The other day, a friend asked me what kind of facial treatments I’ve been doing lately because, as she put it, “Your skin is glowing!” I laughed and told her the secret wasn’t a fancy treatment or expensive cream—it’s something I do at home, every day, in just a few minutes.

Curious? Let me share my little ritual for a firmer, healthier, and more vibrant face. Here’s how I do it.

Preparation for the session

1. Cleanse
Start by gently removing makeup and cleansing your skin. This preps your face for maximum absorption of all the rejuvenating benefits you’re about to unlock.

2. Mirror magic
Perform your exercises in front of a mirror. Sit comfortably with a straight, relaxed back. This posture allows you to stay fully focused on each movement.

3. Morning & evening ritual
Dedicate 10-15 minutes every morning and evening. It’s a small but powerful ritual that sculpts and tones over time.

4. Slow & steady, then speed up
Start each exercise at a slow pace with 10 repetitions, focusing on technique. Then, repeat them with a faster tempo for 20 more repetitions. This method wakes up the muscles and maximizes impact.

5. Finish with nourishment
End your workout with a rejuvenating serum or a firming cream. Your skin will be more receptive to these products, enhancing their effectiveness.

Rejuvenating exercises for chin and neck

Combat sagging in the neck and firm up the chin and mouth area.

1. Oriental dance moves
Raise your arms above your head, elbows bent, palms together. Slowly sway your neck forward, backward, and side-to-side as if moving to a slow, gentle rhythm. 10 slow and 20 fast.

2. Sky stretch
Stretch your crown upwards towards the ceiling, feeling the gentle pull through your neck muscles. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat. 10 slow and 20 fast.

3. Jaw press
Use your neck and chin muscles to press your lower lip over your top lip. Hold for a moment and repeat. 10 slow and 20 fast.

4. Resisted jaw push
Push your lower jaw forward while using your palm to create resistance. This "push-and-resist” action strengthens the jawline. 10 slow and 20 fast.

5. Thumb press under chin
Place your thumbs under your chin bone. Open your mouth slightly and lower your chin, pressing it against the resistance of your thumbs. 10 slow and 20 fast.

6. Tongue press exercise
With your mouth closed, press your tongue upward, wrapping it behind your upper teeth from the outside. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat the same movement with the lower jaw. 10 slow and 20 fast.

Closing thoughts

This isn’t just about looking good. It’s about taking a moment to care for myself, to invest in my well-being, and to start or end the day with a little glow—inside and out.

So, if you’ve been wondering about a fresh, uplifting way to boost your skin and your mood, give this a try. Who knows? Maybe your friends will start asking you what your secret is!

Exercises for mouth and cheeks

These exercises lift sagging cheeks, smooth smile lines, and reduce wrinkles around the lips.

1. The kiss
Pucker your lips as if blowing a big kiss. Place your index finger between your lips and press against it with your upper lip. Relax and repeat. 10 slow and 20 fast.

2. Kiss the hands
Pucker your lips again, but this time press them gently against the back of your fingers. Imagine a soft, playful kiss. Relax and repeat. 10 slow and 20 fast.

3. Playful grimaces
Open your mouth wide and tuck your lips inward. Push your tongue against the inside of your lower lip. Slowly close your mouth halfway while attempting to smile at the same time. 10 slow and 20 fast.

4. Cheek twists
Twist your lips towards your right cheek, feeling the skin tighten along the cheekbone. Return to center, then twist towards your left cheek. Repeat this side-to-side motion. 10 slow and 20 fast.

5. Corner smile stretch
Hold the corners of your lips gently with your index fingers. Stretch your lips into a straight, soft smile. Return to the starting position and repeat. 10 slow and 20 fast.

Exercises for forehead and eye area

Target forehead muscles, smooth frown lines, and reduce crow’s feet, dark circles, and droopy eyelids.

1. Squint and shine
Squint your eyes slightly, holding the "slit-eye” position for a few seconds, then open them wide. Repeat this to activate and strengthen the eye area. 10 slow and 20 fast.

2. Surprised brows
Lift your eyebrows high, as if in surprise. Hold for a few seconds. To make it more challenging, apply gentle pressure with your index fingers just above your brows and try to lift them against the resistance. 10 slow and 20 fast.

3. Flirting eyes
Raise and lower your gaze, keeping your head still. Then move your eyes from left to right, like the classic "flirty glance" from old movies. This improves muscle control around the eyes. 10 slow and 20 fast.

4. Draw shapes with your eyes
Challenge your eye muscles further by "drawing" shapes with your gaze. Try drawing numbers or circles. After each shape, pause for 5 seconds before continuing. 10 slow and 20 fast.