Q&A for How to Slim Your Face

There isn't really a specific exercise you can do for your face, but it will get leaner if you exercise and live a healthy lifestyle.

Small, healthy habits can really make a difference in the long run. Talk with your doctor and see if you can add any anti-inflammatory foods to your diet, like lemons, coconuts, beets, and tomatoes. Drinking plenty of water and getting a good night’s sleep may also help.

Try creating a regular exercise plan for yourself that includes both cardio and strength training. Also, try making small adjustments to your diet, like eating anti-inflammatory and fiber-rich foods. Small lifestyle changes might help you reach your goals over time!

In a way, yes. Exercise in general is a great way to lose weight, which can help slim your face and jawline. However, there are facial exercises you can also do to tone your facial muscles. Toned muscles can make your face look slimmer. Try doing a fish face exercise by pulling in your cheeks and puckering your lips. Hold the position for about 15 seconds and then relax. Repeat the exercise a few more times. You can also try a puffer fish exercise. Fill your mouth with air, pushing it back and forth between your left and right cheeks, which may help stretch and work your facial muscles. While there isn’t enough scientific evidence out there to support these exercises, it can't hurt anything, and they may actually help tone your facial muscles!

The best way to slim your jawline is through diet and exercise. Try to get a nice blend of cardio and weight training. While cardio exercise can’t target fat loss in a specific part of your body, it can help you lose weight all over your body, including your jawline. Adding in some strength training will help keep your skin from sagging as you slim down. Focus on eating lean protein and whole grains and cut out sugary beverages and junk food. A balanced, healthy diet will fuel your body and keep you from storing body fat in places like your waist and jawline.

The truth is it takes time and commitment to lose weight and slim your face. The only real shortcut is to have plastic surgery, which is expensive and can be painful. However, there are a few things you can do to make your face appear slimmer. Contouring your face with makeup can really bring out your jawline and make your face appear slimmer. Start by picking a contour powder shade that's a little bit darker than your natural skin tone. Dip a contouring brush into your contour powder of choice. Then, buff the powder along the edge of your jaw, which may help your jawline look a bit slimmer.