Do you dream of a natural lifting effect on your face without resorting to surgery? It's possible, thanks to massage techniques, targeted exercises, innovative tools, and active ingredients derived from plants with firming and anti-aging properties.
Discover the various solutions to reduce your wrinkles in just a few minutes and achieve smoother skin. In addition to a lifted and redefined face, treat yourself to a captivating and relaxing moment of well-being, either at a spa or in the comfort of your own home.
Why choose a natural facelift?
With age, the production of collagen (a protein naturally present in tissues, responsible for skin elasticity and tone) slows down. The skin then becomes thinner, more fragile, and lacks firmness, and wrinkles and fine lines may appear.
The natural facelift combines several techniques without surgical intervention or injection, to maintain a harmonious and luminous face while taking care of one's emotional well-being.
Unlike surgical procedures that involve medical interventions and operations, 100% natural lifting methods are risk-free and suitable for everyone.
Natural facelift techniques work on the deep muscles, improving skin quality for an immediate youthful effect. Treatments can be performed in a salon or at home, depending on the method chosen.
The different techniques of natural face lifting
There are several methods and tips to take care of your face and boost its firmness naturally.
Let yourself be carried away on an enchanting journey where you can enjoy a moment for yourself, thanks to unique beauty and wellness rituals for relaxed skin and mind.
Facial massages with a face-lifting effect
These are manual massages that are both stimulating and gentle, effective in toning the face with precise and controlled maneuvers:
- Kobido : This treatment, which can be translated as "ancient way of beauty," was invented over 500 years ago in Japan. This ancestral technique is gaining popularity in Europe, particularly in spas and beauty salons. Kobido has regenerative and radiance-boosting properties; it slows down skin aging, promotes collagen production, and reduces tension. Targeted movements are performed on the entire face using varying pressures and techniques for a draining effect, a guaranteed lifting effect, and anti-aging benefits.
- Face sculpting: a toning massage that primarily targets the lower face and eliminates toxins. Smoothing movements relax and firm the face, providing a deep lifting effect through muscle work.
- Facial Shiatsu: This “Japanese facelift” involves stimulating acupuncture points on several areas: face, neck, scalp, shoulders, arms, and chest, for a complete rebalancing that benefits both the appearance of the skin and inner well-being. The body's overall energy is stabilized, and the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems are improved. The skin is visibly smoother and more radiant, and the effects are also felt on the mind and emotions: less stress and anxiety, better quality sleep, etc.
Rollers or Gua sha for lifting the face
These tools are specifically designed to massage muscles deeply, firm tissues, and brighten the face. Several models and shapes are available, made from lithotherapy stones with various skin benefits:
- Gua sha: a tool made of natural stone, most often rose quartz or jade, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its ergonomic shape is designed to best fit the contours of the face. When used in massage, the gua sha stimulates acupressure points, drains the lymphatic system, boosts blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. Cells are oxygenated, wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles are reduced, and the skin is smoother and firmer. The gua sha can be used daily in combination with a cream or oil, with upward smoothing motions on the face, neck, and around the eyes.
- Rollers: Similar to Gua Sha tools, rollers are primarily made of rose quartz or jade. They are quick and easy to use, providing a relaxing massage to naturally reveal facial beauty. They help products (serum, oil, cream, etc.) penetrate the skin while improving elasticity, minimizing the appearance of pores, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through smoothing movements from the bottom up and from the center of the face outwards. Rollers are convenient to use and offer a unified complexion, a decongested eye area, and radiant skin at home.
Exercises to firm the face and reduce wrinkles
Yoga and facial gymnastics are face-lifting exercises that can be practiced daily to work the muscles of the head and neck, relax the tissues and firm them:
- Facial gymnastics: exaggerated facial movements to smooth features and reduce wrinkles. Lip pursing, forced smiling, sucking in air, raising eyebrows… several methods to practice morning and/or evening for visible results.
- Facial yoga: exercises to firm areas prone to sagging, tone the skin, and improve blood circulation. Facial yoga encompasses several self-massage techniques, performed by hand or with a Gua sha tool or roller, to relieve tension and stimulate collagen production. Similar to a full-body yoga session, this treatment has a positive impact on emotional well-being and relaxation.
Natural skincare with anti-aging properties
Many natural ingredients are known for their anti-aging and firming properties. They can be used in oil form, or incorporated into creams or serums:
- Bakuchiol: a natural alternative to retinol (a powerful antioxidant), this active ingredient is used in skincare oils and cosmetics for its benefits on mature skin. It helps combat skin aging, improves skin firmness, smooths wrinkles and fine lines, and stimulates collagen production.
- Rosehip oil: its regenerative and anti-aging properties are recommended to reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and diminish scars and marks. Its scent is sweet and relaxing.
- Aloe vera: in gel form, it can be applied to the skin as a replacement for an anti-wrinkle and moisturizing cream. Aloe vera helps slow down skin aging and has skin-lifting properties.
- Collagen: naturally present in the tissues of the human body, collagen levels gradually decrease with age. Cosmetic laboratories have created an active ingredient incorporating it into creams and serums to maintain skin elasticity and firmness. Several types of collagen are available on the market; for an ethical and 100% natural approach, choose marine or plant-based collagen, made from algae or plant extracts.
- Caffeine: this active ingredient stimulates the epidermis and combats sagging skin. It promotes the elimination of dead cells for smoother skin, and restores firmness to the skin while boosting blood circulation.
Remember to check the ingredients of your products
Some ingredients found in conventional cosmetics are suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors : parabens, phthalates, silicones, and chemical UV filters. These substances can disrupt the hormonal system, irritate the skin, and accelerate skin aging. For a truly healthy beauty routine, it's best to avoid them and opt for natural formulas. Discover the list of ingredients to avoid.
Key takeaways
In addition to improving the quality and beauty of your skin, a natural facelift is a true moment of well-being and reconnection with yourself. Welcome it as a gift you are giving to your body and mind.
Whether at a salon or at home, seize the opportunity to pamper your face and enjoy the relaxation and serenity that come from this unique moment.
Create a ritual that reflects who you are, that takes your needs into account, and you will automatically feel better, more beautiful and radiant, in harmony with your emotions.