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 get rid of wrinkles at home. Before deciding on the advisability of such a purchase, a person is advised to study the issue not only from the point of view of the effect of the device on the skin layers, but also from the point of view of human physiology.

Being competent in the matter at hand, the buyer will be able to choose the right massager, focusing on her needs and understanding what results she can achieve with the help of the device.

How to choose a facial massager?

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

Beauty salons, adapting to the needs of their customers, everywhere introduce hardware and manual facial massages into the list of their services. Despite this, in an attempt to save on a visit to a cosmetologist, in some cases women decide to purchase a massager for home use.

To get the maximum result from home care procedures, it is necessary to initially choose the right massager, focusing not only on what changes should occur after use, but also oninitial parameters, the main of which are:

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

Professional cosmetologists recommend itselect a massage device for facial care at home, focusing onMain features:

• Convenient positioning of the massager's body in your hands.This is important, since due to the need for frequent use, an uncomfortable exercise machine, causing discomfort, will not only reduce the effectiveness of the procedures performed, but also cause uneven facial skin care by its owner. Preference should be given to massagers with a rubberized body and ergonomic handle.
• Waterproof.Among the basic recommendations of the massager manufacturer it should be noted that the device can be used in the bathroom or on wet skin.
• Massager mass.The best option would be the intermediate one, with a weight between 2 and 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.
• Power of the massager.The higher this indicator, the more effective the use of a particular device will be.

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

How does a facial massager help?

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

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

• Smooth out superficial expression lineslocalized in the most delicate areas of the face. For example, the area under the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds, and so on.
• Ensure maximum penetration of the cosmetic product applied before the massage procedure.Cosmetologists recommend using a moisturizing serum, as it not only promotes deep nourishment of the skin, but does not leave an oily sheen after use.
• Eliminates swelling.Some types of massagers, acting on the skin with high-frequency pulses, remove excess fluid from the deep layers, thereby helping to relieve swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they are not caused by the structure of the face.
• Improves blood circulation.Not only hardware facial massagers normalize blood and lymph flow, but also manual ones, for example, jade or mesoscooters.
• Increase skin elasticity.This is especially true of mesoscooters which, with the correct selection of cosmetic products used in combination, can provide a woman at home with a quality result not inferior to the result of a course of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• Tight pores.Especially relevant for those with oily skin.
• Saturate the skin with oxygen.Oxygen-enriched skin has an even tone and is not prone to pigmentation and rashes.
• Strengthen the production of natural collagenbody.
• Clean skinfrom surface contaminants, including cosmetics, makeup, etc. Insufficient cleansing of the skin can lead to clogged pores, pigmentation formation and increased depth 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.

The positive aspects of such inventions include:

• Possibility of carrying out home interventions, regardless of your current financial situation, focusing on your temporary capabilities. 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 her financial capabilities, to choose a device that suits her needs.

• Ease of use of the type of device in question.To give herself a massage, a woman does not need to have specific knowledge in the field of medicine or cosmetology, since the manufacturer includes detailed instructions with her device, after studying which anyone can perform manipulations.
• Availability of this type of care.If the cost of a facial simulator is divided by the average number of procedures within a course, the price for 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" officially recognized as potentially dangerous to women's health.
• Possibility to eliminate other skin problems, in addition to the presence of wrinkles. For example, reduce the number of rashes or narrow pores, eliminate oily sheen.

Cosmetologists include the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high cost of very high quality massagers that can give the owner visible results after 10 sessions, performed at intervals 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 presence of officially confirmed data on cases of visible transformation of the facial skin of women after regular use of massagers, no manufacturer provides guarantees that are applicable to everyone.
• There is a risk of developing side effects, which usually manifest themselves in the form of skin rashes, increased depth of existing wrinkles and allergic reactions.
• There are numerous absolute contraindications.

Can everyone get a facial massage?

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

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

If you do not follow the recommendations of specialists and do not carry out care procedures of this kind, a woman risks not only aggravating the current condition of her skin, but also negatively affecting her health in general.

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

Types of anti-wrinkle massagers

Anti-wrinkle facial massagers, depending on their main purpose, can be of different types:

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

• Mechanical roller.They are the simplest design, the principle of operation of which is based on the mechanical effect of the surface 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.Electric massager that acts on the skin with microfrequencies. This type of device is especially popular due to the similarity of its operation to salon devices. The advantage of myostimulators also lies in the fact that they not only smooth the woman's skin, but also eliminate fat deposits in the cheek area, thus drawing the oval of the face.
• Ultrasonic.The operating principle of ultrasonic massagers is the penetration of ultrasonic waves into skin cells, causing their periodic 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 increases independently.
• Oxygen.Their effect on human skin is absolutely painless, but no less effective. This type of device saturates the skin layers with oxygen, thus achieving deep hydration, improving the 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:

Name of the masseur	a brief description of
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 considered to be the average cost in the consumer market, as well as the hypoallergenic nozzle made of high-quality silicone. The massager runs on batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle are regulated by a special toggle switch on the handle of the device.
Ultrasonic microcurrent massager	Ultrasonic massagers affect a woman's skin at the biochemical level, due to which the anti-aging effect of their use is achieved after 1-2 cycles, consisting of regularly performed procedures. This device has 2 operating modes, which are recommended to be set taking into account the person's skin type. The massager runs 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 its effect on the skin, the device is similar to a manual facial massage performed by specialists in a cosmetology salon. 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 its use.
Vibrating massager	A compact and elegant device designed more for superficial facial massage. With regular use, a massager can speed up blood flow, tighten pores, and minimize the appearance of fine frown lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute waterproofness. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of high-quality hypoallergenic silicone. Battery operated.
Quartz massager	Double-sided design made with completely natural materials. According to the manufacturer, the massager in question is able to relieve puffiness around a woman's eyes, as well as tighten the most problematic areas of the face, such as the eyelids. To achieve 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)	This device is aimed at eliminating age-related skin changes, in particular the formation of wrinkles on the face, loss of facial skin tone and the appearance of pigmentation associated with hormonal changes in the body. Microcurrents affect the skin of the face at the cellular level, maintaining the speed of metabolic processes. The only thing that is recommended to pay attention to before purchasing this device is its mandatory use in combination with a special cream-gel that has a tightening effect. Otherwise, the effectiveness of using an ultrasonic massager will significantly decrease.

Prepare your face for the procedure

Facial massagers designed to help women get rid of wrinkles require compliance with certain rules when preparing the skin before use.

Cosmetologists recommend following this algorithm:

1. Completely remove existing makeup.To do this, you need to clean your face several times with a cotton pad soaked in tonic or micellar water. It is recommended to repeat cleansing until the cotton pad turns white after treating your face.
2. Apply day or night cream evenly and thinly, depending on the time of day the skin care procedure is performed. Using massage movements, you need to rub the composition 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 dry the skin.

3. Give your skin a little rest10-15 minutes.
4. During this period, you need to prepare a chamomile infusion, fill 2 herb filter bags with 100 ml of warm water, then let the composition ferment.
5. After the specified time, you need to moisten a cotton pad with chamomile infusion, then generously clean your face.The liquid should be warm. Alternatively, you can make a chamomile compress by placing gauze soaked in herbal composition on your face for 10 minutes.

How to use the massager alone

It is necessary to use a facial massager in strict accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and experienced cosmetologists who understand the physiological processes that occur in the tissues during exposure to the skin of the massaging device, regardless of its type.

Between them:

• follow the sequence of actions when directly using the device, 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 manual massager, the movements should also be directed from the center of the face to the edges, according to the main massage lines;
• the duration of the procedure must be increased gradually, starting from 5 minutes, possibly moving on to a massage lasting 15-20 minutes (if you do the massage for a long time after the first procedure, the risk of mechanical damage to the skin increases);
• The standard course of care procedures is 10-12 sessions, carried out every 1-2 days. This period is sufficient for the skin to fully recover and be ready for further exposure to the massager.

As assistants in the fight against wrinkles, facial massagers are recommended to be used after 35-40 years. For girls, these devices can be useful to others: they narrow pores, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and also even out the complexion, smoothing out traces of acne and other skin rashes.

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