For a long time, face acupressure has been known as one of the traditional treatments where the process is to press on specific points on the face using a finger or a special tool. Generally, face acupressure is not dangerous. Pain will be felt if it is too rough when pressed against the face. Some people also say that they feel dizzy after doing face acupressure, and pain or sometimes bruising in the area of the face that is pressed. For this reason, face acupressure should not be done if the face is bruised, swollen, or has an open wound. Face acupressure should also not be done arbitrarily on pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, facial fractures, cancer, blood clotting disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and people with high blood pressure. People with these conditions should first consult a doctor before doing a face acupressure. Then, what are the benefits of face acupressure for health and beauty?
- Overcome headaches. Face acupressure is thought to relieve headaches caused by sinusitis by pressing the point between the eyebrows for one minute.
- Relieves excessive anxiety and stress. Face acupressure can improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension in the face so that you feel more relaxed and can relieve migraines. Face acupressure to reduce stress can be done by massaging the point between the eyebrows for 5-10 minutes in a circular motion while controlling your breathing.
- Make facial skin more radiant. Massaging the facial area three times a week for 30-60 seconds can make facial skin look rosy and healthy because it can improve blood flow so that the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to facial skin and the formation of collagen becomes optimal. Press and touch your face at the indentation behind the earlobe, between the eyebrows, and above the cheekbones.