I gave myself a home facial massage with the Clarisonic Firming Head every day for two weeks.

remember when I tried to ride Jade every night for two weeks. right to see how it will affect the look of my skin? Well, the results were pretty good in every way and I found that this experience gave me a great opportunity to take care of myself. To kick things up a notch, I decided to run the same experiment with a little help from my Smart device Clarisonic Mia и Firming massage head for a complete facial massage at home. 

Clarisonic Firming Massage Head

If you are new to the world of Clarisonic devices, let me tell you first. They come with the ability to add different attachments to help you customize your skin care routine. There is a makeup attachment, various cleansing brushes, an exfoliating attachment, an eye roller and, yes, a massage attachment. I've used it before for a one-time massage from time to time - when I was in the mood for a luxurious skin treatment or feeling stressed and wanted to unwind - but this time, I was determined to use it every time. overnight for a full two weeks to see if it made a difference to the look of my skin.

Skin Care Benefits of Facial Massage

There's some science behind it skin care benefits facial massage. According to Stalina Glot, senior cosmetologist and creator of facials at Haven Spa in New York: “Facial massage increases blood circulation (so skin care products are absorbed into the surface of the skin), tones the facial muscles, acts on superficial wrinkles, promotes lymphatic drainage and helps to get rid of puffiness.” There are a number ways you can do facial massage on yourself with cosmetics or just with your hands (as the professionals do in the spa), but if you are new to this practice, you need someone demonstrate proper technique. "Do not be too aggressive with your skin“Glot says. "It's delicate, so treat it accordingly - especially around the eyes." 

With all this in mind, I immediately fell into a routine. Every night, I cleansed, toned, and then applied an oil or serum to keep the massage pad gliding over the surface of my skin. For beginners, the Clarisonic app has step by step instructions which tell you which way to move the device, such as across the forehead, along the jaw, and so on. The Mia smart device even beeps when you have to move to the next area, making it easy to follow through. The whole process only added about five minutes to my nightly routine - nothing particularly outrageous - and it was amazing. 

The results

Instantly, after the massage, I could tell that something happened to the look of my skin. My face was slightly reddened and warm to the touch, and after applying the rest of my skin care products, my complexion took on a pleasant glow. Fast forward two weeks later and I can definitely say that my face is more perky. According to the brand, long-term results may include anti-aging benefits such as visibly firmer, more supple skin and less visible wrinkles, but I will need to spend more time with my new ritual to see if that happens to me. Overall, I found the whole routine quite soothing and looked forward to it taking the stress out of the day.