A couple of years back, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was associated with the old. Things have however taken a different direction considering this alternative medical practice is fast becoming a bigger part of our modern wellness regime. And to be precise: bojin face massage.
This method of facial sculpting and revitalization, though not highly understood as its more popular cousin gua shua, is fast taking the beauty realm by storm. Let’s take you through the steps you can expect during treatment to help you better understand bojin facial massage.
Understanding Bojin Facial Massage
It is important to note that bojin face massage is a traditional Chinese that’s uses an ox horn tool to massage the face and release tension in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This helps remove wrinkles, and expression lines, stress alleviation, and headaches, and improve blood circulation.
In TCM, the face is believed to be a map of the body, and each facial area is associated with a different organ or system. For instance, the forehead, is associated with the liver, the eyes are associated with the kidneys, and the mouth is associated with the stomach.
The Process of a Bojin Facial Massage
Remember, a bojin face massage is a non-invasive kind of treatment that uses an ox horn tool in massaging the face and releasing tension in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This type of message starts with the therapist cleansing the face with a gentle cleanser.
Then the therapist applies a warm compress to the face to help relax the muscles. Next, the therapist uses the ox horn tool to massage the face, starting at the forehead and working down to the neck. All this while, your therapist focuses on massaging the acupressure points on the face, which are located on the forehead, temples, cheeks, eyes, chin, nose, and mouth.
As we conclude, it is important to mention that the sensation and effects during a facial massage tend to vary. However, the most common sensations a feeling of warmth and relaxation, a tingling sensation, a feeling or pressure, a sense of release, and a feeling of overall well-being.
Its effects can also vary immensely, but some of the most common ones include reduced wrinkles and fine lines, improved skin elasticity and radiance, reduced puffiness and dark circles, better blood circulation, reduced stress and anxiety, and better sleep quality.
