There's no secret that physical activity and regular exercise improve body quality and offer long-term overall health benefits. But what about the popular social media trend of Face Fitness?
The truth is, no qualified doctor-cosmetologist who has studied human physiology and anatomy would recommend it.
Here's why: Unlike our other skeletal muscles that attach to our bones, facial muscles connect to other muscles or directly to the skin. This is why even tiny muscle contractions can pull on our facial skin and change our expressions. In fact, many wrinkles are often caused by excess muscle activity. Therefore, repetitive face "workouts" will only speed up the aging process, increasing your chances of getting wrinkles sooner.
If someone on social media promises facial exercises that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by setting their own example, there's a high chance their changes are the result of cosmetic treatments that target the surface of the skin, but unlikely from face workouts. Those impressive first results are nothing more than muscles hypertrophy, which is temporary. Give it some time and facial exercises will produce more wrinkles and worsen the ones you already have. So, while paying for something that sounds cool in theory, it's best to just save your money.
Regular face massage, compared to Face Fitness, can "train" your facial muscles, help relax and soothe tension in the face, which can smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By stimulating the lymphatic system, face massage helps drain away any extra fluid retained in your skin, promoting detoxification by flushing out toxins and reducing excess swelling or puffiness. Improved blood flow and circulation can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, leading to a more toned and youthful appearance. A qualified esthetician can tailor the facial massage to your specific skincare concerns.