In general, those who want to look good, usually focus on working on the appearance of their body. That is, try to have a flat abdomen, firm arms, well-defined legs, rounded and hard buttocks, a firm chest and a stylized neck.
However, the truth is that, with the passage of time, the whole body becomes flaccid, because the skin tends to lose its elasticity. In view of this, it is necessary to exercise every part of it, to look good and have a much younger appearance, such is the case of the face.
In fact, what’s the point of striving to have a firm body if your face is full of wrinkles? Some might mistakenly think that the only alternative to end facial wrinkles is plastic surgery. But the truth is that there are other options. One of them is exercise.
Yes, remember that the face is composed of several muscles and, therefore, it is also possible to exercise them. All you have to do is perform the appropriate training routine.
Now, what if you have no idea what it is? Do not worry about that, since I will be telling you what are the exercises you should do so that your nose looks thinner, your lips look thicker and your double chin is almost imperceptible. Actually, these exercises are a real miracle, if you do not want to undergo a painful surgical intervention.
In view of the excellent results you will obtain, it is worth putting them into practice, if possible, from today. Therefore, pay close attention, do not miss any detail and, while reading, try to execute each action that I will be indicating. This way you will be sure of having good results soon.
Instructions for exercising the muscles of the face
To strengthen your upper eyelids, you should:
- Place your middle fingers between your eyebrows, together above the bridge of your nose.
- As for the index fingers, these should go in the outer corners of the eyes, pressing slightly.
- Then, you should look up and contract your lower eyelids, just as if you were going to bring them to the top.
- The intention is that you can feel with your fingers the beating of the muscle that is on the outside of the eye.
- Then, you should squint and relax the muscle, alternately, about 10 times in a row. Do this while concentrating on the pulsations of the muscles.
- Finally, hold the contraction of the lower eyelid, while squeezing the upper ones, keeping your eyes tightly closed. Count to 40 and relax.
To stretch your forehead:
- Place both index fingers on the forehead, parallel to the eyebrows.
- Slide your fingers towards your eyebrows and look up.
- Press with your fingers on your forehead, trying to push your eyebrows up.
- Raise your eyebrows and then relax them. Repeat about 10 times.
- Then, raise your eyebrows and press with your fingers.
- Relax the muscles and massage the eyebrows in circular motions.
Exercise to shorten the nose:
- The first thing you should do is use your index finger to lift the tip of your nose up.
- Then, bring your upper lip down and bring your nose in that same direction. In doing so, you will feel how the tip of your nose pushes your finger.
- Hold that same position for one second.
- Relax your lip and repeat this same exercise about 35 times, trying to make breathing soft.
Exercise to shorten the nose:
- The first thing you should do is use your index finger to lift the tip of your nose up.
- Then, bring your upper lip down and bring your nose in that same direction. In doing so, you will feel how the tip of your nose pushes your finger.
- Hold that same position for one second.
- Relax your lip and repeat this same exercise about 35 times, trying to make breathing soft.
To shape the contour of your lips:
- First, you must tighten your lips, but without falling into the extreme of getting to pucker them.
- With your index finger, tap gently in the middle of your lips.
- Imagine you’re holding a pencil with your mouth.
- Then, remove your finger from your lips and hold them tight until you feel a slight burning sensation.
- Instantly, make a pulsating motion with your finger, right in the center of your lips and stop when you’ve counted to 30.
Exercises to minimize nasolabial folds:
- Separate your lips as if you were drawing with them an elongated oval.
- Make sure that the upper lip is tightly pressed against the teeth.
- Run your fingers from the corner of your mouth to the sides of your nose. Do it up and then down.
- Repeat the same movement until you feel a slight burning sensation.
- Then, make pulsating movements with your index finger up and down, quickly counting to 30.
To slim the face:
- Open your mouth and bring your lips to the inside of your mouth.
- Place your hands on both sides of the jaw and slowly slide upwards.
- Hold this same position until you feel burning on both sides of your face.
- Finally, raise both arms above your head and hold that position while counting to 30.
What do you need to exercise the muscles of the face?
Actually, to do these exercises you do not need tools or objects that help you. It will be enough with your hands and your fingers to perform them successfully.
Of course, it is necessary that you apply pressure on the points that I have indicated and that you place your fingers in the right place. Only then, you can get the results you want so much.
It should be noted that some of these exercises can be done sitting or lying down. That is, how you feel most comfortable.
Tips for exercising the muscles of the face
Before starting to perform these exercises, the recommendation is that you sit up straight and keep your stomach tight, as well as the muscles of the upper legs and buttocks. This way, you can focus on the facial muscles you’re going to work.
When working the muscles, it is necessary that you experience a burning sensation, palpitations and vibrations, only then will you know that you are performing the exercise effectively.
When you exercise your facial muscles, your fingers fulfill the same role as weights by providing the stiffness needed for the muscle to work more actively.