At 66, Linda Robison displays firm, bright skin, a sculpted face and features that have lost nothing in sharpness. She swears that she owes this result only to a habit that she integrated into her routine years ago.
“Most people think I’m in his fifties”, says Linda Robison, 66 years old. For several years, the sixty -something woman has explained that she has simplified her routine. “I stay on a basic moisturizer, a vitamin C serum, retinol in the evening and good sun protection every morning”, she says. Soft exfoliation once a week and a light peel once a month complete the program. But there is a completely different detail from which the Briton never derogates to maintain her youth capital. And it costs nothing!
Indeed, according to Linda Robison, the facial muscles play a decisive role in the elasticity of the skin. Yes, those we forget all the time. “I believe that facial exercises and massages are one of the things that have helped me the most to appear younger”, she says. She started over ten years ago and never stopped. Every morning, for ten to fifteen minutes, in front of her mirror, she massages, she smooths, she stimulates. And the effects are visible, according to her, especially in terms of cheeks and lower facials. The Nasogenian furrow has diminished, the skin has found rebound. It does not seek perfection, but mainly comfort. “I feel good, and I recognize myself in the mirror”, she said.
Moreover, professionals validate the approach. Face massage activates microcirculation, oxygenous the skin, improves radiance, helps to relax tensions. Yvette Wyeth, specialist in skin care, simply explains it: “It is an excellent tool for bringing the skin back to life”. The effects would even see in the short term : “With this method, your skin seems more plump, cooler and less tired”, According to boots experts. Provided, of course, to do the gestures well. Ascending movements, softness … Today there are dozens of online tutorials to learn. Some use a gua sha or a roll, others prefer their hands. The important thing is regularity.
On the study side, facial gymnastics is starting to be taken seriously. A publication in Jama Dermatology has shown that an facial exercise program followed for 20 weeks is improving facial firmness in women aged 40 to 65. A ritual adopted by Linda Robison, which she now practices without thinking about it, without ever jumping one day. And it shows.
