Facial muscle training promises brighter skin as well as reducing expression lines
If we are aware of the benefits of exercising our bodies, why don’t we consider doing the same with our face? This is the premise from which facial gymnastics starts, a booming technique that consists of activating the muscles of the face through manual massages to achieve brighter and smoother skin while smoothing expression lines and preventing blemishes. The appearance of new wrinkles. In addition, this non-invasive facial stimulation training strengthens the more than 40 muscles of the face and helps to reshape the oval. More and more celebrities who have surrendered to this relaxing method -from Meghan Markle to Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer Aniston- and claim to practice it at home, but now there are also specialized centers where you can go to disconnect and relax while letting an expert in the matter be who apply the massage, as is the case with Work Your Face. Its founder, Steph Martin, answers the most frequently asked questions about this facial gymnastics and reveals all the secrets about this matter in which, we anticipate, perseverance is essential.
How was the Work Your Face concept born and why did you decide to launch the project?
People have developed a great awareness and focus on working the muscles of the body. However, they do not take into account the more than 40 muscles that we have in the face. My experience of more than 7 years in the luxury sector of cosmetics, beauty and well-being together with my great interest in the natural and the non-invasive, lead me to create and consolidate the idea behind Work Your Face effective for both women as for men.
What exactly does facial gymnastics consist of? What are the keys to your success?
What we do more exactly is anti-aging facial gymnastics. Its focus is to stimulate, nourish and strengthen the more than 40 muscles that we have in our faces. With an exclusive massage technique and great mastery in integrating tools such as guasha, suction cups, EMS (electromuscular stimulation) technology, among others, we redesign the facial oval, fade wrinkles and delay the effects of time in one of the most sensitive and visible areas, our face.
The key without a doubt, as with the exercise of the body, is perseverance; both with the workouts in the studio and with the skincare and massage routine at home that complement the immediate visible and long-lasting effects of each facial training.
At first glance, the fact of activating the facial muscles more seems somewhat contradictory when precisely gesticulation is what causes the most wrinkles. Can you also get the opposite effect?
Wrinkles are created by the repetition of movements over time, what we do at WYF is to work the muscle and tissue in depth with a specific massage that we naturally cannot do by gesturing, we precisely help to fight wrinkles caused by mimicry by reversing the trend of movement.
What can be achieved with a correct routine of facial gymnastics?
Multiple results! Externally: smoother, firmer, more elastic, illuminated, compact skin, a fresh and restful appearance, a redesigned facial oval and cheekbones, as well as visibly faded wrinkles. At an internal level: a compact and resistant musculature, optimal drainage of water and facial fat, as well as a correct cellular metabolism and a significant increase in the natural production of collagen and elastin in the skin.
At what age should you start this type of routine?
It’s never too late to start. It’s like going to the gym, but for the muscles of the face. Working with them early will certainly make aging better. Our facial workouts and products are focused on treating the face according to its needs at any age.
How often do you recommend going to the salon? Should it be combined with exercises at home or is it better for the muscles to rest?
The muscle does not need to recover after the session. It is both very active and relaxing. We recommend one workout a week in the studio and continuing at home using tools such as guasha, facial mushrooms, etc. Between sessions. Of course, just like when you go to the gym to work on your body, you need perseverance to maintain results.
What type of facial products should be used to enhance the effects?
We have created a massage oil, Your Workout Oil, which helps to manipulate the muscles and the use of tools, it is ideal to use. It is moisturizing, non-greasy, it absorbs well and quickly, as well as being antioxidant and antiseptic thanks to its essential oils. In addition, according to the needs of each person, we propose complementary cosmetic products that we have created capable of enhancing and maintaining results over time.
How long does it usually take to see results?
In a single session you can already see the before and after, the skin is smoothed and the cheekbones and the contour of the face are much defined. The more consistent you are with your facial training and at-home protocols, the longer lasting the results. We have a fantastic team of master trainers who communicate with each muscle of the face with great skill and rigor to guarantee results. Likewise, they are able to design their own home workout plan for each client based on the needs of each person.
There are different types of massage within facial gymnastics. If you had to choose one, what would it be?
Each workout has its advantages, depending on what each one is looking for, time, result, skin condition, age, etc… but I would definitely prefer our star workout, the Premium Lift. Take our signature facial massage that is divided into 3 phases (like a body workout): Warm-up, cardio and cool-down, as well as finishing with 10 minutes of EMS. It is active and relaxing at the same time, and the best thing: its immediate smile effect on our clients.
What would you say to someone who has heard about facial gymnastics but is not encouraged by laziness or skepticism?
That the face is the letter of introduction itself. That 75% of the clients who have come have made an appointment again after the first session and regularly attend our studio. That our facial gymnastics make the best version of your face stand out in the most natural way that exists. In addition, you will have a good time, and you will undoubtedly leave well rested. So, there are no excuses! And that after Barcelona many other clients in different cities of Spain are waiting for us. The reception in networks has been brutal.
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