How to Remove a Double Chin

Double chins are often thought to be an integral part of growing older, but once you understand the causes of this cosmetic issue, you may be able to make a change. Keep in mind that if you want to get rid of a double chin, you will have to invest serious dedication toward the effort. It is also possible to "remove" a double chin literally in minutes using makeup.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizer
• Skin toner
• Chewing gum
• Bronzer, one shade darker than your foundation tone
• Powder
• Self tanner

Instructions

Daily Habits and Exercises to Help Remove a Double Chin

1. Apply moisturizer each morning and evening to your chin and neck area. As you do so, always stroke up your neck rather than across or down. The moisturizer will keep your skin from sagging, and the upwards stroking will help massage the muscles beneath your skin and firm them up so that they hold your skin closer to the underside of your chin.

2. Use skin toner throughout the day. Just as you tone your face when it gets dry, tone your neck and the underside of your chin as well. This helps skin become and stay firm and toned.

3. Exercise your chin area. Put your elbow on the table and prop your chin on your folded hand. Push up on your chin while you try to open your mouth. This will force the muscles in the area to work and, over time, will strengthen the muscles below your chin and remedy sagging skin and fat deposits in that area. Do 20 to 40 reps each day.

4. Start chewing gum. Chewing gum strengthens the muscles in your face and can tighten up a minor double chin. It also is an effective preventative measure.

5. Exercise your entire neck. Press your hands gently on either side of your neck so that you are holding your head still. Then tense the muscles in your neck and hold them tense for 20 seconds. Repeat this 20 to 40 times each day.

How to Remove a Double Chin with Makeup

1. Use powdered foundation instead of a liquid. Powdered foundation creates a more blended, natural look and hides double chins more effectively than liquid. Many liquid foundations actually accentuate double chins.

2. Go a shade lighter on your foundation. Darker foundations make double chins more obvious. Go up a shade, then use the next step to make your chin even less noticeable.

3. Apply a bronzer or blusher immediately under your chin. The cosmetic should be one shade darker only than your regular foundation. Any more, and your chin will just look dirty.

4. Try a little tanner. This should be tried carefully, since a misfire can result in serious cosmetic difficulties that cannot be remedied overnight. Mix self-tanner in with your regular lotion. Use it sparingly on your face. The result will be a slightly tanner look, and as long as you apply it evenly to your face and neck, it can hide a double chin for several days even without makeup.

5. Choose a haircut that is longer or shorter than your chin. Popular styles like bobs often exacerbate a double chin effect because the hair stops exactly where the chin starts to double. A shorter cut will bring the eye in toward the cheekbones and the eyes, while a longer cut can elongate the face and camouflage a double chin effectively.

Tips & Warnings

• A diet high in fiber and fresh fruits and vegetables will help prevent fat from getting deposited under your chin.

References

• Double Chin: How to Get Rid of a Double Chin?
• How to Get Rid of a Double Chin: Top Tips
• The Exercises to Remove a Double Chin