There’s one area of your face where the tension of the day often builds up like storm clouds – your forehead. We’ve become so used to this tension that we’re usually not even aware of it. But over time, it causes unsightly frown lines and forehead wrinkles. Many people then turn to Botox. I say: you can relax properly all by yourself.
Many people have a constant tension in their faces and often don’t even realise it. We’re not used to paying attention to our facial muscles. I try to change that through my work.
A tense forehead – the source of frown lines
The forehead area, in particular, is my speciality. It was my frown lines that prompted me, almost 10 years ago, to look into the mechanisms of ageing. My frown lines are now a thing of the past.
1. Zigzag movements
We’ll start with firmer massage strokes. Use oil or aloe vera gel to prevent the skin from becoming too dry. Massage across your forehead with both index fingers, moving up and down in a zigzag pattern. Don’t be afraid to apply a bit of pressure, even directly on the frown line.
Once you’ve finished, do the same thing horizontally. Alternate between your left and right fingers. It feels particularly liberating in the area between your eyebrows.
2. Relaxation point
Press the middle three fingers into the centre between your eyebrows. This is an acupressure point for relaxation. Massage it thoroughly using small circular movements.
3. stretching
Hold the ends of your eyebrows with both index fingers. Press them against your skin and pull them slightly apart. Hold this position and open your eyes wide. Repeat a few times.
4. stroking
Place your fingers in the centre of your forehead and gently stroke outwards towards your hairline. Close your eyes and consciously relax.
5. around the eyes
Using your middle fingers, gently trace circles around your eyebrows and eyes, starting from the bridge of your nose. Apply only light pressure; do not pull the skin.
6. massage the temples
Use your index and middle fingers to massage your temples in small circles. This is also a wonderful remedy for a headache that’s just starting.
7. Massage the hairline and tap the back of the head
Massage the entire line along the hairline using circular movements. Then gently tap your whole head with your knuckles to loosen the occipital muscle as well.
8. massage the base of the skull bone
To finish, massage the area below the skull. Any tender spots here are directly linked to tension in the forehead. Massage them until the pain subsides.
VIDEO about the massage
If you find it difficult to follow the instructions, have a look at this video. The more confident you feel, the more motivated you’ll be!
The pictures by the way, this massage was drawn by my 17-year-old daughter.
12 thoughts on “Stirn entspannen, Zornesfalten reduzieren: Gesichtsmassage”
Dear Christina,
Thank you so much for reminding me to relax my forehead. It's just as you say, you get used to the state of tension, but thanks to your posts I have become more aware of it ?
Thanks also for the great picture tutorial for your daughter?
Best regards
Silvia
Thank you dear Silvia! ?
Dear Christine
What effect does scraping have on couperose (cheeks)?
my concerns ????
Dear Ulla,
In the case of skin diseases, you should of course speak to your doctor. Many people have had good experiences with working around the affected areas. This makes sense - if you "open up" the neck, décolleté and neck in particular, there is a better flow between the face and body and there is not so much pressure on individual areas of the face. It is often so-called congestion that leads to these and similar complaints.
Kind regards,
Christina
super good!
I'm delighted! Have fun with it.
Best regards,
Christina
Many thanks for your great tips and suggestions 🙂
I came across you by chance, but I find your videos so interesting that I subscribed to you straight away 🙂
Please keep up the good work.....
LG from Duisburg! Bye....
Dear Ninni,
Thank you and continue to enjoy the methods!
LG, Christina
Dear Christina,
I discovered you a few days ago, have already ordered your book and am extremely enthusiastic about how quickly you can see results. It really is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge so clearly. Your online course is already on my wish list 🙂
One question in advance: how often can/should you do the forehead massage?
Sunny greetings Melli
Dear Melli,
Thank you for your kind words 🙂
You can do the forehead massage every day - preferably when you notice that the forehead area is tense. For me, it's often in the afternoon or when things are really stressful. Then it really is a blessing and ensures that you don't get wrinkles or headaches.
Best regards,
Christina
Dear Christina, thank you very much for your answer. I have now also purchased your course and I can really recommend it to everyone without any ifs and buts!!! It's amazing how quickly you can achieve visible results and on top of that I feel much more relaxed and balanced. Apart from discovering the 5-element diet, your programme is the best thing I have ever discovered for myself! I only wish I had discovered your course 10 years ago, just like the 5 elements. But better now than never 🙂 Sunny regards Melli
Dear Melli,
That makes me happy! :)) I find it most beautiful when there is as much joy involved as you obviously have in using it. Then I have the feeling that the "Chi instead of Botox" concept has been properly understood. And joy is much more beautiful than doggedness 🙂
Thank you very much for your kind feedback and all the best,
Christina