article_snippet.sent: When they are placed on specific parts of the face - the neck, the jowls, forehead and around the eyes - vibrations are said to tighten sagging skin, eradicate dark circles, lessen the appearance of wrinkles and stimulate collagen.
article_snippet.sent: There seems to be no scientific proof that tuning forks can make you look younger, prettier or more rested.
article_snippet.sent: the forks can boost blood flow, which will give you a healthier colour.'
article_snippet.sent: Samara has been a facial acupuncturist for 20 years, but she has started using the forks on their own and in conjunction with needles. '
article_snippet.sent: Inserting needles or vibrating tuning fork on these trigger points supposedly restores the flow of energy, improving fine lines and circulation, leading to a clearer, rejuvenated complexion.
article_snippet.sent: Samara uses them together for a more powerful effect, but for the needle-phobic the forks can be used on them own.
article_snippet.sent: Certain forks are designed for different parts of the face and the body - there are dozens of them, with names such as 'Sun', 'Earth' and 'New Moon'.
article_snippet.sent: The vibration from the forks can help the lymph glands to drain, which will help bring down the swelling,' She says, adding that all She's doing is 'clearing blockages', which will help everything work better.
article_snippet.sent: Inserting needles or vibrating tuning fork on these trigger points supposedly restores the flow of energy, improving fine lines and circulation, leading to a clearer, rejuvenated complexion .
article_snippet.sent: Marinna also explains that Marinna uses tuning forks to help tighten loose muscle around my jawline.
article_snippet.sent: Marinna says the 'New Moon' fork is good for wrinkles and crow's feet, because the 'New Moon' fork relaxes the skin.
article_snippet.sent: Samara presses the forks along the side of my nose, where the vibrations should help drain the sinuses, and then my eyes, where apparently they will help reduce dark circles.