O.K, girls, come on, you can tell me…just how much do you spend on those high priced cosmetics?

Yes, I know it’s strange for a man to be writing an article like this, but…bear with me I have a vested interest here :>)

Have you seen my partner once she gets going in Body Shop, Saje or Neal’s Yard? Talk “about shop till you drop” – it’s sight to behold! And, I’m willing to bet (at the risk of incurring the wrath of every woman on Hubpages) that YOU are just the same.

Am I right?

Yes, I can see you smirking behind that anger you are directing at me!

As it happens, I don’t think my partner needs to spend the fortune she does trying to keep those fine lines and wrinkles at bay. She looks absolutely wonderful! My daughter was moved to comment, when we first met, that “Alison is far too young for you Dad” – thanks very much!

So, what’s the point of this?

Well, it’s this. Recently we started to market an instructional series of DVD’s titled “Learn To Massage”.

Now I have to admit, at first I thought it was a load of old bunkum, but, under duress, I was persuaded to watch the “Learn to Massage” DVD’s and to “give it a go”!

Now, the beneficial claims for facial massage are quite astounding, and again, I must admit to thinking “yeah, whatever”.

However, we watched the “learn facial massage” DVD, and if nothing else, it looked very relaxing and as though it was very pleasurable.

The first thing that was pointed out is that…to truly gain the benefits, you do have to receive massage regularly. We’re not talking once a month here, but probably 1-2 times a week. However, once you’ve experienced facial massage, I can guarantee that once or twice a week will not seem like a hardship!

I must warn you though that too much facial massage (more than 25 minutes at a time) may “over stretch” the skin.

So, if you have “treatment” on a regular basis you can expect to look both younger and more healthy…you will experience what is called a “healthy glow” in other words a radiant complexion!

After a couple of weeks, you’ll notice some of those fine lines disappearing and wrinkles decreasing.

I am told this is because the facial massage tightens facial muscles, reduces toxins in the facial areas and increases blood flow. So, the need for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle cream is drastically reduced if not removed all together. I am told this is an amazing and extremely cost effective benefit :>)

Facial massage can also be used around the neck to reduce lines and firm up baggy skin, with the same applying to any baggy skin and entrenched lines around the chin. The chin was a big one for me as I had some serious entrenched lines under my chin after 13 months away from exercise after a series of knee operations.

Facial massage really helped get my chin-line back, even at my age!

Other key areas where facial massage techniques can really help are the reduction and removal of laughter lines and frown lines. Again the feeling of receiving a facial massage in these areas is so relaxing.

My favourite area though is having my forehead massaged. Wow, this is just amazing. And after 21 years in industry, I can tell you I had a very furrowed brow!

However, after just three months practising facial massage regularly my “worry marks” have seriously reduced.

We now give and receive facial massage (and Indian head and body massage) on a regular basis. It has become an integral part of our lives and we make time to “indulge”.

As well as the physical and aesthetic benefits, the benefit of facial massage in terms of relaxation should not be discounted.

After a hard day at the PC “Internet Marketing” half an hour of massage leaves me feeling relaxed, looking much better and ready to take on the world again. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

I have found that if one of those nasty tension headaches is coming on, or my sinuses start to block up, a facial massage can also help to greatly reduce symptoms.

So, to finish off, here are some techniques you can use on your partner and friends foreheads (this is wonderful)! I do suggest you pass these techniques on to your partner so they can reciprocate! After all, relationships are all about give and take…but that’s another subject for another day.

So, here are some great facial massage techniques for the forehead area.

How To Reduce Forehead “Worry” Lines With Facial Massage

Circular moves – Use just the tips of your fingers to make small circular movements on your subject’s forehead. Apply moderate pressure and move from the inside outwards finishing off in the temple area.

Friction – Using the fingertips of two or three fingers make quick “up and down” movements on the forehead. This will help to increase blood flow around the area. It also feels great!

Zigzag – Using two fingers on one hand and one on the other, hold them against the extremities of the forehead. Then rapidly slide your fingers together so that the single finger slides between the two. Gradually slow the speed down.

Try these techniques out with your partner and enjoy not only the physical benefits but also the amazing feeling of stress release and relaxation that facial massage can bring.

I hope you enjoy the experience as much as we have…and it’s great fun learning!

If you’d like to learn more about facial massage, visit our website at Learn To Massage - Facial Massage Techniques For Totally Natural Wrinkle Reduction