What are Facial Exercises?
As a person ages, the skin on their face begins to sag. This can be caused by loss of muscle tone and elasticity. Facial exercises are done to prevent sagging and tighten the skin. It is often used as an alternative to costly cosmetic surgeries. Facial muscles are attached to the body differently than other muscles. Muscles in the neck and face are attached with one end to the bone and the other end to either the skin, or another muscle. It is this connection that allows you to make facial expressions. The muscles in the rest of the body are attached only to bone. When these muscles lose their tone, usually due to age, the skin begins to sag. Facial exercises improve sagging skin because when the muscles contract, the skin moves upwards with it. These contractions cause the muscle fibers to build up and enlarge, making the skin lose its saggy appearance. There are several types of facial exercises to improve sagging skin. One type of exercise to tighten facial muscles involves sitting
