Sagging cheek muscles lose their lifting support. 2. Collagen loss Nasolabial folds = wrinkles. Excessive facial expressions accelerate aging. 3. Skeletal structure Protruding jaws push the mouth forward, naturally deepening nasolabial folds.
Nip nasolabial folds in the bud
Pay close attention when you first notice faint lines around your mouth. Once nasolabial folds form, they're difficult to erase. To maintain a youthful appearance, prevent them early by addressing them at the first sign.
Anti-sagging essentials
Boost facial muscle tone by exercising the "lifting" zygomaticus major muscles.
Just as gym workouts sculpt a toned physique, facial exercises enhance muscle elasticity to prevent nasolabial folds.
Step 1: Press the highest points of your cheekbones with all ten fingers while pronouncing the letter "o." This exercises the zygomaticus major muscle. Repeat the same motion while pronouncing "e" to feel noticeable facial firming.Perform each step 30 times.
Step 2: Press your middle fingers on your jawline while placing your index and ring fingers on your nasolabial folds. Pronounce the letter "o." Keeping your hands in position, switch to pronouncing "e," stretching your mouth wide to the sides. Repeat each step 10 times.
Step 3: Lift and open your mouth corners to the sides while maintaining a "smiling" expression. As your mouth stretches outward, press your fingertips on the highest points of your cheekbones 30 times. This helps reduce nasolabial folds.
Step 3: Lift and stretch the corners of your mouth upward and outward, maintaining a "smiling" expression. While stretching the corners sideways, press the highest points of your cheekbones with all ten fingers 30 times. This improves lines from the corners of the mouth to the jawline.