3 Facial Exercises to Strengthen Skin and Relieve Tension
While skin-firming moisturizers enriched with peptides and retinoids play a crucial role in boosting collagen and elastin production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, they can only do so much on their own. To enhance your skin’s potential, experts suggest incorporating face exercises into your anti-aging routine. These exercises not only help release tension but also strengthen your skin.
According to Inge Theron, the founder of FaceGym, facial massage stimulates collagen and elastin, essential for firm skin. By engaging in resistance training through facial exercises, you can build muscle memory, creating a strong foundation for your skin and reducing laxity. Furthermore, these exercises improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, contributing to reduced puffiness and overall skin health.
Aside from the skin benefits, facial stretches can also alleviate tension. Performing sculpting exercises helps relieve muscle knots, which can lead to drooping skin under the chin, eyes, and forehead due to stress buildup. By incorporating the right moves, you can soften expression lines and alleviate the tension causing them.
1. Knuckle Pulls
Start your day by incorporating knuckle pulls into your skincare routine. Warm facial oil in your hands and apply it to the flat part of your knuckles. Gently massage your skin, beginning at the neck and working your way up to the cheeks and forehead. This method helps increase blood flow and oxygenation, giving your skin a natural glow while releasing tension and building muscle memory.
2. Finger Whipping
For a quick morning exercise, try finger whipping. This cardio move increases blood flow and oxygenation, promoting firm and lifted muscles. Using two fingers, lightly and swiftly flick your skin from the corner of your mouth across your cheeks while supporting your chin with the other hand.
3. Thumb Slides
To release tension and lift your brows, incorporate thumb slides into your routine. Apply facial oil and use your thumbs to move across your eyebrows, finishing with circular motions on your temples. Repeat this motion 3 to 5 times to alleviate tension effectively.
If you are interested in adding tools to your face sculpting routine, watch the video below for recommendations on tools advised by dermatologists.
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