Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Matilda Stanley

Sluggish Skin? Lymphatic Drainage Massage Could Be the Reset You Need—Here’s How to Do It Right, According to the Pros

Lymphatic drainage massage Woman, ready or start day with self love, beauty and fresh in hotel, apartment or spa .

A busy summer has started to take it's toll on my skin – the combination of hot temperatures, not enough sleep and the general daily stresses of the school holiday work-and-parenting-juggle have left me feeling a little worse for wear and my face is showing all the signs. My eyes look puffy, my complexion is dull and I have a persistent breakout along my jawline. In other words, my summer glow is pretty much non-existent.

I have switched up my skincare to gentle and simpler formulas and tried a calming sheet mask but my complexion is still off kilter, so I've been looking to try something new. As much as I’d love to treat myself to a professional pamper, sadly my budget won’t stretch very far so I started to look into DIY options, and it seems that an at-home lymphatic drainage massage could be the answer to my tired-face woes. The technique seems doable and the benefits sound incredible but can I really make that much of a difference to my complexion while sitting on the sofa? I decided to speak to an expert to find out more.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.