Facial massagers for wrinkles. Rating of the best, reviews of cosmetologists, which one to choose

According to the manufacturers, facial massagers can help women over 40 to get rid of wrinkles at home. Before deciding on the advisability of such a purchase, a person is advised to study this issue not only from the point of view of the device's impact on the layers of the skin, but also from the point of view of human physiology.

Competent in the matter under consideration, the buyer will be able to choose the right massager, focus on his needs and understand what results he can achieve with the help of the device.

How to choose a facial massager?

Face massagers (such devices, according to distributors' recommendations, are designed to relieve middle-aged women from wrinkles) are much more popular among modern women who care about their appearance than botulinum toxin injections or other "beauty injections".

Beauty salons, adapting to the needs of their clients, everywhere introduce hardware and mechanical facial massages into their list of services. Despite this, in order to save a visit to a beautician, women in some cases decide to buy a massager for home use.

To get the maximum results from home care procedures, you must first choose the right massager, focusing not only on what changes should occur after using it, but alsoInitial parameters, the main ones of which are:

• skin type
• Skin characteristics (sensitivity, tendency to peeling, irritation, etc. ).
• The presence of allergic reactions, which are manifested in the form of rashes on the body.
• The presence of open wounds or other mechanical damage to the skin.

Professional cosmetologists recommend youChoose a massage device for home facial care with emphasisMain features:

• Convenient placement of the body of the massager in your hand.This is important, because due to the need for frequent use, an inconvenient exercise machine that causes discomfort will not only reduce the effectiveness of the performed procedures, but will also lead to irregular care of the facial skin on the part of its owner. Preference should be given to massagers with a rubber body and an ergonomic handle.
• Waterproof. Among the main recommendations of the massager manufacturer, it should be noted that the device can be used in the bath or on wet skin.
• massager mass.The best option would be intermediate, weighing between 2 and 3 kg. It is inconvenient to use more massive devices, and miniatures in most cases do not have enough power.
• Battery availability.Battery powered devices wear out faster.
• Power of the massager.The higher this indicator, the more effective the use of a particular device will be.

• Availability of additional attachments.An advantage, especially for women whose skin type is different in the facial area.

How does a facial massager help?

Before buying a facial massager, a woman should understand how the vast majority of such devices help.

According to experts who studied this issue from the point of view of evidence-based technology, facial massagers belonging to the middle segment can:

• Smooth out the wrinkles on the surfaceLocated in the most delicate areas of the face. For example, the area under the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds, etc. Sh.
• Ensure deep penetration of the cosmetic product used before the massage procedure.Cosmetologists recommend using a moisturizing serum, as it not only contributes to the deep nutrition of the skin, but also does not leave an oily shine after use.
• Eliminate swelling.Some facial massagers, which act on the skin with high-frequency pulses, remove excess fluid from the deep layers, thereby helping to remove swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they were not caused by the structure of the face.
• improvement of blood circulation.Facial massagers not only regulate the flow of blood and lymph, but also mechanical ones, for example, jade or mesoscooters.
• Increasing skin elasticity.This is especially true of mesoscooters, which, combined with the correct selection of cosmetic products, can provide a woman at home with a result that is not inferior in quality to the result of a course of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• narrow pores.It is especially relevant for those with oily skin.
• Saturate the skin with oxygen.Skin enriched with oxygen has an even tone and is not prone to pigmentation and breakouts.
• Enhancement of natural collagen productionthe body.
• Clean skinfrom surface contaminants, including cosmetics, make-up, etc. Sh. Insufficient cleansing of the skin can lead to clogged pores, pigmentation and deepening of existing wrinkles.

Advantages and disadvantages of facial massagers

Facial massagers for wrinkles, like any other skin care procedure, have their pros and cons.

The positive aspects of such an invention include:

• The possibility of conducting procedures at home, regardless of your current financial situation, focus on your temporary opportunities. This point is especially important for women who, due to life circumstances, are forced to spend most of their waking hours at work.
• Availability of a wide selection of facial massagers. This allows every woman, regardless of financial ability, to choose a device that suits her needs.

• Ease of use of this type of device.To perform a massage, a woman does not need specific knowledge in the field of medicine or cosmetology, because the manufacturer includes detailed instructions for his device, after studying which anyone can carry out manipulations.
• Access to this type of care.If the cost of the facial simulator is divided by the average number of procedures during one course, the price of 1 session will be at least 2 times lower than the salon price.
• The ability to completely abandon botulinum toxin injections over timeOr other "beauty injections" that are officially recognized as potentially dangerous for women's health.
• Ability to get rid of other skin problems, except for the presence of wrinkles. For example, reduce the number of breakouts or narrow pores, get rid of oily shine.

Cosmetologists have the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high cost of really high-quality massagers, which can give the owner a visible result after 10 sessions, which are carried out with an interval of 1-3 days. The specific duration of the course and the frequency of procedures are determined by the initial data of the woman, as well as the type of device itself.
• Despite the existence of officially confirmed data on cases of visible transformation of the skin of women's faces after regular use of massagers, no manufacturer gives guarantees that apply to everyone.
• There is a risk of developing side effects, which are usually manifested in the form of skin rashes, deepening of existing wrinkles and allergic reactions.
• There are a number of absolute contraindications.

Can everyone get a facial massage?

The use of facial anti-wrinkle massagers is prohibited for people who have at least one contraindication from the list below:

• acute inflammatory diseases of internal organs;
• increased body temperature, regardless of what caused it;
• the presence of benign or malignant neoplasms (the ban on the use of the massager in this case is due to the fact that any stimulation of lymphatic flow and blood flow provokes tumor growth and creates the risk of the transition of the neoplasm from "benign" to "malignant" status);
• diseases of the cardiovascular system (regardless of the complexity of the pathology);
• pregnancy (starting from the 1st trimester);
• lactation period (facial massage helps to remove waste and toxins from the body, which means that the waste is partially transferred to breast milk, which can harm the baby);
• diseases of the thyroid gland;
• hormonal imbalance;
• tuberculosis;
• diabetes;
• open skin lesions;
• psoriasis;
• A skin rash caused by a viral infection of the body.

If the recommendations of specialists are not followed and these types of care procedures are not carried out, a woman risks not only aggravating the current skin condition, but also a negative impact on her health in general.

If an existing disease is suspected, it is recommended to consult a doctor, dermatologist or qualified cosmetologist with medical training. Doctors, in some cases, by ordering an additional examination, will be able to determine exactly whether facial massage at home will harm a particular woman.

Types of anti-wrinkle massagers

Facial anti-wrinkle massagers, depending on their main purpose, can be of several types:

• vacuum.Officially recognized as the most effective anti-wrinkle treatment for aging skin. They are used not only to correct problem areas, but also to clean the skin. With regular use of a vacuum massager, a woman will be able to open the pores, "remove" the impurities in them, and then increase the production of collagen and elastin. In this case, pregnancy, starting from the first trimester, high blood pressure, kidney pathologies and venous diseases are absolute contraindications.

• mechanical roller.They are the simplest design, the principle of operation of which is based on the mechanical surface effect on the skin. The device itself usually looks like a solid roller (in some cases there may be several of them), which is attached to a special handle. The most popular and effective are rollers made of wood, stone or plastic.
• Myostimulators.An electric massager that affects the skin with micro-frequency. This type of device is especially popular due to the similarity of operation with salon devices. The advantage of myostimulators is that they not only soften women's skin, but also remove fat deposits in the cheek area, thereby drying the face oval.
• Ultrasound.The principle of operation of ultrasound massagers is the penetration of ultrasound waves into the skin cells, which causes their periodic contraction and relaxation. As a result of such movements, the skin becomes more elastic, and the volume of collagen and elastin produced independently by the body increases.
• oxygen.Their effect on human skin is absolutely painless, but no less effective. This type of device saturates the layers of the skin with oxygen, thereby achieving deep hydration, improving complexion and smoothing facial wrinkles.

Rating of the best facial massagers

The rating of the best facial massagers designed to perform skin care procedures at home includes:

masseur's name	short description
Electric massager for facial cleansing and massage	This massager comes with 6 attachments designed to deeply cleanse the skin as well as stimulate blood and lymph flow. The main advantage of this device is the average cost in the consumer market, as well as the hypoallergenic nozzle made of premium quality silicone. The massager works on batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle is regulated by a special switch on the handle of the device.
Ultrasonic microcurrent massager	Ultrasonic massagers affect a woman's skin on a biochemical level, which is why the anti-aging effect of their use is achieved after 1-2 courses, which consist of regularly performed procedures. This device has 2 operating modes, which are recommended to be set based on the person's skin type. The massager works on batteries.
Massager with lymphatic drainage rollers	A unique device powered by sunlight. The massager consists of 2 rotating rollers mounted on the main handle. In terms of impact on the skin, the device is similar to manual facial massage performed by specialists in a cosmetic salon. To enhance the massage effect, it is recommended to use the device heated or, on the contrary, cooled to maximum values, depending on the purpose of its use.
Vibrating massager	An elegant compact device designed for more superficial facial massage. With regular use, the massager can accelerate blood flow, tighten pores and reduce the appearance of fine expression lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute water resistance. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of premium quality hypoallergenic silicone. It works with a battery.
Quartz massager	Double sided design made of all natural materials. According to the manufacturer, this massager can relieve a woman's puffiness around the eyes, as well as tighten the most problematic areas of the face, such as the eyelids. To achieve the maximum effect, this device is best used in combination with natural oils, which can not only visually transform the skin, but also moisturize it as deeply as possible.
Ultrasonic massager (5 modes)	This device aims to eliminate age-related skin changes, in particular, the formation of facial wrinkles, loss of facial skin tone, as well as the formation of pigmentation associated with hormonal changes in the body. Microcurrent affects the facial skin at the cellular level, maintaining the speed of metabolic processes. The only thing that is recommended to pay attention to before buying this device is its mandatory use with a special cream-gel that has a tightening effect. Otherwise, the effectiveness of using the ultrasonic massager will be significantly reduced.

Preparing the face for the procedure

Facial massagers, designed to help women get rid of wrinkles, require certain rules to be followed when preparing the skin before using them.

Cosmetologists recommend following this algorithm:

1. Completely remove existing makeup.For this, you should clean your face several times with a cotton pad soaked in tonic or micellar water. After facial treatment, it is recommended to repeat the cleansing until the cotton becomes white.
2. Apply day or night cream evenly and thinly, depending on what time the skin care procedure is performed. Using massage movements, you should massage the composition until it dries completely on the skin. If, despite the massaging movements, the cream is not completely absorbed, remove the excess with a cotton pad and then dry the skin.

3. Give the skin a rest10-15 min.
4. During this time, you need to prepare chamomile infusionFill 2 filter bags of grass with 100 ml of warm water, then boil the composition.
5. After the specified time, you should wet a cotton pad with chamomile infusion, and then wipe your face generously.The liquid should be warm. Alternatively, you can make a chamomile compress on the face of gauze moistened with herbal composition for 10 minutes.

How to use the massager yourself

It is necessary to use a facial massager in strict compliance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and experienced cosmetologists who have an understanding of the physiological processes that occur in the tissues during the exposure of the massage tool to the skin, regardless of its type.

Between them:

• Follow the sequence of actions when using the device directly, recommended by the device manufacturer;
• If the massager has the ability to change the direction of rotation of the nozzle, it is recommended to install it so that the massage movements are always directed from the nose to the sides of the face. If a woman uses a hand massager, movements should also be directed from the center of the face to the edges, in accordance with the main massage lines;
• The duration of the procedure should be gradually increased, starting from 5 minutes, finally moving to a massage that takes 15-20 minutes (if you do the massage for a long time after the first procedure, there is a risk of mechanical damage to the skin. It increases);
• A standard course of care procedures is 10-12 sessions, which are carried out every 1-2 days. This period is enough for the skin to fully recover and be ready for further exposure to the massager.

As assistants in the fight against wrinkles, the use of facial massagers is recommended after 35-40 years. For young girls, these devices can be useful for others - they narrow the pores, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and also even out the complexion, soften acne and other acne scars.

By understanding how to choose a facial massager, a woman will be able to make not only a useful purchase, but also an economically profitable one (compared to salon massage, based on the price of 1 home massage session).