Effective eye massage technique of the Japanese

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Under the influence of age, the eyes and the skin around the eyes will gradually age. Accordingly, Japanese eye massage is one of the measures to help maintain the health and youthfulness of the eyes.

1. Shiatsu eye massage - effective Japanese massage method

Age can leave visible signs on the eyes, making the eyes tired and lifeless. Eyebrows, upper eyelids, and corners of the eyes may drop, and fine lines may begin to appear on the face. The eyes may also appear dark and puffy.
A special massage called Shiatsu can help rejuvenate and restore the skin around the eyes to its original state. The name Shiatsu comes from two Japanese words "pressure" and "finger". Shiatsu is different from other forms of massage because it uses only a single movement of pressing certain points on the face. This is a Japanese-style massage method, considered by many Japanese women to be an effective beauty secret. Daily Shiatsu massage only takes 1 minute. You should do it in the morning, at night and whenever you feel tired.

2. Benefits of Japanese Shiatsu massage

In fact, there are points on the face and body that, when pressed, help blood and lymphatic fluid circulate better. Shiatsu massage helps to press these points, and at the same time, it also stimulates the metabolic rate in the tissues. From there, start the natural body rejuvenation process. Particularly for the eye area, Japanese massage helps: Strengthen muscles, smooth wrinkles, increase skin elasticity (by stimulating the speed of collagen and elastin production), reduce oil production on the skin.
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3. Proper eye massage with Japanese eye massage movements

3.1 Raised eyebrows Pressure zone: The area inside, outside and between the eyebrows; How to do it: Place your index, middle, and ring fingers on pressure points and press in. To shape the eyebrow area, you should make movements to press directly on the eyebrows and then push up slightly; Execution time: 7 seconds. 3.2 Removing crow's feet Pressure area: Outer corner of the eye; How to do it: Warm up 2 index fingers, place them on the tails of your eyes, gently press and release your hands. You can gently pull the muscles towards your temples, do not release your fingers. You need to pay attention to pull the muscles, not the skin; Execution time: 3 seconds; Repeat: 3 times. 3.3 Reduce eye swelling, puffiness Pressure area: Inner corner of the eye, the area between the eyes and the bridge of the nose; How to do it: Place 2 index fingers on the pressure point, move perpendicularly, do not stretch and do not pull the skin. You can also use your middle and index fingers to form a V shape, pressing both the outer and inner corners of the eye at the same time; Execution time: 3 seconds; Repeat: 3 times. 3.4 Remove wrinkles on the bridge of the nose Pressure area: Between the 2 eyebrows; How to do it: Close the index finger, middle finger and ring finger together, use your finger to press the 3 points between the 2 eyebrows; Execution time: 5-7 seconds; Repeat 2 times. 3.5 Rejuvenation of the skin under the eyes Pressure areas: Under the eyes, above the bones; How to do it: Place index, middle and ring fingers on pressure points and press; Execution time: 10 seconds; Repeat 2 times.

The above Japanese-style eye massage movements can be performed separately or combined to form a complete exercise. You will soon see the rejuvenating effect of the eye area thanks to this massage.
Reference source: brightside.me