Gaby
They say the neck shows our age first. Wrinkles and sagging skin often appear there before the face because the neck’s muscles are usually inactive — we only use them when we tilt our heads way back. More often, we sit, walk, and even sleep (on a high pillow) with our heads down. Over time that posture can lead to a double chin, sagging cheeks, and a softened facial contour. Targeted exercises can help. Apply a rich cream to your neck and do these exercises in the morning.
Tilt your head back as far as it can go, then cover your upper lip with your lower lip. Slowly lower your head and touch your chin to your chest. Repeat 4–6 times.
Gently turn your head to the right, then to the left. Repeat 4–6 times. Then make 8–10 quick turns.
Smoothly turn your head to the side and lift it up. Repeat 4 times on each side.
Without raising your shoulders, turn your head to the side and touch your chin to your shoulder. Repeat 4 times on each side.
Tilt your head to the right and touch your ear to your shoulder. Repeat 4–6 times on each side.
Roll your head in a circular motion clockwise—down, to the right, back, to the left, and down. Do the same counterclockwise. Repeat 6–10 times in each direction.
Stretch your neck forward, lift your chin up, then return to the starting position, pressing your chin to your chest. Repeat 4–6 times.
Interlock your fingers and place your palms on the back of your head, then lower your head. With short jerks, tilt your head back against the resistance of your hands. Repeat 4–6 times.
Rest your elbows on the table, stack your hands on top of each other, and lean your chin on them. Use your hands to lift your chin up against resistance, then lower your head and hands against the same resistance. Repeat 4–6 times.
After 10–12 days of practice, double the number of repetitions for each exercise and gradually increase them to 20–25.
Make the exercises effective: maintain a balanced diet, reduce fats and carbohydrates in your meals, monitor your weight regularly, avoid reading while lying down, and don’t sleep on high pillows.
