How to properly apply cream to the face, neck and around the eyes

December 18, 2019

• Get used to the algorithm
• Skin cleansing
• Skin toning
• Moisturizing and nourishing the skin
• Forehead and cheek area
• Eye area
• Neck and décolleté area
• Some general tips

A woman’s face can be called a kind of calling card. It is this that forms the initial impression and seems to tell about its owner. The canons of beauty can vary greatly depending on the era, culture, and fashion trends, but no one will argue that at all times a well-groomed face with clear, radiant skin is desirable for a woman of any age.

What nature gives us as a matter of course in youth, begins to require more and more attention with age. This can be said about health in general, and about the condition of our skin in particular. The skin is very susceptible to external factors and to the aging process, and work to preserve its youth must be carried out comprehensively: eat right, observe restrictions on unhealthy foods, do not disturb your sleep patterns, and take proper care of your facial skin every day.

The daily ritual of washing your face is familiar to everyone, but it would be a mistake to think that just washing your face with water and applying cream to it will make your skin clean and healthy. It is important to follow the correct facial care algorithm in order to achieve maximum results.

Get used to the algorithm

Cosmetologists, based on many years of research and accumulated experience, have developed a set of specific rules. If you follow them, you will get the most benefit from using cosmetics to care for your skin and keep it healthy for many years.

So, a consistent facial care regimen consists of the following mandatory items:

1. Cleansing.
2. Toning.
3. Moisturizing and caring for the skin in the area: forehead and cheeks,
4. around eyes,
5. neckline

Skin cleansing

The first and very important stage. Any cosmetic product should always be applied only to clean and prepared skin.

• In the evening, you need to remove not only the remnants of makeup, but also those impurities that have naturally accumulated on your face during the day. To do this, use special makeup remover products - foam, gel or suspension for washing, cleansing oil, facial gommage. The main thing is that the product suits your skin, does not dry it out or injure it. It is important to remember that you cannot use your usual cleansing method for the area around the eyes - the best remedy for this delicate area is a light serum, specially developed taking into account its characteristics and sensitivity.
• In the morning after sleep, the skin also needs to cleanse the epidermis before applying the cream to the face - in this case, the active substances of the cream will be able to penetrate deeper. Do not overload the skin and use products that are as light in texture as possible to cleanse the outer surface of the skin.
• The skin needs a deeper cleansing at least 2-3 times every ten days. Facial scrubs, light peelings and cleansing masks have been developed for this procedure - they will help remove dead skin cells of the epidermis, even out and refresh the complexion. Amway offers innovative professional peeling for home use. It will exfoliate only the dead layer of cells, improve skin texture, reduce age spots and the appearance of age wrinkles.
• If you find yourself on the road, you need to take care of the cleanliness of your face even more. Use special essentials by ARTISTRY™ wipes from Amway for this. They contain ingredients of natural origin, effortlessly remove dirt and waterproof makeup, are suitable for all skin types and do not require rinsing.

What cream to use after the mask

If a woman has made a simple cleansing facial mask at home, she can apply the foundation she usually uses for other beauty treatments. If she performed the procedure in a beauty salon, it is advisable to use BB cream. It fits perfectly on the skin and contains cosmetic oils.

You can also use loose mineral powder instead of foundation.

Skin toning

Tonic is a translucent or transparent liquid that contains active ingredients to further moisturize the skin. You should not neglect its use, because it is a kind of conductor between the cream and your skin, allowing the active ingredients of the cream to work better and more efficiently.

• After washing, sometimes there is a feeling of tightness and dryness - the toner will help restore the pH balance of the skin, soothe and additionally moisturize it.
• You can apply the toner in several ways: with a cotton pad, a non-woven cloth, or, most effectively, spray it on your face from a dispenser and leave until completely absorbed.
• Try to avoid the eye area unless the product says it is suitable for that area.
• If you have problem skin, choose hypoallergenic products that control sebum production and reduce redness, such as Amway's refreshing toner from the ARTISTRY line.
• By choosing the right toner for your skin type and using it every time before applying a cream, you will increase the benefits of any product, since your skin will be well able to accept the active substances contained in them.

This is the final stage of the facial care procedure both morning and evening. For normal skin condition, two types of cream are sufficient - day and evening, appropriate for your age. In addition to them, you can use light serums - their rich compositions effectively nourish the skin.

How to choose the right cream that suits your skin type? Use the express test from Artistry, for example, in the form of strips - it will quickly and accurately determine the level of dryness or oily skin. Also pay attention to the labeling by age categories: if up to 25 years old just a moisturizing cream is enough, then after 30 years the first wrinkles begin to appear and you should choose a care cream, the composition of which includes more serious nutritional and regenerating components and collagen.

Forehead and cheek area

The formation of deep wrinkles on the forehead, vertical folds between the eyebrows and nasolabial folds on the cheeks immediately age the face. With proper application of the cream along the massage lines, you will be able to prevent premature sagging of the cheeks and the formation of jowls and will be able to influence the developing wrinkles in the forehead area.

• Forehead - with smooth horizontal movements of your finger, slide from the center to the temporal zone and up to the border of the beginning of hair growth. Do not apply excessive pressure or pat the cream into it. If the cream is not completely absorbed, you can gently massage your forehead - this will improve blood flow and, as a result, skin color.
• Cheeks – using light pressure, spread the cream with massage movements from the nose to the temples. For the greatest effect, do an additional massage of the cheeks: fix your thumbs in the area of ​​the corners of your lips, and with the other three fingers press on the wings of your nose and, using light circular pressure, move along the line of the cheekbones to the temporal area. This simple massage will improve the tone of the cheek skin and prevent sagging.

Benefits of massage

Massage refers to preventive or therapeutic measures performed on the skin. Usually it has a complex effect, and some results become noticeable immediately after the procedure.

So, the main bonuses of self-massage are:

1. Preventing wrinkles.
2. Increasing skin tone and elasticity.
3. Improving blood supply and lymph movement through the channels of the epidermis.
4. Color improvement.
5. Disappearance of swelling and bags under the eyes.
6. Oxygen saturation.
7. Strengthening regenerative processes.

In addition to the above advantages, you can highlight a good mood, since the results are pleasing to the eye, in general, massage relaxation puts you in a positive mood.

Eye area

This area should be given more time - the skin around the eyes can be easily stretched, because here it is the thinnest. However, there are massage lines around the eyes - if you carefully apply the cream according to the scheme, the possibility of error will be minimal.

Take a small amount of cream (be careful that excess cream does not get on the mucous membrane of the eye!), warm it by rubbing it between two index fingers, and apply the cream pointwise along the orbital bone around the eye (it can be easily felt with your fingers). We pass the lower eyelid, moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner with small “driving” movements, capturing part of the bone. To work with the upper part of the eyelids, we move along an arc under the eyebrow from the inner corner to the outer. Movements in a circle should be careful, not too fast, and the skin around the eyes should not be rubbed or massaged. There is no need to apply cream to fixed eyelids.

Remember that to avoid swelling in the morning, you should apply the cream a few hours before bed, and in the morning - at least half an hour before applying makeup.

Origin of massage lines

The human face is not just a picture in which an artist named Nature depicted beautiful features. It is a complex system of protective, connective and functional tissues that constantly interact with each other. Just like throughout the body, the facial tissues contain blood and lymphatic vessels that deliver nutrients to the cells and remove “waste” material from them.

So, the massage lines are not located spontaneously on the face. Their location directly depends on the location of the main lymphatic ducts, which play a huge role in creating an attractive “portrait”.

Performing mainly transport functions, lymph delivers liquid, proteins and other useful substances to the tissues of the face and neck. It is also responsible for removing toxins, salts and various breakdown products from tissues. Thus, proper and natural lymph circulation is the key to a beautiful and healthy face, the appearance of which is maintained at the cellular level.

The photo shows the location of massage lines on the face

Each massage line is located in the area of ​​one or another lymphatic channel, and its treatment stimulates lymph circulation. Even in many eastern practices, healers used this technique, conditionally drawing so-called energy meridians on the human body.

From all this it becomes clear that massage lines of the face and neck are not just another myth invented by amateur cosmetologists, but an extremely important aspect of both cosmetic and health facial massage. Competent and correct adherence to this system will help anyone learn massage techniques and achieve the desired result.

Location of main massage lines

There are several basic diagrams that provide an example of the location of massage meridians on a person’s face. At first glance it may seem that they are all very different from each other, but in fact, each scheme is correct.

It is important to understand that each human body is individual, but the pattern of massage lines will be approximately the same everywhere. The main thing is to listen to your feelings during the procedure, and regularly monitor the effect, which occurs faster than it might seem

The result of lymphatic drainage that occurs during the massage process is noticeable within a few hours after the session, especially if the face was swollen before.

The main massage lines on the face and neck are located as follows:

• From collarbone to chin;
• From the middle of the chin through the lower jaw to the earlobes;
• From the corners of the lips to the middle part of the ear;
• From the middle of the upper lip to the top of the ear;
• From the wings of the nose through the sides to the bridge of the nose;
• From the inner corners of the eyes to the outer ones;
• From the top of the bridge of the nose to the border of hair growth.

You can see the location of the meridians in more detail and clearly in the photo. To better remember before the procedure, you can draw them on the skin - this way you can master this scheme even better. The main thing is to draw the meridians with a safe pencil, which will quickly and easily be washed off without leaving marks.

The photograph shows hand movements during the procedure

The meaning of lines in facial massage

Few people know that the location of the facial meridians determines the technique for applying certain cosmetics: creams, lotions, gels, oils, etc. When absorbed into the skin, the active components of these products affect its deep layers. If you apply them strictly along massage strips, they will spread much faster through the skin tissues and affect them in the desired way.

Thus, facial massage lines and cream application techniques are closely interrelated. This does not mean that if you apply the product spontaneously, it will not work. Just a correct, competent approach to even such seemingly trivial procedures will ensure the fastest and most reliable results.

To better remember the location of all meridians, it is also worth watching a video that clearly demonstrates their location relative to the general “geography” of the face. Having thoroughly studied this issue, you can easily take care of your skin on your own and delight others with your blooming appearance.

The skin on the face is delicate, despite the careful treatment of it, facial wrinkles still appear over time. Anti-aging creams or specially designed injections that must be performed repeatedly can help get rid of them.

However, facial massage, which is done according to certain techniques, will prolong the youth of the skin and slow down the process of the appearance of wrinkled folds.

Neck and décolleté area

This important area is often forgotten, and completely in vain - it is the aging skin of the neck that can easily show age or even look older than the face. How to properly care for this important area for a woman?

First, choose the cream accurately - the skin type in this area may differ from the main skin type of your face.

Secondly, you will need significantly more cream than for the face; keep in mind that the layer should be approximately twice as thick.

In the neck area, the cream must also be applied along massage lines, as on the face.

The movements occur from the bottom up with light pressure: from the bottom of the neck in front up, then from the side to the top and along the back side also from the bottom up. This way, the cream will be applied over the entire surface of the neck, and not just along the front of the face.

In the décolleté area, the cream should begin to be applied approximately from the middle of the chest, spread to the sides and smoothly go to the shoulder area. To relax your muscles a little, do a small massage in the collarbone area. Excess cream should be blotted off with a cosmetic napkin after 5-10 minutes.

Basic rules for performing self-massage

The procedure is carried out on previously cleansed skin. The preparation is thorough, the washing movements correspond to the location of the massage lines. Clean covers are treated with a suitable cream (oil). Products with the most natural component composition are preferred.

Before performing the movements of the main technique, the skin is warmed up: light stroking is performed, alternating with pats. Actions are performed taking into account the location of the massage lines. When performing the basic technique, use:

• stroking;
• trituration;
• kneading;
• pat;
• vibration.

The sequence of techniques is followed (maximum efficiency is achieved). The strength of the impact is adjusted individually. There is a dependence on individual characteristics, the problem being solved, and the chosen massage technique.

While performing the procedure, take a comfortable position. Sitting in front of a mirror is the best option. Before the session, you need to relax and continue to maintain your posture. Movements during operation are light and smooth. They work with the pads of the fingers, less often with the palms, or the edge of the hand. Sometimes the participation of a massager is required. The brushes relax, the force of impact is regulated.

Regular implementation of procedures will help you achieve results. Manipulations take 5–15 minutes. An intensive massage course consists of 10–20 sessions. Procedures are performed daily (skipping 1–3 days). Next, they maintain the achievements by treating the skin 1-2 times a week. Self-massage sessions can be performed daily while using cosmetics at home.

Knowing where the massage lines are and following them while caring for your skin is important for maintaining a decent appearance and independently modeling your appearance. Following the rules will help preserve the picture for a long time. It’s easy and useful to get acquainted with the movement pattern, remember the principle of operation, and apply knowledge in practice.