An At-Home Guide To Facial Exercises For Double Chin

Before we dive into the facial exercises for double chin, let us familiarise ourselves with some of the basics behind it. Also known as submental fat, a double chin appears when there is a layer of fat under your chin. It is often associated with weight gain. However, it doesn’t signify obesity. Genetics or loose skin also play a part in its occurrence.

Eating a nutritious diet and exercising consistently are the greatest ways to lose excess fat wherever on your body but facial exercises can also help reduce a double chin. With the pandemic keeping us within our homes, a lot of us have been skipping on the exercises. Most of us are probably guilty of binge eating and lounging around the house. While it is totally okay to take a break from it all, it is also important to keep your health in check. If you cannot get into a full workout mode, you can start by doing some facial exercises.

Doing facial exercises can help a lot more than just your double chin. They can also help strengthen your face muscles, improve blood circulation around the face and reduce tension. These facial exercises will also target the fat-causing the double chin for a sleeker appearance. However, it is also important to note that getting rid of a double chin doesn’t happen overnight. You will have to be patient with the results.

If you’re looking for some facial exercises to reduce double chin, we have got a list just for you.

Fish Face
Tongue Stretch
Chin Massage
Neck Tilt
Blowing Air
Chew Gum
Say OO-EE
FAQs

Fish Face

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Who isn’t familiar with the fish face? While it got popular for all the selfie mania, it is actually a great exercise for reducing your double chin. It helps tighten your skin and slowly diminish the fat.

How to do it:

Suck in your cheeks as much as possible and hold them for 20 – 30 seconds before letting go. Repeat this exercise about five times.

Tip: If you find it hard to suck in your cheeks, start with a pout and slowly suck in as much as you can.

Tongue Stretch

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The tongue stretch is another great way to get your facial muscles moving. All you need to do is sit comfortably and let your head do its thing.

How to do it:

Tilt your neck back to stretch it however much you can. Then stretch the tongue out as much as possible but without straining it too much. Keep this position for about 10 seconds before coming back to the normal position. Repeat this exercise 4-5 times for good results.

Tip: Make sure you don’t stretch your tongue painfully. Keep it at a comfortable stretch to avoid any unnecessary discomfort.

Chin Massage

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Chin Massage is great to tone up your chin and jawline. There are three very simple moves for you to do for this.

How to do it:

1. Hold out your index finger and thumb and start softly pinching around the jawline with both hands simultaneously. Do this for about 20-30 seconds before moving on with the next one.
2. Hold out your thumbs of both hands and place them just below your jawline. Start pushing them upwards behind your jawline, under your chin. Do this for 20-30 seconds.
3. Fist your hand and press it under your face repeatedly. Make sure you keep moving your fist all around, under the chin as well as along your jawline for a good massage. Do this for 15-20 seconds.

Tip: You can use any type of facial oil for the massage as well.

Neck Tilt

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Neck tilt is one of the easiest ways to start your facial exercises. It helps to tighten the throat muscles and reduces the double chin. There are two ways you can do it.

How to do it:

1. The straight neck tilt: Tilt your head as far as you can and keep it there for about 5 seconds before bringing it down. Repeat it about 5 times.
2. The sideways neck tilt: Take your head back as far as you can and tilt it towards your right side and then your left. Keep your head in the stretch at either side. Repeat about 5 times.

Tip: Don’t go too fast with your movements and allow yourself to feel the stretch of the neck.

Blowing Air

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Sounds funny, right? But blowing air is one of the greatest methods to strengthen the muscles of your chin and avoid the growth of a double chin.

How to do it:

Tilt your neck backwards into a stretch and take a deep breath. Pucker your lips into an O shape and blow out the air. Once done, relax your neck by bringing it back. Repeat it about 10 times for effectiveness.

Tip: If blowing out air is boring for you, you can even alternate it with whistling your favourite song.

Chew Gum

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If you want an exercise that is fun and easy to do, chew gum. Yes, it is as easy as it sounds. The best part about chewing gum is that not only does it work on your jaw and chin, but it is also a great exercise to pick if you’re busy with something. Another benefit of it is that it lessens the desire to eat junk or a large amount of food. Pick your favourite gum and go for it.

Tip: Try to choose a sugar-free gum as opposed to a sweet one for a better result.

Say OO-EE

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It might sound funny, but this exercise is also a great way to work your facial muscles. It not just works on your jaw and chin but also moves your cheek muscles for added benefits.

How to do it:

Recite the alphabets OO-EE aloud with exaggerated movements. Stretch out your lips as much as you can as you say these letters for good results. Repeat 10-15 times.

Tip: Watch yourself in the mirror to see if you are stretching it out well.

FAQs

Q. How many times in a week should I do these facial exercises?

A. It is recommended that you do these exercises at least 3-5 times a week for about 20 minutes. You can choose to do them more frequently as well but make sure you don’t overdo it and cramp your muscles.

Q. When will I see the results of these exercises?

A. Patience is key when you start doing these exercises. It depends a lot on your diet, exercise routine, size of the double chin and genetics as well. Ideally, it should take a few months to show results, but the exact time cannot be determined since it varies from person to person.

Q. Should I do these exercises while standing or sitting?

A. You can choose to do these exercises either while standing or while sitting – as you find comfortable. However, if you are doing these while sitting, make sure your posture is straight and avoid slouching as you do them.

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