Have you recently noticed that you have a second chin and it has become the most noticeable part of your face? Unfortunately, this problem is familiar to people of all ages. A double chin can occur not only in the elderly, it can also appear at a young age. This unpleasant surprise can spoil and change even the most beautiful face beyond recognition.

What causes the appearance of a double chin?

There can be several reasons:

• Overweight. If a double chin appeared at a young age, then you have at least 8-10 kg of excess weight.

• Slouching, wrong posture, the habit of walking with the head down.

• Genetic predisposition, specific structure and shape of the face.

• Sudden weight gain or rapid weight loss.

• Uncomfortable, too high pillows for sleeping

You can get rid of a double chin with the help of special exercises in combination with healthy, balanced diet.

You can claim that there is a faster and easier way. This is liposuction of the chin. But, agree, surgical intervention is far from the best way to maintain beauty.

The easiest and most natural way to get rid of a double chin is exercisesthat will strengthen and tone the neck muscles.

Exercises to correct a double chin:

1. Tilt your head forward, return to the starting position, then back and again to the starting position.

2. Tilt your head forward, turn it to the right shoulder, then tilt it back, turn it to the left shoulder. Return to the starting position. Repeat the same with an inclination to the left side.

3. Stand in a comfortable position, tilt your head back. Mouth tightly closed, count to ten, relax. Return to the starting position.

4. Tilt your head back, try to reach the tip of your nose with your lower lip. Protruding the lower jaw forward and up.

5. Press your palm to your forehead, as if tilting your head back, while straining your neck muscles to resist the pressure. Do this for 10 seconds. Repeat, putting your palm to the back of your head.

Repeat the exercises every day, performing each of them at least five to seven times. To achieve a better result, combine exercises with massage.

For this, you can use special massagers or improvised means. You can massage a slightly moistened towel. Bring it under the chin and pull strongly with both hands. The middle of the towel should slightly hit the chin. Repeat 10-15 times.

How to maintain a good face shape?

• To maintain and strengthen the muscles of the neck and chin, it is very important to have the correct posture. Try not to slouch, keep your head level and straight, without lowering it too low.

• Watch your diet, eat more fruits and vegetables. Often, the appearance of a double chin is caused by a high-calorie, improper diet.

• Do not sit at the computer for hours, be sure to take breaks, get up, take a walk, if possible, do a short recharge.

The result will appear in about three weeks. Do not be afraid of such a term — this is the minimum time required to tone the muscles.

Exercise regularly and the result will please you!