THE CAUSE
When a hypodermic sheet of fat around the neck droops to create sagging in the skin, it typically appears as Double-Chin. Genetics can drive a double chin too, as your body might be tuned to storing excess water under the chin or just store excess fat.
Ageing, can also cause double chin where you lose muscles across the body, the muscles around the chin weaken and your skin starts growing loose.
No matter what, our 3 prong approach to deal with your face fat is rock solid. But implement all three together for best results.
THE THREE PRONG PLAN
Lets face it, the double chin will take some honest efforts from you, but at the end its you who will look amazing. The three ways suggested below can be the best ways to get rid of that ugly double chin.
Use the mask that we recommend, follow the DIY tips, and perform the exercises and we guarantee the results to die for –
1. DIY TIPS
CHEW GUMExercise your facial muscles and keep them toned by chewing a gum, preferably sugar free. Chewing Gums also keep your teeth and gums healthy as well as strong, so it’s a win-win.
COCOA BUTTER MASSAGE
Cocoa butter helps to improve elasticity of your skin. Studies have shown that the bioactive constituents of cocoa components exhibit pharmacologic effects in reducing inflammatory processes.
How to apply: Heat a tablespoon of cocoa butter. Gently massage your chin and nearby neck area for about 15 minutes clockwise and anti-clockwise as well. Do this daily before taking bath or before going to bed within 10 days your double chin will tighten up.
WHEAT GERM OIL MASSAGE
An effective way to reduce neck fat is massaging the chin and neck with wheat germ oil. Wheat Germ oil is rich in Vitamin E that helps in nourishing and tightening the skin. [2]
How to apply: Apply the wheat germ oil in an upward motion starting from your neck towards your double chin for 15 to 20 minutes before going to bed. Do this for 10 days.
EGG-WHITES FACE MASK
In case you do not have cocoa butter or wheat germ oil, then you can use beat up egg whites to make a face mask. Egg whites are a more easily accessible remedy for your double chin. Egg Whites Face masks made from egg whites, milk, lemon and honey can tighten your skin muscles.
How to Apply: Carefully separate the egg white from 2 to 3 eggs. Mix it with a tablespoon of milk, honey, and lemon juice. Massage your chin and neck area and leave mixture to dry. After an hour remove it with lukewarm water.
INCREASE VITAMIN E INTAKE
When it comes to food for your skin one should definitely increase their intake of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is vital in maintaining the health of your skin and preventing it from sagging.
Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, legumes, nuts, seeds, beans and liver are rich in Vitamin E. You can also look out for Green Tea. If you take daily vitamin E supply you can easily get rid of that double chin.
2. CHIN FIRMING EXERCISES
An important aspect of your 10-day routine to reduce double chin is going to be Facial Exercises. These exercises help in stretching and tone up your double chin.KISS THE SKY
Tilt your head upwards and keep your eyes towards the direction of sky. Now hold your lips as tight as possible as if you are trying to kiss the sky. Hold yourself in this position for about 15 seconds and repeat 20 times. This exercise stretches most of the facial muscles including your jaw, throat, and neck. Make sure you are only moving your lips.
CHIN UP
Chin up is a popular double chin reduction exercise. Pull your lower lip as high as possible by pushing out your lower jaw. You’ll feel a slight strain on your jaw and chin muscles as you push out your jaw. Hold the lip and jaw in the position for 15 seconds and repeat 20 times. This exercise will not only help you lose your double chin but also give you a more prominent jaw line and high cheekbone structure to your face.
HUM AND BREATHE
There are two parts to this exercise. First close your lips and make chewing motion using your lower jaw. Now hum and count your breath. After 10 breaths stop to relax. In the second part, open your mouth and stick your tongue to the lower front teeth from front. Again hum and count for 10 breaths. Repeat both parts 20 times. This exercise will give you a great jawline and also reduce your double chin.
GUPPY
You can do this simple exercise any time of the day. Just suck in your cheeks and lips like a guppy or fish and try to smile. Hold the position for 10 seconds or until you feel the burn in your cheeks and jaws. Repeat 20 times. This is one of the best and fastest ways to burn excess fat on the chin and face.
NECK ROTATION
While standing, drop your chin forward to your chest and slowly rotate your head to the right. Hold the position for five seconds. Now, gently rotate your head back so that your chin is to your chest. Do the same to the left. Hold again for five seconds. Repeat this 15 times daily.
CHIN SLAP
This is one of the easiest face workouts. With the back of your hand, gently slap underneath your chin and gradually increase your speed until it starts hurting. If it starts hurting, slow down but continue to slap your double chin for 30 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
