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We train our body to stay young, but we forget about the muscles of the face. These exercises will help to fight wrinkles, make the skin more elastic and avoid age-related changes. In addition, face fitness increases the effectiveness of skin care products.
The muscles of the face and neck weaken with age, as do the muscles of the body. And with them, the skin loses its elasticity. The contour of the face “floats”, treacherous folds appear on the neck.
To keep the skin in good shape, it is not necessary to resort to the services of expensive cosmetologists or undergo surgery. Enough to train the muscles of the face and neck. True, the effect will be noticeable only with regular performance.
The first set of exercises for the face was offered to her clients by cosmetologist Nadia Payo. This idea came to her mind after meeting the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Looking at Anna’s excellent figure, Nadia thought that regular training would be useful not only for the body, but also for the face.
After 3-4 months of exercise, all wrinkles will be smoothed out.
As a result, a set of exercises against age-related changes appeared. It will tighten the muscles and strengthen the skin, protecting us from premature aging. Nadia Payo claimed that after 3-4 months of exercise, all wrinkles will be smoothed out. This set of exercises is best done before bed.
Exercise 1 “Relieve stress”
Without opening your mouth, inhale through your nose, filling your belly with air. Hold the air for a few seconds. Then exhale slowly through your mouth, drawing in your belly. Hold this position for five seconds. Then relax. Repeat five times.
Exercise 2 “We bring the neck into tone”
Place your palms on your décolleté. Pull your neck up. Raise your chin and push your jaw forward. Hold the position for five seconds, then relax. Repeat five times.
Exercise 3 “Beautiful cheekbones”
To tone the area around the mouth and cheekbones, say the sounds “yu” and “and”, maximizing and tensing all the muscles of the face. Repeat the exercise five times.
Exercise 4 “Fresh look”
How to tone the area around the eyes and prevent the appearance of the so-called “crow’s feet”? Press two fingers on the temples. Slowly, forcefully open and close your eyes. Repeat 5 times.
Exercise 5 “Turned chin”
1. Place your fists under your chin and, overcoming the resistance of your hands, open your mouth. Then rest your thumb on your chin and stick out your tongue as much as possible, so that its tip is pointing down. Perform twice a day ten times.
2. Sit up straight and slightly lower your chin. Place two clenched fists under it and counteract the movement of the chin with them. During the exercise, the rest of the body and face must be motionless. Hold your chin down for three seconds, then release the pressure for a couple of seconds and repeat. You need to do it five times in total.
Exercise 6 “Elastic skin”
Place your palms on your cheeks so that your entire face is inside the cup formed by your hands. Relax your facial muscles and squeeze your face tightly with your palms. Hold for five seconds, then release the pressure. Repeat five times.
About expert
Nadia Payo – French cosmetologist of Russian origin, founder of the famous cosmetic brand PAYOT and her own Beauty School. Her clients were Greta Garbo and Anna Pavlova.