FACIAL WORKOUT FOR THE EYES

The beauty world is buzzing about facial workouts. Interest piqued after a US study found that following a consistent daily facial exercise programme improved the facial appearance of middle-aged women.

“Facial massage workouts not only improve the penetration of products but are also therapeutic,” says Emma Hobson, Education Manager for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. “It relaxes muscles around the eyes, which encourages tension lines to fade and improves micro circulation for healthier functioning skin.”

Take your ring finger and try these moves.

1 PRESSURE POINTS

Gently press down to stimulate energy pathways responsible for muscle tone and lifting the skin.

2 LIFT AND ENERGISE

A sweeping motion around the orbit of the eye reduces eye stress and strains.

3 BRIGHTEN AND DE-PUFF

Small under-eye circular motions followed by a long sweeping motion encourages circulation.

4 SOFTEN LINES

Tracing a cross shape at the outer eye corner and along the brow bone releases tension to soften lines.