A sunken, sallow face is unattractive and can make you appear unhealthy. With a few simple exercises you can firm and tone the skin on your face to give you a younger, more healthful appearance. Consult your doctor before before starting any of these exercises to determine whether your sagging facial skin is the result of a serious condition.
Jowl Exercise
This exercise is designed to firm and tighten the skin of your jowls to lift and firm your cheeks, according to the facial exercise page at EruptingMind.com. It's performed by putting four fingers from both hands on the jaw line of both sides of your face. Your little finger should rest on your jaw at the point where it meets the corner of your mouth, according to the website. Hold your hands firmly on your face and force your mouth to move into the position of a smile. Your should be able to feel your skin pulling on your fingers. The website recommends that you perform 20 repetitions of this exercise.
Eye Toning Exercise
According to the facial exercise page at FaceandSkincareTips.com, this exercise helps lift the skin of your face, giving your face a younger and fuller appearance. Put both thumbs on either side of your eyes with your palms facing the ceiling and both thumbs pointing toward the ground. Squeeze both eyes shut while sliding your thumbs toward your ears to stretch your facial skin. Hold this position for about five seconds and repeat 10 times, according to the website.
Cheek Lift
This exercise helps strengthen and tighten the muscles of your cheeks, helping you keep that full and youthful look. Put the heels of both palms on each side of your face at the top of your cheek bone and smile as wide and full as possible. Hold this contraction and use the heels of your hands to press on the muscles of your cheeks that tighten when you smile. Hold this position for a count of 10 and relax. \WrinkleFreeSkinTips.com suggests that you perform three sets of this exercise.
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