How about a little facial gymnastics?

How about a little facial gymnastics?

The passing of days, unhealthy lifestyles (alcohol, tobacco, diet), pollution and unsuitable beauty treatments all take their toll on the face. Skin loses its elasticity, wrinkles appear and muscles become less toned. Self-massaging the face is a good way to make it firmer and more radiant.

Facial gymnastics: the benefits

There's no age limit to taking care of your body, and particularly your face. As an accompaniment to cosmetics and beauty rituals, self-massage massage is a good ally.

Facial gymnastics are designed to tone and firm the skin by muscling the face. Finger movements relieve congestion and stimulate lymphatic drainage, revitalizing the complexion. By working the various zones regularly, you'll tone your skin and enhance your complexion's radiance. Because, yes, the face also loses elasticity and tone over time! So it's essential to pamper it, and self-massage is an ideal natural method.

By stimulating the muscles, this practice prevents the appearance of wrinkles and stimulates microcirculation.

After just a few weeks of regular exercise, the face regains its firmness and luminosity.

7 exercises to tone the face

Facial fitness is performed gently using your fingers :

• To strengthen the muscles around the eyes, known as the orbicularis muscles,
• and firm the masseter muscles around the mouth.

Different parts of the face can be stimulated: forehead, eyes, cheeks and mouth. By sitting in front of a mirror, you can observe your movements and correct them if necessary. Here are a few simple exercises.

Tip: apply a facial oil or cream to make your skin more supple.

Exercise 1:

1. Once relaxed, stick your tongue out as far as possible for 2 seconds,
2. relax your face,
3. repeat 15 times.

Exercise 2 :

1. Smile with mouth closed for a maximum of 10 seconds,
2. release the face,
3. repeat 15 times.

Exercise 3 :

1. Raise your eyebrows and hold for 3 seconds,
2. release the face,
3. repeat 15 times.

Exercise 4 :

1. Apply light pressure in circular motions with the index and middle fingers from the inner corner of the eye outwards,
2. once under the eye and again on the fixed eyelid.

Exercise 5 :

1. Open your mouth as wide as possible and place your index finger on the lower molars,
2. try to close your mouth,
3. hold this position for 15 sec and repeat 2 times.

Exercise 6 : 

1. Sit next to a table and place your fist under your chin,
2. push the fist back with your chin while opening your mouth,
3. hold this position for 15 sec and repeat 2 times.

Exercise 7 : 

1. Close your eyes tightly and hold the pressure for 5 seconds,
2. release and repeat 10 times.

Facial self-massages are a gentle, relaxing way of working the muscles of the face. Over time, your skin will become more toned and radiant. And 100% naturally! The perfect way to delay the visible effects of time on your skin.