5MinutesFacelift PL
5MinutesFacelift PL
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Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pulsate Method.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Every year, people spend millions of dollars in an effort to look younger, more energized, and
vibrant. Much of that money goes toward surgical procedures meant to turn back the clock.
And while they can certainly produce impressive results, they are expensive, often painful,
and come with serious risks.
What if I told you that just by spending a few minutes a day, you could achieve similar results
to a thousand-dollar surgical facelift? All you need is a little bit of knowledge about the
different “acupressure” points that have been used for literally thousands of years to improve
the look and quality of skin.
If you follow the procedure set out below, your friends and family will notice the improvement
in your appearance and compliment you on it. You’d be surprised at the astounding results.
You will learn the correct way of stimulating these pressure points, so even if you know
nothing whatsoever about acupressure, you can begin almost immediately. Of course, you
will learn the locations of each point and how it specifically benefits your appearance.
With so little time and effort required, there is really no reason not to give it a try. So, read
on, and learn how to give yourself the most youthful, healthy, radiant face you can have.
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Before we go over the various pressure points – also known as acupoints – you will be using
to rejuvenate your skin, we should say a few words about the massage technique itself.
First of all, you will be using only the pads of your fingers when touching the pressure points.
Which finger is up to you – use whichever one you are most comfortable with, including your
thumb. The important thing is that you do not use the tip of your finger because the fingernail
should not be involved at all.
Imagine you are finger-painting your face; that is the area of your finger that should be in
contact with your skin.
If you need to use a little extra pressure on a few of the pressure points, either use your thumb
or double up your fingers by placing the pad of your middle finger on the nail of your index
finger, before pressing down.
You should be able to apply more than enough pressure for most of the acupoints with just
one finger, but a few around the neck may require a little extra force.
In acupressure, you always want to feel like you are pressing from your center.
That is, you should feel a connection to your core as you massage your face and neck. This
does not mean press harder. It just means that you should be mindful of the chain of energy
that connects your fingertips all the way to the very center of your body.
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Your pressure points are natural
indentations, notches, or recesses that you
can feel by running your fingers over them.
To demonstrate what this feels like, find
pressure point 7, located above your eye
socket, next to your nose. It’s best to use
your thumb for this particular notch.
Now let’s practice the technique. Using the pads of your fingers (again, always use the pad,
never the tip), gently press into this point. This tends to be a relatively tender spot, so go
slowly, and don’t apply too much pressure all at once. You want to stop just at the point where
the pleasant sensation is about to turn into pain. If you feel pain, you have gone too far.
Some people think that by pressing harder, they are stimulating and speeding up the process
of rejuvenating their skin. This is a wrong misconception. The face is the most emotive part
of your body, and it is going to reflect whatever you inflict on it. So, if you are massaging your
face forcefully every day, then not only are you not going to look young, you are just going to
look like you’re in perpetual pain. Now, that’s what I call an unflattering look.
Once you have reached maximum pressure with your finger, hold that for a count of 7. After
7 seconds, slowly release the pressure, but do not remove your finger from the spot. Rather,
hold it there lightly for a count of 5.
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Repeat this cycle three times for each point: hold the maximum pressure for 7 seconds –
release and touch for 5 seconds – press for 7 seconds – touch for 5. This will be the counting
method you will use for each point, unless otherwise specified.
It is very important that you remain relaxed and remember to breathe throughout the process
of stimulating your pressure points. It’s easy to tense up while performing this technique but
doing so will only cause this plan to backfire on you.
A major benefit of acupressure is relieving tension, so if you are reinforcing it through these
massages instead of relieving it, that is what your face will end up reflecting.
In the beginning, you will probably find yourself unconsciously holding your breath or tensing
your shoulders or neck (or maybe even your face).
That’s okay.
Just take a deep breath, loosen up your muscles, and remind yourself to relax. With time, it
will become second nature.
Also, remember to never rub the surface of your skin. This is not stimulation, but rather an
irritation, and will accomplish the opposite of what you are trying to do. The pad of your finger
should remain in contact with the same area of your skin from beginning to end.
Many people come to acupressure thinking that drastic results necessitate drastic measures.
That is not true. Pressing harder, rubbing vigorously, and stretching the skin are all
counterproductive. To get the most out of this practice, what you need is mindfulness, proper
technique, and consistency.
Being gentle and technically accurate (as instructed here) every day is all you need to do.
Again, when you are pressing, try to find that fine line between pleasure and pain. That is the
perfect place to stop. If you have a hard time getting the feel for this, you might find it useful
to follow the “4-pound rule”.
It is exactly what it sounds like. For the delicate areas of your face, you want to apply about 4
pounds of pressure. Of course, nobody can be certain what 4 pounds feel like, but you can
train yourself by practicing on a bathroom scale with a finger.
Once you get the hang of it, try doing it on your face instead of the scale with your eyes closed.
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The technique outlined above is the most basic form of applying pressure to your pressure
points. However, you may want to experiment with small finger movements while at the point
of maximum pressure. These are completely optional, but you may find that you like some of
them better than the simple press-and-hold method, even if only on certain areas.
Pivot Method
Circular Method
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Pulsate Method
The final option is to pulsate your finger lightly when at maximum pressure. When you do so,
the movement should be directly on the pressure point. You should not move your finger
around or side-to-side. This means that the maximum pressure is going to vary slightly
throughout the duration of the hold. Again, this should be a barely noticeable movement.
Try each one of these techniques if you wish. You may find that one of them simply feels more
relaxing or provides better stimulation. It is also quite likely that one of these alternative
methods feel better on certain points, whereas a simple press-and-release approach feels
good on others. If you choose to adopt the press-and-release rule for all acupoints, rest assure
that it will still provide you with all the stimulation you need.
Also, always make sure that your skin is in good condition before you apply pressure to it.
Areas that are sunburned, scraped, cut, suffering from acne lesions, or otherwise in less than
full health should be allowed to heal before you perform acupressure there. Failure to follow
this rule will only result in further irritation to the area, which will cause your skin condition
to deteriorate.
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While not mandatory, you may choose to perform a comprehensive neck and scalp massage
before starting on the facelift program. You will still see fantastic results even if you do only
the facelift program. However, the neck and scalp massages are a great way to help you relax,
relieve tension, and increase blood flow to your neck, scalp, and face. They can be beneficial
to rejuvenating your skin.
Whether you choose to do the optional neck and scalp massage or not, it is a good idea to rub
your hands together briskly for 30 seconds to a minute. Doing so will warm and energize your
hands, providing a boost to your self-massage and acupressure practice.
After that, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Imagine a calming, purifying warmth
rise through your body with each inhale, and then feel all of the tension draining away from
your body with each exhale. When you feel centered, clear-minded, loose, and limber, you
are ready to begin.
For this preliminary massage, we will begin with the neck. Many people hold a great deal of
tension in their neck muscles, so this area will probably feel pretty tough at first. You may
even encounter multiple knots that take more than one self-massage session to release. The
muscles are much stronger than you may realize; after all, they support your head and help
to protect the integrity of your spine. Therefore, you might need to push a little harder on
them than you do on your face. Of course, keep in mind that pain is never the objective.
Always stop before you have crossed the threshold of discomfort.
Also, bad physical habits like slouching in chairs, stooping to pick things up (which causes you
to crane your neck), misalignment when sleeping, and all kinds of other postural issues and
bad movement habits put an unnatural strain on your neck and back muscles every day. This
can lead to muscle imbalances, chronic tension, and other basic dysfunctions, many of which
can manifest on your face whether you realize it or not (for instance, in the form of the
“pained” expression you see on so many people).
Besides the increased amount of pressure that the neck massage requires, another key
difference is that you will only need to apply maximum pressure for 3 seconds, instead of 7.
So, the cycle for neck massages is as follows: hold the maximum pressure for 3 seconds –
release and touch for 5 seconds – press 3 – touch 5 – and repeat.
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Back of the Neck Points
Once you have found 2A, press into both points with your thumbs (or alternately with your
middle finger stacked on top of your index finger) for the 3 second/5 second cycle described
above. From point 2A, move down and a little further out until you come to another small
depression, known as point 3A.
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Point 4A is located in the large hollow area
just before the large bony ridge that
separates your upper neck from your ears.
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Scalp Massage
Start by placing both of your thumbs in point 1A, the large notch at the base of your skull.
From here, begin fanning your fingers out underneath your hair, moving from the back of
your scalp toward the front. Push down into your scalp with all four fingers on each hand as
you go back to front in waves.
This technique may feel a little awkward at first, but try your best not to use your fingernails.
After a few tries, you will start to develop a rhythm and it’d be easier to do. If you have long
fingernails, or if you find the technique hard to do, you may take your thumbs off point 1A.
Some people find it easier this way because it allows their hands to move freely.
Experiment with the movements of your fingers and try massaging your scalp in small circles
as you move along. Think about freeing up all of the tension and releasing all the negative
emotions you have, as if your fingers were actually massaging deep inside your brain. Take up
to 5-7 minutes to perform the scalp massage.
When you are finished, drop your hands to your sides and shake out your arms. Let them
dangle loosely, free of all tension and inhibition. Let your chin drop toward your chest and roll
your head from side to side gently. Your neck should move more easily and with a greater
range of motion, especially if you have been experiencing tightness in that area. The neck and
scalp massages are a great workout for your fingers, forearms, and sometimes even your
shoulders. Feel the warm glow in your head and neck extending all the way down to your
arms and fingers.
Now you are in the perfect condition to start the facelift massage.
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Now that we have come to the facelift section of the program, you will be following the
protocol laid out in the section titled “How to Massage Your Pressure Points” above.
Specifically, you will be applying maximum pressure on each point for 7 seconds, as opposed
to 3 seconds like you did on the back of the neck.
The points are numbered 1 through 30, and they progress gradually from your hairline to the
bottom of your throat, right where your neck meets your collarbone. We recommend that
you go through them in numerical order, as this is the most effective and easiest facelift
method to remember.
Try to keep in mind the 4-pound rule, which was also outlined above in the “How to Massage
Your Pressure Points” section. The skin on your face is some of the most delicate skin on your
entire body. Pressing harder than this can cause damage to it as well as to the underlying
tissues. This is clearly not what we are going for. You will get the best results only by
massaging gently and regularly.
Some pressure points are easy to find, but sometimes, you need a little more finesse to seek
them out. But with time, you will know the locations of your pressure points like the back of
your hands as well as the amount of force that’s needed to feel just right. Therefore, even if
you never had acupressure done before, with a few days of practice, you should be able to
get the hang of it.
If you choose to use the circling method of applying pressure described earlier, follow the
instructions provided for each point as they will tell you exactly which direction you should
circle with your fingers. Of course, this is perfectly optional. Any of the aforementioned
methods of applying pressure will work just fine for most of the points.
It is best to perform the entire program at one time, going through each of the 30 points in
sequence. However, many of us lead busy lives, and we know that this will not always be
feasible. Therefore, you can break the program into a few segments that you can perform
when you have time throughout the day, for instance doing points 1-10 in the morning, 11-
20 at lunch, and then 21-30 in the evening.
Try to perform the routine once a day for the first thirty days. After that, a few times a week
is enough to maintain or improve the results. Of course, you may find that the routine
pleasant enough that you continue to perform it every day. This is even better, but by no
means necessary.
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Here are the 30-facelift pressure points you will be using. This is the start of the main program.
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Point 5 is located at the very inner edge of your
eyebrows, just a short distance to either side of
point 4. This spot, like point 3, is very sensitive.
Remember the 4-pound rule when stimulating point
5. Circle inward.
In fact, you often see people instinctively massaging this area when they are tired, suffering
from a headache, or experiencing eye fatigue, especially after sitting in front of a computer
for long stretches. Point 6 helps to rejuvenate and tone the muscles around the eyes, helping
you to refocus and makes you look more awake and alert. Circle outward.
It is directly connected to your sinuses, which is why you see people instinctively massage or
pinch this spot when they have a sinus headache or infection. Circle upward.
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Point 9 is located at the outer corner of your eye
socket, right where the muscles of the upper and
lower eyelids join together. You should feel a small
gap in the soft tissue here. Circle outward.
This gives you a pleasant sensation and helps to further relax your upper face. Next, we move
on to the cheeks and nostrils.
Just a small distance out from the middle of your nostrils, you will find a small depression.
Circle outward.
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Move your fingers outward from point 12 until you reach the spot just below and inside your
cheekbone. This is point 13. Stimulate this area to
add color and fullness to your cheeks. It is also
helpful for clearing sinuses. Circle outward.
Tap over the points you just got done stimulating, one by one, just like you did with your
forehead, brow, and eyes.
You may want to shake out your arms to help loosen the muscles. You may rub your hands
together like in the beginning, if you wish, before starting the next section.
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Points 17-22: Mouth and Chin
Point 17 is located just outside the corners of your mouth. It can be a little tricky to find
because when you press on it you can feel your teeth underneath. If you pucker your lips, you
can feel where the muscle bunches up outside the corners of your mouth. Feel for the gap in
the muscles just inside of this. Circle outward.
Point 18 is located just above the corners of your mouth. When you press here, you can feel
the sensation radiate all the way up to your nostrils. Circle outward.
Point 19 is located halfway between your nostrils and your lips, just to either side of your
philtrum, the vertical groove under your nose. Press here to tighten and firm your upper lip.
Circle outward.
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Point 20 is halfway between the bottom
of your nose and the center of your upper
lip. When you press here, you should feel
the energy radiating all the way around
the corners of your mouth.
Point 21 is located halfway between the corners of your mouth and your jawline, just below
the roots of your teeth. This point tones the entire chin and helps smooth smile lines.
Circle outward.
Point 22 is directly below the center of your lower lip, right at the top of the chin.
This point helps relieve tension around the mouth and chin.
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Points 23-30: Jawline, Neck, and Throat
Just like with the back of the neck, you will only stimulate these points at maximum pressure
for 3 seconds instead of the usual 7.
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Point 26 is halfway between the jawbone and the tip of the chin. Just like with point 25, you
want to press underneath the jawbone into the soft tissue just inside the bony ridge. This spot
also tones the front of the throat and underneath the jawline. Circle forward.
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Point 29 refers to the space at the front of the
throat. Place your fingers directly over your
thyroid gland, just inside the muscle you
stimulated in point 28. Gently knead this area
with three fingers on each hand.
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Once again, you want to run through the full program once a day for the first month. Stimulate
all thirty points in one sitting if you can, but if not, break the program up into smaller segments
to make it more manageable. After this, shoot for a few times a week. Of course, more is
always better, but even if you only find time to do it once a week, that’s better than not doing
any at all.
It also makes sense to pay attention to the other things that affect the quality of your skin.
Avoid smoking, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and drink sufficient amounts of
water. Aerobic exercise is a great way to flush toxins from your skin to maintain a healthy,
youthful appearance.
And last but not least, make sure you sleep well. The duration and quality of your sleep greatly
affect every biological system in your body. A bad night’s sleep can make an immediate
difference (negative, of course) in the way your skin looks the next day. Over time, it will
become dry, saggy, and wrinkled. Take care of yourself, and your appearance will reflect that
effort. These simple methods, along with your new facelift routine, will help you look years
younger for a long time to come.
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