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Deb age 50

Step away from your computer, walk to the nearest mirror and take a good look. How would you describe your skin?... a few superficial lines, a little drape here and there? ...an easy fix for Facialbuilding. If you remain standing there for one full minute, three million cells will be replaced. Notice a change?...hardly, but given time you will and what direction those changes take are entirely up to you.

Cell turnover is considered the key to younger looking skin. Cosmetic companies are now offering products geared to exfoliate skin at an even faster rate, but really, unless these cells are in better shape, what's the point? Regardless of how fast cells divide, it is the health and vitality of the cell that dictates the condition of the skin and you are the controlling factor! Facialbuilding not only promotes the production of new cells, but in time, replaces them with  healthier, more resilient ones in a way nature intended, from the inside-out.

Is it ever to late to start training? 

Never. Ideally, you would start Resistance Training while the face is still firm. For those who begin early, time seems to stand still. Fortunately facial muscle can be built at any age. An aggressive late starter will have no problem making up for lost time. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. 

Could Facialbuilding intensify or exaggerate lines? 

Absolutely not.  The idea behind this myth comes from the thinking that facial expressions such as smiling, frowning and squinting are the primary cause of lines.  There is some truth to this statement, but it's not completely factual.  When making a facial expression, wherever skin folds a line will occur in time.  The operative word here is time.  As a child, were you ever told,  don't rub your eyes, you'll cause your lids to wrinkle?   Now, why do you suppose it took all those years, for all that smiling, to cause all those lines? 

IT IS NOT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS OR THE  HANDLING OF YOUR FACE THAT CAUSE LINES AND WRINKLES. Lines and wrinkles are caused  when skin cells begin to lose vitality and lack resiliency.  When this occurs, it enables facial expressions to set lines and folds.  Which incidentally wouldn't have happened (in the time that it did) had you handled your face in the first place!

Will this eliminate lines? 

Absolutely. When making a facial expression only a portion of the muscle is used. Over a period of time this partial use of muscle will result in loss of tone. When muscle tone is lost the skin drapes, bringing about folds and character lines.  To prevent or replace the loss of tone, all of the muscle fiber must be used to maximum. Resistance Training goes beyond toning by increasing muscle density. This increase, lifts out superficial lines and furrows. 

What effect will this have on my skin? 

The supply of blood to a contracting muscle is ten times greater than normal.   Resistance Training, combined with an industrial strength facial massage, (resistance technique) brings a  vigorous supply of blood  to the surface. This blood carries vital oxygen and nutrients to skin and growing tissue, while carrying away old and damaged cells. Whenever muscle fiber is challenged,  it can only result in better skin tone due to the increase in vitality and resiliency.  However, FlexEffect is about firming and lifting the face it is not a magic bullet.  Severely sun damaged skin will need more than firming and lifting.  If you fall into this category, there are several excellent products on the market that can make a tremendous difference.

The strength in Facialbuilding   lies in prevention.  That is not to imply you can't  correct a considerable amount of advanced facial aging with Facialbuilding but if the elements have really taken a toll or you happen to have an excessive amount of sagging skin, you may want to consider cosmetic surgery.    I  recommend at least six months of Facialbuilding before facial surgery. This will allow you to regain as much lost lean mass as possible, put vitality back into the tissue, and help speed your recovery.    After your surgery,  jump back into your training and.... DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN! 

How much time before I see results? 

You'll see results within a matter of weeks as the muscles begin to increase in size. A few short months should bring substantial changes as the face becomes noticeably firmer and smoother. Determination and discipline are two ingredients that will produce Dramatic Results Within The Year!  

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