‘Jowls’ and ‘Turkey Neck’ is skin on the neck and jaw line that has become thin and saggy. As we age the skin becomes drier and thinner and it loses some of the compounds that keep it in shape, such as connective tissue proteins elastin and collagen.
The skin around the cheeks and mouth slowly slip downwards and sit around the chin and jawline, creating jowls.
As we grow older some formation of jowls is likely to occur in all of us.
Causes of Jowls and turkey neck include
Age, the ultimate cause.
Heredity, Gravitation type( more about this later)
Stress
Repetitive Postural aging facial movements (Talking on the mobile phone for long periods)
History of sunburn
Smoking
Chronic alcohol abuse
Diet low in antioxidants, and essential fats
Poor skin hygiene
Extreme or rapid weight loss
Weight Gain
Sever or chronic illness
What can we do to reduce the appearance of Jowls
Maintain a healthy weight throughout your life
Eat a healthy diet and one rich in Collagen
Exercise your facial muscles consistently and regularly, particularly the upper and lower cheeks and jaw muscles
Perform gentle massage on your face and neck
Be kind to yourself and meditate regularly
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