The Independent

December 2009

Facial Massage Guide

After much comparing of different facials, I’ve come to the conclusion that it isn’t lotions and potions which give that fresh glow; it’s the massage. Excited by my empirical research, I attempted some haphazard DIY facial pummelling, before deciding this could do more harm than good. Enter Beata Aleksandrowicz a massage specialist and strong believer in the power of facial massage to boost circulation, firm muscles and slow ageing. In on of her personalised tutorials she showed me a simple 10-minute facial massage routine which I could do once a week to tone and tighten my complexion. She demonstrated movements which were ostensibly simple but needed just the right pressure, then corrected my technique as I copied her. The overall effect noticeable: tighter skin and more defined contours around the jaw and cheekbones. I plan to go back for one or two further sessions, to learn some more fancy moves.