MOVEMENT 2: JAW PROJECTION AND TILT
Tilt your head back slightly, then thrust your lower jaw forward. You should feel a strong stretch under your chin and along your jawline. Hold this position for 5 to 10 seconds, then return to the starting position before repeating.
Bonus option: A one-minute Gua Sha massage
To optimize the results of these exercises, you can add a quick massage using a Gua Sha stone. This traditional technique stimulates local microcirculation and promotes lymphatic drainage, which helps reduce facial puffiness and eliminate accumulated toxins.
First, apply a few drops of facial oil to your neck and jawline to help the tool glide smoothly. Then, use the Gua Sha with gentle but firm strokes, always moving from the bottom up (from your neck to your jaw) and from the center of your face outwards. For even more pronounced results, there are advanced Gua Sha tools that incorporate vibrations or red light to stimulate collagen production.
What science says about facial exercises
The effectiveness of these natural methods is supported by several scientific studies. A study published in 2018 in the journal JAMA Dermatology demonstrated that a 20-week facial exercise program improved cheek fullness and reduced the perceived age of participants. Furthermore, research published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal confirms that targeted muscle exercises increase the thickness and surface area of facial muscles, providing a genuine rejuvenating effect.
