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On the days I do it, my cheekbones and jawline are way more sculpted," she toldBirchbox.
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Thus far, only one peer-reviewed study, published inJama Dermatologyin 2018, has tackled theface workout.
As King points out, muscle volume is only one part of what makes up our facial features.
Facial exercises target muscle, not bone and fat.
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Such a small amount of research does leave room for detractors.
“I have never seen a long-term benefit from doing [facial exercises],” says aestheticianJoanna Vargas.
“They recommend facial exercises that involve puckering and squeezing the cheeks.
Building up the cheek muscles may make the cheeks look fuller,” she says.
Each one should be performed for about a minute.
Neck Stretch
You know how you stretch your quads before a run?
Marino advises stretching your neck before your facial exercise routine.
Repeat on the other side.
After, place your index fingers under your chin.
Hold this position (5) for five seconds.
Hold for 20 seconds.
Focus on Forehead
Place your fingers flat against your forehead.
Sweep your fingers up and out toward the hairline and temples (3).
(This can actually help smooth fine lines over time, says dermatologist Dendy Engelman.)
Pause on the temples with light but firm pressure to help release tension.
Now take your tongue and push it into the roof of your mouth.
You will feel a muscle contraction on your fingers.
Do this 10-20 times with your tongue."
Additional reporting byPaige Stables.