The Best Facial Massage Technique for Stress and Tension
While any and all forms of face massageing can help reduce stress because you're incorporating more time for self-care, you can target areas of high tension with certain techniques. "My two favourite moves to release stress and tension are the 'platysma stretch' and the 'deadlift'," said Theron.
The platysma muscle runs from the corners of your mouth down to your pectorals in your chest. "In this stretch, you will feel your entire neck in tension, but by activating this muscle overtime you will be able to correct any sagginess or thickness that has built up in your neck, as well as tone and lengthen it," said Theron. "Start by pushing your lower jaw forwards by bringing your lower teeth in front of your upper teeth, now slowly raise your chin toward the ceiling in five counts and bringing your face back down. Keep holding the tension in your jaw and repeat for five to eight reps."