Questions about facial exercise and would love some advice!
EDS Skin Care Forums Forum Index » Skincare Tools & Do-It-Yourself Skincare

Sat May 21, 2016 5:52 pm

Hi everyone,
Long time lurker, first time poster. Smile

I have a few questions about facial exercises and I would love any suggestions as well! If I've missed an answer to anything I'm asking that was already covered in a past post, I apologize, I have searched and read through so many threads. But I'm sure I've missed something along the way!

I turned 40 last year and decided it was about time to pull the trigger on facial exercises after reading about them here for quite a while. I bought Ageless and have been doing the "base" exercises 3x a week each for 4 months. Is that the frequency with which most of you would suggest doing it? Also for those of you who do Ageless; how often to you do her extra/supplemental exercises? I really would like to improve my forehead and give my eyes a lift, but the little creases I seem to get from the brow lift exercise terrify me! I have also never done the buccinator exercise. Is that a must? Wondering how I know if I need to do that one. I very much enjoy a rounded look to my face. Smile

Does anyone know if there's an exercise for the bottom lip? I do the Ageless one and am very much liking Carol Maggio's for the top (just started that a week ago) but there doesn't seem to be anything to plump the bottom lip a bit. Would like to keep everything uniform! Also for lips that are starting to curl downward; do you all feel that Ageless is enough, or should I be looking for another supplemental one there?

I currently do:
Ageless + Carol Maggio's Lip Plumper (YouTube version) and Carolyn's Crow's Feet Smoother (also on YouTube)
Tanaka - 6x a week at night when I wash my face.
Yamuna Balls 2-3x a week

I'm considering dermarolling as well as the Facial Detox program. I should probably get back to Retin A and Vitamin C but I was getting weird little skin rashes for a while, so for the last few months I've stuck to a very simple skincare routine (Cerave, Vitamin E and Oil Cleansing). Any other must-do suggestions? My skin is fairly dry/dehydrated. I am also working on losing 20 pounds, so hoping that the base of facial fitness that I've achieved will help me not to have too much sagging, ect when/if the weight comes off.

Thank you so much for reading and for any suggestions! I'm currently searching for some before/after pics to show you guys the small bits of progress I've made. The biggest thing I can see is a reduction in my jowls, which is pretty much the best thing I could've hoped for! Not sure how to post pics yet but will do if I can. xx

Automatic Message

If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.

Click Here to join our community.

If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site.