Face taping

Face taping is a technique used to tighten and shape the face.

The technique is based on the principle of gluing special tapes. Its aim is to reduce wrinkles, tighten the skin, improve the shape of the face, and promote natural rejuvenation without aggressive methods.

What is Kinesio Tape?

Kinesio tape is a special tape with a lot of elastin. When it sticks to the skin, you technically don't even feel it.

Since it is an elastic band, it improves muscle tone and circulation, and therefore, the skin looks better and healthier.

The tape does not contain medicinal, nutritional, or chemical substances. It contains only elastic cotton and hypoallergenic acrylic glue.

The ideal composition of the tape looks like this:

• composition - 100% cotton;
• elasticity - 130-140%;
• purpose – for sensitive skin;
• country of origin – Japan, South Korea, Europe;
• size – width 5 cm, length 5 m;
• tape color – optional.

Contraindications are:

• Flu, elevated body temperature.
• Skin disorders (wounds, burns).
• Skin diseases (fungal and viral).
• Allergy to acrylic.

Any individual health conditions - only after consultation with the selected doctor.

The first and most important thing before starting the treatment is to read the strip's composition. If you know you are allergic to something in the composition, disagree with the treatment.

If you do not know you are allergic, do an allergy test.

The allergy test works as follows

First, prepare the skin of the face, which means the following things:

• Wash your face
• Clean your face of cosmetics
•  Apply all facial care products
• After applying the product, wait 30 minutes and then stick the test strip

The best time to perform the allergy test is in the evening because the strip should stay on the face for at least 6-8 hours.

Cut a piece of tape and stick it on the face in the area of ​​the cheekbones.

Why the cheekbones?

Because the skin in the area of ​​the cheekbones is the most sensitive, so if there is an allergic reaction, it will appear there the fastest.

In the morning, the tape is removed with the following steps:

• Carefully separate the strip following the hair growth to reduce the possibility of redness
• If the strip is very sticky, apply vegetable oil, micellar water, or any makeup remover product to it so that the removal process does not damage the skin.
• And, of course, without sudden movements.

The above steps are just one guideline for removing tapes. There are more ways, so research the Internet and find the one that works for you.

If there is no allergic reaction, you can freely introduce face taping into your routine and find a taping scheme that suits you.

We recommend that you find someone who deals with it professionally, but primarily that you consult with a dermatologist.

In addition to face taping, he should introduce healthy habits into his life, such as:

• Enough sleep
• Eating healthy foods
• Drink 2 liters of water a day
• Start sleeping on your back unless you are pregnant or have some health problems.

*This text is intended for informational purposes only. If you experience any symptoms, it is recommended that you seek advice from your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional.*

*Image taken from: https://unsplash.com/photos/stainless-steel-spoon-on-white-surface-JiqTLjzEH18*

Reference:

1. Lepota i Zdravlje. "Face taping: kako se koriste trake za zatezanje lica." Lepota i Zdravlje.
2. ChatGPT. "AI pomoćnik za informacije i podršku." ChatGPT