Here are five facial yoga exercises that can help you turn back the clock and keep your skin looking fresh.
1. V exercise for your eyes and forehead
This simple yet effective exercise focuses on the area around your forehead and under your eyes, which helps reduce crow’s feet and frown lines.
How to do it:
– Place your middle fingers on the inner corners of your eyebrows.
– Use your index fingers to gently press the outer corners of your eyes.
– While pressing, look up and lift your lower eyelids, making a “V” shape with your fingers.
– Hold it for 10-15 seconds, then relax. Repeat for 2-3 minutes.
Advantages: This move helps smooth out forehead wrinkles and reduces puffiness and dark circles under your eyes.
2. Cheek lifter for tight cheeks
Cheek lifters are designed to lift and firm your cheeks, giving your face a youthful, sculpted look.
How to do it:
– Place your fingers on your cheekbones.
– Open your mouth wide to make an “O” shape with your lips, and lift your cheeks towards your eyes as if smiling.
– Hold this position for 10-15 seconds, then relax.
– Repeat for 2-3 minutes.
Advantages: This exercise tones your cheek muscles, which helps fight sagging and promote a firm, youthful appearance.
3. Jaw shaper for a stronger jaw
A well-defined jawline can greatly enhance your facial features and help with sagging skin around the chin.
How to do it:
– Tilt your head back a little and look up.
– Pucker your lips tightly and push them forward as far as you can.
– Hold for 10-15 seconds, then relax.
– Repeat 10-15 times.
Advantages: This exercise strengthens your lower facial muscles, promotes a defined jaw line and reduces the appearance of a double chin.
4. Neck strength for a young neck
A drooping neck is one of the first places that can show age. This exercise tones your neck and jaw muscles.
How to do it:
– Sit or stand straight and tilt your head back slightly.
– Place one hand on your chest to stabilize it, and gently lift your lower lip upwards.
– Try to bring your chin closer to your chest, keeping your lower lip up.
– Hold for 10-15 seconds and repeat for 2-3 minutes.
Advantages: This movement strengthens the neck muscles, prevents sagging and promotes a smoother, younger-looking neck.
5. Lip plumper for fuller lips
Fuller lips are often associated with youth. This exercise targets the muscles around your mouth to help naturally increase lip volume.
How to do it:
– Lightly place your fingers on your lips, applying light pressure.
– Press your lips together and push them forward as if you are about to kiss.
– Hold for 10 seconds, then rest, and repeat for 2-3 minutes.
Advantages: This technique increases blood flow around your lips, softening fine lines and helping them look fuller and younger.
Incorporating these simple facial yoga exercises into your daily routine can help reduce the signs of aging and improve the overall appearance of your skin. By toning and strengthening your facial muscles, you can naturally lift, firm and smooth your face, giving you a more youthful and radiant complexion. It only takes a few minutes each day to see real results—without the need for expensive treatments or harsh chemicals. So, roll up your mat and start your journey to a more youthful, glowing you!
(This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice provided by a qualified medical professional.)