The 5-Minute Facial Workout: 30 Exercises for a Naturally Beautiful Face

<p> <i>How to combat the effects of aging in just 5 minutes a day.</i> </p><p> More than 50 muscles make up the structure of the human face, and to a large degree these muscles determine facial appearance. The muscles of the face can be exercised and toned just like skeletal muscles. With this new program a marked difference in appearance will be developed and will potentially eliminate the common desire and need for invasive plastic surgery. </p><p> Too much sun, cigarette smoking, the degradation of collagen layers and poor skin create sagging facial muscles. Performing the facial gymnastics in this program on a regular basis will reverse a variety of concerns such as &quot;empty&quot; looking cheekbones, floppy jowls, relaxed eyelids, uncomely wrinkles and too much unwelcome elasticity. Catherine Pez prescribes a &quot;facial gym&quot; at home to exercise the muscles in the face with no special equipment -- just some diligence and discipline. </p><p> The smile works more than twenty five muscles on the face -- so smiling is an important first step. The small and important Risorius muscle is in the corner of the mouth and if well stimulated, will correct a drooping mouth. This muscle also stimulates the other mid-face muscles thereby inflating the cheeks and nothing is as fresh and young-looking as well-accentuated cheekbones. </p><p> Each exercise has clear instructions, with photographs that demonstrate the movements, so performing each exercise is easy and straightforward. </p>