The first folds are not always the harbinger of natural skin aging. By the age of 25–30, characteristic furrows can be seen. Emotionality, reflected in facial expressions, is literally imprinted on the face. Effective exercises for wrinkles on the forehead will not only help get rid of wrinkles. Regularly performing facial exercises will prevent a decrease in elasticity and maintain youthful skin.
Causes of forehead wrinkles
The frontalis muscle is located above the forehead, it raises the eyebrows and the bridge of the nose. It also pulls the scalp forward, forming transverse and longitudinal folds. The facial muscle structure is closely related to the human integument. When the supracranial fibers move, the skin in the forehead area stretches.
Wrinkles can form for two reasons. Active facial expressions cause eyebrows to rise or frown on the bridge of the nose. Aging processes lead to a decrease in the amount of collagen. After relaxation, the epidermis does not smooth out completely, muscle fibers lose elasticity, and creases form.
As the muscle tone of the forehead decreases, the eyebrows and oval begin to droop. Drooping eyelids, jowls, and a double chin appear. Therefore, face-building for the forehead is of great importance in anti-aging programs.
Reasons for the formation of frontal wrinkles:
- age-related changes;
- increased emotionality;
- stress;
- smoking, alcohol;
- violation of work and rest schedules;
- sudden weight fluctuations;
- unfavorable environmental conditions;
- lack or improper skin care;
- deficiency of vitamins, minerals;
- pathologies of the endocrine system.
Attention! Creases can occur due to incorrect selection of glasses or lenses. Weather conditions also have an impact - gusty winds, scorching sun, snow. It is impossible to eliminate all provoking factors, but by increasing the elasticity of the fibers, it will be possible to smooth out wrinkles.
Features of the exercises
When choosing face-building blocks - for cheekbones, cheeks, eyes, chin - it is exercises for lifting the forehead that are of decisive importance. The complex will help get rid of transverse “wisdom” folds and longitudinal “stress” wrinkles.
A huge advantage is the elaboration for a beautiful, expressive look. It is the frontal muscles that keep the brow arches in good shape, and when they are lowered, swelling of the eyelids immediately appears.
The result of facial gymnastics:
- facial and static wrinkles are smoothed out;
- a beautiful eyebrow line is formed;
- the upper eyelid is tightened;
- noticeable lifting effect of the upper part of the face;
- skin condition improves;
- color is restored.
Preparation
Before you begin gymnastics for the face against wrinkles, the skin needs to be cleansed. This stage is very important, because during exercise, toxins will be actively released. To remove makeup, you can use cosmetic milk, thermal water or alcohol-free toner. Afterwards, you can apply a light moisturizing fluid or grape or peach oil, especially if the skin is dry and irritated.
Be sure to wash your hands; they will also participate in facial exercises.
General execution rules
Execution rules:
- Anti-wrinkle gymnastics should be performed in front of a mirror for the first time, this will allow you to monitor the precise execution of the technique;
- you need to sit straight, you cannot lean towards the mirror, otherwise you may get new wrinkles;
- during execution, 1 muscle group works, all the rest are in a relaxed state, when additional ones are activated, it is necessary to fix it with your palms;
- after training, you need to cleanse your face, you can use flower water and apply a nourishing cream;
- can be performed while wearing makeup, but these should be exceptional cases; the tone or powder must be washed off;
- after each exercise against wrinkles on the forehead, you need to relax the fibers, to do this, exhale with the sound “pff”, your lips should vibrate slightly;
- It is recommended to practice facelift no earlier than 30 minutes before applying makeup, and no later than an hour before bedtime.
Important point! The main criterion for correctly performing gymnastics for wrinkles on the forehead and bridge of the nose is the appearance of mild fatigue and a burning sensation. This occurs under the influence of lactic acid, synthesized during maximum muscle work. All exercises are performed 5 to 10 times.
Set of exercises
The main set of exercises to eliminate wrinkles on the forehead involves performing facial gymnastics in the following sequence:
- Warm-up for the face - open and close your eyes and mouth at the same time. It is important to ensure that the eyebrows do not rise and that creases do not form in the area of the nasolabial triangle.
- Warming up the neck is necessary to activate blood flow to the head. Circular movements to the right, left, tilts - forward, backward, left, right.
- The exercise is recommended for working the frontalis muscle and raising the brow arches. Place your palms on your forehead, lightly pressing against the skull bone. Forcefully raise and lower your eyebrows, overcoming the resistance of your palms.
- Effective for smoothing out wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and vertical creases. Place your palms in a house, the central part of the forehead and the bridge of the nose are open. Raise your eyebrows, feeling resistance.
- Place your palm on your forehead, hold the arches, raise your eyebrows along with your ear muscles.
- Place the fingers of both hands, except the thumbs, on the forehead, at the beginning of the eyebrows, as if continuing the line of the bridge of the nose. Look down, while inhaling, raise your eyes up, exhaling. At the same time, tighten the skin a few millimeters with your fingers, slightly smoothing it towards the temples.
- Fix the palm vertically above the eyebrow area. As you inhale, lower your eyes down, and as you exhale, look up. At the same time, using your palm, pull the bridge of your nose towards your hairline.
These exercises will allow you to smooth out longitudinal and transverse folds on the forehead and bridge of the nose. The complex includes both strength and stretching exercises, which will speed up the results. The first changes can be noticed after 2-3 weeks of daily training in the morning and evening. It may take about six months to correct deep wrinkles. Afterwards, it is enough to maintain the result - 3-4 times a week.
Video: smoothing out transverse and longitudinal wrinkles on the forehead with Evgenya Baglyk.
How to remove wrinkles between eyebrows? Secrets of a perfectly smooth forehead from Victoria Shearing.
Get rid of crow's feet: exercises for wrinkles around the eyes
Throughout her life, a woman has many reasons to smile, but positive emotions cause the thin skin in the corners of her eyes to receive rays of wrinkles. Later they are joined by sagging of the upper eyelid, bags under the eyes, and drooping of the corner of the eye. Don’t stop smiling; the following exercises for wrinkles around the eyes will help strengthen the corresponding muscles:
- Stretch your muscles by blinking your eyes. Open your eyes as wide as possible and close them without squinting. Make sure that the eyebrows and forehead are not involved in the work. Warm-up duration is 1 minute.
- Move your eyeballs as if you were drawing the number “8.” Perform movements with maximum amplitude for 30 seconds in each direction. Please note that a figure eight is drawn, not an infinity sign.
- Draw a circle with your eyes, first clockwise, then in the opposite direction. Move your eyeballs slowly and repeat the exercise for 1 minute.
- With your index fingers, press the skin near the outer corner of your eye, and with your middle finger, near the inner corner. This is done so that during training folds and wrinkles do not appear, and only the muscle works. Press your upper eyelid firmly onto your lower eyelid without squinting, hold the pressure for 2 seconds and open your eyes wide. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times.
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- The fingers continue to hold the corners of the eyes. Look at the ceiling and try to lift your lower eyelid, as if squinting. Hold this position for 4-5 seconds, relax your eyelids and repeat the exercise 20 times.
- Look straight ahead and open your eyes as wide as possible. Try to move your eyeball forward. Pause for two seconds and close your eyes. Complete 15 reps.
- Place your index fingers along the lower eyelid, pressing it to the edge of the orbital opening. Raise your eyes to the ceiling and hold them there for 40 seconds. For the first time, do 1 repetition, over time the number can be increased to 3.
The video will clearly demonstrate how to do some of the described exercises for the face against wrinkles, which is not at all necessary to watch every time before training. Once you complete them together with the author Evgenia Baglyk, you will remember the technique and be able to practice on your own.
The most effective exercises for forehead wrinkles
Folds and creases in this area can easily be removed with Botox, but is it worth using, even locally, a neuroparalytic poison when there is an alternative in the form of facial gymnastics? Surprised horizontal or frowning wrinkles between the eyebrows are reduced if you regularly perform the following exercises:
- Place your palms on your forehead so that your little fingers press the skin just above your eyebrows, and the remaining fingers keep the skin on your forehead from wrinkling. Try to raise your eyebrows in surprise, overcoming the resistance of your hands. Relax your forehead and repeat the exercise 20 times. On the last repetition, hold the maximum tension for 8-10 seconds. Increase the number of repetitions over time.
- Press the pads of your fingers to your forehead in a triangle - the little fingers are located exactly above the inner edge of the eyebrow, and the index fingers converge in the center of the forehead. Frown your brows while keeping your skin from shifting. You will feel how the pride muscle, responsible for the appearance of vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, works under your fingers. Repeat 15-20 times.
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- Relax your forehead and eyes, press your index fingers onto the skin above your eyebrows and try to lower them. This movement is aimed at relaxing the muscles that have worked hard in previous exercises. Complete 5 reps.
- Place your fingertips vertically upward from the inner edge of your eyebrow. Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, pull the skin of the center of your forehead to the sides, relaxing and stretching the underlying muscles. Repeat 5 times.
- Press one palm to the middle of your forehead with your fingertips pointing toward the bridge of your nose. As you inhale, look down, exhale, raise your eyes, while simultaneously stretching the skin of your forehead upward. Complete 5 reps.
Victoria Shearing offers her own option to say goodbye to wrinkles on the forehead, and her gymnastics for the face against wrinkles, the video of which also explains the structure of the frontal muscles and the technique of relaxing massage of the frontal area.
Smile and wave: facial exercises for wrinkles around the lips
This area responds very well to systematic training. After just a couple of weeks of training, you will notice a smoothing of purse-string wrinkles around the lips, a lifting of the corner of the mouth and a reduction in the folds in it.
When performing facial gymnastics against wrinkles, make sure that the skin does not form folds. Practice in front of a mirror, and if you notice wrinkles in muscle tension, stretch the skin a little more. By neglecting this rule, you risk deepening wrinkles.
- Place your palms vertically on your lips. In this case, the little fingers are located near the wings of the nose, and the central part of the lips remains uncovered. Without opening your mouth, extend your lips forward, as if for a kiss. Repeat the exercise until you feel tired in and around the lips, gradually increasing the number of repetitions to 25-30 times.
- Place the fingertips of both hands along the nasolabial folds. The ring finger holds the corner of the mouth, and the index finger is located near the wing of the nose. Make an effort as if trying to smile. Make sure that the corners of your lips point upward and not to the sides. Complete 30 reps.
- Using the fingertips of both hands, press the skin in an arc along the lower lip. Try to open your teeth slightly, sticking out your lower lip. If you don't understand the technique, first do the exercise without holding the skin with your fingers to feel which muscles need to be activated.
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- Pronounce the letter “O”, stretching your lips into the correct oval. In this case, the skin in the area of the nasolabial triangle should tighten. Press the corners of your mouth with your index and middle fingers and begin to wrap your lips around your teeth. Perform until you feel slightly tired, aiming for 30 repetitions.
- The gymnastics ends with a muscle relaxation exercise. Close your mouth without pursing your lips. Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale noisily through your mouth without opening it slightly. The lips will make vibrating movements.
The area around the lips is treated using all proprietary methods, and quite a lot of complexes have been developed for it. The video offers its own version of exercises for the face against wrinkles, which also describes a technique for strengthening the cheek muscles to combat nasolabial folds.
We continue to work: a girl’s neck and oval face
A sagging oval of the face, a double chin and sagging skin on the neck age even more than wrinkles. Facebuilding perfectly tightens these areas, toning the corresponding muscles. Doing the following exercises every day will help you stay young:
- Sit up straight, relax your face and close your mouth. Using the middle of your tongue, press firmly on the upper palate. On the first set, work quickly, performing 10-15 compressions. For the second set, do just one repetition, but hold the tension for 8 seconds.
- With your hand clenched into a fist, support the area between your neck and chin. Try to open your mouth by pressing your hand 10 times. Perform the second approach with a static load - press your fist and, holding the tension, count to 8.
- Pull your lips forward, making the sound “U” and tense your neck. Quickly stretch your lips by saying “X” and hold this position for 10 seconds. Relax and perform 10-15 repetitions.
- Extend the “Y” sound for 10 seconds, pushing your chin and lower lip forward and upward. Make sure to maintain your posture during exercise.
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- Place your upper lip under your lower lip to tighten the skin on your neck and chin. Slowly turn your head to the right and up, count to 8 and make the same turn in the other direction. Repeat the exercise 10 times in each direction.
- Grasp the back of your head with your hands clasped. Press down on your hands for 10 seconds, trying to tilt your head back. Complete 6 reps.
- Purse your lower lip so that there are ridges on your chin, as if you are offended. Hold the tense position for 10 seconds, looking in the mirror to ensure that the corners of your lips do not droop down. Do 4-5 reps.
The video below shows gymnastics for the face and neck against wrinkles, aimed at combating a double chin and restoring the correct oval of the face.