5 Effective Facial Exercises To Lift Your Eyebrows Naturally

Want to get an eyebrow lift at home without spending a fortune? If yes, then be assured you’ve come to the right spot.

This post reveals the different facial toning exercises you’ve been dying to know all this while. So keep reading to discover.

Brow Lifts With Facial Exercises!

Did You Know?

A study conducted by MIT researchers found that people are more likely to be recognized without their eyes than when they don’t have eyebrows (1).

Exercise No. 1

1. Place the middle fingers of both hands underneath each eyebrow. This will help your brows to relax.
2. Make sure your palms are resting on your face.
3. Now, gently lift your eyebrows upwards and outwards while keeping your eyes open.
4. Hold this position for the next 5 seconds.
5. After this, push your brows downwards against your fingers. Make sure both your eyes are open.
6. Hold again for about 5 seconds.
7. Repeat these brow yoga steps three times to maximize results.

Exercise No. 2

1. This is where you need to keep your eyes shut throughout.
2. Now look down as much as you can until your eyes have closed entirely. You should feel a slight pull.
3. Once you feel that, stay in that position for 5 seconds.
4. Now keep your eyes closed and try to look upwards as far as you can. You should feel a slight pull again.
5. Hold for 5 seconds again and let it relax.
6. Repeat this exercise 6 times.

Exercise No. 3

1. In this exercise, you need to keep both your eyes open.
2. Keep your head straight and look in front.
3. Now keep your head as still as you can and then look upwards for the next few seconds.
4. Repeat the same as you look downwards.
5. Continue doing this exercise around 6 times in total.
6. Once you are done looking up and down, try looking left and right.

Exercise No. 4

1. In this exercise, you will need to squeeze the muscles of your face as if you are scowling.
2. As you hold yourself in that position, try to bring your eyebrows downwards. They should be nearer to your eyes.
3. Now open both your eyes and lift both the brows as much as you can.
4. Continue with this exercise at least 6 times.

Exercise No. 5

1. Close your eyes as tight as you can.
2. Now lift both your eyebrows as much as possible.
3. Hold for a few seconds and make sure not to open your eyes.
4. Repeat this exercise 10 to 15 times.
5. Do this three times a day to maximize results.

Doing these exercises may help you lift the eyebrows. Do they have any other benefits? Read on to find out.

Benefits Of Eyebrow Lifting Exercises

These are additional benefits of eyebrow lifting exercises, but they are based on anecdotal evidence and their efficiency can vary from person to person:

• Regular exercises may strengthen the muscles around the eyebrows.
• Lifting exercises may help reduce sagging, giving a more youthful look.
• They may enhance your ability to express emotions through improved eyebrow movement.
• These exercises can promote blood flow to the facial area, potentially improving skin health.
• These exercises may also relieve tension in the forehead and brow area, leading to facial relaxation.
• In addition, achieving a desired eyebrow shape or lift can enhance self-esteem and body image.

Convinced about investing some time in eyebrow exercises? The following videos will guide you on how to do those correctly.

Try Some Awesome YouTube Videos!

Here are a few fun YouTube videos that teach you how to do upper brow exercises the right way!

1. Cynthia Rowland Brow Lift Tutorial:

Famous beautician and socialite Cynthia Rowland has finally decided to reveal her top beauty secret. It is simple, effective and only takes a few minutes. You don’t even have to think about plastic surgery once you get this tip right!

2. Instant Eyebrow Lift With Karen Lustrup:

If you thought Karen Lustrup can only predict your future, think twice! This woman has amazing tricks up her sleeve that will instantly lift your eyebrows. The video is very short in length and doesn’t make you do anything over the top. It is simple and very effective.

3. Facial Workout With Clarissa Patterson:

Clarissa Patterson’s simple facial workout has been designed for all those ladies who think they are aging and are worried about their sagging eyebrows. This video will give your brows a lift and help in firming your skin within a short period. Just remember to stay diligent with it and the results will definitely show.

Jane, a professional makeup artist and beauty blogger, shares her experience of doing facial exercises for 8 months in her personal blog. She saw the wonderful lifting effects of the exercises, saying, “Your face is very elastic and needs to move to retain this flexibility…. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, you will be amazed by the benefits of a good facial workout.” She goes on to add how facial exercises can also improve your overall wellbeing, stating, “As well as lifting sagging skin, getting rid of tension is a major benefit for your wellbeing and beauty. If you have a tight jaw like many of us do it can contribute to tension headaches, tiredness, anxiety, irritability and even poor sleep (i).”

Infographic: 5 Exercises To Lift Your Eyebrows

If you are interested in natural and healthier alternatives to keeping your eyebrows in place, don’t worry; we have got you covered. We have compiled a list of simple facial gymnastics you can do at home to keep those arches high and beautiful. Check out the infographic below to know more.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Trivia

You can opt for a surgical brow lift that may last for 10-12 years or a non-surgical Botox lift that lasts for 3-6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do eyebrows sag as you get older?

Yes, it is possible with the skin and muscles around eyes getting loose with age. Also, the brows might develop creases with age.
You can combat this by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Those who exercise regularly and eat a nutrient-rich diet tend to show improved biomarkers for aging and still look younger.
You can combat this by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Those who exercise regularly, and eat a nutrient rich diet tend to show improved biomarkers for aging, and simply, still look younger.

Can botox lift eyebrows?

Yes botox can help treat frown lines between brows, and help lift the height as well.

How often should I perform eyebrow-lifting exercises?

You should aim to perform eyebrow lifting exercises about 3 to 5 times a week. Start with 5 to 10 minutes each session, and adjust as needed based on how your muscles feel. Consistency is key to seeing results.

How long does a brow lift last?

Surgical brow lifts can last anywhere from 10-12 years depending on your age and skincare routine.

At what age should you get a brow lift done?

While it depends on your genetic disposition for frown lines, and your individual skincare routine, you can get a brow lift done anytime between 40-65 yrs of age.

Illustration: Effective Facial Exercises To Lift Your Eyebrows Naturally

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