Ginevra Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I actually used to own the book Facebuilding years ago, but I was also oh so young at the time; I am certain I didn't even understand how the face ages at the time, much less fully grasp how the exercises were performed. (This was also long before You Tube.) Anyway, I am thinking of beginning a facial exercise regimen as I approach my forty-fourth year. Does anyone here do this? Do you especially like a particular guru? I am thinking of buying Carol Maggio's Facercise book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I thought of doing them, but have chosen not to. I used to be an esthetician and they discouraged it. This article may be of interest. Paula Begoun doesn't recommend them either. I emailed them about it and they said not to do them. There might be an article on their site as well. I try to massage my face every few days, sometimes daily, it all depends on how much time I have. I'm older than you by a few years. Skin care fascinates me and I love threads like this. :) I'm very interested in what others have to say. Many swear by facial exercises. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Negin, thanks for the link. I do agree that skin wrinkling has different components unrelated to facial muscles. However, there are things I think could be improved (non-surgically) about my face and neck which I believe are related to muscles. For example, I am able to raise one eyebrow independent of the other and have made that face over the years either in an exaggerated comedic way, or just naturally when I'm being expressive. I can see that that eyebrow appears higher than the other. I theorize that I could "even them up" by directly exercising them, especially by giving attention to the weaker eyebrow. I also think aging on the neck had a lot to do with muscle tone. Women who lift weights (for their bodies) seem (in my mere anecdotal observation) to have smoother-looking necks. If I do it, I plan to take a really good "before" photo, which I can compare to a very parallel "after" photo. Call it my own guinea pig experiment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have never even heard of face exercises... :0) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I am prone to making lots of facial expressions so I think I'm good. LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I do find that my face feels tired and sore when I'm grumpy. So I walk around smiling like a nincompoop until my kids laugh at me any make fun of me. But I don't think that's what you meant. I figure if I'm going to get wrinkles, they should at least be happy ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Unless chewing counts...no... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Unless chewing counts...no... We could pretend it does, but that activity might negate exercise used elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I did yogic face exercises (the Lion I remember well). I would do them at work but it looks ridiculous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I also think aging on the neck had a lot to do with muscle tone. Women who lift weights (for their bodies) seem (in my mere anecdotal observation) to have smoother-looking necks. If I do it, I plan to take a really good "before" photo, which I can compare to a very parallel "after" photo. Call it my own guinea pig experiment. I agree about the neck aging thing. Taking a before photo sounds like a great idea. I hadn't thought of that. I figure if I'm going to get wrinkles, they should at least be happy ones. I agree! Happy wrinkles/smile lines are wonderful. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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