8 exercises for... the face

Regular facial exercise and massage helps prevent muscle atrophy, increases elasticity and strength, and has anti-aging effects, naturally lifts facial muscles, and at the same time gradually erases unwanted wrinkles.

Second, for the skin, exercise - facial massage helps increase the respiratory and circulatory activity of the skin, promote the secretion of sebum and sweat glands, and increase the elasticity of the skin, the brightness of the skin is also improved thanks to the stimulating movement of the hands will have positive effects on the blood circulation system.

However, facial exercise - facial massage is not simply using your hands to rub your face, but must be done correctly to help firm the muscles and beautify the skin.

1. Eyebrow exercises:

Eyebrows are one of the most important features on your face because they keep you looking alert, youthful, and alert. And to keep your eyebrows from drooping over your eyes, try this exercise.

Step 1:Press your fingertips below your eyebrows.

Step 2:Try pulling your eyebrows down and closing your eyes tightly. Hold for a count of 7. Then gently release and take a deep breath. Repeat this 5-7 times.

2. Exercise your eyes:

Place your index and middle fingers parallel to your eyes, then move your hands up and down in a circular motion. While doing this, be gentle and flexible to stretch your eye muscles and help reduce wrinkles around your eyes.

3. Cheek enhancement:

To prevent sagging cheeks and eliminate eye bags, you need to lift the corners of your mouth. The following simple steps will help keep your cheeks lifted and give you a naturally youthful look.

Step 1:Stretch and lift the corners of your mouth while pressing on the cheek muscles next to your mouth.

Step 2:Place the middle fingers of each hand on the creases on either side of your mouth. Press firmly and then slowly. Repeat this motion 21 times.

4. Exercise for forehead area:

After practicing the eye and cheek areas, move on to the forehead. When massaging the forehead, place your hands on the forehead and pull down to form a complete circle. This method helps to gradually erase wrinkles on the forehead, keeping the face youthful.

5. Practice to slim your chin:

The phenomenon of “double chin” makes the face saggy and old. The following exercises will help overcome this condition.

Step 1:Keeping your neck straight, press your lower lip to your upper lip and smile lifting the corners of your mouth.

Step 2:Use the palm or knuckles of your hand to massage or press the muscles 7-21 times. Then, slowly relax and take a deep breath.

6. Practice for the corners of the mouth:

Use two index fingers to place on the left lip line and pull up. This movement helps to erase wrinkles around the lips and corners of the mouth, making the skin firmer and flatter. After practicing on the left side, move on to the right side.

7. Exercise for cheeks:

Push your hands from top to bottom to form a circle around your cheeks, repeat about 20 times, then from the edge of your lips, use both hands to push from bottom to top. This step will help stimulate blood circulation, making your skin more youthful.

8. Exercise for the whole face:

After completing the above steps, finally practice for the whole face: use two index fingers placed on the side of the bridge of the nose, gently stroke outwards, repeat this movement 10 times continuously, then use both hands to gently stroke from under the jaw to the ears.

Hoang Lam Giang