The winter was harsh and long this year. The faces are crumpled, as if washed out by the last few months that have just passed. And for good reason, the lack of light was fatal for most of us. To restore radiance to our skin, we wanted to test a method that is all the rage on social networks: the Kobido method. But what does this treatment consist of and above all why is it considered magical to fight against skin aging? We'll explain it to you.
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An ancestral massage
Japan is the country in the world with the most centenarians. It is in fact there that life expectancy for men, as for women, is the longest according to the latest figures from the OECD (the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. In addition to the fact that the Japanese have a very healthy lifestyle, which we know under the Okinawa regime so we already spoke to you in another article, the Japanese have other well-kept secrets to live longer and appear ever younger. Among which, we find the Kobido treatment, an ancestral Japanese facial massage, which notably uses dermapuncture, a manual acupuncture technique without needles.
The history of Kobido dates back more than five hundred and forty-eight years and, over the generations, masters and students have continued this traditional art of rejuvenation. Today, it is master Shogo Mochizuki who has taken up the torch. Creator of the Kobido brand (which means “see ancestral beauty”), he is the only one in the world who can teach this ancestral massage. For a long time, the extraordinary effects of Kobido were exclusively reserved for the Imperial Court, then for geishas, to preserve the beauty of their faces. If the techniques of Maison Kobido are the oldest and most renowned, it is no longer rare to find treatments which are greatly inspired by the different techniques of this method sometimes praised as miraculous.
Obviously, we didn't have to wait very long before the most connected institutes and therapists of all kinds took advantage of this traditional method to offer targeted care. The Cinq Mondes institute located at Dolce La Hulpe has integrated it into its treatment menu to offer its customers a natural face and neck lifting. To appear younger, there is no longer any need to go under the knife – a moment which is often not pleasant and which can frighten more than one person – we treat ourselves to a relaxing moment which combines beauty and well-being. To try to hide the first signs of aging, erase our dark circles and show off a brighter complexion, we wanted to test the Kobido Royal Regenerant treatment touted as a true anti-aging agent. To precisely measure the performance of Kodido Royal Regenerating, an independent laboratory observed, under dermatological control, 22 people who had just benefited from the massage. The different people noticed a real difference after the treatment: the oval of the face was redrawn and the density of the skin and the radiance of the complexion were regained. What about us?
We tested for you
After shortened nights and a winter that took its toll on our skin, we are looking forward to this treatment with great impatience. From the first moment, we understand that it is not a massage strictly speaking. Here, the rhythm, the pressure of the massage resembles a perfectly orchestrated ballet more than a relaxation session. At first, we are even rather surprised by the intensity of the massage, and we quickly tell ourselves that it is not during this treatment that we will be able to let go. After all, we are not here to sink, but rather to emerge with a lifted face. But after a few minutes, the succession of precise and harmonious gestures makes us fall into a semi-deep sleep. We are there, without really being there. Our body and mind are relaxed and relaxed, however, the movements remain relatively intense, which keeps us awake. The different gestures performed take place first on one side of the face, then on the other. After 50 minutes of palpation, rolling and pressure, the treatment ends.
A look in the mirror is enough to validate the treatment. Our face has regained its radiance, and above all, we have the immediate sensation of having a plumped and lifted face. Which is obviously the desired goal, as the expert explains to us: “The sequence of techniques, rhythms, pressures and intensities causes a succession of physiological effects, combined with numerous psychological benefits. Blood and lymphatic circulation is stimulated and fluidized, for relaxed, plumped, rejuvenated skin. Working on the muscles of the face and neck allows you to loosen areas of tension and regain tone and firmness. The augmented anti-wrinkle maneuvers provide an immediate lifting effect by smoothing the features in depth and acting on specific muscular areas, guaranteeing the general structure of the face.” At the end of the session, we are applied the Géto Suprême cream, made from the Geto plant, nicknamed “Fleur de Paradis” for its multiple virtues, particularly from an aesthetic point of view.
Are we validating?
So, it is certainly not the traditional Kobido, but it is a treatment which is strongly inspired by it and above all, its effects are astonishing and what we especially like is the combination of a lifting treatment which surf on relaxation and pleasure. Ideally, experts recommend performing this treatment once a week to give yourself a real makeover. Still count on 124 euros for 50 minutes of treatment, which can quickly put a dent in the budget if you have to carry out this treatment every week. In our opinion, and depending on the desired result, we opt instead for the Kobido Royal Regenerating treatment to completely relax the face and combine it with a daily Jacquet pinch massage at home to increase its effects tenfold.
On social networks, a facial yoga massage technique is currently making waves. It is the therapist Anastasia, specialized and trained in different areas of natural beauty and who has more than 1.9 million followers, who developed her method Beauty Fascia. The principle ? For just 10 minutes a day, you self-massage your face. The advantage? No specific cream is necessary, you just need a little discipline. On her networks, she shares her physical transformation after months of practice, but also before-and-afters, each more astonishing than the last, from people who have tried it. Obviously, a free and quick method makes you want to try it. Out of curiosity, we also did the test and after only two weeks, we are already seeing good results. Our advice? Start with a Kobido session in an institute to understand the benefits and already prepare your face. Then, continue at home with a few simple actions for a long-term effect. We leave you with a video to integrate into your daily routine:
Kobido Royal Regenerating Treatment, from 124 euros. More info here.
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