Using Facial Exercises For Eyes

By Ines Flores


When a person ages one of the first places that it is noticed is in their face. The eye area is especially vulnerable to wrinkling and creasing. Many people solve this problem by using cosmetic surgery to tighten the skin surrounding their faces. Others have discovered facial exercises for eyes as a natural and far less expensive solution.

Wrinkling in this area can be caused by several things that people do without thinking about them. Squinting in the sun or when reading is one way to get them. Other activities include smoking or spending too much time in the sun either while working or when playing. People who have lighter complexions are also more apt to develop eye wrinkling at a young age because their skin does not contain pigmentation that protects them from harmful UV rays from the sun.

Starting eye aerobics before the damage is done is the best way to ensure good results but many of the techniques available can help diminish lines that are already present. Practicing these muscle contractions twice daily has been shown to lessen the appearance of laugh lines, puffiness and drooping lids. The effort used to learn how to properly execute these moves may pay off in an absence of wrinkling.

When you begin these practices it is important to remember to moisturize the eye area first. This skin is very delicate and can be easily damaged when rubbed too vigorously. Rough treatment can also cause more wrinkling to appear after you have finished working on this area. Knowing how to administer the proper techniques on moisturized skin takes practiced skill. It has been suggested that plain water will work in place of moisturizers when necessary.

Practicing eye tapping is an effective method of handling dark circles or puffiness around the eye area. This simple exercise involves using the pads of your fingers to gently pat the under-eye area in an effort to stimulate blood flow. Placing the fingers in the corner of the eye nearest the nose apply a series of soft taps directly under the eye from side to side repeating the full process five times.

Relieving tension from around your eye is important because tension causes eye wrinkles. This exercise involves taking the skin surrounding the eye brow between two fingers and gently rolling it together to ease the tension gathered there. Wrinkles that are present can be lessened by placing your fingers on either side and softly apply pressure to the count of ten five times.

The most difficult exercise to master involves the set of muscles located in the under-eye area. It needs to be performed in front of a mirror to ensure proper results. While looking in the mirror slowly attempt to lift your lower eyelids in a series of small movements. Beginners should try to accomplish three small steps while working towards five steps after some practice. Getting this process correct will take a lot of practice and determination but the end results will make it worth the effort.

All exercise programs take time to show results and these are no different but if you are diligent and continue doing them daily the long term results may combat obvious signs of aging and save money spent on unnecessary surgeries and expensive treatments.




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