No one likes to look in the mirror and see signs of aging, most commonly seen as drooping jaw lines or jowls, sagging neck skin and deep groves in along the nasolabial folds between the nose and mouth. However, through diligence and determination, you can firm your jaw line and reduce the signs of jowls by performing a few simple exercises several times a day. Five minutes is all you need to maintain a fresher, more youthful appearance in a matter of weeks.
Chin and Neck Stretch
Tone and firm the muscles and skin along the jaw line and the chin by performing a simple stretching exercise several times a day. Sit or stand in a comfortable position, back straight and shoulders pressed downward. Lift your lower lip over your upper lip, looking straight ahead. Slowly tilt the head backward until you're looking up at the ceiling. You'll feel this stretch all along the jaw and front of the throat. Hold that position for a few seconds and then lower your head to the starting position. Repeat this exercise about 10 to 15 times, several times a day.
Ceiling Chew Exercise
Sitting or standing, lift your face to the ceiling or sky, your lips pressed lightly together. Pretend you're chewing gum. Make the chewing move about 20 times, and then lower your chin so it's level with the floor. Now turn to your right, looking over your right shoulder. Perform the chewing move 20 more times. Then turn to the left and repeat the chewing move again. You can repeat this exercise three to five times a sitting, several times a day if you wish.
Kissing the Sky
Look up at the ceiling or sky and pucker up, suggests Dermaxime.com. Now stretch those puckered lips upward as far as you can. You should be able to feel a good pull all along the cheeks, jaw line and along the front of the throat. Hold the pucker for a few seconds and then relax, lowering your head to the starting position. Repeat this exercise at least five times, several times a day. Work your way up to about 20 puckers at a time for optimal results.
Over the Shoulder Gaze
Stand or sit with your back straight and tall, shoulders pulled downward. With your chin parallel to the floor, slowly turn to look over your right shoulder, as far as you can, keeping the chin level. Hold that position for a count of five, and then turn to the other side, repeating the stretch. Repeat this sequence at least three times a sitting.
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