Over time, you may have noticed a transformation in the contour of your face, often marked by the appearance of a double chin. This physical characteristic can result from a variety of factors, including skin aging, weight fluctuations, genetics, and even lifestyle. In fact, over the years, the skin gradually loses its elasticity, and submental fat can accumulate, creating this less defined chin appearance.
It is therefore legitimate to wonder what alternatives exist to reduce this double chin without resorting to invasive surgery. Today, we are going to tell you about three natural methods: face sculpting , kobido and lymphatic drainage . These massage techniques aim to refine the double chin. But what are the benefits? Can we really hope for significant results thanks to these practices? Follow the guide.
What is a double chin?
Before we get into the causes and solutions to get rid of your double chin, let's take a moment to understand what the term really means. Basically, a double chin occurs when you have a little too much fat under your chin, which creates the appearance of a crease or excess skin. If you notice a small amount of fat accumulation or sagging skin in this area, it's very likely that you have a double chin.
What causes a double chin?
Double chin can affect anyone, men and women, regardless of age or weight. It can even appear in some people from a young age, while others see it appear over the years. Several factors can explain this situation, ranging from genetics to our lifestyle, not to mention hormonal changes.
One of the most common reasons for a double chin is weight gain. When our body accumulates fat cells, they can settle under the chin. And if you have a family member with a double chin, it can also be hereditary. So, you may be predisposed to having one.
Hormonal fluctuations, especially during menopause, can also play a role. These changes can cause fat to redistribution throughout the body, including in the chin area, leading to the appearance of a double chin.
Another often overlooked factor is poor lymph drainage. When lymphatic circulation is impaired, fluids can build up under the chin, accentuating the appearance of a double chin. Taking care of your lymphatic system can help reduce this buildup.
It's important to remember that age is also a key factor. Over time, our bodies produce less collagen and elastin, the two proteins that help our skin stay firm and elastic. This can lead to sagging skin and fat tissue, which contributes to the formation of a double chin.
Finally, be aware that your posture can also be a factor! Spending too much time with your neck bent or adopting a bad sleeping position can compress your muscles and influence the shape of your face, thus contributing to the appearance of a double chin.
Techniques to reduce your double chin:
Face sculpting is an aesthetic approach that uses facial massages and facial gymnastics exercises to tone facial muscles and improve blood circulation. By incorporating these techniques into your routine, you stimulate collagen production, which helps firm the skin and reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Kobido , a Japanese facial massage technique, combines several movements such as kneading and deep pressure. This massage tones the facial muscles and improves the elasticity of the skin, which helps to firm the chin area and create a natural lifting effect. Thanks to its immediate effects, Kobido helps to sculpt the oval of the face and reduce the double chin.
Finally, lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage method that stimulates the lymphatic system. By promoting the elimination of toxins and accumulated fluids, it helps reduce bags under the chin. This not only improves the definition of facial contours, but also reduces the appearance of a double chin.
The gestures to reduce your double chin:
Frequency: Morning and/or evening
1. Preparation
- Use TensioLift Oil : It promotes skin hydration and firmness. Apply a small amount to your face and neck to prepare your skin for massage.
2. Warm-up (2 minutes)
- Circular Motions: Using your fingers, make gentle circular motions on your chin and neck to warm the skin and stimulate blood circulation.
3. Face Sculpting (5 minutes)
- Neck firming:
- Apply your treatment to the left side of your neck with your right hand, using circular movements from the center towards the jaw.
- Repeat with left hand on right side.
- Toning the oval of the face:
- Gently pinch the skin between your thumb and fingers, starting from the center of the chin and moving up toward the ears.
- Repeat this movement about ten times.
- Double chin reshaping:
- Using the flats of both hands, smooth the area under the chin and along the jawline, applying firm pressure.
- Move from the center of the chin towards the earlobes.
- Finish by pressing the bottom of the chin upwards for 5 seconds.
4. Kobido (5 minutes)
- Natural lifting:
- Perform kneading movements starting at the neck, then moving up towards the chin, focusing on the double chin area.
- Use gentle pressure and friction to stimulate the skin, while incorporating light tapping motions on the chin.
- Muscle relaxation:
- Using your fingertips, make upward sliding movements over your jaw and chin, following the contour of your face.
- Focus on areas where you feel tension.
5. Lymphatic drainage (5 minutes)
- Drainage stimulation:
- Using your fingers, make gentle pressure movements starting from the chin towards the collarbone, to promote the elimination of toxins.
- Use circular motions around the lymph nodes located in the neck and armpits.
- Sliding movements:
- Slide your hands along your jaw and neck, maintaining light pressure to help drain accumulated fluids.
As a bonus, if you want to achieve better results in the long term, we recommend that you treat yourself to a facial massage session at Skin Studio from time to time. At Seasonly, our facialists specialize in face sculpting, Kobido and lymphatic drainage techniques, in order to tone and redensify the neck, décolleté and oval of the face.
For the choice of treatment, we recommend the Sculpt Treatment . This treatment targets the first signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, loss of firmness and tired features. Like a sports session for the skin, our facialists sculpt, stretch, lift and relax the muscles of the face for an instant transformative effect.
We also recommend the Intraoral Treatment , an innovative technique that targets deep muscle tension to shape the oval of the face, smooth perioral wrinkles and plump up nasolabial folds. Ideal for decongesting the double chin and firming the cheeks and lower face, the intraoral massage also helps to reshape the jawline. The results are visible from the first session, with a powerful relaxing effect on the lower face.