Exercise for the upper eyelid

Zone: Eyes

Effectiveness. The exercise helps to strengthen the eyelid portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle, also known as the "mobile" eyelid, particularly the upper eyelid. It prevents and corrects wrinkles and folds on the eyelid.

Main Muscles. The eyelid portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle is a continuation of the orbital portion and is located directly beneath the skin of the eyelids. This portion can be divided into two parts - the upper and lower. They 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 intensively to relieve tension in the muscles.

Author: Kristina Bondareva - facebuilding coach

Place your index and middle fingers at the corners of your eyes. Do not pull the skin to the sides! Your fingers should be firmly positioned in the corners of the eyes, fixing the orbicularis oculi muscle at two points. Close your eyes tightly while applying pressure with the upper eyelid against the lower eyelid, then open your eyes. Each time you close your eyes, try to press the upper eyelid down harder onto the lower eyelid. Perform the exercise at a calm pace, and on the last count, hold the position statically for a few seconds by applying pressure with the upper eyelid against the lower eyelid. Hold this position and then relax.