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

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

Being competent in the issue under consideration, the customer will be able to choose the right massager, focusing on his needs and understanding what results he can achieve with the help of the device.

How to choose a facial massager?

Facial massagers (such devices, according to distributors' recommendations, are designed to relieve wrinkles of middle-aged women) 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, introduce hardware and manual facial massages everywhere in their list of services. Despite this, in an attempt to save on a visit to a cosmetologist, women in some cases decide to buy a massager for home use.

In order to achieve the maximum result from home care procedures, you must initially choose the right massager, focusing not only on the changes that should occur after use, but also oninitial parameters, the main of which are:

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

Recommended by professional cosmetologistschoose a massage device for home facial care, focusing onMain features:

• Convenient positioning of the body of the massager in the hands.This is important, because due to the need for frequent use, an inconvenient exercise device, which causes discomfort, will not only reduce the effectiveness of the procedures performed, but will also cause improper facial skin care by the owner. Preference should be given to massagers with a rubberized body and an ergonomic handle.
• Waterproof.Among the basic recommendations of the massager manufacturer, it should be stated that the device can be used in the bathroom or on wet skin.
• Mass massager.The best option would be medium, weighing 2 to 3 kg. More massive devices are inconvenient to use, and miniatures in the vast majority of cases do not have enough power.
• Battery availability.Battery powered devices break down faster.
• The power of the massager.The higher this indicator is, the more efficient the use of a particular device will be.

• Availability of additional attachments.An advantage, especially for women whose skin type varies from area to area of the face.

How does a facial massager help?

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

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

• Smooth surface wrinkleswhich are located on the most sensitive parts of the face. For example, the area under the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds and so on.
• Ensure the deepest penetration of the cosmetic product applied before the massage procedure.Cosmetologists advise the use of a moisturizing serum, because it not only promotes deep nutrition of the skin, but also does not leave a greasy shine after use.
• Remove the swelling.Some types of massagers, acting on the skin with high-frequency pulses, remove excess fluid from deep layers and thus help to relieve swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they are not caused by the structure of the face.
• Improve blood circulation.Not only hardware massagers for the face normalize blood and lymph flow, but also manual ones, for example, jade or mesoscooters.
• Increase skin elasticity.This especially applies to mesoscooters, which, with the correct selection of cosmetic products used in combination, can provide a woman at home with a result that is not inferior in quality to the results of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• Tight pores.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 rashes.
• Strengthen the production of natural collagenthe body.
• Clean skinfrom surface pollutants, including cosmetics, make-up and so on. Insufficient cleansing of the skin can lead to clogging of pores, formation of pigmentation and deepening of existing wrinkles.

Advantages and disadvantages of facial massagers

Facial massagers for wrinkles, like other types of skin care procedures, have their advantages and disadvantages.

Positive aspects of such inventions include:

• The possibility of performing procedures at home, regardless of your current financial situation, focusing on your temporary options. 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 range of facial massagers.This allows every woman, regardless of financial capabilities, to choose a device that suits her needs.

• Ease of use of the device type in question.For massage, a woman does not need to have special knowledge in the field of medicine or cosmetology, because the manufacturer includes detailed instructions with the device, after studying which anyone can carry out manipulations.
• Availability of this type of care.If the cost of the facial simulator is divided by the average number of procedures within 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 to women's health.
• The ability to get rid of other skin problems, in addition to the presence of pine. For example, reduce the number of rashes or narrow the pores, eliminate greasy shine.

Cosmetologists include the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high price of really high-quality massagers that can give their owner visible results after 10 sessions, performed at intervals of 1-3 days. The specific duration of the procedure and the frequency of the procedure are determined by the initial data of the woman, as well as the type of device itself.
• Despite the presence of officially confirmed data on cases of visible transformation of women's facial skin after regular use of the massager, no manufacturer gives guarantees that would be valid for everyone.
• There is a risk of developing side effects that are most often manifested in the form of skin rashes, an increase in the depth of existing wrinkles and allergic reactions.
• There are a number of absolute contraindications.

Can anyone get a facial massage?

Face massagers against wrinkles are forbidden to be used by people who have at least one contraindication from the list below:

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

If the recommendations of experts are not respected and care procedures of this type are not carried out, a woman risks not only worsening the current skin condition, but also negatively affecting her health in general.

If there is a suspicion of an existing disease, a consultation with a doctor, dermatologist or qualified cosmetologist with medical training is recommended. In some cases, by ordering an additional examination, doctors will be able to accurately determine whether facial massage at home will harm a certain woman.

Types of anti-wrinkle massagers

Face massagers against wrinkles, depending on their basic purpose, can be of several types:

• Vacuum.Officially recognized as the most effective in the fight against skin aging wrinkles. They are used not only for smoothing problem areas, but also for cleaning the skin. With the regular use of a vacuum massager, a woman will be able to open the pores, "extract" the impurities present in them, and then increase the production of collagen and elastin. Absolute contraindications in this case are pregnancy, starting from the 1st trimester, high blood pressure, kidney and venous pathologiesdiseases.

• Mechanical roller.They are the simplest design, the principle of which is based on the mechanical surface impact on the skin. The device itself usually looks like a solid roller (in some cases there may be several) attached to a special handle. The most popular and effective are rollers made of wood, stone or plastic.
• Myostimulators.An electric massager that acts on the skin with micro frequencies. This type of device is particularly popular due to the similarity of its operation with salon devices. The advantage of myostimulators is that they not only smooth women's skin, but also eliminate fatty deposits in the cheek area and thus bring out the face oval.
• Ultrasonic.The principle of operation of ultrasonic massagers is the penetration of ultrasonic waves into skin cells, causing their occasional compression and relaxation. As a result of such movements, the skin becomes more elastic, and the volume of collagen and elastin produced by the body on its own 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, which achieves deep hydration, improves complexion and smoothes 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	brief description
Electric massager for facial cleansing and massage	This massager comes with 6 attachments designed for deep cleansing of the skin, as well as stimulation of blood and lymph flow. The main advantage of this device is the average price on the consumer market, as well as the hypoallergenic nozzle made of premium silicone. The massager works on batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle are 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 is achieved after 1-2 courses, which consist of regularly performed procedures. This device has 2 modes of operation, which are recommended to be adjusted according to the person's skin type. The massager works on batteries.
Massager with rollers for lymphatic drainage	A unique device powered by sunlight. The massager consists of 2 rotating rollers mounted on the main handle. In terms of its effect on the skin, the device is similar to a manual facial massage performed by experts in a beauty salon. In order to enhance the effect of the massage, it is recommended to use the device heated or, conversely, cooled to maximum values, depending on the purpose of use.
Vibration massager	Modern compact device designed more for superficial facial massage. With regular use, the massager can accelerate blood flow, tighten pores and minimize the appearance of fine lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute waterproofness. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of premium hypoallergenic silicone. It runs on batteries.
Quartz massager	Double-sided design made of completely natural materials. According to the manufacturer's claims, the massager in question is able to relieve a woman of swelling around her eyes, as well as to tighten the most problematic areas of the face, such as the eyelids. To achieve the maximum effect, this device is best used with natural oils that can not only visually transform the skin, but also moisturize it as deeply as possible.
Ultrasonic massager (5 modes of operation)	This device is aimed at eliminating changes in the skin related to aging, especially the formation of wrinkles on the face, loss of facial skin tone, as well as the appearance of pigmentation associated with hormonal changes in the body. Microcurrents affect 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 in combination 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 following certain rules when preparing the skin before use.

Cosmetologists advise following this algorithm:

1. Completely remove existing makeup.To do this, you need to wipe your face several times with a cotton pad soaked in tonic or micellar water. It is recommended to repeat wiping until the cotton pad turns white after facial treatment.
2. Apply the day or night cream evenly and thinly, depending on what time of day the care procedure is performed. You must rub the composition with massaging movements until it dries completely on the skin. If, despite the massage movements, the cream is not completely absorbed, remove the excess with a cotton pad and then wipe the skin dry.

3. Give your skin a break10-15 min.
4. During this time, you need to cook an infusion of chamomile, fill 2 filter bags with grass with 100 ml of warm water, then let the composition boil.
5. After the specified time has passed, the cotton pad must be moistened with chamomile infusion, and then wipe the face abundantly.The liquid should be warm. Alternatively, you can make a chamomile poultice by placing gauze soaked in the herbal composition on your face for 10 minutes.

How to use a massager yourself

The face massager must be used strictly in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and experienced cosmetologists who know the physiological processes that occur in the tissues when the skin is exposed to the massage device, regardless of its type.

Among them:

• follow the sequence of actions when using the device directly, as recommended by the device manufacturer;
• If the massager has the ability to change the direction of rotation of the nozzle, it is advisable to place it so that the massage movements are always directed from the nose to the sides of the face. If a woman uses a manual massager, the movements should also be directed from the center of the face towards the edges, in accordance with the main massage lines;
• the duration of the procedure should be gradually increased, starting with 5 minutes, eventually moving to a massage that lasts 15-20 minutes (if the massage is performed longer than the first procedure, the risk of mechanical damage to the skin increases);
• The standard course of care is 10-12 sessions, which are performed 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, it is recommended to use facial massagers after the age of 35-40. For young girls, these devices can be useful to others - they narrow the pores, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and also even out the complexion, smoothing out traces of acne and other rashes.

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