It tightens the skin, plumps it up, smoothes the texture and restores radiance... We're not talking about a surgeon's needles, but facial yoga. This miraculous practice consists of a few facial gymnastics exercises for an almost instant and lasting facelift. Let's take a closer look at this natural radiance boost we've all been waiting for.

What is facial yoga?

It's been causing a sensation for a few seasons now, and facial yoga is the new trendy wellness practice to try out. Well-established in Asian countries and popular in the United States, the practice is spreading more and more in France. You may even have come across it on Youtube via the videos of Sylvie Lefranc (author of the book "Yoga du Visage"). This facial exercise has its origins in the general practice of yoga. The principle is the same, although localized to the face and all its constituent muscles. This totally natural method can be likened to Kobido massage, since it regenerates facial muscles not only by working them in depth, but also by combining massage, acupressure and exercises similar to yin yoga.

The expected and promised result?

Improved circulation, firmer skin, a more even complexion and the elimination of toxins. The muscles of the face are like all the muscles of the body: left unused, they end up softening and... sagging. Hence the oval of the face that slackens as we age. To remedy this, facial yoga is the right solution. By restoring elasticity to the epidermis, it will undeniably tighten this fragile part of the human body. It's the assurance of a facelift, without having to spend a fortune or suffer under a surgeon's needles. A real revolution!

A practice approved by science

L'un des plus grands aspects du yoga du visage, serait qu'il aide à rajeunir les traits faciaux de manière assez spectaculaire. Selon une étude publiée dans le magazine Jama Dermatology, des chercheurs attestent de l'efficacité de cette pratique dans notre quête effrénée du miracle anti-âge. En effet, lors de l'étude une trentaine de personnes ont pratiqué les 32 exercices faciaux recommandés par le yoga du visage tous les jours, et ce pendant huit semaines. Âgés de quarante à soixante-cinq ans, les volontaires ont pu remarquer des signes probants dès la neuvième semaine. Au bout de 20 semaines, le changement était radical (joues rebondies, paupières supérieures remontées, ovale du visage raffermit, teint lumineux) et la moyenne avait physiquement rajeuni de deux années.

To sum up, you can expect from facial yoga:

• A relaxed oval
• Softened skin
• A luminous complexion
• A refined grain
• Plump cheeks
• Fading wrinkles
• A lively look
• Smoothed eye contours.

A miracle? No, of course not: these effects are the fruit of regular, assiduous practice. Like general yoga or any other form of sport, the practice of facial yoga requires iron discipline!

Pour encore plus de beauté, découvrez notre sérum cils pour des cils allongés et regard deux fois plus éveillé ! 

How can I practice facial yoga at home?

Facial yoga is so simple that it can be practiced at home, without the presence of a coach or special equipment (although you can add the use of natural stone mushrooms, Gua Sha or a stone roller). It is ideally performed in the morning, before starting the day. Among other things, it releases tension and gets you off to a good start. Every morning, after getting up and before getting ready, allow yourself five to ten minutes of relaxation for this well-being ritual. By taking deep breaths and adding a mantra (the OM to release tension, for example), you apply the various exercises inspired by Sylvie Lefranc's recommendations:

To reduce frown lines:

Repeat five times. Use your index finger to massage the area between the eyebrows, moving up and down cyclically. Then compress the muscle in the area with the palm of the hand.

To smooth the forehead:

Repeat ten times. To loosen up the forehead and soften it from the worries accumulated throughout the day, place both hands on the top of the forehead. Slide them up and back, lowering your eyes, and hold the muscle tension for five seconds. Release by exhaling.

Smooth smile lines:

À répéter deux fois. Pour lisser les petites rides naso-labiales, autrement connues sous le nom de rides du sourire. On étire les tempes vers l'arrière à l'aide des paumes des mains. En même temps, former un O avec la bouche tout en collant la lèvre supérieure sur les dents pendant cinq secondes.

To tone the oval of the face:

Repeat five times. Make a cup with your hands under the chin, making sure to wrap around the contour of the face. Create resistance with your head bent forward, hold for ten seconds, release, exhale and repeat. You can also apply this exercise with a Gua Sha! 

To smooth crow's feet:

Repeat five times. Thumbs on back of neck, rest of hand at temples. Slide fingers back without moving thumbs. Hold for five seconds, release and repeat.

To smooth the lip contour:

Repeat three times. Inflate cheeks, press hand against lips as if to prevent air escaping. Hold for five seconds. For plumped-up lips, have fun creating vibrations with your mouth by blowing hard.

Cosmetic care to complement your practice?

Le massage et les pressions d'acupression sont des manières très efficaces de faire pénétrer les soins cosmétiques au plus profond de la peau. La circulation sanguine réactivée permettra de mieux absorber les actifs dont l'épiderme a besoin pour s'hydrater et se nourrir au mieux. La séance matinale du yoga du visage peut donc parfaitement se coupler à la pose des soins.

You save time while doing yourself good. You can apply your day cream, anti-dark circle and puffiness eye serum, jelly or vegetable oil (always cold-pressed) to get the best results!

So will you let yourself be tempted by this totally natural miracle facelift?