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Face Yoga: How Facial Exercises Can Tone and Lift Your Skin. Face yoga involves exaggerated facial poses and repetitive movements to target facial muscles, offering a natural alternative to skincare products. It’s popular for being cost-effective and product-free, with many influencers claiming it offers a “natural facelift” effect. Dermatologists and yoga instructors weigh in on face yoga’s potential benefits, but the scientific backing is still limited. Dr. Anetta Reszko explains that facial muscles help maintain volume in the face, but atrophy over time can lead to sagging or hollow areas. Face yoga aims to target the muscle layer beneath the fat, potentially restoring shape to the face, according to Dr. Murad Alam. A 2018 study by Alam found improved facial fullness in participants after 20 weeks of daily 30-minute face yoga sessions. The biggest change was observed in the cheeks, which are among the largest facial muscles, making them more responsive to exercise. Alam suggests that while face yoga isn’t a substitute for cosmetic procedures, it may be appealing for those avoiding such treatments. Dr. Reszko recommends face yoga to improve blood and lymphatic circulation, which can reduce facial puffiness and increase fluid drainage. Yoga instructor Annelise Hagen, a pioneer of face yoga, says the practice can also help relieve muscle tension and increase mindfulness.
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