Sometimes I looked at my pictures and wondered why I had that extra chin. Either my selfie angle wasn’t good or it was something genetics caused, so I realized I wanted to make a change but not with surgical methods.
For the past year, I’ve used exercise videos for my jaw and a variety of skincare tools. And you know what? A few simple changes really made a difference. My advice here isn’t for instant results, but if you follow these ideas, I’m sure they’ll make a difference for you, too.
If a weak jaw has you down, want to firm the area around your neck more or want to look your best in photos, you can benefit from these tips.
Natural Ways to Reduce a Double Chin
1. Do Facial Exercises Every Morning
Toning the muscle under chin can be achieved by slightly moving the jaw and neck. Every morning I started with just 5 minutes—it’s like yoga but for your face. The necessity to crunch and lift my head with every piece of food worked my underactive muscles hard.
It was on a trip to the beach with my sister that I gave face yoga a try. We were laughing out loud while practicing “kiss the ceiling,” but I didn’t give up and it did the job.
It’s free, easy, and surprisingly effective when done consistently.
2. Improve Your Posture—Seriously
Slouching makes a double chin more visible. When I straightened my spine (chest up and chin parallel to the ground), I immediately appeared slimmer. Bonus: less neck strain too.
I decided to use a posture reminder app and now I check my posture hourly. It doesn’t take much, but it tends to make a lot of improvements over the weeks.
3. Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This was a game-changer. I started making upward pressures on my neck using my gua sha tool or hands every evening. It helps decrease fluid and make the skin firmer gradually.
I got the info from a TikTok video during quarantine and haven’t given it up since. Now it’s something I do at night and my jaw is looking fitter than before.
4. Cut Down on Salt and Processed Sugar
Puffiness under the chin is often linked to diet. Limiting my salty and sugar snacks and beverages helped the swelling under my chin disappear in a short time. Plus, I just felt better overall.
You don’t have to cut anything, just make simple changes—pick fresh fruit instead of candy and choose herbal tea over soda.
You may want to try these foods for an anti-inflammatory diet: avocado toast, green tea and berries.
5. Stay Hydrated All Day Long
Dehydration makes skin saggy. Drinking regularly made my skin look smoother and got rid of toxins. I also added electrolyte water after workouts.
I like to make my water more interesting by adding lemon or cucumber and remembering to drink it gets easier. I now carry a reusable bottle with me everywhere.
Adams hired Good enough overnight and based everything on it.
6. Try Firming Skincare Products
Look for ingredients like retinol, peptides, and caffeine. Each night, I rubbed a neck cream on my neck, moving upwards in an upward direction. It didn’t smooth out my double chin, but I felt that my skin firming up after treatment.
These products work best with consistent application. I leave my pills by the nightstand in case I forget.
- Retinol neck cream
- Peptide-rich serums
- Roll-on caffeine applicators
7. Watch Your Sleep Position
Sleeping on too many pillows compressed my neck. I used a single, flatter pillow and slept on my back as well—both helped lessen my “puffy” morning look.
This was surprisingly helpful. I used to fall asleep on my side with two pillows, but now I seem to wake up much less tired.
8. Add Protein and Collagen to Your Diet
Skin elasticity starts from the inside. I put collagen powder into my smoothies and opted for lean protein options. It helped keep my skin and muscles around the jaw in better shape.
By the end of the month, I started to notice my skin became easier to bounce. Another note: my nails and hair got an added boost from all that collagen.
| Food | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Eggs | High in protein and biotin |
| Bone broth | Natural collagen source |
| Greek yogurt | Rich in amino acids |
Take your time with this protein-rich morning bowl of collagen, greek yogurt, berries and granola, while the sun picturesque sunlight slides in through the window.
9. Be Patient—It Takes Time
This one isn’t something you do; it’s a different perspective. Changing habits is not quick, but sticking with your efforts makes things better. I made progress selfies once every month—it boosted my motivation.
Things became difficult by the third week, but a friend noticed I had already made progress. That kept me going. Progress may be subtle, but it adds up.
Final Thoughts on Tackling a Double Chin
I won’t lie—some days I still feel self-conscious. These 9 habits actually made a big impact on my life. They’re gentle, doable, and sustainable. No need for surgery or filters; small changes over the years are all it takes.
My biggest takeaways?
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- Start with posture and exercises—it’s free and effective.
- Make skincare and massage part of your routine.
- Try taking more water and protein to keep your skin healthy from within.
- Stick with it. You’re doing better than you think.
- Be kind to yourself in the mirror—progress is progress.
Let me know what works well for you by sharing your story in the comments below.
