facial muscles

Maintaining Facial Muscle Function and Strength Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) By Deborah Tosline

I’ve practiced facial resistance exercises for over 20 years, using my hands as the resisting force. When a hand injury stopped me from doing my facial exercises, I missed my routine. So, I unpacked my Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) device, applied four electrodes to my face, and got back to maintaining my facial muscle tone. It reminded me of something I started nearly 25 years ago… but more on that later.

Creatine for Muscle Mass, Bone Strength and Skin Health by Deborah Tosline

The most popular articles that I’ve published are about facial bone maintenance and rejuvenation. Bone maintenance is an important lifelong endeavor for optimal health. Facial bone maintenance may help retain facial characteristics over time. Facial bone loss is well documented and is the culprit behind my pesky eye wrinkles as a result of orbital bone loss. No lotion or cream will eliminate skin wrinkles that are due to bone loss. Fillers? Hard pass. Wolf’s Law describes the potential to build bone but to do so, the body needs the right ingredients to support bone formation or ossification. Bone remodeling requires a healthy biochemistry to support regeneration. Early research shows that creatine is beneficial for skin AND bone health.

Skin Remodeling DIY - Author Video Chat by Deborah Tosline

This month, I introduce myself in a video chat to say hi to skin care enthusiasts who share my passion for Do-It-Yourself skin and facial care. Check out my awkward video here.

Five Years of DIY Forehead Smoothing by Deborah Tosline

This article summarizes DIY forehead focused maintenance practices that I currently use to maintain a smooth and strong forehead. It’s a trivial pursuit in a world of important needs. I consider my DIY face care practice to be relaxation and rejuvenation time.