The face is exposed to innumerable internal and environmental pollutants every day. The body has the capability of regenerating skin cells, however as you go through the natural aging process, your skin--especially your face and neck--starts to lose its elasticity. The loss of elasticity causes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and loose and sagging facial skin. There are numerous remedies to prevent skin sagging, such as chemical creams and serums. These remedies, however, can cause skin reddening and irritations. There are natural methods, such as facial exercises, you can do every day to help tighten your face and prevent skin sagging.
Step 1
Tighten your forehead muscles. Place your fingers above your eyebrows. Gently push your eyebrows down tightly over your eyes. Flare your nostrils and crunch your nose as high up as you can. Hold for a count of 10, relax and repeat 10 times.
Step 2
Tighten your eye muscles by placing your middle and index fingers on each side of your head, at the temple. Push down gently with your fingers while rapidly closing and opening your eyes. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
Step 3
Tighten your lips muscles. Close your mouth and keep your lips closed tight and your teeth together. Without opening your lips, place your fingers at the corner of your lips and smile as wide as you can. Push your lips upwards with your finger and hold for a count of 10. When relaxing, quickly pucker your lips tightly as if you are about to give a kiss. Hold that position for 20 counts, relax and repeat 10 times.
Step 4
Tighten the muscles of your cheeks. Close your mouth tight and blow air to your right cheek until it puffs up and keep it there for six seconds, then move it to your left cheek, hold for another six seconds. Move the air to your lower lip and hold for a count of six seconds and move it down your upper lip and hold for another six seconds. Repeat 10 times.
Step 5
Tighten your neck muscles. Sit up straight on a chair and place your hands on your lap. Slowly tilt your head back as far as you can, making sure that your lower jaw is loose. With your head still tilted backwards, slowly close your mouth. You will feel your neck muscles stretch. Open your mouth and repeat 10 times.
References
- "Give Your Face a Lift: Natural Ways to Look and Feel Good;" by Penny Stanway and Laura Hodgson; 2000
- "Carole Maggio Facercise: The Dynamic Muscle-Toning Program for Renewed Vitality and a More Youthful Appearance;" Carole Maggio; 2002
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