Mar
5
For some common sense about face lifts we turn to the ancient art of yoga to discover that your facial muscles are like any other muscle – exercise tones them, and regular practice can keep sagging jowls at bay, your forehead smooth and eyelids in place. Who knew! Well, I jest, but I was happy to find this simple routine of facial exercises laid out within easy reach of a bookmark for an on-the-spot workout. And they do double duty by relieving tension in your face, jaws, neck and shoulders. And speaking of relaxing, my cosmetician tells me that the main benefit of a facials is usually from the 20 minute massage, which, like exercise, increases blood and lymph circulation in the skin to stimulate nutrient transport and flush toxins from the skin. At my local salon I can opt to only do a 30 minute face (lifting) massage, which includes a light cleansing, peel and a good quality facial cream. It’s always instructive how much moisturizer your skin will absorb with massage helping drive it in. Try it for yourself.
