CONTROL OF THE FACE BY USING REGULAR EXERCISE

Like any other part of the body, the face and interrelated neck structure needs exercise and muscle control to keep it in good shape and condition.  Muscle Control is primarily awareness. It does not mean immobility but being more conscious of the changing movements of your face when you are talking and listening; try not to exaggerate expressions.

FACIAL EXERCISE:

To improve and maintain the characteristics of a youthful contour and covering. They may look weird, for they are face pulling gymnastics that manoeuvre the face to correct it, but you will quickly see that when you do them, certain lines and wrinkles are momentarily ironed out. Done with regularity, they are very effective. Do them in the bath or in front of the mirror before making up.

1. Mouth and Cheeks: Purse lips and at the same time fill cheek with air. Place the 3 middle fingers of each hand on each cheek, either side of the mouth. Press fingers in the blown-out surface, but don’t let the air out. Count 10. Relax.  Repeat 10 times. Work up to holding to the count of 30.
2. Mouth Cheeks and Eye Area--- Open mouth wide as if screaming, open eyes wide and starting at the same time. Count 3. Repeat 10 times. Then repeat, turning face first to the left, then to the right –5 times each side.
3. Mouth and Jaws---Open mouth wide, fling head back. Open and close mouth moving the back teeth. Open and close 10 times.
4. Forehead---Using palm of hand, push scalp back from the hairline smoothing out any furrows. Count 3. Repeat 10 times.