Watch any YouTube tutorial about face massaging tools, and you’ll notice that the after images have skin looking visibly brighter, tighter and lifted. Want to get in on the trend? Gently massaging your face improves the blood circulation to your skin, thereby also increasing the nutrition and oxygen supply. This also helps smoothen and tighten the skin in the long run as it kickstarts lymphatic drainage and drains out the toxins and reduces puffiness. While a simple hand massage works well, adding tools can only amplify this. “Facial massagers can help reduce facial tension, thereby also reducing the appearance of stress-related fine lines and also improve serum absorption,” says Sweety Roy, a facialist at Isya Aesthetics, New Delhi.
If you’re looking to add one to your routine, remember to always start with clean hands and tools, so as to not transfer any bacteria to your skin which can lead to inflammation and breakouts. Also, use a tool after applying a serum or a gel, so that you don’t pull on your skin. Dr Kiran Sethi of Isya Aesthetics says, “While home devices are wonderful additions, I am seeing a whole host of rashes, irritation and rosacea from too many devices used too often. Please stick to one device, and use it no more than three times a week. If your skin is feeling sensitive, skip it.” Once you’ve gotten the technique down pat, Roy shares how you could pick from three simple tools to amp up your at-home facial.