Despite your age, you can achieve a more youthful, fresh appearance with a little bit of time and effort. We're not talking about cosmetic surgery, but facial exercise that achieves long-lasting and appealing results. It's never too late to start facial exercises that reduce the appearance of sagging skin and muscles of the face and neck.
Get Rid of Turkey Neck!
No one likes to see that wattle, that tell-tale sign of aging that causes consternation, frustration and for some, reduced self-confidence and self-esteem. Perform this exercise to get rid of that sagging area just under the chin.
Stand tall and tilt your face toward the ceiling. Now, stick your tongue out, trying to touch your chin. Hold that pose for a few seconds and then release, lowering the head so you're looking straight ahead. Repeat this exercise at least five times.
Kiss the Ceiling
Another great facial exercise that tones the cheeks, jawline and neck is called "kiss the ceiling." This is a favorite among many, and is simple to do several times a day. Stand or sit tall, then tilt the head back until you're looking up at the ceiling. Purse your lips as if you're getting ready to smooch, and extend that kiss out as far as you can, keeping the lips together and the face pointing toward the ceiling. Hold the kiss for about five seconds and then relax, but keeping the head tilted back. Repeat this exercise five to ten times to start.
Chin Lifts
Before you get out of bed every morning, try this exercise that will help firm and tone the chin. Lying on your back, let your head droop over the side of the bed. Counting to five, lift your head, keeping the chin tucked in, and try to touch your chin to your chest. Hold that position, as far as you can go, for about 10 seconds, and then release. Do this three to five times to start, and gradually increase to 10 as your neck gets stronger.
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