Massage for bags under the eyes (lymphatic drainage, vacuum, Tibetan and others)

Is it possible to eliminate swelling of the eyelids at home?

Regular self-massage will help to effectively deal with bags that have appeared under the eyes. To achieve the best result, you need to follow general recommendations for improving a healthy lifestyle: reduce salt intake, play sports, do facial exercises.

Using specialized cosmetics for the area around the eyes and regular facial massage twice a day will help effectively eliminate puffiness. An auxiliary measure would be washing with cold water. This procedure helps improve blood circulation, which saturates the epidermal cells with oxygen.

Gymnastics for the eyelids

If blood circulation and free movement of lymph are impaired, special gymnastics for the eyelids will help. It only takes a few minutes a day to significantly improve your skin's condition. Do this exercise immediately after waking up in the morning, not forgetting to repeat it several times during the day.

You need to lie down or sit in a comfortable position, and with your eyes closed, rotate in different directions for one minute.
With your eyes closed, move up and down, 8 times in each direction.
Look straight ahead and then blink for 20-30 seconds.
With your eyes open, draw the letter V.

Benefits of manual massage

The advantage of self-massage is its simplicity and accessibility to everyone. Unlike expensive cosmetic procedures, manual massage does not require large financial expenditures. To achieve results, it is enough to use any serum against under-eye bags or any other cosmetic product intended for this area.

Massaging the lower eyelid area not only helps eliminate puffiness, but also reduces fine expression wrinkles, restores the elasticity of the skin, and improves blood circulation and lymph flow. Thus, manual massage will help to cope with both bags and other cosmetic problems: wrinkles, creases, aging.

The principle of massage

With regular massage movements in the eye area, a sufficient amount of oxygen enters the blood vessels. This nourishes the eye tissue, increases visual acuity, and reduces the risk of developing unpleasant sensations. In addition to improved blood circulation, massage helps to activate certain processes in the body, reduces swelling in the eye area, and reduces the amount of fluid. Massage has a pronounced therapeutic and restorative effect, reduces fatigue of the visual organs.

Indications for the procedure

Performing a facial massage for bags under the eyes is prescribed not only for skin rejuvenation. This procedure is also used to:

reduce swelling in the lower eyelid area;
reduce eye fatigue;
relieve cataracts;
reduce swelling of the upper and lower eyelids.

It is imperative to consult an ophthalmologist before engaging in self-massage of the eyelids.

Contraindications

There are a number of cases when massage is contraindicated. This procedure is not recommended if:

exacerbation of allergic or infectious reactions;
receiving serious injuries in the lower eyelids;
recovery after laser vision correction;
hypertension (only in the last stage);
elevated body temperature;
problems with the eye sockets.

Remember that in addition to massage, it is recommended to perform eye exercises. This will enhance the effect and speed up the process of vision restoration.

Contraindications

Manual massage has contraindications, like other facial procedures and products aimed at combating bags and swelling. You should avoid self-massage:

if there are open injuries on the face (wounds, abrasions, inflamed acne);
if there are diseases of the epidermis (dermatitis and others);
during periods after surgical and cosmetic interventions (plastic surgery, injection cosmetic procedures).

In the absence of contraindications, massage can be started immediately.

General rules for performing a massage around the eyes

The period of preparation and actual implementation of the procedure takes place in several simple steps:

Before starting the procedure, you need to carry out a thorough make-up removal. You can remove makeup using micellar water or cleansing gel;
apply nourishing serum or moisturizer to the face;
Next, they do the massage itself.

It is best to choose morning or evening hours for the procedure.

How to get rid of a bruise under and above the eye in 1 day: folk remedies

Time-tested folk recipes will tell you how to quickly remove a hematoma or black eye in just one day:

A reliable pharmaceutical product called Badyaga is diluted in 1 tbsp. spoon of water until it becomes a liquid slurry and spread on clean gauze folded in several layers. A compress is applied to the hematoma.
Badyagi powder can be alternated with an onion compress. To prepare it you will need a small peeled onion and 1 tbsp. spoon of salt. Finely chopped onion is mixed with salt and waited 15 minutes for the juice to drain, then placed on gauze and applied to the bruised area.
1 tbsp. spoon of coltsfoot and 1 tbsp. A spoonful of wild rosemary is crushed, poured with a small amount of water and placed on the fire in an enamel bowl. 5 minutes after the broth boils, remove it from the heat, leave for 2 hours and use for a compress.

Types of massage

There are several techniques for manual massage of the lower eyelid area. All of them are accessible and simple.

Massage with spoons around the eyes

Spoon massage is an affordable and free alternative to expensive salon treatments. However, the effect will be no less impressive. Performing this unusual massage will require the following steps:

The massage is done with the convex side of a teaspoon, in the direction from the inner corners of the eyes to the outer ones, along the contour of the lower eyelids. To prevent wrinkles from forming, you need to look straight ahead.
The massage technique involves lightly patting the problem area with a spoon.
Massage for swelling should not stretch the skin in the eyelid area, so you need to carefully monitor your movements. To control the massage, it is better to carry it out in front of a mirror.

Japanese

The East has been famous for its healing massages since ancient times. The technique of manual Japanese massage has survived to this day. Japanese massage will help accelerate blood circulation, increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin. The correct technique is to press successively three times at each point:

Begin the massage from a point located at the base of the eyebrows.
Next, the index fingers are placed in the middle under the eye, having first felt the bone of the orbit.
The next point is at the outer corner of the eye, also on the bone of the orbit.
Next, the thumbs are placed in the temple area, and the index fingers in the middle of the brow ridge.
At the end of the first procedure, the palms are warmed up against each other and applied to the eyes for a few seconds.
After finishing the massage, make circular movements with your fingers around the eyes.

Massage around the eyes with Darsonval for swelling

Procedures with the Darsonval apparatus are very popular in cosmetology. However, its use must be very careful when applied around the eyes, since the skin in this area is thin, delicate and sensitive. For the first time, Darsonval massage should be started at the lowest power, and only in the absence of negative skin reactions, the power can be increased gradually.

The massage is carried out for 3-4 minutes, moving from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner in a circular motion. To carry out the Darsonval procedure around the eyes, you will need a special attachment.

Spanish

Spanish massage is performed in specialized cosmetology clinics and massage parlors. This new type of massage will help get rid of bruises and bags under the eyes, smooth out wrinkles and improve blood flow. The massage technique involves using the entire palm along with the fingers.

Lymphatic drainage

Lymphatic drainage massage includes a complex of several actions:

First, massage the temples, in the area of the outer corners of the eyes. Massaging is carried out with the index and middle fingers clockwise. You need to do 10 laps.
The same fingers massage the area of the lower and upper eyes, running the fingers along the contour of the bone of the orbit, first towards the nose, and then in the opposite direction.
Alternately tapping the upper and lower eyelids with four fingers.
Using the middle fingers, massage the lower eyelids, moving from the outer corners of the eyes to the inner ones. The finger is applied with the nail to the skin.
Light pressure on the inner corners of the eyes, and then on the outer corners.

Lymphatic drainage massage is performed daily for at least 10 minutes. The results of this massage can be seen after 2-4 weeks of regular massage.

Vacuum

The effect of vacuum on problem areas of the skin creates pressure that improves blood circulation, lymph flow and metabolism at the cellular level. Vacuum massage using cups or special devices is used on different parts of the body.

The technique can also be used on the skin around the eyes. To do this, you will need to purchase special jars of the smallest diameter (about 1 cm). They can be bought at a pharmacy or ordered online.

Massage with cups will help improve lymph flow and reduce swelling under the eyes. To complete it you will need:

Pre-carry out make-up removal;
To slide the cans, apply a small amount of face cream or oil to the skin;
The jars are carefully placed at the outer corner of the eye to create a slight vacuum;
Using gentle movements, mix the jar first along the lower eyelids, and then move to the upper eyelids, moving from the base of the eyebrow to its end.

Tibetan complex

Another technique of oriental facial massage is the Tibetan complex. Tibetan massage consists of simple actions that help to effectively cope with the problem of bags under the eyes:

eyes close tightly for 3 seconds, and then muscles relax;
the eyes open and look up without raising the head. You need to look up for 60 seconds, then relax your eyes;
light pressure is applied to closed eyelids 15 times;
The index fingers of both hands are placed on the closed eyelid of each eye. Without opening your eyes, your pupils are directed upward, while simultaneously lifting your eyelids with your fingers. The action is repeated 9-10 times;
index fingers move to the inner corner of the eye and make rotational movements clockwise. Afterwards you need to actively blink for 20-30 seconds. The procedure is repeated 5-6 times.
With your index fingers, press first on the outer corners of the eyes, then on the inner ones. 10 pressures are applied in each area.

Tibetan medicine also offers a rare and exclusive pearl shell massage. Videos of this massage technique can be found on the Internet.

Taoist technique

Taoist manual massage technique is one of the simplest. Around the eyes, in the direction from the bridge of the nose to the temples, first stroking movements are made, then patting. The movements should first be clockwise, then counterclockwise. 7-8 circles of Taoist massage in one procedure will be quite enough.

Cryomassage

Cryomassage is perhaps one of the most unusual types of massage. You won’t be able to do it yourself; the procedure must be carried out by a cosmetologist.

Cryomassage is carried out with special rollers with liquid nitrogen. A strong temperature difference causes the blood vessels to first narrow and then expand. This effect accelerates blood circulation, which leads to improved skin quality in problem areas.

Pulse massage

Cosmetology clinics offer women a large selection of facial massages. One of the popular ones is pulse massage, which is performed using the Darsonval apparatus.

Due to the applied impulses and microcurrents, the epithelial tissue under the eyes is smoothed, acquires a healthier and fresher skin color, and the bags under the lower eyelids are resolved.

Massage glasses

The good thing about massage glasses is that while using them you can simply relax and wait the necessary time. Today, in online stores you can find many types of eye massagers with different functions and characteristics.

According to user reviews, massage glasses are not inferior in effectiveness to a real salon massage.

Precautionary measures

Manual self-massage requires care and caution when performing. The skin around the eyes is easily injured, so movements should be soft and smooth. The presence of diseases of the epidermis and injuries on the face is a direct contraindication for self-massage.

To achieve maximum results from home treatments, you should drink enough fluids and limit your salt intake.

How often can you get a massage?

It is recommended to do manual massage twice a day—morning and evening. In addition, massage can be performed every time swelling appears. The following will help improve the effectiveness of massage:

Rub with ice cubes. Ice can be made from ordinary purified water, or from a decoction of medicinal herbs;
Exercises for the eye muscles. The requested exercises and gymnastics help not only improve the quality of the skin, but also visual function;
Getting rid of the habit of washing with hot water and replacing it with cold water;
Daily use of cosmetics to care for the skin around the eyes. This area needs regular nutrition and hydration;
To sleep in the correct anatomical position, which does not interfere with blood circulation and fluid stagnation, you need to use an orthopedic pillow.

Drinking regime plays a significant role in skin care. An insufficient amount of fluid leads to the formation of swelling and bags on the face, causing dryness and aging of the skin.

However, constant thirst may indicate the presence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. If you suspect diabetes, you should go to the hospital.

Dark circles under the eyes and cosmetic ice

Cosmetologists recommend wiping the skin around the eyes with an ice cube every morning. The procedure should not take more than a few seconds. It is advisable to let the skin dry naturally.

How to prepare cosmetic ice? There are several ways:

– freeze cubes of water with a few drops of grapefruit or lemon juice;

– freeze strong green tea;

– make ice from grated parsley and water;

– mix water and milk and freeze.

Useful tips against edema

Several recommendations will help prevent swelling under the eyes from becoming chronic:

Regular facial exercises. You can find detailed video tutorials on the Internet;
Washing with cold water. As you know, cold promotes blood circulation;
Purchasing an orthopedic sleeping pillow and mattress. Incorrect and uncomfortable posture during sleep will affect not only the skin of the face, but also the functioning of the musculoskeletal system;
Use daily care creams selected according to your skin type;
Do not overuse cosmetics that contain hyaluronic acid. In addition to its beneficial properties, it can contribute to the appearance of unsightly bags under the eyes, since it tends to accumulate water;
Drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily;
Reduce the amount of salt consumed;
Healthy sleep is necessary both for external beauty and for the health of all internal organs.

If there is fluid retention in the body, you should not use diuretics on your own. Their use requires consultation with a nephrologist or urologist.

Excessive swelling can be caused by diseases of the urinary system. It is worth consulting a doctor if you notice regular swelling of the lower extremities, and swelling on the face is not limited to the area around the eyes.

Reviews

Veronica, 28 years old, Arkhangelsk

: I watched a video on the Internet and came across a video instruction for lymphatic drainage facial massage. I decided to try it, especially since no special skills were required. I did a massage using coconut oil. I noticed the result after 2-3 weeks, but red rashes appeared from constant use of the oil. Now I have replaced the oil with a cream for daily care.

Ksenia, 40 years old, Omsk

: I have been a long-time fan of at-home facial massage with ice cubes. The effect is amazing! I massage about every other day, sometimes less often. I prepare ice according to different recipes: from a decoction of chamomile, St. John's wort, green tea. When I have absolutely no time, I take ordinary ice. In fact, the effect of an ice massage is the same as that of a salon cryomassage.

Valentina, 36 years old, Nizhny Novgorod

: I take facial massage courses at a cosmetology clinic several times a year. I resold many different salon techniques, but most of all I liked microcurrent massage. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get the “Wow!” effect. I heard that many women use a similar technique at home, using the Dorsanval apparatus.

Elena, 32 years old, Penza

: I learned massage against swelling and bruises under the eyes from my mother. I’ve been doing it regularly for several years, and it’s already become a habit: I can’t sleep at night unless I massage the area around my eyes first. I think that thanks to massage and facial gymnastics, I have never suffered from bags and swelling in my life. Although I have a genetic predisposition to them and my lifestyle cannot be called correct.

The effectiveness of massage for bags under the eyes

If you carry out a course of massage, the following effects will occur on the skin of the eyelids:

improved blood circulation, due to which oxygen and nutrients will be supplied to the skin and organs of vision in an enhanced manner, activating the regeneration of damaged tissues;
toning the vascular endothelium, so their walls are less likely to be damaged, reducing the risk of hematoma formation;
impact on lymphatic vessels, increasing lymph flow, so the immune system is more quickly activated in the presence of infectious and inflammatory processes, and swelling is also reduced;
toning the skin, which becomes elastic and taut;
improving the color of skin surfaces, eliminating dark areas on the lower eyelids;
reducing the risk of early wrinkles and crow's feet.

These actions are enhanced if a person performs massage movements not only from specialists, but also at home on his own.