While you can't stop the aging process, you may be able to help slow down signs of aging, such as drooping jowls, sagging chins and the depth of wrinkles. As you work out, add exercises for your face, chin, jaw and neck to your routines to help keep your skin toned and fresh looking. A number of basic facial exercises done daily can help take years off your appearance and slow the visible advances of Father Time.
Mouth Pulls
An exercise that stretches the muscles that surround the mouth can reduce the depth or help slow the appearance of nasolabial folds, those deep creases that form from the base of the nose down alongside the mouth, suggests Tom Hagerty of Shape Your Face. This exercise helps the muscles around the mouth stay toned and supple by promoting circulation and oxygenation, which helps keeps muscle and skin cells healthy. Place an index finger on the inside of each side of your mouth and gently pull outward. Try to close your lips, moving your fingers inward about a quarter of an inch. Relax. Repeat this exercise five to 10 times a day.
Eyes and Forehead
Keep your eyes and forehead looking smooth by performing targeted exercises. Gently place your fingertips at each of your temples and pull slightly outward, suggests the website Ageless. Then blink your eyes rapidly five to 10 times. Work forehead muscles by lying on your back with your head hanging over the edge of your bed. Lift your eyebrows as high as possible, keeping the eyes wide open. Hold that position for a second or two, then relax. Repeat this exercise 10 times daily.
Chin and Neck
Avoid sagging jowls and drooping double chins by firming the chin, jaw line and neck. Pull your lower lip over your upper lip, recommends Chinese Holistic Health, then tilt your head back, feeling the stretch along the chin, jaw and the front of the throat. To achieve deeper toning and stretching benefits in the neck area, try to touch your chin to your right and then left shoulders while holding the lower lip over the upper lip. Perform five to 10 sets once or twice a day; you should begin to see results within a few weeks.
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