A Quick Facial Massage Technique For A Lifted Appearance

The million dollar question: How does this technique lift the face? Well, as we mentioned, floating your hands upward can stimulate blood flow, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells—which, in turn, can help promote collagen synthesis (aka, what helps your skin stay firm and taut). It also helps firm the facial tissue by stimulating muscles: In one study, patients even claimed feeling tighter, more supple skin after regular massages. 

The upward motion in particular can encourage more circulation in the tissue, which is great for reducing morning puffiness (as opposed to using downward strokes, which many find is fit for decreasing tension and calming the skin).