You get home, remove your makeup, or simply wash your face before bed, and that's the end of your skincare routine. Like almost everyone else's. But there are ten minutes you can add right there, without buying anything new, that make a real difference in how your face feels the next day.
Does that feeling of a heavy face at the end of the day sound familiar? Kobido-style self-massage is the version you can do yourself at home between sessions, and it's worth having on hand.
Before we begin
Cleanse your face thoroughly. Apply a few drops of facial oil or serum so your fingers glide smoothly without pulling on your skin—this is important, because without gliding, the gesture ceases to be a massage and becomes a pulling motion. Sit comfortably in front of a mirror and take a moment before you begin: relax your jaw and lower your shoulders. That first minute of stillness is just as important as the technique.
The sequence, step by step
- Neck. Smooth upward movements, from the base towards the jaw.
- Chin. Small, gentle pinches, without squeezing.
- Jawline. Slide your fingers from the center of your chin towards your ears.
- Flowerpot. Gentle pressure with circular movements — this is the area that most people discover they had tension in.
- Forehead and temples. Sliding lines from the center of the forehead towards the temples.
- Closing. A gentle scalp massage to finish.
Ten minutes is enough. You don't need to apply strong pressure at any point: if you feel yourself pressing too hard, reduce the intensity. The goal is to complement the feeling of lightness in your face, not to force anything.
To continue reading
- Facial massage in Granada — complete guide
- Benefits of Kobido
- Kobido: what it really is and what to expect
- Kobido for jaw tension
Self-massage is a good daily habit, but it doesn't replace the depth of a professional session: on the massage table, we work with more time, greater precision, and the rhythmic percussion that's impossible to achieve on your own. If you want to take your facial care to the next level, we at Quiroesencia in the heart of Granada await you. Discover our Kobido facial massage sessions.
