When was the last time you touched your face?
I’d wager it’s been a minute.
Below, experts share the perks of getting to know your complexion.
What is face tapping?
Here’s a quickTikTok demonstration, if you’d like a visual.
Benefits for skin.
“A sluggish system leads to sallow skin.
It’s even more important to maintain that blood flow when you’re feeling anxious.
Think about how the color may drain from your face when you’re met with a bout of anxiety.
And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, stress management is skin care.
According to Shamban, reducing stress is one of the best “anti-aging” treatments out there.
The link betweenmental health and skin healthhas never seemed so clear.
Face tapping tutorial.
Move through each of the meridians and remember to breathe along the way.
“Not an exaggerated breath, definitely not a yoga breath…
It’s more of a pacing,” she explains.
“It’s more to slow you down a little bit.”
you could also end your practice with a heart hold, which she says can be super calming.
The takeaway.
However, it’s time we overcome the collective fear of touching our faces.
Connecting with your features has some pretty impressive emotional and physical perks.
