Asahi massage: 10-minute complex for a youthful face

Many clients of cosmetology clinics are convinced that lymphatic drainage facial massage is an effective procedure that simultaneously has a rejuvenating, preventive and therapeutic effect. It has a beneficial effect on the lymphatic system and allows you to speed up the removal of excess fluid from the body. Stimulation of lymph flow ensures the removal of puffiness, active skin regeneration, as well as ridding tissues of toxins and decay products.

Indications for testing

The functioning of the lymphatic system is negatively affected by many factors that modern people face: poor ecology, unbalanced nutrition, metabolic disorders, chronic diseases and, of course, age-related changes. As a result, the body loses the ability to quickly get rid of harmful substances and transport glucose and proteins. Therefore, toxic compounds gradually accumulate, and this has a corresponding effect on the appearance. A low lymph flow rate is indicated by swelling, puffiness, and a bluish or jaundiced complexion.

As a rule, a concomitant problem is poor circulation, which leads to the formation of blood clots in the vessels and deterioration of skin regeneration processes. Against this background, wrinkles actively form, the upper layer of the epidermis becomes coarser, the complexion becomes dull, etc. The lymphatic drainage massage procedure helps to cope with the above problems.

Main indications:

• swelling of the face;
• swelling of the skin of the cheeks, cheekbones, eyelids;
• dark circles under the eyes;
• bluish, icteric complexion;
• small expression wrinkles;
• skin ptosis, double chin.

general information

The name of the technique is Zogan. The literal translation of this word is “creating a face.” The Asahi technique received this name well-deservedly, because it allows you to effectively model the face and restore it even in the most advanced cases. The creator of massage herself is a clear demonstration of its effectiveness.

In a short period of time, the Zogan technique managed to become popular in Japan and spread to other countries and even to other continents. Today there are Asahi massage schools all over the world, many practice it at home, using educational materials - articles, books, videos.

Contraindications

As with any cosmetological technique, there are some restrictions on the use of the lymphatic drainage facial massage technique. Among the main factors prohibiting the procedure:

• oncological diseases;
• acute inflammatory, infectious, non-infectious conditions (ARVI, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, herpes, etc.);
• exacerbation of chronic dermatological diseases;
• pathologies of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
• violation of the integrity of the skin (cuts, burns, etc.);
• pustular rashes with pyoderma, streptoderma;
• thyroid diseases (thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism);
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• severe rosacea of ​​facial vessels;
• pathologies of the lymphatic system;
• history of allergies;
• acne in the acute stage;
• seizures, epilepsy.

How to do it correctly

You can use the Yukuko Tanaka method after 25 years , when the first signs of aging appear.

The scheme is this: you perform an anti-aging Japanese Asahi facial massage every day, and the results will not keep you waiting after a couple of weeks. The most optimal time of day for the procedure is morning and/or evening:

• Before work to wake up, get rid of swelling and “recharge” with energy for the whole day.
• In the evening , after removing your makeup, it will help you relax after a busy day.

Most likely, at first it will be difficult for you, because the technique consists of 11 steps, and they are not so easy to remember the first time. In such cases, YouTube videos will come to your aid. Watch at least 2-3 videos to understand the basic principles of Zogan massage. It will become much easier for you in the future.

During the procedure, you should not experience pain, but, on the contrary, be in a relaxed state. If this happens, it means you have chosen too much pressure. Another key point is to move slowly enough to disperse the lymph, otherwise the point of the massage is lost.

Important: Zogan massage should not be done if you are sick or have been diagnosed with lymphadenopathy - enlarged lymph nodes.

Lymphatic drainage massage techniques

There are a large number of techniques used for this procedure. They can be used separately or in combination, combined with cosmetics to restore skin, etc. However, there are several movements that are the basis of lymphatic drainage massage:

• Stroking. They are carried out along special lines to avoid stretching the skin: along the forehead, from the corners of the eyes to the temples, from the line of the nose to the temples, from the middle of the chin to the earlobes, in the neck, shoulders and forearms. After the cycle is completed, it repeats in the reverse order.
• Clicks. Performed with moderate force, but with noticeable pressure to stimulate lymph flow. Manipulations are carried out along the above lines, after which the cosmetologist begins to move back to the forehead using ordinary light stroking.
• Kneading. Used in the area of ​​the back of the head and scalp.

How often should I do this treatment? The decisive factor here is the individual characteristics of the body and the professionalism of the cosmetologist. It is on his skill, knowledge of the anatomy of the skin, the structure of the lymphatic and circulatory systems that 60% of the result and the durability of the effect depend.

A little about the author

Yukuko Tanaka began to learn the secrets of skin care from her childhood. Her grandmother owned a beauty salon, where the girl loved to spend time and watch manipulations. Having matured, Yukuko-san received the profession of a makeup artist and stylist. Working with clients, observing the desire to hide wrinkles and look younger, the girl remembered the massage that her grandmother practiced. Having mastered the technique again, Yukuko Tanaka improved it by testing the techniques on herself.

The result of many years of work was the book “Facial Massage”, published in 2007. The publication brought the author popularity throughout the world. Fashionistas tried massage and were satisfied.

Yukuko Tanaka's facial massage technique has another romantic name - Asahi, which means “morning sun”. This name is the highest praise, a kind of sign of quality, indicating that the facial massage created by Yukuko Tanaka, like the image of the rising luminary sacred to any Japanese, brings people goodness, joy, change, and the beginning of a new life.

The main proof of Zogan’s effectiveness is the author’s appearance. At the age of 60, a woman could hardly reach 40. The Japanese woman was fond of smoking, but thanks to the Zogan method, the bad habit did not affect her skin color.

Yukuko-san died in 2013. Opponents of the author’s method and envious people claimed that the reason for his death was massage. But that's not true. The woman was killed by lung cancer, which developed as a result of cigarette abuse. Yukuko Tanaka left early, but left behind a technique that is used by thousands of women.

Stages of the procedure

Lymphatic drainage massage for puffiness under the eyes, bags, bruises and other problems is done with soft stroking and pressing. This not only stimulates the lymphatic system, but also gives a pleasant sensation. This effect is enhanced by the use of special aromatic oils.

Stages of implementation:

• removing makeup, deep cleansing the skin of impurities;
• survey for allergic reactions to cosmetics;
• selection of massage oil or cream with a suitable composition;
• performing lymphatic drainage massage (40-50 minutes);
• cleansing the skin of cosmetic residues;
• applying an alginate mask taking into account skin type;
• finishing treatment with cream (in summer, products with SPF 50-100 are used).

Preparation

The result of the massage depends not only on the accuracy of the movements, but also on the preparatory stage.

For the procedure to go well, you must first perform the following steps:

• cleanse your face well using cleansing gel or micellar water;
• steam the skin so that the pores can breathe;
• Apply a massage product selected according to your skin type.

You can start applying the product along the massage lines, but the movements should be soft. This will warm up the skin before the main set of movements.

Efficiency of the technique

Massage has a positive effect on the functioning of the lymphatic and circulatory systems. As a result, there is a rapid cleansing of the body from waste and toxins, which leads to improved skin condition. After a course of procedures, the accelerated lymph flow copes well with its task, which, together with the activation of blood flow, ensures natural regeneration and renewal of the dermis, the production of new elastin and collagen fibers.

Facial lymphatic drainage effect:

• fresh, healthy color;
• skin tightening in the treatment area;
• smoothing of shallow wrinkles;
• elimination or significant reduction of swelling;
• correction of tissue ptosis without surgery;
• improvement of blood circulation and lymph flow;
• disappearance of swelling.

To achieve a pronounced effect, it is advisable to undergo a course of lymphatic drainage massage. Depending on the needs of the skin, it includes 10-15 sessions, carried out 2-3 times a week.

Cost of the massage procedure

The Bionika Clinic offers favorable conditions for lymphatic drainage massage in St. Petersburg. Prices in our salon allow you to undergo a course of procedures, achieving the desired transformation without extra costs. The massage is performed by highly qualified specialists using high-quality cosmetics.

Things to remember

1. Before and after the massage, the facial skin must be cleansed.

2. During the procedure, you need to use massage products. Natural oils, oat milk, and cosmetic creams are suitable.

3. Massage movements are performed with pressure, but should not cause pain. In the places where the lymph nodes are located, light stroking is sufficient.

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4. The massage is performed sitting or standing, with a straight posture.

5. Almost all exercises end with a final movement along the contours of the face and along the neck, from the parotid lymph nodes to the collarbones. It is what promotes the outflow of lymph.

The massage begins in the same way. The movement must be repeated three times.

6. To achieve visible results, massage is performed daily. Its average duration is about 10 minutes.

Possible problems

Speaking about the positive effect of Zogan, it should be remembered that errors and side effects are possible. Undesirable consequences and ways to combat them are outlined in the table.

Positive effect

Why did the procedure become popular? After several weeks of use, a person receives:

• Getting rid of swelling;
• Reduction of wrinkles;
• Healthy skin color;
• Removing toxins;
• Tightening effect (double chin and sagging cheeks disappear).

Thanks to Zogan, a woman looks as if she has become younger and lost extra pounds.

For another Japanese facial massage technique, Kobido, read a useful article on facesave.ru.

Which areas are affected by Asahi's practice?

Before moving on to the video tutorial, I want to tell you which areas Japanese self-massage helps tighten.

• The forehead is the first thing that suffers since we learn to show emotions. Surprise, anger, indignation - everything leaves an imprint. Tanaka's exercises smooth out the frontal meshwork.
• The area around the eyes. There is an old Japanese legend that the kindness of a woman is determined by the number of wrinkles near her face. The more there are, the kinder the person in front of you. But we are in Russia, and here the attitude towards “fish tail” is harsh!
• Nasolabial folds. After 40 years, this area brings so many problems. She is the first to reveal changes in the oval of the face.
• Cheek lifting. They also often reveal our age and fatigue.
• Double chin. The technique as a whole helps to tighten the contour, so deposits are visually reduced and smoothed out.

Let me make a reservation right away: self-massage is not the same as beauty injections. You shouldn't expect an instant miracle and wow results. All of the above actions will smooth out age-related changes, make the face fresh, but will not give the effect of “10 years younger.”

Practice is great for keeping yourself in shape, fighting fatigue and the first wrinkles.

Don't forget that your skin condition is affected by your diet and lifestyle.

Useful tips

1. Until you master the technology completely, you can turn on video tutorials and do massage synchronously;
2. Zogan is designed for women, but if men have indications, the procedure will benefit them;
3. Refrain from long manicures to avoid injury during the session;
4. Wash your face with warm water after the session to remove any remaining oil.

Yukuko Tanaka gave the world the secret of youth of Eastern women. The massage she has perfected makes you feel younger, more beautiful, and more confident.