Your skin loses its radiance. You want to restore youth to your eyes … Let yourself be tempted by a facial massage, Kobido. This traditional Japanese treatment has many beauty virtues that we cannot do without to fill up with youth.
With age, the skin loses its tone, wrinkles become evident, features appear drawn and tired … Rest assured, nothing is irremediable. There are massage techniques that can restore radiance to the face. One of them comes from Japan: Kobido, which means "traditional way of beauty" in Japanese. In France, this facial massage is performed in a handful of spas and institutes by therapists who have received training. " In Japan, Kobido is a traditional art just like the tea ritual. ", Explains Aline Faucheur, founder of Ecrin Faucheur Paris and author of the book Kobido, the natural Japanese facelift published by Hachette bien-être.
So what does this technique really consist of and what are its real benefits? Before discovering it, take a look back at the beautiful history of this treatment. " For the Japanese, beauty is the final stage of health», Confides Aline Faucheur. And this, since the dawn of time. No wonder then that they spend a lot of time pampering themselves in institutes. "Kobido was born in the 15th century south of Mount Fuji"Says facial massage expert Kobido. "It is said that the two best masters of Anma, ancestor of shiatsu, clashed for several months to find a special treatment that could delight the Japanese Empress". But neither of them won. These two masters in the art therefore decided to join forces to create Maison Kobido. Originally, this facial massage was reserved for empresses and geishas. Then it became, over time, "a traditional art of rejuvenation of Japanese women".
Read also :
– Shiatsu massage.
– Anti-stress, anti-fatigue, anti-aging… The benefits of facial massage.
What are the benefits of Kobido massage?
"Kobido massage is above all an experience», Assures Aline Faucheur. "It is the most sophisticated facial treatment to date thanks to its range of techniques". It is practiced in depth. So that people who receive this treatment feel absolute relaxation throughout the body. During my 50-minute session, a relationship of trust is established between the practitioner and the client."The therapist adapts the pressures according to the person in his hands".
The goal? "May this treatment be a source of relaxation and introspection". This practice allows, thus, to refocus, to reduce stress, but also to reboost the person. And above all, to effectively fade the signs of aging. "The effects are immediate and spectacular from the first session", Says the specialist before adding. "This treatment eliminates toxins and wastes that have been crystallized. The face regains all its freshness, the muscles, a certain flexibility. The skin is purified".
Read also : 6 top-notch massage techniques to feel like you're on the go.
What techniques were used ?
Kobido is a complete massage of the face, neck, arms and décolleté, made up of a multitude of manual maneuvers: smoothing, effleurage, kneading, drainage, pinching … "These gestures improve blood and energy circulation, promote the elimination of toxins by the lymphatic system, tone the muscles, free the face from tension and tension, the main sources of wrinkles".
Who is this treatment for?
It adapts to both men and women and is suitable for all ages. Everyone needs a little pampering, right? For better efficiency, however, it should be started as early as possible. "At 30, it's good», Informs Aline Faucheur."This makes it possible to be in the preventive". And to add: "But there are also 80-year-old women who come to see me and who have never had a facial massage or facelift before. Of course, the visual effect is less obvious, but it allows you to come to terms with your image".
How many sessions should we do?
"Three sessions in the first month, then one session per month thereafter for a mature-faced woman in her 50s. This helps reduce expression lines and work on muscle adhesions», Assures the founder of the firm Faucheur Paris. "The idea is to accompany the maturation of the face in beauty". No question for the therapist to speak of anti-aging massage. "I prefer to talk about a natural manual facelift. It's beautiful age!», Concludes Aline Faucheur. "It is good to stay beautiful beyond age".
At home, what facial massage?
"At the end of the session, we give advice to clients on how to maintain their face and the effect of the massage received. There are very simple self-massage techniques to perform that not only provide deep relaxation, but also act on nerve endings and improve cellular nutrition.», Explains Aline Faucheur. The facialist gives us some facial self-massage techniques. Here are the different steps to follow:
- With the pads of the fingers, index and middle fingers in a scissor bite, squeeze the chin muscle and stretch it out, sliding up to the ears – repeat 3 times.
- Mobilize the cheek muscles with the palms of the hands and massage in deep smooths from the corners of the lips to the temples – repeat the operation 3 times.
- With your hands flat on your cheeks, perform vigorous, plump tapping – repeat this 3 times.
- With the pads of your fingers, crush and iron the frown line (between the eyebrows) from the bottom to the top. Repeat this gesture on the forehead wrinkles, from the center outwards.
What treatments should you use to achieve your self-massage?
"It is important to use natural care. You can use a vegetable massage oil (preferably first cold and organic pressing), which will facilitate the fluidity of the movements, or a sufficiently smooth cream".
Read also : self-massage – well-being at my fingertips.
Our selection of products for a great Kobido massage:
WAAM Organic Jojoba Oil
This 100% natural massage oil is softening, nourishing and anti-wrinkle. It is ideal for dry and oily skin.
Indicative price: Available at Monoprix
Centifolia Sublime Jeunesse organic eye cream
Formulated with sunflower oil, tapioca starch, date seed, baobab oil, seed extracts and Chlorella Vulgaris extract, this organic eye treatment targets wrinkles and fine lines.
Indicative price: 24.95 euros. Available on Santediscount
Ciste-Bois de Hô facial oil serum from Lulu & Guite
This 100% natural care oil is designed to restore comfort and suppleness to mature skin. 99% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
Guide price 29.40 euros for 30 ml. Available on the Lulu & Guite e-shop.
The Body Shop Drops Of Youth ™ Youth Concentrate
This lightweight serum is formulated with 99% natural ingredients. A few drops daily are enough to hydrate and restore freshness to the skin.
Indicative price: 48 euros for 50 ml. Available on The Body Shop
Comette Cosmetics Oh My Lavender Creamy Day Balm
Formulated from organic fine lavender essential oil, organic sunflower oil and beeswax, active ingredients with soothing and hydrating properties and without water, this balm protects and moisturizes the skin throughout the day.
Indicative price: 55 euros for 50 ml. Available on Comette Cosmetics
Baume des Reines – Rose Eclat de Sanoflore
This new anti-aging treatment, enriched with pigments of natural origin, energizes the skin to awaken its vitality. It immediately illuminates the complexion.
Indicative price: 35.75 euros. Available on Easyparapharmacie