get enough activity to do the same for your skin? Aestheticians suggest that the best way to drain toxins from the face, is a lymphatic drainage massage, which supports the health of your skin by lending supple texture and toned muscles.

What is a lymphatic drainage massage, you ask?

Lymph is a fluid that contains immunity boosting white blood cells that bathe the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system, into the bloodstream. The main function of the lymph fluid is to clasp the bacteria and bring it to the lymph nodes, where it’s drained. The lymphatic system acts like a sieve for the body. A lymphatic massage aids this process as applying gentle pressure on the facial muscles in an upward direction, which works against gravity to reduce puffiness and lend a rejuvenated glow.

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How to do a lymphatic drainage massage at home?

Allow gentle pressure of your hands to reduce stress. To make the experience truly spa-like and for a better glide, use your favourite face serum to avoid friction and swelling. May we recommend the Advanced Soundarya Facial Serum with pure 24 Karat Gold for luminous and toned skin.

Begin by cleaning your hands well. Use the top-down approach, starting from your forehead, using upward strokes to release tension in facial muscles and tissues. Then, go down to your eyebrows and temples, following your jawline. Focus on your natural contours and use the knuckles of your index fingers to gently massage the area below your cheekbones, in an upward and outward scoop motion.

After the face is done, take a few drops of the face serum and focus on the neck. Begin from the sides of your neck while switching from using the heels of the hands to using their outer sides. End the massage by going down the clavicle. Repeat the entire process five times.

How often can you do the lymphatic drainage massage?

Try and incorporate the lymphatic drainage massage in your skincare ritual, at least once or twice in a week. Whilst applying a face serum, take 10-12 minutes to practice this massage, for visible results.

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