Sculpting, chiseling and toning the face has been a huge theme on the blog for years, and it’s still going strong.
From tools to mouth tape, Lauryn has created products to help keep your wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness at bay while simultaneously refining facial features, supporting lymphatic drainage and increasing blood flow. There are so many ways to work out the face and the good news is, you don’t even need a tool. There are tons of exercises you can do to workout your face that use only your hands and/or your facial muscles.
Lauryn is a big fan of facial workouts, or facial manipulation as some call it. It helps with blood flow, collagen production, tones your facial muscles and feels damn good too. We’ll get into more benefits in a minute.
“To not workout your face is crazy to me. Facial massage truly is one of the reasons that people’s skin looks young. You’re tightening, toning, draining and activating blood flow. It’s the number one tip when it comes to your skin.” – Lauryn Bosstick
Today, we’re sharing all her facial workouts right here.
LAURYN’S FACE WORKOUTS
FACE MASSAGER: Designed to really grip the skin, The Skinny Confidential’s face massager gives you an instant face lift. Best used with a little depuffing oil, massage up your cheekbones, forehead and nose. Aim for 10-15 strokes per area.
ICE ROLLER: Made to instantly depuff and reduce redness, the ice roller also helps drain the face. Roll up the face and down the neck for ultimate results.
MINT ROLLER: For the girl on the go, this travel roller depuffs, chisels, drains and sculpts, plus it conveniently fits in your handbag.
OTHER WAYS TO WORKOUT THE FACE:
+LIFT your eyes by pinching your brows up. Here’s a tutorial of Lauryn doing it.
+SCULPT your jawline by running your index and middle finger along your jawbone.
+SMOOTH your forehead by using both index fingers to gently massage.
She even practices scalp pulling to LIFT the entire face. Just gently grab a handful of your hair at the root and pull up until you feel a ‘stretch.’ Watch this, try it, and you’ll know what we mean.
THE BENEFITS OF FACE WORKOUTS:
+ Boosts circulation
+ Reduces tension and stress
+ Brightens complexion
+ Strengthens face muscles
+ Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
+ Improves skin tone
+ Tightens skin
+ Reduces puffiness
+ Rejuvenates skin
Some say it can literally stop aging in its tracks. So why aren’t more people doing it? It’s a commitment that takes about 10 minutes a day, and for some, the quick fix of Botox and filler is more desirable. No judgment here! We love a little baby Botox and support anyone doing whatever they want to look and feel their best.
But face workouts can have major anti-aging effects over time. If you want to learn more about it there are books that have been around for decades on the subject. It’s not anything new, despite the resurgence you may be seeing on social media.
FACE EXERCISE BOOKS:
+ The Ultimate Guide to the Face Yoga Method
+ Facial Fitness: Daily Exercises and Routines
+ Face Fitness: Simple Exercises and Rituals for Toned, Glowing Skin
Your workout your body at the gym, you workout your mind through meditation and learning, why not workout your face too? It just makes sense if you ask us. And if you want to know more about facial manipulation, face workouts and how it can affect the way you look, you have to listen to Katrina Fahey on The HIM & HER Show. She is a trailblazer at the intersection of Physhology and Orofacial Myology. She is dedicated to propelling Craniofacial Functional Medicine to the forefront of dental and medical practices worldwide.
The episode will blow your mind when it comes to children and pacifiers, orthodontic braces, maintaining a healthy bone structure and overall optimal health. It’s a must-listen.
There you have it. What kind of facial exercises do you do? Do you prefer your hands or tools to keep you toned and chiseled? Let us know below.
x, The Skinny Confidential team
+ Workout your face in your sleep with our best-selling mouth tape (get it on subscription, trust us).
++ The best tools for facial massage and glowing skin.
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