A perfectly sculpted jawline is a beauty goal that many aspire to achieve. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll see countless influencers swearing by facial toning exercises, gadgets, and tools promising to deliver the coveted “snatched” jawline. But with so many claims out there, it’s important to know what facial toning is and if it actually works. Learn everything you need to know in this blog.
What is Facial Toning?
Facial toning refers to a range of non-invasive techniques designed to improve the appearance, texture, and firmness of the muscles in your face and neck. From facial toning devices to facial yoga, there are different tools and techniques you can use to help tighten your jawline.
Facial Toning Devices
Handheld devices like the QT Plus Facial Toning Device⎯created by 7E Wellness is an innovative, non-invasive technology for personalized skin care solutions. These microcurrent devices use low-voltage electricity to stimulate the facial muscles, giving your face a more lifted appearance, especially when used consistently. Whereas you can’t achieve the same result with popular toning methods.
Do Facial Toning Devices Work?
Yes, because they stimulate your cells and promote production of ATP, a molecule found in our cells that stores and transports chemical energy which assists with collagen, elastin production, and cell regeneration.
Gua Sha & Facial Massage
Gua Sha is a smooth, flat stone that is used to massage muscles. To promote circulation, use upward strokes along the jawline to lift and define. Similarly, a facial massage with hands or rollers, like Environ’s Cosmetic Roll CIT can relax tension and enhance blood flow.
Do Gua Sha & Facial Massages Work?
“Gua sha increases circulation and the production of anti-aging molecules, collagen, and elastin,” and facial massage can improve muscle mobility and improve skin appearance.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is an innovative treatment that has been gaining popularity in recent years because it helps improve skin elasticity and reduces inflammation, which can make the jawline look more sculpted.
Does Red Light Therapy Work?
Omnilux is the brand most trusted and used by dermatologists worldwide. As well as clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, the Omnilux Contour FACE LED mask evens skin tone and texture for a firmer looking complexion.
Popular Facial Toning Methods & Their Effectiveness
Facial Yoga
Facial yoga can help tone and tighten your jawline by strengthening the muscles in your face and neck. Exercises to strengthen the muscles in your face and neck:
- Jaw Clenches: Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
- Chin Lifts: Tilt your head back, pucker your lips and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
- Fish Face: Suck in your cheeks and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
- Mewing: Keep your tongue pressed against the roof of your mouth consistently to improve jaw posture.
Does Facial Yoga Work?
A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that “a regimen of at-home facial exercises maintained for 20 weeks seemed to improve mid-face and lower face fullness.”
Tips For Effective Facial Toning
Ready to give facial toning a try? Here are some tips to help you maximize results.
- Be consistent⎯Just like working out at the gym, you won’t see results overnight.
- Pair with a skincare product⎯Use a hydrating serum or moisturizer.
- Don’t overdo it⎯Overworking your facial muscles can cause tension and even pain. Listen to your body so you know when to stop.
Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge devices, a facial massage, or traditional methods like gua sha, the key is finding a method that you can commit to and works with your lifestyle.
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