Get Glowing, Healthy Skin with Jacksonville, Florida Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has many benefits, including relaxation, stress relief, aiding muscle recovery from tough workouts and helping to reverse the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. But did you know that massage therapy can also benefit skin health?

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, with 300 million cells; it's replete with sweat glands, oil glands, hair follicles and nerve endings which help you to maintain the body's temperature and feel things, such as heat, cold, pressure, pain etc. Often, it's your skin which first warns you of impending danger, but it can also give you the pleasure of being in your loved one's arms!

Given all the important functions of your skin, it makes sense to take care of it in whatever way you can. Using good quality skin products—soap, shampoo, creams, lotions and sunscreen—as well as eating a healthy diet and exercising can help you to have healthy, glowing skin. Massage therapy, it turns out, can also help in maintaining skin health.

What Are the Benefits of Massage Near Me for Skin Health?

If you're just looking for better-looking skin, which is clearer and has fewer lines, then massage therapy might be the answer. But keep in mind that massage therapy can also help with certain skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. As long as the skin condition is non-communicable, massage can be beneficial.

1. Improves Blood Flow: Massage generally increases blood flow within the body, with its gentle, rhythmic pressure. As a result, it can also increase blood flow to the skin itself. And when your skin is receiving more blood, it's also getting more oxygen and nutrients which help it to heal itself and achieve that healthy glow.

1. Improves Nutrient Absorption: Massage increases your body temperature and opens up your pores. This can help your skin to absorb the nutrients from whatever creams, lotions or serums you might be using.

1. Increases Lymphatic Drainage: Massage improves the functioning of the lymphatic system which helps in removing waste from the body. When the lymphatic system is backed up, this can result in puffiness and swelling. By helping with lymphatic drainage, massage can help reduce the skin's puffiness and under-eye bags.

1. Reduces Stress-Related Conditions: Many skin conditions, such as acne and eczema, flare up when you're under stress. This could be work-related or personal stress. However, massage can help you to de-stress and relax which will eventually help to diminish your acne or eczema as well.

1. Reduces Lines: Many people think that, as you grow older, lines and wrinkles are inevitable. However, you can reduce the number of lines and wrinkles developing on your face with regular massage. Lines are often caused by frowning and furrowing your brow—actions which are often caused by stress and tension. Massage can help reduce that tension and stress and thus reduce your lines and wrinkles as well.

1. Improves Sleep: Everyone knows that their skin looks worse when they don't get a good night's sleep. Massage, however, can reduce anxiety and help you sleep more deeply, thus improving the appearance of your skin, immediately and in the long run.

What Should You Look for in a Massage Service?Whether you're just looking to improve the look of your skin or you have a skin condition that you're trying to heal, it's important to find the right massage service. If you're not comfortable with the massage or you're afraid that it's going to make your condition worse, then it's better to proceed with caution. Here are some things to look for in Jacksonville FL massage therapy, especially if you're concerned about skin health:

1. License/Certification: The first thing to do, when you go in for any type of massage is to make sure that the place you're going to is reputable. All the massage therapists should be licensed and certified.

1. Hygiene: This is also very important when you're going for massage. In general, you can make sure that the place is hygienic just by taking a look around and making sure it's clean. If you have a skin condition and you're afraid of having skin-to-skin contact, you can also request the therapist to wear non-latex gloves.

1. Consultation: It's also a good idea to just sit down with your therapist and have a short consultation before your massage begins. This way, you can tell them about any conditions you have and what your concerns are. This will help you to be less anxious and have a more effective massage.

1. Skin Conditions: If you have sensitive skin or a condition which flares up with certain fragrances or the application of topical oils or creams, then it's best to let your massage therapist know and request that they use fragrance-free products or no products at all.

1. Types of Massage: Different places offer different types of massage, such as lymphatic draining massage, Swedish massage, Gua Sha, hot stone massage etc. You may have to try these out to figure out which one is best for your skin.

Different types of massage have different benefits for your skin and body. Choose a massage therapist that you feel comfortable with and that offers the type of massage you are interested in. At The Wellness Hub in Jacksonville, Florida we offer a number of different face and body massages that will help you to reach your skincare goals, so book an appointment today.

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