If you have loose, hanging skin on your neck, you may not look or feel your personal best. Although you can have a plastic surgery procedure called a neck lift to correct your problem, you may be surprised to learn that there is a safe, natural alternative to invasive surgery. Facial and neck exercises are designed to tone and tighten the skin on your neck over time. Therefore, for best results, choose a neck-tightening exercise you feel comfortable doing several times a day to achieve the best results.
Range of Motion Exercises
Step 1
Sit or stand with your face forward and your shoulders straight and relaxed. Slowly bow your head and try to touch your chest with your chin. Hold the pose for five breaths, and then slowly return your head to starting position.
Step 2
Turn your head to your right and look over your right shoulder. Move your chin down, as far as you can without hurting yourself, and try to touch your shoulder with your chin. Hold for five breaths, then return to starting position. Rest, if desired. Repeat the exercise on your left side and then return to starting position.
Step 3
Tilt your head to your right side and bring your right ear down to your right shoulder. Hold for five breaths and slowly return to starting position. Repeat the exercise on your left side.
Step 4
Repeat the exercises in the same often to strengthen your neck muscles, states Drugs.com.
Facial Massage Exercise
Step 1
Use upward strokes to massage a high-quality vitamin E cream onto your face. If you do not have vitamin E cream on hand, use a face cream or extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 2
Use your thumbs to apply pressure to both sides of your forehead, just above your temples. Then, use circular motions to massage your forehead.
Step 3
Place both hands on either side of your face near your jaw bone. Use upward movements to gently massage your cheeks. Reapply vitamin E cream to your face and neck, if necessary.
Step 4
Use upward strokes to massage your neck and the skin underneath your chin.
Step 5
Repeat the facial massage exercise often to keep your neck tight and toned, states CosmeticSurgeryToday.com.
Lip Curl and Purse
Step 1
Bend your head back and curl your lower lip over your upper lip. Hold the pose for five breaths.
Step 2
Purse your lips together, then slowly move your chin down as you tighten your neck muscles. Hold the pose for five breaths and release.
Step 3
According to YogaWiz.com, repeat the lip curl and purse exercises frequently throughout the day to firm up your neck muscles.
Tips and Warnings
- Always moisturize your face and neck before you do any facial or neck exercise.
Things You'll Need
- Vitamin E cream or extra-virgin olive oil
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