Frowns and Wrinkles

This post was necessitated by one of my readers who asked a question in the comment section of one of my post on Reasons to Smile More and Frown Less . I have since posted a reply and promise to post a short post on the topic so that other readers who may as well have this kind of question in mind may also benefit. Does Frowning Shorten Lifespan? Frowning does no directly cause or shorten lifespan.  But, some of the causes of frowning may lead to shorten lifespan. For instance, someone who smokes is likely going to frown which can cause frown lines to develop on the forehead as well as wrinkles on the skin. This is because smoke causes a drop in the production of collagen and elastin in the body. These two proteins are known to keep our body together. The same person that smokes is likely going to die young. So, cigarette can cause one to frown and can also shortens lifespan. Another example is stress. Someone who is stressed is likely going to frown. If the stress is not...

If you ask an average man or woman on the street if he/she frowns, you are likely going to have a direct answer. But, if your question is “do you frown while sleeping?” you are most likely going to have a strange, surprising, shocking answers.  You are probably going to have answers like “I don’t know ….. sleeping then.” Or “is it possible?” Many people do not know they frown while they sleep. But, for those who do and want to stop it, I have listed tips below to help you achieve it. These tips works perfectly well for me while I was still struggling to stop my frowning habit and I believe it will work well for you too. Before fallen asleep while on the bed, lie facing the ceilings and close your eyes. Try to relax the face by putting it in a non-frowning position. You can smile a little if you find it difficult relaxing your forehead. When the face is relax with your eyes still closed, think of nothing. Yes, nothing! Initially, it may be difficult to achieve but with time ...

It is a common practice to find people frowning in the sun. Many people who frown in the sun do so subconsciously. And this calls for concern especially when you get in the sun frequently. Your work and other activities that you involve in can get you in the sun often. And when you start frowning repeatedly in the sun overtime will results in the formation of frown lines and wrinkles in the skin especially in areas around the forehead. Here are what to do to stop frowning in the sun. Frowning in the sun is largely as a result of the reflection of light from the sun. When the light from the sun is directly facing your eyes you are sure to frown. So, protect or shield your eyes from the sun’s light by wearing a wide brim hat, baseball cap or other head gear that will shield your face to a reasonable extent from the sun. Sunglasses are also useful as it helps to reduce the reflection of the light from the sun. When this is done you are less likely to frown. Ensure your eyes are he...

Frowning had become part of so many people. The question is why do people frown? My investigation through interaction with people and from experience proved that people frown for some reasons. People frown when they are stressed, worked-up, etc.; some when they keep malice; when they are disturbed; when they are angry, etc. The funniest thing is that most people who frown don’t even know they do! When confronted with the question “do you frown?” their reply is most time like this “do I frown?”! Baby Frowning Some people who frown actually know they do, but they can’t actually help it. That is why I put it upon myself to investigate the causes of frowning and the ways one can actually stop it.  I went to a bank sometime to withdraw money. It was on weekend and since most bank open half day on Saturday and don’t open at all on Sundays, there was many customers in the bank that day trying to make one form of transaction to another. So, there was queue on the with...

There are several advantages of smiling; one of them is that it helps to stop frowning . When you smile, your face is relaxed especially around the forehead thus preventing you from frowning. I tell you, people don’t like frowning faces they rather prefer a smiling one. So, instead of spending most of your time frowning, why not wipe that frowning look out of your forehead. Still don’t understand? Let’s get to work. Get a mirror that is wide enough to capture your head. Look at the mirror in a relax mood. Then frown. Observe how your face looks. Then smile. Which of the looks would you prefer? You must understand that we all at one time or the other depending on our mood frown. What is of concern is the number of times spent frowning. A smiling face can reduce the number of times spent frowning which in a short time wipe that frowning look from your face. The following tips can help you smile more. Tips to help you smile more Try to stay off things that cause you to frown. ...

Massage which is the rubbing or kneading of parts of the body, has several benefits. Apart from the fact that it increases circulation, reduce wrinkles , leave your skin feeling smoother and more vibrant, when done effectively can also help you to stop frowning . Massage of the muscles around the head which in turn help you stop frowning. The following are ways you can massage the forehead to stop frowning. The massage can be done by you, the help of some body or a physiotherapist. Wash you hands and face. You have to massage with clean hands and a damp face. You can use moisturizers, lotion, oil to facilitate the movement of the fingers on your skin. Apply moisturizers to the affected area, that is, the forehead. Run you hands outwardly from the center of your forehead just above the top of the nose to the side of your head. Do this for about three minutes. This helps you to relax the muscles on your forehead and in turn helps you stop frowning. When done regularl...

Meditation has several benefits. One of them is that it helps to stop frowning . It is a technique that helps to relax the mind thus, making us free from tension, depression and anger. Although, meditation can be done at any time of the day, however, the best time could be in the morning. If you are one of those who frown during sleep, then try meditation. The following are how to meditate to stop frowning. Go to a quite place that is free from distractions and disturbances. Residence in the city, may find it difficult to find a quite place. In this case, a place with the least disturbances will be OK. Remember to turn-off TV, Radio and all forms of gadget to keep you focus. Sitting in a lotus position or lying with your back on the bed can be effective while doing the exercise. However, be careful in the lying position, as you can sleep off even before completing the exercise. Close your eyes and relax your face. Now, try to identify and relax the muscles around the forehe...