How Japanese women do facial massage. Japanese facial massage using the Asahi method. Russian voiceover. Execution method. Indications for use

Tsogan massage was created by Japanese stylist and cosmetologist Yukuko Tanaka (田中宥久子). While working as a makeup artist for film and television, she noticed that many people over 40 had a youthful body but were unable to improve their facial condition. She had to make people look young and fresh in front of the cameras.

At first she tried to achieve this with an aesthetic facial massage before applying makeup, but this did not help. Yukuko Tanaka spent many years studying the relationship between skin, bones, muscles and lymph glands. Finally, she developed her own Tsogan Anti-Aging Facial Massage. This technique is also called Y-Method massage, because it is performed mainly with two fingers - the index and middle or middle and ring fingers.

Massage Tsogan

Tsogan massage is very different from classic aesthetic facial massage. Aesthetic massage is done by light circular movements on the skin. While the massage from Yukuko Tanaka is performed deeply using all 10 fingers and palms, with great pressure.

Stylist Yukuko Tanaka - you see a photo of this 62-year-old Japanese woman - described the massage in the book “Facial Massage” (Yukuko Tanaka’s Face Massage, 田中宥久子の造顔マッサージ (DVD付) (単行本)). In Japan, Mrs. Tanaka herself and her methods are extremely popular. Her book “Facial Massage” topped the “Top 10 Books” in Japan in 2007. Over the past few years, this massage technique has attracted continued interest among women of all ages.

This massage includes manual techniques, it helps to accelerate the removal of toxins, improve tissue nutrition and relieve them of excess fluid, relax muscles, have a beneficial effect on the skin, blood vessels and facial muscles, helping to maintain them in good condition. This is an effective, simple and accessible remedy for preventing the appearance of wrinkles. Yukuko Tanako claims that getting a massage every day will make you look 10 years younger!

Video results before and after 2 months of Tsogan massage

Main benefits of massage

• Improved lymph circulation
• Reducing puffiness under the eyes
• Improves complexion and contour of the face
• Smoothes wrinkles on the face
• Removes double chin

Disadvantages of massage

If your face is prone to acne, then a Tsogan facial massage can make it even worse. If this happens, but you still want to continue using it, you can try using it instead of face cream - a good lotion, it helps some.

Massage from Yukuko Tanaka frees the face from swelling, so a thin face becomes even thinner. People with a small amount of fat on the face need to perform the massage very carefully and stop for a long time as soon as the effect of facial slimming occurs. If you are familiar with all the steps, then you can remove from them techniques that worsen your facial contours.

You must remember that Tsogan massage works your face very hard. If you do it too often, it can cause unpleasant changes to your face.

You should adapt it to your own face and perform it only once a day. For example, you can focus on draining lymph around the eyes and skip some of the movements that focus on the lower part of the face. Remember that Tsogan massage was designed for Asian face types, which have a slightly different bone structure and are more prone to lymphatic blockages around the jaw.

It may take you several days to remember all the movements and learn how to do them correctly. But once you become familiar with the steps of massage, then it will not take much time to perform; the entire self-massage takes no more than five minutes.

Contraindications for massage

Inflammation or disease of the facial skin, diseases of the lymphatic system, ENT diseases (runny nose, inflammation of the tonsils, etc.), poor health.

Mandatory preliminary cleansing of the facial skin.

Self-massage of the face is performed on skin generously lubricated with cream or oil, as you will have to press hard. The cream should be in sufficient quantity so as not to injure the skin and not cause wrinkles. In the original, a special composition of cosmetic cream with cotton was developed for self-massage. You can also use makeup remover milk, foam or oat milk, as well as other products for your skin type, the only main thing is that your hands glide easily over your face.

The main rule of Tsogan facial massage: stroking the skin along the lymphatic pathways - from the periphery to the center. You need to massage the lymphatic system carefully and delicately, calculating the effort, applying only slight pressure along the entire path of the lymph flow. Under no circumstances should you put pressure on the lymph nodes themselves. Pre-examine the locations of the lymph nodes.

Japanese self-massage of the face Tsogan

Before starting the massage, apply a fairly large amount of cream to the entire face, as you will have to apply a lot of pressure. It is best to use a special massage cream.

Tsogan massage is performed using force, but it should not be done very harshly. Particular care must be taken in the area of ​​the lymph nodes. Painful sensations are a sign that the massage is being performed too harshly. At the same time, you should not be afraid that the skin will stretch and new wrinkles will appear from the impact on the deep tissues of the face.

This movement prepares the face for massage. To make the lymph flow better. In Tsogan self-massage, all exercises, except one, end with this particular movement.

With both hands at the same time, using three fingers resting on the middle and ring fingers, lightly press at the point in front of the ears on the parotid lymph nodes for two seconds. Not with your fingertips, but with the entire length of your fingers. Then slowly lower them down along the sides of the face contour, paying attention to the deep cervical lymph nodes, they are located about two centimeters under the lower jaw. After stopping, we continue to slide along the neck to the collarbone. Finish the massage in the area of ​​the supraclavicular lymph nodes. This movement is performed three times.

Video on execution technique

Step 1. Smooth out the forehead and wrinkles between the eyebrows

This massage movement smoothes out wrinkles on the forehead.

Place the index, middle and ring fingers of both palms flat against the center of the forehead and press them firmly against the skin. Hold for two seconds and apply pressure to your temples. Turn your palms ninety degrees down and, reducing the force of impact, move them along the sides of the face to the ears, then, from the ears to the supraclavicular lymph nodes, driving lymph away from the face. Then perform the basic movement of Tsogan self-massage. Repeat everything slowly three times.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement smoothes wrinkles around the eyes, eliminates swelling of the eyelids and bags under the eyes.

Place the pads of your middle fingers at the outer corners of the eyes, apply light pressure and move under the eyes to the inner corners of the eyes. After stopping, we move along the bone under the eyebrow and return to the outer corners of the eyes - line 1. Next, we lead again to the inner corners of the eyes, pressing lightly. Then we slowly return back along the lower edges of the eye sockets, fix our fingers above the infraorbital edge, after that we lead to the temples and complete everything with the main movement Tsogan - line 2. There is no need to put pressure on your eyes. Repeat everything slowly three times.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement tightens a tired face and drooping corners of the lips.

Place the middle and ring fingers of both hands in the center of your chin. Hold for three seconds. Without releasing pressure, move your fingers around your lips, pressing on your gums, and bring your fingers together in the center under your nose. Hold the pressure for three seconds. Then we start again from the beginning, repeating all three times.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement smoothes nasolabial folds and removes impurities from the nose.

Place your fingertips near the wings of your nose and massage these places with arched movements five times - line 1. Then the bridge of the nose from top to bottom at an angle three times - line 2. At the end, spread your arms with pressure towards your temples and complete with the main Tsogan movement - line 3.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement fills the cheeks, lifts the cheekbones and corners of the mouth, and tightens a haggard face.

Place your fingers on the middle of your chin, pressing firmly, circle your fingers around your lips and move straight from the wings of your nose to the inner corners of your eyes and stay there for three seconds. In this case, use the first and second phalanges of the fingers. After stopping, we continue moving to the temples and finish with the main Tsogan movement. Repeat everything again - the center of the chin, the corners of the lips, the wings of the nose and lift the muscles up. If you only work with your fingertips, the muscles will not lift, so use your entire palm. The massage movement is performed three times.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement corrects the oval of the face, lifts the lower part of the face and cheeks, and smoothes out smile wrinkles.

We support one side of the face - rest the center of the palm on the lower jaw bone. On the other side of the face, we move our palm forcefully along the skin from the corner of the lower jaw to the inner corner of the eye. After stopping, loosening the pressure, we move to the temple and complete with the main Tsogan movement.

Repeat the exercise for one side of the face three times in a row. Do the same steps three times for the other side of your face.

Video on execution technique

This massage movement removes fat accumulated near the wings of the nose. Strengthens the midface.

Place your fingers horizontally on either side of your nose. Next, with strong pressure, we move our fingers to the temples, then loosen a little and finish with the main Tsogan movement. The massage movement is performed three times.

Video on execution technique

Step 8. Smooth the middle and lower part of the face

This massage motion lifts the midface and smoothes the lower face.

Start by smoothing the middle part of the face. Place the raised area under the thumb in the space between the wings of the nose and the cheekbones. With pressure we slowly lead to the ears and finish with the main Tsogan movement. The massage movement is performed three times.

Then the lower part of the face. Place a raised area under your thumb on either side of the corners of your lips. With pressure, we slowly move along the oblique to the cheekbones and finish with the main Tsogan movement. The massage movement is performed three times.

Have you noticed how young the women of the land of the rising sun look? Their beauty is often characterized by longevity, refined features and snow-white skin. Maybe we should adopt their beauty recipes? This lymphatic drainage technique works great against wrinkles.

This method of massage has been known since ancient times. But brought to perfection and presented in practical form by the Japanese stylist Tanaka Yukuko. In 2007, she presented the world with the book “Facial Massage”. This work generated positive reviews and lively debate among both readers and critics.

Japanese anti-wrinkle facial massage

• Basic recommendations for implementation
• Japanese facial massage + video in Russian and techniques in pictures
• Indications and contraindications

The well-known name of this amazing massage is Zogan, which literally means “creating a face.” In RuNet it is better known as Asahi (or “morning sun massage”)

Cosmetologists and dermatologists recognize lymphatic drainage massage as rejuvenating because it affects the lymph flow pathways.

You can master the ability to properly massage your face. There are instructional videos available for this. The best option is to do 1-2 sessions in a salon with a professional. Then you can do the massage yourself. This way, you can understand the technique of performing the procedure.

Just remember, Tsogan procedures are not a one-time session. Regularity is required to achieve the rejuvenation effect.

The main rule is that all manipulations with the face must be carried out exactly according to the location of the lymphatic pathways.

This massage is therapeutic in nature. To gradually get rid of wrinkles, just a little effort when pressing on the face is enough.

• Pre-cleanse your face. To do this, use your favorite cleanser: micellar water, foam or gel. Remove any remaining moisture with a paper napkin. It is good to do the procedure in the morning.
• Before starting, apply a special oil-based massage product. Can be replaced with moisturizer or cosmetic milk. But I still recommend buying an oil base.
• Carefully study the video instructions in this article. You must clearly know which areas of the face to press on.
• At the end, be sure to remove any remaining oil base (cream) with a napkin and wash with warm water.

Japanese facial massage

I tried to describe everything in detail and clearly with pictures, videos and comments. Perform the 10-year back technique daily for the first 2-3 weeks. Next, reduce the intensity to 2-3 times a week. For better understanding, I recommend watching the video.

In addition, depending on age, different Asahi techniques are used.

Asahi 2 after 40 years

More aimed at age-related changes: helps improve skin tone, smoothes the wings of the nose, “lifts the cheeks.”

Make fists with your thumbs on top of your index fingers

Place your fists near the base of the nasolabial folds. Slowly move along the line of the nasolabial folds to the chin. The fists should meet in the middle of the chin.

Extend your fists, elbows pointing to the sides. Apply pressing movements from bottom to top along the edge of the cheekbones to the ear area. Repeat 3 times with finishing movements.

Place the pads of your fingers on your chin. Press slightly and hold for 3 seconds at this point. Next, move your fingers to the corners of your mouth and also hold for 3 seconds. Move your fingers up to the wings of the nose and again apply a small 3-second gentle pressure. Next, move your palms to your ears and perform the final action. Repeat three times.

Place the fingers of one hand on your cheek. Place the fingers of the other hand on top. Press your fingers firmly onto the skin and move your fingers up to your ear. Then one hand goes to the final action, and the other moves along the edge of the lower jaw to the chin. 3 repetitions with finishing actions.

Asahi 2 after 50 years

Fight against sagging cheeks and the formation of jowls on the skin of the face. Repeat each exercise 3 times.

We form our fingers into fists. From the corners of the mouth along the lower jaw we move with pressing movements to the ears. Then we do the final step. Repeat three times.

Smoothing movement from nasolabial folds from top to bottom. First on one side, then on the other.

Place your right hand on your left. Press your palms to your face in the temple area. Pressing on the skin, move towards the auricle. Next, one hand goes to the final action, and the other moves along the lower edge of the chin. This is done on both sides of the face.

Place your palms on your cheeks. Press down on your face as if lifting your cheeks. Move slowly towards your ears. Then take the final action.

Video tutorial on how to do it:

Asahi 2 after 60 years

It’s time to add massage elements to the previous exercises to eliminate sagging chin and neck. Repeat each exercise 3 times.

Place your fingers under your chin. Slowly move along the edge of your chin up to your ear. Perform the final action.

For this exercise you will need a napkin or towel made of natural fabric. Press the towel to your chin for 5 seconds. Next, run your fingers from the middle of the chin along the edge of the face. The fingers move in the other direction, not as usual, but forward. Take the final action. This is done on both sides of the face.

With an open palm, grab your chin. Go down slowly along the entire neck.

For a better understanding of how to perform the techniques, check out the training video:

What problems may arise after a massage and how to solve them

If everything is done correctly and carefully, no problems will arise. But in some cases, some troubles may arise:

Skin rash

You should not massage if you have skin rashes. You will spread more irritation. At this time, it is better to take a course of soothing masks or white clay.

If irritation is caused by massage, then the rash will be localized in the area of ​​the lymphatic tract.

In this case:

• stop massage until the rash completely disappears;
• change the massage product;
• Remove massage oil (base) more thoroughly after the procedure.

Facial weight loss

For those who already have a doll-like face with sunken cheeks, this can cause inconvenience. To avoid this, you need to reduce the number of sessions.

If your face becomes flat and expressionless, this massage is not suitable for you at all. Switch to another type of facial gymnastics.

Morning swelling

Check out where this problem is coming from. I described the most basic reasons in the article “causes of puffiness under the eyes.” Maybe it has something to do with nutrition. It is better not to massage at night. This may cause swelling in the morning.

Cuperosis

It appears in the form of blood vessels and stars on the face. If you have this disease, lymphomassage can be done with caution, and even better, consult a doctor. If these signs appeared after the Asahi massage:

• exclude exercises in the area of ​​rosacea;
• use a special cream for the treatment and prevention of rosacea;
• use scrubs and peels less often;
• avoid temperature changes.

Indications and contraindications

Japanese Zogan massage as a remedy has a number of indications and contraindications.

Indications:

• prevention of premature aging;
• increasing skin tone;
• fight against wrinkles;
• swelling of the face;
• improvement of skin color;
• getting rid of double chin.

Contraindications

• colds (ARVI, acute respiratory infections, ENT diseases, runny nose);
• diseases of the lymphatic system;
• inflammatory processes on the skin of the face;
• rosacea (only with doctor's consultation);
• do with caution in case of autoimmune diseases (Werlhof's disease);
• For those with a thin face with a small layer of fat, it is better to work only on the upper part of the face, because This procedure promotes facial slimming.

During critical days, it is better to refrain from facial massage.published .

Olga Sologub

P.S. And remember, just by changing your consciousness, we are changing the world together! © econet

Marina Ignatieva

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Which of us women would not like to remain always young and beautiful? Of course, everyone wants this. As you know, the skin on the face ages faster than on the body, and creams do not always help.

Today we will tell you about a unique method of rejuvenating lymphatic drainage facial massage - Zogan.

What is Asahi massage, or Zogan - the benefits of this Japanese facial massage

This massage was developed and presented to the public by the famous Japanese stylist and cosmetologist - Yukuko Tanaka. While working as a makeup artist on television, she was faced with the task of giving actors a young and “fresh” appearance. Simply applying makeup did not give the desired effect. She even tried doing a regular cosmetic massage before applying makeup - but that didn’t help either.

This prompted Yukuko to spend years of research in search of a method for facial rejuvenation. She studied ancient Japanese techniques and the relationship between the skin, muscles, bones and lymph glands, as a result of which she developed her own anti-aging facial massage technique called Zogan, which literally means “creating the face” in Japanese.

This - “deep” massage, in which there is an impact not only on the skin and muscles of the face, but also on the lymph nodes, and even the bones of the head, through a slight force.

In this case, you should be especially careful in the area of ​​the lymph nodes: there should be no pain. If you feel pain, it means you are doing something wrong.

It should be noted that at 60 years old, Tanaka looked no more than 40.

Anti-aging massage using the Yukuko Tanaka method is unique and has a number of advantages:

• Accelerates lymph flow, which helps eliminate toxins.
• Improves blood circulation, due to which the skin acquires a healthy glow and good complexion.
• Promotes better tissue nutrition.
• Models the oval of the face.
• Smoothes out wrinkles.
• Increases skin tone and turgor.
• Removes the “double” chin.
• Eliminates excess fluid, which helps eliminate puffiness, including under the eyes.
• Eliminates signs of premature aging.

To perform this massage you will only need 10-15 minutes a day. If you do everything correctly, the result will come quickly.

It can be done by both young and mature women.

Contraindications and indications for Asahi facial massage

Zogan rejuvenating lymphatic drainage facial massage has a number of contraindications, namely:

1. Inflammation, rosacea and other skin diseases;
2. Diseases of the ENT organs.
3. Disease of the lymphatic system.
4. Colds.
5. Chronic fatigue.
6. Malaise.
7. Critical days.
8. Bad feeling.

Therefore, for those who have a small layer of fat on the face, it is better to perform manipulations only on the upper part of the face - or not at all.

Indications for use of Zogan lymphatic drainage massage:

• Stagnation of fluid in the body.
• Premature aging.
• Skin withering.
• Poor circulation.
• Sluggish and tired skin.
• To prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
• “Floating” oval face.
• Excess subcutaneous fat on the face.
• Pale complexion.
• Double chin.
• Dark circles and bags under the eyes.

Perform a massage daily for the first 2-3 weeks, further, the intensity should be reduced to 2-3 times a week.

Preparing the face for a Zogan or Asahi massage – what is important to remember?

Before starting the Japanese lymphatic drainage massage procedure from Yukuko Tanaka, you must carefully. You can use any cleanser - foam, milk, gel - whatever you like best can be used, then pat your face dry with a napkin.

The next step in preparing for a massage is to apply massage oil to your facial skin. If you don’t have exactly “massage” oil, cosmetic oil can replace it. Almond, apricot or wheat germ oil are perfect for this purpose. Instead of butter, you can use rich cream.

Next, let's move on to the massage itself.

Zogan is best performed in the morning, when the facial muscles are not yet so tense and cosmetics have not yet been applied to the skin. The result is a beautiful, fresh and rosy complexion for the whole day.

But, if you don’t have time for a massage in the morning, then you can do it in the evening.

It is important to remember that this massage is done in a sitting or standing position with a straight back - but not lying down!

Advice: After completing the massage session, sit quietly for a couple of minutes, then cleanse your face again and wash with warm water.

Finally, apply your usual skin care products to your face.

How to do Asahi massage correctly - video tutorials by Yukuko Tanaka

The massage itself includes basic exercises and a finishing movement.

Remember: All manipulations are done smoothly, slowly - and strictly in accordance with the instructions!

After the preparation for the massage is completed, we move on to the Zogan (Asahi) massage technique.

Video: Lessons from Yukuko Tanaka on the technique of rejuvenating lymphatic drainage facial massage Zogan, or Asahi

1. Warming up the lymphatic pathways

To do this, with tightly clenched straight fingers, we move from the ear - along the neck, to the collarbones. Repeat 3 times.

2. Strengthen the forehead

Place the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands in the middle of the forehead, then with straight fingers continue the movement with light pressure - down to the collarbone, slowing down the movement in the temporal region.

Perform this exercise slowly 3 times.

3. Smoothing wrinkles and removing puffiness around the eyes

Using the middle fingers of both hands, we begin moving from the outer corners of the eyes, under the lower eyelid - to the inner corners of the eyes.

Then we run our fingers under the eyebrows and return back to the outer corners.

Now from the inner corners of the eyes we draw our fingers just under the lower eyelid to the outer corners. Next, the fingers smoothly move to the temporal region and down to the collarbone.

Repeat 3 times.

4. Lifting the area around the mouth

Place the index and middle fingers of both hands on the middle of your chin.

Start a slow movement with pressure - to the corners of the lips, then move your middle fingers to the area under the nose, where you need to increase the pressure.

Throughout the entire exercise, maintain constant pressure.

We repeat the exercise 3 times.

5. Nose massage

Using your middle fingers, with slight pressure, we move around the wings of the nose 3 times, then make transverse movements from the wings of the nose to the bridge of the nose - and vice versa, 3-4 times.

Finally, we move our fingers along the upper cheekbones - to the temples and down to the collarbone.

6. Removing nasolabial folds

Place your fingers on your chin.

From the chin we lead to the corners of the lips, from there to the wings of the nose, then to the area under the inner corners of the eyes - and stay in this position for 3 seconds.

Then we lead to the temporal part, from there down to the collarbone.

We do it 3 times.

7. Tightening the oval of the face

Place one hand on one side of your face, and move the other hand diagonally from the lower cheekbone to the inner corner of the eye. Hold your hand in this position for 3 seconds.

Then move to the temple - and down the neck, to the collarbone.

Repeat 3 times.

Now change hands and do the same exercise for the other cheek.

8. Modeling cheekbones

For about 3 seconds, press with your fingertips on the area near the wings of the nose.

Repeat 3 times.

9. Smooth the skin around the mouth

Place your hands on the sides of your chin and apply continuous pressure with the soft part of your palm (the area near your thumb) for 3 seconds.

Then, continuing to apply pressure, move your hands toward your ears and down along your neck to your collarbone.

Repeat the exercise 3 times. For those who have very loose skin, the number of repetitions should be increased to 5 times.

10. Getting rid of sagging cheeks

Place your hands on your chin under the corners of your mouth.

Using the soft part of your palm at the base of your thumbs, move your hands to your temples and then to your collarbone, allowing the lymph to drain.

Repeat 3 times.

11. Removing the double chin

Place the lower part of the palm of one hand under the chin - and with pressure, move your hand along the edge of the lower cheekbone, behind the ear.

Then we do this exercise for the other side of the face.

Repeat 3 times. Those who have problems with a double chin can do the exercise 4-5 times.

12. Tightening the muscles of the entire face

We bring our hands to our face with the inner edge so that the fingertips are on the bridge of the nose and the thumbs are under the chin. You should get a “triangle”.

Now, with a little pressure, we begin to move our hands to the ears, and then down to the collarbone. Make sure there is no gap between your hands and your skin.

Repeat 3 times.

13. Remove wrinkles on the forehead

Using the fingertips of your right hand - from left to right and from right to left - we make zigzag movements for several seconds.

Repeat 3 times.

Finally, place both hands in the middle of your forehead and slowly slide your hands to your temples and then to your collarbone.

Always remember the main thing: All manipulations are done slowly, with pressure, but there should be no pain!

If you experience pain during an exercise, this means you need to reduce the pressure. Keep a balance between pain and comfort.

That's all! With regular massage, experts say, you will look 10 years younger.

As always, share your thoughts and impressions in the comments. All the best and beauty!

In this article we will get acquainted with the Japanese Asahi massage technique. It gives facial skin a youthful and healthy appearance, improves facial shape, removes puffiness and helps get rid of wrinkles. Let's study the technique of performing this massage at home. Let's get acquainted with all the positive and negative sides of this procedure, and consider what effect you can expect from systematically performing the Zogan/Asahi massage. You can learn massage movements and do massage using this technique yourself at home.

Asahi massage and its essence

Every woman dreams that her face and body always look young and attractive. Many make great sacrifices, go under the surgeon’s knife, pay fortunes in salons for expensive procedures in order to please others with their spring appearance, and many, thanks to a complex of exercises, masks and massages for the body and face, prolong their beauty. One of the massages is Asahi/Zogan. If the name is translated from Japanese, it will mean “Morning Sun”.

Japanese stylist and makeup artist Yukuko Tanaka studied ancient Japanese facial massage techniques, and, having collected all the most useful things, created her own technique. She worked in television and was puzzled by finding a product that would allow stars to look young and fresh on screen, even without makeup. Its essence lies in the intense impact on the deep facial muscles, bones and partial deviation from traditional massage lines.

Great attention in facial massage according to the system of the Japanese doctor Asahi is paid to the lymphatic vessels, which improves the nutrition of all facial tissues and accelerates the removal of fluid and toxins. In this regard, it is also called Asahi lymphatic drainage facial massage.

The force of finger pressure in this massage is on the verge of the pain threshold. This technique has its own rationale, and lies in a different approach to massage. According to the Japanese, facial beauty lies both in the outer shell and in deeper forms, so you should work with attractiveness much deeper.

Finding harmony in all areas of the face is one of the reasons why massage is also called osteopathic. This massage is quite simple to perform; you only need to remember a few rules. And do not forget, when doing a massage, to control the intensity of the pressure in accordance with the sensations.

Massage technique

Before you begin the massage itself, you need to familiarize yourself with the mandatory requirements of the Japanese Asahi/Zogan facial massage. Stroking movements should be from the periphery to the center. In no case should the lymph nodes be massaged, much less pressed; stroking the lymph flow paths with constant but slight force will be enough; for this it is necessary to study the locations of the lymph nodes. The first step is to cleanse your facial skin.

Be sure to apply a sufficient amount of massage base. It must be gliding; ordinary creams will not work. This will help not stretch the skin, but work with certain areas. As a basis for the massage, you can use cosmetic milk for makeup removal, cleansing gel, oils, decoction of flax seeds, seaweed milk or mineral water with a couple of drops of essential oils.

Another prerequisite is thorough cleansing of the facial skin after the massage. This is due to the fact that during the massage, toxins are released, which must be immediately removed at the end of the procedure. Let's move on to the basics of Asahi massage. It includes twelve steps that must be repeated three times, ending with a final exercise.

After the massage, you need to rest for a couple of minutes, after which you need to wash your face with water at room temperature and apply daily care products.

Pros and cons of massage

It would be very long to list the advantages of this type of massage; we will try to limit ourselves to the main ones. During Asahi's massage lymphatic drainage techniques are used that improve blood circulation and have a lifting effect and remove swelling of the face. Unfortunately, in the 21st century this is no longer surprising; lymphatic drainage facial massage, as well as plastic facial massage, have such properties.

The only difference is that different types of massage use different techniques, so the result can be more or less, but it is always present. The advantage of this type of massage is its simplicity. The technique is simple and easy to remember. The duration of the massage is, on average, 5-10 minutes.

The disadvantages include the fact that there is no single technique for performing this type of massage, since each problem has its own technique, and it is very easy for a beginner to make a mistake by doing something wrong. It is also very important to calculate the correct pressing force.

If you apply weak pressure, the effect is unlikely to be noticeable, but applying too much pressure is also prohibited. It is necessary to find a balance, and this, of course, requires practice. It is very difficult for beginners to give themselves a Japanese massage., and Yukuko Tanaka’s book does not have a translation into Russian, therefore, there is a risk of harming yourself. Another disadvantage is the intensity of this technique, due to which the face may lose weight.

If you have a long face, then it is better to look at other massage options. In this case, vacuum facial massage or Spanish massage will be useful. Many specialists are wary of this facial massage technique, as it contains strong pressure techniques against massage lines.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for this type of Japanese massage are flabby, saggy facial skin that has lost its freshness and youth.

Contraindications to massage are:

• skin diseases;
• pathologies and diseases of the lymphatic system;
• bad feeling;
• malignant neoplasms;
• rosacea;
• acute infectious diseases.

Side effects after the Asahi massage procedure may include skin rashes or acne, in which case it is necessary to stop the massage so as not to spread inflammation. Side effects include excessive facial weight loss.

If you suddenly notice that your face has begun to lose weight, reduce the number of procedures and reduce the pressure on the skin. Morning swelling may occur. This is due to the fact that the massage is performed at night and is oil-based. It is necessary to change the procedure time and massage base.

Effect

After a facial massage according to the system of the Japanese doctor Asahi, you will be able to appreciate the wonderful effect of rejuvenation, wrinkles become smaller and the skin becomes elastic. The shape of the face improves, facial contours become clearer, blood circulation also improves, and mood improves.

This type of massage is an excellent way to remove toxins and waste from the skin, and, importantly, puffiness disappears and bags under the eyes decrease.

Have you ever noticed how Japanese women look? If so, then you probably paid attention to their skin, transparent, well-groomed, as if porcelain. The reason for this state of appearance of women from the Land of the Rising Sun is tireless work on themselves plus proper nutrition. Facial massage is very popular among cosmetic procedures in Japan. Today we'll talk about Asahi massage, reviews of which are very contradictory. Let's try to figure out what Zogan facial massage is (this is the original name of Japanese massage), and find out who it is suitable for and who should not resort to it.

Zogan massage (Asahi) - history

They say that once a famous cosmetologist in Japan, Hiroshi Hisashi, saw her grandmother performing strange manipulations on her face and asked what kind of technique it was. Then she brought knowledge to the masses. Massage has taken root in the country because it has actually proven to be an effective remedy in the fight against aging. Another famous lady, Yukuko Tanaka, a stylist and developer of all kinds of massage techniques, became interested in such a simple and at the same time unusual massage technique. Having discovered a new type of facial massage, Tanaka described it in her book “Facial Massage – Back 10 Years,” calling it a real breakthrough in appearance rejuvenation. She then began making videos teaching massage techniques to women.

This technique came to Russian women not from Japan, but from Estonia. The local specialist Laina Butter-Pavlovskaya, having seen the videos, was delighted and introduced the Asahi method everywhere, considering it an unsurpassed way of facial rejuvenation without the intervention of plastic surgeons. By the way, it was she who gave it the name “Asahi”, which translated from Japanese means “morning sun”.

Thus, a very large number of people have already learned about Zogan. Let’s also try to evaluate the effectiveness of Asahi’s facial massage, because the reviews about it in RuNet are ambivalent: some are completely delighted with Asahi, while others treat it with restraint, believing that Shiatsu (another Japanese massage) is much better and more effective, and some even deny Zogan completely.

A little about massage technique

Videos of Asahi massage techniques can be easily found on the Internet. The technique is slightly different for different ages, but is always aimed at improving lymph flow. Lymph is a fluid that moves due to muscle contraction, otherwise called ichor. There are no red blood cells in it, but there are enough lymphocytes, through which the tissues are supplied with blood. For example, after 45 years, the lymph flow is not as active as in youth, the lymph moves upward much worse, and its conductivity fades every year.

Asahi is based on the movement of lymph, so all manipulations begin from the lymph nodes. The massage technique is two-finger, that is, the entire process is performed with only two fingers of both hands - the index and middle or middle and ring fingers. To improve the contours of the face, you need to press on the felt lymph nodes and make smooth movements from them in the direction of the lymph flow:

• from the submandibular nodes - up to the ears;
• from the parotid - also upward, to the temples;
• the deepened folds near the nose (nasolabial) are massaged to the sides, starting with pressing on them with two fingers;
• frontal wrinkles are massaged, starting from the temporal lobes.

All facial manipulations are carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations of cosmetologists, who explain the entire massage technique step by step. They also give advice on the rules for conducting it.

General rules for Asahi massage

Like any other type of massage procedure, Asahi massage has rules, following which you can get exactly the result for which it is designed. Let's look at the main recommendations:

Why not everyone appreciated the effectiveness of Japanese massage

Probably, women who speak negatively about Asahi performed the manipulations incorrectly, or they had contraindications to its implementation. Perhaps they began to do the procedure on their own, without finding the point where they needed to start manipulating the face.

By observing the rules described above and following the instructions, you yourself will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the Zogan (Asahi) massage.

Positive aspects of massage noticed by women who followed all the rules and left their reviews:

• can remove circles under the eyes;
• improves overall skin tone in adulthood;
• eliminates fine wrinkles;
• makes deep folds less noticeable;
• evens out complexion;
• rejuvenates without plastic surgery;
• it makes your face thinner and your chin sharper.

And these reviews are from those who violated the instructions and did not follow the advice:

• acne appeared;
• there are wounds on the chin and in the T-zone after two weeks of massage;
• vessels have become more visible;
• the skin seemed to have gathered into lumps;
• The already thin face became even thinner.

Based on the reviews described above, we can conclude that the negative experience is mainly caused by violation of the massage rules.

Performing Japanese Zogan (Asahi) massage: video in Russian