To blur the nasolabial folds and prevent them from deepening, there is a small massage to do every day. Explanation.
The nasolabial fold is a very particular area. Over time, it can deepen or sag, creating a wrinkle that extends from the sides of the nose to the outer corner of the mouth. “This is an area that marks a lot, especially in people with large cheekbones, gravity and weight cause this furrow to deepen and become marked, but also in people who have a hyper-tight and contracted jaw.“, explains Alix Saint Georges, facialist and founder of Paume. To limit the appearance of this hollow, there are several solutions: if injections are often considered, other non-invasive methods can help to lift this wrinkle. Among them ? Facial exercise, but also and above all self-massage, according to the professional, two ideal gestures to combat this fold.Facial self-massage will be very effective in relaxing all the muscles surrounding this nasolabial fold. These muscles are permanently contracted and the massage will restore their good length“, she assures.
So, after cleansing your skin and applying a few drops of the oil of your choice, place your face in the hollow between your thumb and index finger. “The chin is resting on the edge of the thumb and the index finger opens the nasolabial fold outwards.“, continues Alix Saint Georges. The second option proposed by the facialist? Contrary the nasolabial fold by pinching it between the thumb and index finger. “The index finger is positioned at an angle below the nostril and the thumb pinches and lifts the nasolabial fold vertically.“Repeat these two actions every day for a few minutes to obtain a real lifting effect.
Finally, the nasolabial folds are particularly sensitive. This is an area often prone to eczema or dryness, which can then accentuate the wrinkle that we want to see disappear. On a daily basis, it is imperative to hydrate it well and, if you like strong active ingredients like retinol, not to spread it there. “You then avoid sensitizing the skin and further marking the folds where there will be a demarcation“, concludes the professional.
