Your Guide to an All Natural Face Lift

Aging is a part of growing older – no products or treatments with a promise of “anti-aging” will prevent the formation of wrinkles or fine lines.

Sure… surgical face lifts and Botox are always an option, but going under-the-knife and getting fillers is expensive AND invasive. These procedures aren’t the only way to achieve a young complexion – we’re talking how to achieve a face lift effect NATURALLY! Really – it’s possible!

As we age, our skin starts to sag, wrinkle, and droop at the jaw, lips, eyes and forehead (everywhere really, let’s be real.. ugh!). This occurs because of gravity, loss of muscle and bone mass, decreased production of collagen and elastin, and the facial expressions we continually make every day.

Remember your mom saying: “your face is gonna freeze if you don’t stop making that face!”

Same concept. With collagen and elastin decreasing with age, your skin health is affected in various ways. The skin becomes thinner, drier, more fragile, and the growth of new skin cells slows down dramatically. After the age of 20, collagen production decreases by 1% each year. Scary thought!

So – what CAN you do about it? Let’s get to the good stuff.

My top 3 ways to achieve a face lift naturally:

1. COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE (a.k.a. facial rejuvenation acupuncture): this method uses sterile, one-time use needles to activate acupuncture points on the face and body. The treatment is tailored for YOU – especially if you have some underlying issues (due to hormonal or gut health) that may be causing inflammation, breakouts, redness, discoloration, scars or water retention in the face. This method is great for erasing lines and acne, lifting the jawline, cheeks, and smile, balancing your body, and evening out your complexion for a toned and glowing skin. Get the full works: facial acupuncture with LED light therapy, facial cupping, facial gua sha and facial massage. The list of results you can expect are lengthy – see here for more!

2. FACE YOGA: Just like it sounds – a series of exercises to tone your facial muscles to keep your face and complexion lifted! We pay so much attention to the other muscles in our body – and the muscles on your face really shouldn’t be ignored! Face yoga can be done anywhere, any time and only takes a few minutes to do each day. It’s fun to practice, and can actually relax your mind and body after a stressful day at the office by supplying fresh oxygen.Like with all things wellness and natural skincare, consistency is KEY to real results: pouty and plump lips, full cheeks, lifted eyes, and a smooth forehead. Here are a few basic moves that you can start now! (TIP: If you feel like your shoulders are coming up to your ears while you are doing the exercises, come out of the pose, roll your shoulders down and back and start over. Remember to breathe!)

Acupressure Point Push: Apply your favorite moisturizer or facial oil before starting. Press the knuckles of your fists gently against the center of your forehead and glide out toward your temples. Do 3 to 5 times.

Forehead Lift with Hands: Press your index and thumbs against your hairline. Look down toward the tip of your nose. You will feel a stretch or slight tension in your forehead and eyelids. Hold for 5 seconds. Open your eyes as wide as possible without wrinkling your forehead. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat this sequence 4 more times.