Edited By Vaishali Bhatt, Reviewed By Deeksha
Have you recently developed a double chin, and you want to get rid of it ASAP?
Perfect! You are in the right place; the article finds you well because here we are going to reveal some of the most effective ways to shred off the unwanted layer of fat from your face.
Do you know, with certain exercises and diet, you can easily solve this problem?
You are lucky that the face fat is not as stubborn as the visceral fat. But do you know in the first place why the hell you get double chin?
There are a number of factors of how to remove face fat, that are responsible for the appearance of a double chin, other than the genetic factor.
- Weight gain - if you gain more than five kilos in less than three months, then you probably have a chance to get a double chin. You don’t have to be visibly fat to have a double chin. A diet high in calories, fast foods (processed), and high unhealthy fats may trigger weight gain. As a by-product, you may get a double chin. Most women got a double chin at the time of pregnancy due to the same reason.
- Sudden weight loss- like weight gain, if your body suddenly sheds a few pounds off, you may get double chin as a result of poor elasticity of your skin. So, weight gain is not always the case.
- Hormonal dis-balance- after a certain age, hormonal dis-balance may occur in both men and women, under which you may develop an extra layer of fat under your chin. If you are on hormonal therapy you may also get a double chin.
- Poor diet- a diet low in fiber and high in calories is directly related to weight gain. In case your diet consumes a lot of calories mostly from sugar and fat you will gain weight rapidly followed by a double chin.
- Excessive alcohol consumption- if you consume too much alcohol, it may also cause weight gain, and your chin may get an extra layer of fat.
- Incorrect sleeping posture- holding the chin down for a long time may lead to the formation of a double chin. If you are sleeping on a too soft or a too-high pillow, you may develop a double chin.
- Lack of Exercise- if do not walk, run or exercise daily, you will lose the elasticity. That does not necessarily mean you have to be fat, but your body may get out of its shape, and yes, of course, you may develop chick fat or double chin as well.
- Natural aging- we cannot go beyond nature’s rule; as we age gradually we may get a double chin, well this may vary from individual to individual along with their diet and daily life routine. It may visible after 40 years in women and after 45 years in men.
Scroll Down to See Some Tips to Reduce Face Fat
Double Chin And PCOD
PCOD or Poly-cystic Ovary Disease has become a common problem in women between 20 to 35 years of age. Under which the individual tends to gain weight due to drastic changes in body hormones.
As you know, weight gain is one of the main reasons behind developing double chin; if you have PCOD be careful, you may end up having double chin along with other symptoms like irregular period, growing facial hair, acne, etc.
Now that you know what are the probable causes of double chin scroll down and read this section of the article to discover how to get rid of the stubborn chin fat.
Look you have two options on how to reduce fat from face:
- Exercise and Diet
- Cosmetic Treatment
former is the easiest option though a growing number of people are opting for cosmetic treatment to get the result in no time; those are expensive indeed.
If you seriously want to get rid of your unwanted double chin following some exercise and diet then here we have mentioned a few exercises which may help you get rid of the double chin by strengthening your face muscle.
Straight Jaw Jut
- Tilt your head to look straight to the ceiling
- Pull and push your lower jaw to stretch the chin
- Hold the position for a 10 count
- Relax your head by going back to the normal position
- Repeat it 10 to 15 times a day
Tongue Stretch
- Keeps your head straight; stick out your tongue putting some extra pressure as per your comfort.
- Pull your tongue towards your nose
- Hold the position for 10 to 15 seconds
- Release and get back to the normal position
- Repeat it for 10 to 15 times daily
Neck stretch
- Look at the ceiling by tilting back your head
- Pull your head to the right
- Slide forward your bottom jaw
- Hold the position for 10 to 15 seconds
- Repeat the same while turning your head to left
- Keep doing it around 20 times daily
Pucker exercise
- Look at the ceiling by tilting your head
- Try to kiss the ceiling by stretching your chin
- Hold it for 10 to 12 seconds
- Release your head from the puckering position
- Repeat it for 20 to 25 times daily
Ball Exercise
- Take a small foam ball (8 to 10 inch)
- Place it under your chin
- Press the ball with your lower jaw
- Repeat it 20 to 25 times daily
Those exercises are designed to target the fat of your chin. If you continue to perform two or three of the above-mentioned exercise daily after one week you will notice a toned up chin. Make it a daily habit; you can do it along with your regular exercise.
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Chewing gum can help you remove your double chin- myth or truth?
If you believe chewing gum can help you reduce your double chin, then sorry it’s nothing but a bluff. It may give your chin a little lift, but in the long run, it has nothing to do with reducing your chin fat.
Though there is no scientific report of chewing gum removing the chin fat, some individuals may get help out of it. You can try chewing gum along with some chin exercise.
How To Lose Face Fat? Top 2 Home Remedies!
Certain home remedies can help you reduce your chin fat. Some of them are-
- Massage with wheat gram oil: Wheat gram oil has the potential to lift your chin muscle, thereby will help your chin to get its shape. Regular massage your chin with the oil will get the tightness and nourishment to your face. Massage clockwise and anticlockwise for about 5 to 7 minutes daily. For the best result perform it along with the regular double chin exercises.
- Facial mask: An egg white facial mask can be helpful to reduce your double chin real fast. You need -
- egg white (of two eggs)
- milk (one tablespoon)
- peppermint essential oil (half tablespoon)
- honey (one tablespoon)
- lemon juice (one tablespoon)
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl to make a paste out of it. Apply it all over your face and neck; allow it to dry for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse off with normal tap water (or with lukewarm water). Do it every alternate day to get faster results.
- Glycerine mask: Mix one tablespoon of glycerine with a small amount of Multani mitti and rose water. Apply the mixture on your face and neck for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse off with normal water. Repeat it thrice a week for the desired result.
- Cocoa butter: Gently massage a small amount of cocoa butter all over your face and neck before taking a bath. Take 5 to 7 minutes to massage and then rinse off with face wash or mild soap. If you are exercising daily this mask will the elasticity of your chin. For best result, warm the cocoa butter a little, though it's highly optional.
- Vitamin E: Vitamin E is one of the essential ingredients for skincare. If you are embarrassed with your double chin and already have started your diet plan then coupled it with the intake of vitamin E. legumes, leafy vegetables, brown rice, etc. contains a lot of Vitamin E. eat those vegetables to get a faster result in removing the double chin.
Only Women Get Double chin- Myth or True?
Do you believe only women get a double chin and not men? Then hold on! It’s nothing but a myth, this article also cover about how to reduce face fat for men.
Men also get double chin due to the same reason as women get, except pregnancy of course. In most cases, it is not visible due to their beards. After 35 to 40 years of age men also get a double chin. Sometimes it is particularly visible in clean shaved men.
Double Chin In Kids
A double chin can also be seen in kids between 6 to 14 years. In the growing age, a lot of fat tend to accumulate in their body to support all the rapid function, and it also helps the body to get its shape.
However, it is not as harmful as in the adults, because it will shed off sooner or later if your kid continues to exercise every day and get a good diet.
Diet For Removing Double Chin
As we mentioned before, your diet has a strong role to play in your overall weight gain and also in developing a double chin, here we have come up with a number of diet tips that can help you reduce your chin fat.
Do’s
- Reduce your carbohydrate intake
- Replaced refine grains with whole grains
- Replace the carbs with fibers like oats, cornflakes, brown rice, etc.
- Eat a lot of fresh vegetables, complemented with your meal
- Eat lean protein ( poultry and fish)
- Eat dry fruits like walnut, almond, pistachio, etc., not cashew or peanut.
- Keep your body hydrated
- Drink green tea with or without honey
- You can drink black coffee and green coffee as well
- Eat fruits instead of fruit juices
Don’ts
- Do not eat processed food
- Avoid dietary products except for curd
- Don’t intake sugar
- Don’t consume fried foods
Few words before wrapping up
If you are suffering from any serious health condition, or taking medicine for some reason, before taking the above-mentioned pieces of advice we recommend consulting a doctor. We know double chin doesn’t look good, but don’t end up creating a mess to remove that.
Take decisions wisely and carefully. Remember, you are your own kind of beautiful.
