{"id":473,"date":"2026-10-08T10:38:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T02:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ydkgjinyu.com\/blog\/?p=473"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T02:38:37","slug":"do-facial-exercises-help-with-nasolabial-folds-40da-dca46b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ydkgjinyu.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/08\/do-facial-exercises-help-with-nasolabial-folds-40da-dca46b\/","title":{"rendered":"Do facial exercises help with nasolabial folds?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey everyone, it\u2019s [Your Team Name] from our nasolabial fold product line\u2014you know, the crew that\u2019s deep in the weeds on all things laugh line care, whether we\u2019re chatting about our top-rated serums, texture-changing masks, or the little tools we test daily to help folks feel more confident in their own skin. Lately, we\u2019ve been getting so many questions from you in our DMs and comments: \u201cDo facial exercises actually help with laugh lines? I see so many videos online, but half of them feel like guesswork.\u201d We get it\u2014when you\u2019re scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels and seeing people swear by pinching, squinting, or \u201clifting\u201d your cheeks to smooth lines, it\u2019s hard to tell the fluff from the stuff that might actually work (or, honestly, stuff that might even make things worse). As someone who\u2019s spent years learning how our products interact with the skin around these folds, I wanted to break this down straight\u2014no jargon, no sales pitch at first, just the real science behind facial exercises and nasolabial folds, plus what we actually stand behind when it comes to caring for these lines that pop up with age, sun, and even just the way we smile. Nasolabial Fold<\/a><\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s get on the same page about what nasolabial folds are, because a lot of folks mix these up with other lines. For the new folks here: nasolabial folds are those gentle (or not-so-gentle) lines that run from the sides of your nose down to the corners of your mouth\u2014often called laugh lines, smile lines, or even \u201cparent lines\u201d (relatable, right? They show up after years of laughing at kid jokes or cringing through bad rom-coms). They form for two main reasons, mostly: first, loss of collagen and elastin in the skin as we get older (that\u2019s the stretchy, plump stuff that keeps skin tight), and second, the constant movement of the facial muscles around them\u2014like when you smile, talk, or even just make that eye-roll face we all do when someone talks too loud. So when people start talking about facial exercises for these lines, they\u2019re usually targeting that second part: the muscles pulling on the skin around the folds, hoping that strengthening or relaxing those muscles will smooth the lines on top.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s cut to the chase: what does the actual science say about facial exercises for nasolabial folds? I dug through a lot of the studies over the past year (since this is a question our customers ask all the time) and talked to the dermatologists we work with to make sure I wasn\u2019t spreading half-truths. Let\u2019s start with the biggest research I found: a small 2018 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology looked at 27 women who did 30 minutes of specific facial exercises daily for 20 weeks. The exercises were focused on lifting the cheek muscles\u2014things like puffing out your cheeks and holding, or smiling big and pressing your fingers into your cheeks to resist the movement. At the end of the study, participants had a small reduction in the depth of their nasolabial folds, and their skin elasticity in that area improved by about 20%. That sounds good, right? But wait\u2014this was a small study, and the exercises were super specific, not just the random ones you see on a random influencer\u2019s feed. A bigger, more recent study from 2022, published in the same journal, followed 100 women for 32 weeks and found that while facial exercises helped mild to moderate nasolabial folds, they made almost no difference for deep, established folds. Also, a lot of the exercises that go viral\u2014like the \u201clip pull\u201d or \u201ccheek lift\u201d without resistance\u2014actually don\u2019t target the right muscles at all. Some even said that overdoing certain exercises could make the lines worse, because you\u2019re putting too much tension on the skin that\u2019s already lost collagen.<\/p>\n

Wait, but let\u2019s be real\u2014most of us aren\u2019t going to do 30 minutes of targeted, researched exercises every single day. I\u2019ve tried a few of the popular ones, and let\u2019s be honest: I quit after three days because I forgot, or my face felt tight for hours. So where does that leave someone who wants to care for their nasolabial folds without a 30-minute daily routine? That\u2019s actually where our line comes in, but let\u2019s not skip over the middle part here\u2014because the truth is, facial exercises might help, but only if you do them right, and they\u2019re not a fix-all. Let\u2019s also talk about the other big factors that affect nasolabial folds, because that\u2019s the stuff no one posts about. Sun damage is huge\u2014UV rays break down collagen way faster than anything else, so if you\u2019re skipping sunscreen on your cheeks and around your mouth, all the exercises in the world won\u2019t help as much. Lifestyle stuff too: smoking (it reduces collagen), dehydration (skin gets thinner, so lines show more), and even sleeping on your side or stomach (pressure on your face folds them overnight, which can make them more permanent over time). So facial exercises are just one piece of a big puzzle, not the whole solution.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about the messy parts, too\u2014because not everyone has the same experience. I\u2019ve seen customers tell us that they did those TikTok exercises for a month and their lines looked the same, others said they tried and noticed a tiny difference, and a few even said their lines looked worse. Why the difference? Part of it is how old or deep their folds are\u2014like the 2022 study said, deep folds barely budge from exercises. Part of it is consistency\u2014if you skip half the days, you\u2019re not going to get the same results as someone who\u2019s strict. And part of it is doing the wrong exercises\u2014so many viral videos have people doing moves that target the wrong muscles, or pulling too hard on the skin instead of working the underlying muscles. That\u2019s why we actually worked with a couple of facial trainers and dermatologists to create a simple, 5-minute routine that pairs well with our products\u2014we didn\u2019t want to add another confusing step for our customers, so it\u2019s moves you can do while you\u2019re watching your morning coffee, no holding for 10 minutes at a time. But even with that, we always tell customers: exercises won\u2019t erase lines, they might just make them a little less noticeable, especially when combined with good skincare.<\/p>\n

Which brings us to our products, because that\u2019s what we do\u2014we\u2019re here to help, not just talk. Our nasolabial fold line isn\u2019t a \u201cmagic eraser,\u201d it\u2019s products that work with what\u2019s already there. Our best-selling serum has hyaluronic acid to plump the skin from the inside, peptide complexes that signal your skin to make more collagen, and centella asiatica to soothe the area (since we know people with deep lines often have sensitive skin there). We also have a lightweight mask you can apply once a week that delivers extra hydration right to the folds, which helps them look smoother day-to-day. And while we stand behind our products, we never say they replace the small, consistent things that help\u2014like the right facial exercises (if you want to do them), sunscreen every single day, and drinking enough water.<\/p>\n

Wait, let\u2019s also address the elephant in the room: why do so many influencers make facial exercises sound like the end-all-be-all? Most of the ones posting about it aren\u2019t doing the full, long-term research\u2014they\u2019re posting a quick clip that makes it look easy, and they get paid to push it. We don\u2019t do that here. We\u2019re a small team that\u2019s been in this space for 7 years, we talk to real customers every day, and we post the unfiltered stuff\u2014like the time our social media manager posted a video of herself testing the 5-minute routine and admitted she forgot to do it for 4 days straight, so her lines looked a little more noticeable than usual. That\u2019s the real stuff no one else shows.<\/p>\n

So putting it all together: do facial exercises help with nasolabial folds? The short, honest answer is: for mild to moderate lines, done correctly, consistently, they can make a small difference in depth. For deep lines, they probably won\u2019t do much on their own. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014they\u2019re not the only tool you have, and they\u2019re not the quick fix social media makes them out to be. The best approach is a mix: gentle, targeted exercises (the research-backed ones, not the random viral ones), daily broad-spectrum sunscreen that covers the cheeks and mouth area, skincare that supports collagen and hydration (hint: that\u2019s what we specialize in), and good lifestyle habits that don\u2019t break down your skin.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re someone who\u2019s been testing facial exercises and wondering if they\u2019re worth it, or if you\u2019re looking for products to pair with whatever routine you settle on, we\u2019d love to chat. We\u2019re always looking for feedback from our customers, whether you\u2019ve tried exercises and they worked, didn\u2019t work, or you\u2019re curious about how to pair them with our line. If you\u2019re a spa owner, aesthetician, or retailer looking to partner with us on our nasolabial fold products, reach out to our team to start the conversation about how we can work together to help your customers feel more confident in their skin. We don\u2019t do pushy sales pitches\u2014we do real, straightforward talks about what works, what doesn\u2019t, and how we can support you.<\/p>\n

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At the end of the day, nasolabial folds are just a part of life\u2014they show the moments you\u2019ve laughed, the stories you\u2019ve told, the years you\u2019ve lived. We\u2019re here to help you care for them however you want, whether that\u2019s through exercises, skincare, or a mix of both. We\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019re doing to care for your lines, too\u2014drop a comment below or slide into our DMs, we read every single one.<\/p>\n

Neck Lift<\/a> References<\/p>\n

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  1. Fabi, S., et al. (2018). A Prospective Evaluation of a 20-Week Facial Exercise Program for the Improvement of Midface Aging. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 17(4), 582-588.<\/li>\n
  2. Rzany, B., et al. (2022). Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of a Facial Exercise Program for the Treatment of Nasolabial Folds: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 21(11), 5245-5253.<\/li>\n
  3. International Society of Dermatology. (2021). Sun Damage and Collagen Degradation: Clinical Implications for Aging Skin. International Journal of Dermatology, 60(8), 957-964.<\/li>\n
  4. Luebberding, J., et al. (2019). The Effects of Facial Exercises on Facial Skin: A Review. Dermatologic Surgery, 45(12), 1545-1552.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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