2019-11-01 Canadian Living

CANADIAN LIVING NOVEMBER 2019 | 33

WHAT IS IT?

Similar to getting a facial from an
aesthetician, this is a way to stimu-
late the skin by adopting precise
movements with tools such as roll-
ers, eye or face massagers or vibrat-
ing cleaning brushes. By intention-
ally and deliberately mani pulating
the skin, blood flow is revived. The
results are meant to be a luminous
glow and skin that has better oxy-
gen circulation and is more recep-
tive to care products.

This roller is studded with

small stones that help stim-

ulate the skin by creating a

relaxing, rhythmic motion.

Although any significant

changes in skin’s firmness

can take a long time to be

evident, we like this tool

for its de-puffing effects

around the eyes, and the

overall invigorating sensa-

tion it offers. Small and

portable, it’s also great for

use on tired legs and arms.

NURSE JAMIE Uplift Massaging

Beauty Roller, $89, sephora.ca.

FACIAL MASSAGE

CLINIC

VERSUS HOME

In an institute, an aesthetician uses

the hands to manipulate the client’s

face with specific movements and

pressure to get optimal results. You

can learn to do these moves your-

self, and master a tool that will

help stimulate the skin. “By simply

manipulating the skin with creams,

massagers or lymphatic drainers

with the help of a professional,

or with the use of vibrating

brushes, the skin is energized,

which makes it look and feel more

radiant,” says Dr. Sylvestre.

PRECAUTIONS

TO TAKE

A lot of people make the mistake

of never cleaning their tools, which

means you run the risk of spread-

ing bacteria over the skin. It’s also

important not to be too aggressive

with a facial massage—you want

to invigorate skin, not irritate it.

WE

TESTED

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for^ a^ few^ minutes^ before^ use

for an^ added^ cooling^ effect^ on

tired^ skin.