What is a Kobido massage?
Even though the roots of the Kobido massage technique are connected with Chinese traditional medicine, Kobido officially originated in Japan. The name “Kobido” emphasizes the meaning “former path to beauty”. This technique was allegedly born around the time when samurais in Japan relied on facial massages to calm and relax them after intense battles.

One day an empress had an epiphany that this massage has phenomenal properties that made their skins brighter, and she kept this idea for herself. According to the stories, thereafter, Kobido massage was known as the empresses’ massage. Kobido massage acts as a non-surgical face-lifting procedure from the very first session and lifts your skin for the long run.

How does Kobido massage work?
Kobido massage is done with a combination of fast and slow hand movements that are carefully run through the skin of your face, neck, and upper chest area. As a result, it improves the deep circulation of these said areas.

The reason behind using different levels of speed and the rhythmic motions of fingertips for the Kobido massage is to help eliminate dead cells and promote elastin and collagen production. Both of them are quite essential for the longevity of our skin. Kobido massage can offer us a massive rejuvenating effect by smoothing wrinkles and brightening our skin.

Benefits of Kobido massage

*Kobido massage promotes healthy skin tone, rejuvenation and reduces wrinkles. It can help avoid the formation of premature wrinkles.

*It relaxes facial muscles and relieves rigidity and tension.

*Stimulates collagen and elastin production

*Removes toxins, impurities, and dead skin cells while increasing the blood and lymph flow to your face. Thus giving a newer and fresher complexion.

*It instantly relieves stress and prolongs client's relaxation.

*Kobido Includes facial pressure points which help to restore balance

*Kobido can help relieve headaches

It can also diminish bruxism which is a condition where you’ll unconsciously grind, gnash or clench your teeth.

Contraindications

Skin that suffers from severe irritation, severe acne or very pronounced rosacea cannot benefit from a Kobido massage. Recent laser treatments, facial fillers and botox.  Please check with your physician before starting the therapy.