Reduce face fat quickly with these 5 simple facial exercises

Getting worried about your double chin? Instead of fretting, try these facial exercises to reduce fat.
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Get rid of baby fat from your face with these facial exercises. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Aayushi Gupta Published: 3 Apr 2021, 12:00 pm IST
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Getting rid of stubborn baby fat from the face can be quite a challenge but did you know that certain facial exercises can help you lose fat from the face and a leaner look? Yes, there are about 57 facial muscles and therefore just like other body parts, even the face can be exercised to make it appear toned and slimmer. 

So, to get that chiseled and lean look on your face, try these simple facial exercises to get rid of chubby cheeks or that double chin that has been bothering you:

1. Puff your cheeks

This exercise increases the blood circulation in your face muscles, especially around your cheeks. Improved blood circulation strengthens upper cheek muscles and improves facial appearance. 

Directions: Inflate your mouth with air and hold the breath for 10 seconds. Now, turn the air towards the right cheek and hold it for the next 10 seconds. Do the same with the left cheek. 

Repetitions: At least 10 times.

2. Raise your brows

Performing the forehead workout regularly will keep your brows up and helps to remove forehead wrinkles which are caused by the action of the frontalis muscles on the forehead. This exercise is also for your sagging eyebrows. 

Directions: Place your index and middle fingers together below your eyebrows. Rest your fingers and palm on your face. Keep your eyes open and lift your eyebrows up and down with the help of your fingers. Relax after performing the movement.

Repetitions: At least 3 sets of 30 seconds each.

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Raise your brows facial exercise helps to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
3. Do the half cringe

This may be a challenging move to perform but nevertheless will help you lose face fat and get a chiseled jawline as it targets the neck, mouth and cheek muscles. 

Directions: Pushing your lower lip backward or at one corner of your mouth, pressurize the muscles in your neck for 10 seconds. You will notice vascularity in your neck when performing the exercise. 

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Repetitions: At least 15 times.

4. Do chin lifts

Chin lift is a facial exercise for the lower half of your face, including the jaw. This one is the perfect solution to eliminate fat from the chin area. 

Directions: Move your head backward and stretch the neck as much as you can. Try to move your lower lip over your upper lip and hold this position for 10 seconds. Keep in mind that you have to look up. 

Repetitions: At least 10 sets of holding the position for 10 seconds.

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Get rid of that double chin without spending big bucks on fancy treatments. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
5. And also the cheekbone lift

This exercise helps to tighten your cheek muscles, reduce the fat in that area and maintain the form and shape of the cheeks.  

Directions: Place your fingers on the cheek and gently lift the skin upwards with the help of fingers. Simultaneously, open your mouth as if you are making O. Hold on to the position for 5 seconds and you stand to feel slight pressure in your cheek muscles while doing this exercise. 

Repetitions:  At least 10 sets. 

So ladies, incorporate these exercises in your daily routine and get ready to experience quick and effective results!

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Aayushi Gupta is a health writer with a special interest in trends related to diet, fitness, beauty and intimate health. With around 2 years of experience in the wellness industry, she is connected to leading experts and doctors to provide our readers with factually correct information. ...Read More

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