It has long been reliably known that facial exercises for nasolabial folds are truly effective when performed systematically. To permanently get rid of wrinkles in the most problematic area, it is enough to use proven methods from Margarita Levchenko, Galina Dubinina, Evgenia Bagly or Carol Maggio - they are considered the most effective and can be performed at home. All you need to do is know the correct technique and do them several times a week, sitting on a comfortable chair in front of a mirror. The result will not be long in coming, and the first noticeable effect will appear after 2-3 procedures. Women can choose for themselves which method to use, but a combination of several options is allowed.
Causes of nasolabial folds
Nasolabial folds usually appear at the age of 35 and later, but it also happens that women notice them at the age of 25-30. There may be several reasons for this:
- Fast weight loss. If a girl suddenly loses weight, the skin does not have time to adapt in time, as a result of which wrinkles form in places where there was previously a fat layer;
- Emotionality. Emotional girls need exercise like no other, because at an early age they develop not only “crow’s feet”, but also nasolabial folds;
- Predisposition to wrinkles. This occurs due to the structural features of the skull, and preventing wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle is problematic;
- Adverse effects of external factors: temperature changes, weathering, prolonged exposure to the sun;
- Bad ecology. As you know, in industrial cities the population most often suffers from diseases, so wrinkles are the least of all evils.
- Lack of water. As a general rule, each person needs to drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily to avoid dehydration. In addition, this approach helps fight hunger pangs. If the body does not have enough fluid, this negatively affects the condition of the skin and figure.
- Systematic lack of sleep. A person needs to sleep at least 6 hours every day. If you neglect this rule, lack of sleep will have a bad effect on the elasticity and appearance of the skin over time.
It can also be caused by improper facial care, so it is very important to choose the right masks and lotions according to your skin type.
The best facial exercises for nasolabial folds
To forget once and for all about wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle with the help of face-building, it is enough to master the exercise technique developed by famous experts in the field of beauty and health: Margarita Levchenko, Carol Maggio, Evgenia Balgyk or Galina Dubinina. Each of the techniques differs in the sequence of actions and the impact on certain points and lines, but the end result is the same - tightened skin and a beautiful complexion.
To understand how to remove nasolabial folds and tighten the oval of the face thanks to face-building, you need to watch the video, where the technique will be shown clearly.
Method from Margarita Levchenko
A professional trainer for rejuvenation and wellness, Margarita Levchenko, several years ago developed her own method of combating wrinkles, which is now actively used by thousands of women:
- Warm up your hands by rubbing against each other. We inflate our cheeks, place our palms on them and try to press them in, overcoming resistance. We fix the position for 10 seconds.
- We do the same thing, but we roll the air from side to side.
- We stretch our lips forward as much as possible, as if pronouncing the letter “O”. We hold for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat 8 times.
- We draw air into our lungs, close our lips and exhale through them without straining.
- We massage the worked muscles along the massage lines by patting and tapping to relieve tension.
How Margarita Levchenko recommends removing nasolabial folds, watch the video:
Method from Galina Dubinina
Galina Dubinina is a famous yoga trainer. She developed exercises against nasolabial folds to increase tone and smooth out wrinkles in a short time:
- We place the thumbs of both hands behind the cheeks along the upper teeth, the pads should “look” outward. We try to close our lips 8-10 times.
- We place the thumb of the left hand to the lower gum with a pad near the canine so that it is in the area of the nasolabial fold. Press it with your lips to your teeth 10 times, change sides.
- The thumbs are fixed on the line of contact of the closed teeth, the palms are located in front of the face, forming a “house”. We suck in our cheeks 8-10 times.
- With your index finger, press a point in the center of your upper lip to your teeth, closing your lips tightly. We smile 8 times without opening them. We repeat 8 times, alternating the speed of execution - first at a slow pace, then at a fast pace.
Conclusion
If women regularly perform any of the exercises described above, they will achieve the most positive effect:
- Elimination of nasolabial folds;
- Improved muscle tone;
- Increased skin firmness and elasticity;
- Beautiful complexion.
For this result, it is enough to do face building 2 times a week.
Lisa.ru found out what exercises will help get rid of wrinkles and what else you need to do to get an elastic oval face without “jowls” and creases.
Revitonics: principle and direction of action
Revitonics for the face of Natalia Osminina is based on:
- bringing the muscles of the face, neck and back to their natural position by stretching and aligning them;
- normalization of lymphatic drainage in the body;
- relieving emotional tension leading to tightness of the facial muscles.
“Revitonika” is a system of techniques aimed at launching the process of natural rejuvenation of the body by restoring its impaired functions. As a result of regular fitness classes for the face and neck, lymphatic massage using the Revitonics rejuvenation system, the balance of the front and back of the body is equalized, lymph flow is normalized, previously tightened muscles relax and stretch, which leads to a tightening, restoration of the oval of the face, disappearance of the double chin, improvement blood supply and complexion, reducing swelling.
Natalia Osminina’s technique is not just fitness for the face, it acts much deeper, on the whole body, rejuvenating it. This rejuvenation system is effective even where modern medicine cannot cope:
- restoration of the “angle of youth”;
- neck lengthening;
- changing the shape of the chin;
- and in addition to the aesthetic improvement of the body, its health improves.
Causes of nasolabial folds
- A fold can begin to form in the muscle layer even in adolescence, as, for example, happens with deep wrinkles
But due to the fact that the skin is elastic, you don’t pay attention to the crease for a long time. Usually you notice a fold already when the furrow on the cheek is clearly visible, and you obviously want to start doing something about it: remove it with exercises, sign up for a professional massage.
If you have a similar facial structure to your mother, and she has folds, the likelihood that you will not have them is negligible. It’s better to worry about the future of your face early and start learning exercises for nasolabial folds now, ask a dermatologist to recommend a cream that will prevent the skin from sagging prematurely.
Contraindications
Revitonics is scientifically proven and brings undeniable benefits. But despite this, there are a number of factors that impose serious restrictions on its use.
To find out, consult your doctor if you have:
- Autoimmune diseases;
- Problems with the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism);
- Skin diseases;
- Diseases of the respiratory system, including chronic ones;
- Other systemic diseases.
- Revitonics cannot eliminate external deficiencies caused by illness in the body.
- For example, edema caused by renal failure. Manipulation of such areas can cause their condition to worsen.
Physical impact on the skin is strictly prohibited if you have the following health problems:
- Hypertension;
- Diseases of the blood and blood vessels;
- Injuries to the head, neck, back;
- Warts, eczema, psoriasis;
- Osteoporosis;
- Oncology, diabetes, immune system diseases;
- Inflammation of the facial nerve;
- Mental illnesses.
Test: how to tell if you have wrinkles
Doing face building and doing exercises for nasolabial folds is also useful for prevention. But this test will help you understand how seriously you should approach the problem of smoothing your skin, and whether you should just watch the video and get inspired by gymnastics for the future or start doing exercises tomorrow, because “everything is on fire.”
Open your mouth wide and get ready to say the word “cloud,” tensing and slightly stretching your lips forward. Freeze on the letter “O” and, as much as you can, lower your lower jaw and pull your upper lip tightly over your upper teeth. It sounds a little scary, but it is in this position that if you are prone to nasolabial folds, the creases from the wings of the nose will be felt.
The problem of nasolabial folds can be solved with the help of a facial lifting massage, namely with the help of deep treatment of subcutaneous fat tissue. As a result, the muscles relax and are maintained in active tone. This “strength training” stimulates the circulatory system, maintains the level of elastin and collagen, saturates and moisturizes the dermis. As a result of several sessions (from 5 to 10 procedures for the first stage), wrinkles are smoothed out and the skin looks healthier.
The less noticeable they are, the more time you have to fix everything and fix everything with the help of fitness, massage and other techniques. A specialist can detect a tendency to “nasolabial rash” in another way: from inside the mouth, by palpating the mucous membrane. The resulting creases will feel denser to the touch than the tissues of the rest of the mucous membrane. You can ask a massage specialist to “diagnose your” face.
A little history
The history of the emergence of the Revitonics system is ambiguous. The authorship, according to different sources, belongs to two different women. But let's try to go through the facts and chronology. Natalya Borisovna Osminina became known for her research in this direction in 1994 in Lithuania. For more than 10 years, the author conducted various tests, developed her experience, working with hundreds of women. The innovative technique has received scientific justification and public recognition. In European countries: Sweden, Germany, Italy, Israel, it has become especially popular.
In 2009, Natalya Osminina began collaborating with Russian expert in the field of anti-aging massage Anastasia Dmitrievna Dubinskaya. Together with her, they created a whole direction, a school with a rich methodological base. Russian women learned this technique already under the name “Revitonika” in 2010. During this period, the technique was distributed as a set of teaching aids, atlases, packaged in an elegant box.
In the photo: Natalya Osminina
The first school was opened in 2012 in Moscow, on Mira Avenue. The founder of the school is Anastasia Dubinskaya. Here the first trainers were trained, basic complexes and exercises were worked out and adapted.
The Revitonics system appeared in the format of electronic video courses in 2013. These were not yet online courses, but users already had significant freedom in implementing the methodology. In the same year, the school entered into a partnership with the Beauty Institute on Arbat.
In the photo: Anastasia Dubinskaya
From 2013 to 2020, branches and representative offices began to open throughout the country. Instructors, trainers, as well as specialists in beauty salons were trained everywhere.
At the same time, Dubinskaya and Osminina stop collaborating. Anastasia remains the leader and founder of the Revitonics school. Natalya Borisovna leaves school completely and further continues to develop her technique, giving it the name Osmionics.
What exercises for nasolabial folds are effective at home?
Exercise with a plastic bottle
Take an empty bottle. Its volume doesn't matter. For example, 0.5 volume of water is perfect for anti-crease exercises. Exhale as deeply as possible. After this, grab the neck of the bottle with your lips, but do not use your teeth. Next, you need to take a deep, maximum breath. If the bottle begins to shrink, then you are doing everything right. You need to stay in this position for 5-10 seconds. After this you can exhale. It is recommended to repeat the exercise until your lips get tired.
Spoon exercise
Tuck your lips inside your mouth and grab a teaspoon with them. Using muscle effort, try to lift it and in this position smile widely with your cheeks. Keep this expression on your face for a couple of seconds, then lower the spoon and repeat raising it again. Do as much as you can, but it would be good to do at least 15 times.
Nasolabial sweetness is a type of facial wrinkles, which are furrows from the corners of the lips to the wings of the nose. There are many reasons for their appearance: overly active facial expressions, lack of necessary skin care, bad habits, genetic predisposition, etc. On young and elastic skin, nasolabial folds can only be seen at the moment of a smile. With age, this problem worsens and becomes more noticeable. To stop the aging process and prevent the appearance of nasolabial folds, cosmetologists have developed various exercises and gymnastics complexes for the face.
Is it possible to remove nasolabial folds with exercises?
There have been no medical studies on the benefits of gymnastics for the face. However, cosmetologists recommend mastering at least a few basic exercises for daily use. Gymnastics will help relax overstrained facial muscles, increase blood circulation and saturate the skin with oxygen.
The most popular facial techniques today are: facial gymnastics, Carol Maggio exercises, Shiatsu massage and Asahi massage. Grieg Childers breathing exercises and Indian massage also help in the fight against wrinkles.
Exercises against nasolabial folds have the greatest effect in combination with daily high-quality skin care, a balanced diet and adherence to a drinking regime.
All cosmetic products used should be tailored to your skin's needs. Sebum-regulating and moisturizing products are suitable for oily skin, and nourishing and fortified products for dry and dehydrated skin.
Ways to consolidate the effect
To obtain a decent effect, it is advisable to undergo training in working with the equipment. At the initial stage, it is advisable to carry out actions in front of a mirror, tracking muscle movements. This will be a great way to practice your exercises. Subsequently, the correct use of the technique helps to obtain and consolidate the effect.
After completing the procedure, it is recommended to wash with warm water and treat the skin with cream (make a mask). Warm up muscles should cool down on their own and tension should go away naturally. Then the achieved effect will be better preserved. Otherwise, the result may be eliminated.
To maintain the effect, Revitonics revise their diet. Meals are taken often, but in small portions. Avoid foods with a high glycemic index (potatoes, bread, sugar). Normalize drinking balance.
Rules for performing gymnastics for the face
Careless movements while performing facial exercises can lead to the appearance of unwanted wrinkles and creases, as well as damage to muscle fibers. To avoid common mistakes and not harm your skin, follow the rules:
- Before starting classes, ventilate the room: fresh air will speed up blood circulation, saturate the cells with oxygen, and also give you strength.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and cleanse your face.
- Apply a thick layer of nourishing cream to your eyelids, and a light base oil or cream to the rest of your face.
- Watch your posture and head alignment.
- While tensing the muscles in the mouth area, try to relax the remaining areas.
- Monitor the process using a mirror.
- Make the exercises more difficult gradually.
Facial exercises at home
Even young girls look older if they have deep nasolabial folds on their faces. Therefore, the desire to get rid of them arises naturally. This is where special sets of exercises for the face come to our aid. For them to bring results, you need to do the exercises regularly! Also, do not forget to follow the recommendations for the particular technique used.
Comprehensive care for every day
Comprehensive care suggests that every morning you should start by washing your face with an ice cube. To do this, first freeze a herbal decoction in a special mold (chamomile, St. John's wort and sage are suitable) or even plain water mixed with parsley juice. After washing your face, immediately proceed to performing gymnastics for the problem area:
- Draw out your lips with a tube. Hold the position for 5 seconds and relax your muscles.
- Open your mouth in an "O" shape. Fix your lips for 5 seconds and relax.
- Puff out your cheeks strongly and relax after 2-3 seconds.
Repeat each exercise at least 20 times. Then prepare a compress: dip a cotton pad in freshly brewed warm green tea. Apply to the fold for 20 minutes.
To enhance the effect of the compress, do not let it cool. Re-dab the cotton pad every 5 minutes.
To complete this complex, apply a mask made from natural fresh ingredients to your face. Method of its preparation:
- Pour 50 ml of clean cold water over 15 medium bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Boil the broth for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Strain the broth.
- Separate 5 quail egg yolks and beat.
- Mix eggs with 2 tbsp. l. cold-pressed olive oil and 10 g of burnt alum.
- Add 2 tbsp to the egg-butter mixture. l. bay decoction. Stir.
- Soak a cotton pad in the mixture and apply to the problem area. Secure with adhesive tape.
- After half an hour, wash with warm water.
The procedure must be carried out within three days. Then, to allow your skin to rest, take a break for 4-5 days, during which you simply wipe your face with an ice cube and continue the exercises.
Video: exercises against nasolabial folds
Exercises by Carol Maggio
Famous Hollywood cosmetologist Carol Maggio has developed a whole range of unique facial exercises. One of them is aimed at eliminating nasolabial folds. The effect can be compared to plastic surgery. The technique is as follows:
- Mentally mark the center of the upper and lower lip lines.
- Open your mouth, keeping the points in one line. The shape of a regular oval will help you maintain the position.
- Using two fingers of each hand, massage the folds from bottom to top and vice versa.
- Once the burning sensation occurs, apply a few patting movements to soothe the skin.
Repeat the exercise daily in front of the mirror. If possible, do it in the morning and evening.
To avoid stretching the skin, lubricate the area of the nasolabial folds with a small amount of any base oil.
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Shiatsu massage
Shiatsu massage is one of the ways to tone your facial muscles. It is recommended to perform it in the morning after waking up and 20-30 minutes before bedtime. Technique:
- Place the pads of your index fingers on the corners of your mouth. Massage for half a minute.
- Gradually move your fingers to the center of your lower lip and back.
- Apply the cream to the nasolabial folds and massage for 40 seconds from bottom to top and back.
If desired, you can massage several times during the day. The main thing is to remember to clean your hands and face before the procedure! Dust or infection getting into the pores can cause acne, allergies or irritation.
Video: face fitness against nasolabial wrinkles
Breathing exercises by Greer Childers
The breathing exercise technique was invented by the American Greer Childers when her weight exceeded 90 kg. It helped keep facial muscles toned and prevent the appearance of nasolabial folds during weight loss. One of the most effective mouth exercises:
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend over and rest your hands on the area above your kneecaps.
- Take a deep breath and exhale. Repeat 2 times.
- Hold your breath. Open your mouth as much as possible, squeezing your lips tightly together.
- Stick out the tip of your tongue. Hold the position for 15 seconds. Relax your muscles.
Repeat the action at least 5 times in a row. You can do 3-4 approaches a day.
Video: exercises against nasolabial folds from Greer Childers
Properly distributed load during facial gymnastics will ensure youth, beauty and health of your skin. Follow the article's recommendations, but don't overdo it! Remember that exercises are prohibited after Botox injections, plastic surgery, or pathologies of the facial nerve. If you have at least one of the listed indications, consult your doctor and cosmetologist.
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Author of the method
Natalya Osminina, the founder of the method, has a rich track record in the field of practical implementation of methods for restoring the musculoskeletal system. An engineer by profession, she repeatedly improved her qualifications with an emphasis on cosmetology and physiotherapy.
Natalya Borisovna participated in various international projects to develop methods for physiological rejuvenation of the body and skin.
In 2007, Osminina came up with a number of technologies that were later taken as the basis for the complex of effects of Revitonic.
The technique involves a number of physiological effects aimed at restoring the normal course of internal processes responsible for the age-related appearance. The actions of the complex are based on a medical approach to the aging process.
The use of Revitonics helps to tone the facial muscles and reconstruct metabolic processes. The technique easily replaces typical methods of combating external aging.