Exercise for the lower eyelid

Zone: Eyes

Effectiveness. The exercise helps to strengthen the eyelid portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle, particularly the lower eyelid. It prevents and corrects wrinkles and folds on the eyelid and helps to prevent sagging of the lower eyelid.

Main Muscles. The eyelid portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle. The eyelid part is a continuation of the orbital part and is located directly under the skin of the eyelids. It can be divided into two parts - the upper and lower. These parts originate from the upper and lower edges of the medial ligament of the eyelid, respectively, and extend toward the lateral corner of the eye, where they attach to the lateral eyelid ligament.

Number of repetitions. The exercise is performed 20 times, with a static hold on the last count for a few seconds. After the exercise, blink your eyes intensely to relieve tension in the muscles.

Author: Kristina Bondareva - facebuilding coach

Place your index and middle fingers at the corners of your eyes, fixing the skin and the orbicularis oculi muscle at two points. Look upward while keeping your forehead relaxed (try not to wrinkle your forehead or tense your eyebrows). Pull the lower eyelids upward as if you are squinting only with the lower eyelids. You should feel the muscle working under your fingers.

If your eyes start to water or feel tired during the exercise, shift your gaze straight ahead for a few seconds, then return to the initial position and continue the movement. Perform the exercise at a calm, slow pace, and on the last count, hold the position for a few seconds by pulling the lower eyelid up toward the upper one. Hold this position and then relax.