With the passage of time, the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines becomes a frequent concern among many people. Although the use of facial care products has gained popularity, facial gymnastics exercises emerge as an alternative that, according to specialists, It contributes to the strengthening and toning of the muscles of the face and neck.
The cosmetologist Helena Sir, recently invited to the ‘Awake America’ program of UnivisionHe explained that “just as with the body, we have to exercise the face. Facial gymnastics strengthens the muscles and helps us to tone and rejuvenate.” The expert, based in Miami, detailed a six exercises routine that can be easily incorporated into daily life and that, with constancy, they can improve the appearance of the skin.
With facial yoga exercises you can tone the skin of the face. Photo:stock
Facial routine in the morning
The first exercise is done just after brushing your teeth. The brush is used, on the opposite side of the sows, to massage the gateway. The indication is to bite it gently to keep it fixed and perform vertical movements without releasing it, which generates tension at the bottom of the face.
Another exercise for the morning is aimed at Reduce inflammation, bags and dark circles. It consists of holding the eyebrow with the index finger and supporting the middle finger on the cheekbone, forming a ‘V’. In that position, flashes should be tried, without completely closing your eyes or moving your fingers. “We are going to do it from 20 to 30 repetitions. You will not believe it, but if you do daily, after a month we will see the results,” said the specialist.
Exercises during office work
In the work environment it is also possible to take care of facial muscles. One of the suggested exercises requires A pencil previously disinfected with alcohol. It is held with the lips in and move the cheekbones from top to bottom.
Facial yoga is a good alternative to activate the muscles of the face. Photo:stock
For the neck, Helena Sir recommends placing her hands on her chest and, with her head bowed back, send kisses to heaven. This practice, recommended in 30 repetitions by three series, has as its purpose Reduce sagging in the gown area.
Movements in the car
During car paths it is also possible to exercise the face. In this case, it is suggested to use a bottle cork. By putting it in the mouth and sucking strongly The muscles of the cheeks are activated. It is recommended to perform between 30 and 40 repetitions, two to three times per day.
Finally, to maintain the firmness of the nose, the index finger is used on the nasolabial groove, moving it from top to bottom. This exercise is intended to prevent the natural fall of the nose with aging.
Recommended frequency
In a video posted in her official Instagram account (@helenasir), the expert said that “the ideal is to do them twice a day: in the morning, during your daily routine and at night when you are more relaxed and you can dedicate a few extra minutes to your skin. But remember, the key is in the constancy. The facial exercises work like any routine: with small daily efforts great results are achieved!”
These practices, In addition to complementing traditional face carethey present themselves as a simple way to promote skin health through movement and muscle activation. Have you considered including facial exercises in your daily routine?
El Comercio (Peru) / GDA
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