Face taping: Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford's secret with a modern twist. The stars of the past had to stick on silk ribbons and hide them under wigs. And today there are comfortable tapes for this. How aesthetic taping works, says Medical Note.
No botox and surgery
Almost a hundred years later, instead of fabric and not the most useful glue compositions, tapes were created.
Tapes are not really plasters, although the principle is similar. Natural cotton and a hypoallergenic adhesive base, which is activated when heated to body temperature - that's what tape is.
Its characteristics are similar to human skin. Therefore, after applying the tape, it not only physically tightens the skin, but begins to stimulate metabolic processes and regeneration.
What is aesthetic face taping used for?
It helps to smooth nasolabial wrinkles, correct the oval of the face and double chin, lift the upper eyelid, smooth expression lines on the forehead and around the eyes, and eliminate puffiness.
In foreign countries, aesthetic face taping is classified as one of the rapidly developing and promising areas of cosmetology.
Tapes are used as an "ambulance" to urgently freshen up the appearance after the holidays or before important events.
Regular taping improves muscle tone and skin turgor, slowing down the aging process.
Face taping is also used by speech therapists. Kinesio taping is a way of influencing facial expressions and articulation.
With its help, the connection between the speech part of the brain and the non-working muscles of the articulatory apparatus is developed, hypo- and hypertonicity is corrected.
Aesthetic taping techniques
The basic rule is that when applying the tape, you must follow the directions of the massage lines on the face. It is the base of most non-surgical and non-invasive skin tightening procedures.
Rule two: the tape can only be applied to prepared skin. Before taping, the skin must be thoroughly cleaned, warmed up with a light massage, and if necessary, moistened with a non-greasy cream or serum.
Tapes are glued neatly, without pressure or pulling. When applying, you need to relax the facial muscles and try to keep your face motionless.
To smooth out transverse wrinkles on the forehead, use two thin tape tapes. They are glued across the wrinkles, supporting the "frontal abdomen".
This is the name of the muscle that is located on the forehead. When it weakens, tissue elasticity decreases, and transverse wrinkles appear. In some, they can appear even in childhood due to the peculiarities of the muscle size.
To remove wrinkles in the corners of the eyes, kinesiology tape is applied vertically to the outer part, from the side of the temples.
To reduce the nasolabial folds and wrinkles in the corners of the mouth, the tape is applied perpendicular to the fold, from the lips to the temples.
The taping time can be changed. Minimum use of tapes is 30 minutes, maximum - 8 hours. For the first procedures, do not immediately stick on the tapes for a long time.
To remove the tape, it must be well wetted with plain water. Then it easily moves away from the skin and does not pull it along.
Although the very first procedure may seem very effective, cosmetologists advise not to forget about complex care. You shouldn't rely only on tapes.
It is recommended to alternate aesthetic taping with a course of massage, modeling masks. And don't forget about general cleansing, hydration and nutritional routines.
Benefits of face taping
Unlike many "magic" creams, teips have proven effectiveness. They are used by athletes for training and injuries to help muscles work properly.
With regular use, the effect is consolidated. Expression wrinkles in the forehead, eyes, as well as the nasolabial fold are smoothed out.
Kinesiology tapes for the face are very affordable. They cannot be compared to salon procedures. This "secret weapon of Hollywood" costs about 500 rubles per roll, which will last for a long time.
There are no side effects from taping: the glue is hypoallergenic and gentle. It is even used for medical procedures in infants.
Unlike injections and surgeries, which quickly transform the face, tapes work more slowly. But with a guarantee of the absence of undesirable consequences and a recovery period.
Aesthetic kinesio taping of the face and neck is a physiological and safe alternative to surgical techniques and “beauty injections”.
It can be done at home without fear of harmful consequences.
Choosing tapes: what to look for?
How to choose the right tapes for aesthetic kinesio taping?
In order not to regret the result, it is important to choose among the aesthetic teips.
Sports tapes and medical patches will not work. They have a different function, in particular, in sports - rigid adhesion, they are designed to fix muscles, and not support and stimulate metabolic processes.
The labels "medical tape for the face", "hypoallergenic", "organic cotton" will make the choice easier.
Cheap ribbons - usually made in China - are of rather poor quality.
Coarse cotton weaves or allergenic, irritating glue can be encountered. They can also come off while being worn or be difficult to remove. All this is reflected in the condition of the skin.
In rare cases, even the hypoallergenic composition of the best tapes can cause an individual reaction.
It is better to try the tapes of the new brand first on the bend of the elbow. If after half an hour redness, swelling or rash does not appear, you can apply it on the face.
Convenience is the parameter that should be chosen "for yourself".
Choose wider or narrower ribbons depending on where you overlap. So, narrower tapes are better for the forehead, wider ones for the nasolabial fold and face contour correction.
For the first procedures, you can choose narrow ribbons - it is easier to learn how to apply them correctly.
The softness and delicacy of the tape are judged by their feelings on sensitive areas. The comfort of wearing the tape is important.
This parameter is called "silence": after a few minutes you can forget about the tape - it is so "inaudible". This means that it does not cause discomfort, but at the same time it holds up and works well.
