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

According to the manufacturers, facial massagers can help women over 40 years old 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 device’s effect on the layers of the skin, but also from the point of view of human physiology.

Being competent in the issue under consideration, the buyer 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 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, are everywhere introducing hardware and manual facial massages into the list of their services. Despite this, in an effort to save on visiting a cosmetologist, women in some cases decide to purchase a massager for home use.

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

• Skin type.
• Features of the skin (sensitivity, tendency to peeling, 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 recommendselect a massage device for home facial care, focusing onMain characteristics:

• Convenient placement of the massager body in your hands.This is important, since due to the need for frequent use, an inconvenient exercise machine, causing discomfort, will not only reduce the effectiveness of the procedures performed, but will also cause irregular facial skin care on the part of its 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.
• Massager mass.The best option would be an intermediate one, weighing from 2 to 3 kg. More massive devices are inconvenient to use, and miniatures in the vast majority of cases do not have enough power.
• Availability of battery.Battery-powered devices break down faster.
• Massager power.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 varies from facial area to area.

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 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 wrinkleslocated in the most delicate areas 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 using a moisturizing serum, as it not only promotes deep nourishment of the skin, but also does not leave an oily sheen after use.
• Eliminate swelling.Some types of massagers, acting on the skin with high-frequency impulses, remove excess fluid from the deep layers, thus helping to relieve swelling and reduce the size of bruises under the eyes, if they were not caused by the structure of the face.
• Improve 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 for 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 result of a course of salon procedures for a similar purpose.
• Narrow 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.
• Clear skinfrom surface contaminants, including cosmetics, makeup, and so on. Insufficient cleansing of the skin can lead to clogged pores, the formation of pigmentation, and an increase in the depth of existing wrinkles.

Advantages and disadvantages of facial massagers

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

The positive aspects of such inventions include:

• Possibility to carry out procedures at home, regardless of your financial situation at the current time, 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 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 its device, after studying which anyone can carry out the manipulations.
• Availability of this type of care.If the cost of a facial simulator is divided by the average number of procedures within one 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" that are officially recognized as potentially dangerous to women’s health.
• Possibility to get rid of other skin problems, in addition to the presence of wrinkles. For example, reduce the number of rashes or narrow pores, eliminate oily shine.

Cosmetologists include the following disadvantages of this type of technology:

• The high cost of really high-quality massagers that can give their owner visible results after 10 sessions, carried out at intervals of 1-3 days. The specific duration of the course and frequency of procedures is determined by the woman’s initial data, 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 massagers, not a single manufacturer provides guarantees that would apply to everyone.
• There is a risk of developing side effects, which usually manifest themselves 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 everyone have a facial massage?

Anti-wrinkle facial massagers are prohibited from being used by 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 prohibition on using a massager in this case is due to the fact that any stimulation of lymph flow and blood flow provokes tumor growth and creates the risk of the neoplasm transitioning from the "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 remove waste and toxins from the body, which means 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 the recommendations of specialists are not followed and care procedures of this type are not carried out, a woman risks not only aggravating the current condition of her skin, but also negatively affecting her health in general.

If an existing disease is in doubt, it is recommended to consult a physician, dermatologist or qualified cosmetologist with medical training. Doctors, in some cases, by 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 several types:

• Vacuum.Officially recognized as the most effective in the fight against wrinkles on aging skin. They are used not only to smooth out problem areas, but also to cleanse the skin. With regular use of a vacuum massager, a woman will be able to open the pores, "pull out" 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 pathologies, and venous diseases.

• Mechanical roller.They are the simplest design, the principle of operation of which is based on a mechanical surface effect on the skin. The device itself usually looks like a solid roller (in some cases there may be several of them) attached to a special handle. The most popular and effective are rollers made of wood, stone or plastic.
• Myostimulators.Electric massager that affects 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 out a woman’s skin, but also eliminate fat deposits in the cheek area, thus drawing out the oval of the face.
• Ultrasonic.The principle of operation of ultrasonic massagers is the penetration of ultrasonic waves into skin cells, provoking 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 independently 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 out facial wrinkles.

Rating of the best facial massagers

The rating of the best facial massagers designed for performing skincare procedures at home includes:

Massager name	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 premium quality silicone. The massager runs on batteries. The speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle is regulated by a special toggle switch on the handle of the device.
Ultrasonic microcurrent massager	Ultrasonic massagers affect a woman’s skin at a biochemical level, due to which the anti-aging effect of their use is achieved after 1-2 courses, 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 that is 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 stylish compact 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 expression lines. The main advantage of this device is its absolute waterproofness. The basic package includes 4 nozzles made of premium quality hypoallergenic silicone. Battery operated.
Quartz massager	Double-sided design made from completely natural materials. According to the manufacturer, the massager in question is capable of relieving a woman of swelling around the eyes, as well as tightening 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 facial wrinkles, loss of facial skin tone, as well as 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 conjunction with a special cream-gel that has a tightening effect. Otherwise, the effectiveness of using an ultrasonic massager will significantly decrease.

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 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 is white after treating the face.
2. Apply day or night cream evenly and thinly, depending on what time of day the skincare procedure is performed. Using massage movements, you need to rub the composition until it dries completely on the skin. If, despite 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 rest10-15 min.
4. During this time, you need to brew a chamomile infusion, fill 2 filter bags with grass with 100 ml of warm water, then let the composition brew.
5. After the specified time has passed, a cotton pad must be moistened with chamomile infusion, and then wipe the face generously.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 yourself

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

Among them:

• follow the sequence of actions when using the device directly, recommended by the device manufacturer;
• If the massager has the option of changing 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 must be increased gradually, starting from 5 minutes, eventually moving on to a massage that takes 15-20 minutes (if you do the massage for a long time from the first procedure, the risk of mechanical damage to the skin increases);
• The standard course of care procedures is 10-12 sessions, 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, facial massagers are recommended to be used after 35-40 years. For young 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 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 session compared to a salon massage).