It is an unfortunate fact of life that as we age our skin loses its elasticity and begins to form wrinkles. These wrinkles can be caused by many factors, including stress, sun exposure, lifestyle factors like smoking and simple gravity. Exercising the skin and muscles of your face can increase blood flow and help improve the elasticity of your facial skin, according to the website WrinkleFreeSkinTips.com. You should always consult with your doctor before getting started on any exercise program to determine whether these exercises are right for you.
Mouth Exercise
This exercise is performed by placing the index fingers of both hands inside your mouth and pulling at the corners of your mouth with your fingers. According to the facial exercise page at ShapeYourFace.com, you should pull hard enough that you stretch the corners of your mouth about 1/4 inch. While holding this stretch, tighten the muscles around your mouth hard enough to pull your fingers closer together. The website recommends that you perform between 25 and 50 of these exercises, as directed by your doctor.
Cheek Exercise
This exercise is a simple activity that you probably remember from your childhood. It is performed by simply sucking in both cheeks until they form a "hollow" on the outside of your face. According to HealthGuidance.org, you should hold this position for about 10 seconds and then relax. The website recommends you perform five repetitions of this exercise to get the best effect.
Eye Wrinkle Exercise
This exercise is intended to be performed one eye at a time, according to WrinkleFreeSkinTips.com. Partially close one eye as if you were winking at someone, but don't close your eye completely. Hold this partial wink for a second and repeat using the other eye. According to the website your goal should be to perform 40 repetitions of this exercise with each eye. It recommends you do this exercise two times a day.
Neck Exercise
As we age, the skin on the front of our necks often tends to sag and loosen, making us look older than our actual age. Lie down on your back on a bed or table with your head hanging over the side and your face toward the ceiling. Lift your head up until your neck is in line with your spine and hold this position for about 10 seconds. Be careful to use a slow and controlled motion to return to the relaxed position and repeat as directed by your doctor.
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