Facial exercises to slow down signs of ageing

Face yoga is the latest buzz in the wellness and beauty world, offering a natural, non-invasive way to achieve a more youthful and toned appearance. Just like regular yoga tones and strengthens your body, face yoga works on the muscles of your face, promoting circulation, reducing tension, and giving your skin a radiant glow.

Health Benefits of Face Exercises

Face yoga goes beyond aesthetics, offering a range of health benefits:

• Improved Circulation: Regular practice boosts blood flow to the face, delivering oxygen and nutrients that help the skin regenerate and stay healthy.

• Reduced Tension: Many of us unknowingly hold tension in our facial muscles. Face yoga helps release this tension, leading to a more relaxed and youthful appearance.

• Natural Facelift: By toning and strengthening the facial muscles, face yoga can lift sagging areas and give the face a more sculpted look.

Facial Exercises Routine and Results

A consistent face yoga routine can bring noticeable results within weeks. Just 10-15 minutes a day can make a significant difference. Here’s a simple routine to get you started:

• Warm-Up: Start by gently massaging your face with your fingertips to stimulate blood flow.
• Forehead Smoother: Place both hands on your forehead, with your fingers spread apart. Gently pull your hands down while raising your eyebrows. Hold for a few seconds and repeat.
• Cheek Lift: Place your fingers lightly on your cheeks, then smile as wide as you can while pushing your cheeks upward with your fingertips.
• Eye Firmer: Place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes and your thumbs on the inner corners. Gently pull the skin towards your temples while squinting your eyes.
• Jawline Definer: Tilt your head back slightly, look at the ceiling, and push your lower jaw forward to feel a stretch under your chin.
• Facial Cupping: To do facial cupping, start by washing your face and applying facial oil so the cups can glide easily. Use small, soft cups made for the face. Gently move the cup across your forehead, cheeks, jawline, and around your eyes, keeping the cups moving to avoid bruising. Each stroke should take about 3-5 seconds, with a session lasting 5-10 minutes. Afterward, apply moisturizer to soothe your skin.

With regular practice, many people begin to see improvements in skin tone, firmness, and a reduction in fine lines after about 4-6 weeks.