The Best Tools and Techniques For Depuffing Your Face at Home 2022
It’s likely we are all familiar with the feeling of waking up with a puffy face; after all, lying down means the fluids in our face rest and collect overnight. Beyond your sleeping stats (read: your preferred position and the amount of rest you got during the night), a variety of different things can affect the fluids in your face, especially the ones leading up to the days when we wake up puffier than usual.
Whether it’s general water retention, a sodium-heavy dinner, or a few drinks the night before, it’s safe to say we can’t always avoid waking up slightly more bloated than we would like. The good news? We’re here to teach you exactly how to deal with it.
Gua Cha
A centuries-old East Asian healing technique, Gua Cha uses a thin slab of polished stone - commonly jade or rose quartz - to gently push the excess fluids present on your face towards your lymph nodes, consequently stimulating blood circulation in the area.
This popular form of lymphatic drainage massage leads to benefits like reduced puffiness, a brighter and healthier complexion, and the stimulation of natural collagen and elastin production in our skin. Beyond aesthetic results, gua cha tools can also work to reach facial acupuncture points, releasing built-up tension, providing comfort and relaxation.
Hands
If you haven’t been able to get your hands on a facial massage tool, there’s no reason to worry! While specific tools can facilitate the process by requiring less applied pressure, using your own hands is a great option that can also give great results. Here’s how:
Fold your index fingers into hooks, and close the rest of your hand into a loose fist. With your knuckles facing upwards, carry the sides of both of your index fingers across your face and away from each other, applying some pressure and always moving from the center of your face to the sides in a swift, upward motion.
Ice Globes
Whether you need to combat facial puffiness, large pores, or want to tighten skin, you will love how good this cooling globe feels.
Ice globes are cooling wands used to soothe redness, and decrease inflammation and the appearance of large pores. They stimulate and exercise facial nerves and muscles, which tighten your skin and aid in the elimination of fine lines. If you’re dealing with puffy eyes or a headache, don’t overlook the potential of ice therapy. It really works wonders, so give it a try and see how it works for you. You might just find yourself feeling a little less stressed out as well.
Moonskyn face Oil
Whatever method you choose for your perfect at-home face massage, one thing remains consistent - the need for a great oil to get you going. Gua Cha tools and your hands both rely on your skin being properly lubricated to work properly, and our Moon Oil gives you all of the added benefits you are looking for.
Containing Sunflower seed oil, Rice bran oil, and Rosehip oil, Moon Oil is made from all naturally derived ingredients that provide the ultimate softness and hydration to your skin. Looking for that beloved healthy glow? We got that covered, too! No more worrying about clogged pores or any unwanted excess residue - the perfect facial massage companion for whatever tool you prefer.
From jade rollers to ice globes, Gua Cha tools, and even our own hands - there are many ways to give yourself an effective and relaxing at-home (de-puffing!) face massage. It’s no wonder lymphatic self massages have exploded in popularity in recent times, as they are easy to perform and quickly adaptable to your current skincare routine. At the end of the day, it’s all about the tool and method that works to make you feel and look your best.