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If you look at your hollow cheeks in the mirror, you might want to make them fuller for a more youthful appearance. In this case, try massaging the muscles around your cheeks to enhance blood circulation and skin elasticity, or apply natural methods to nourish and smoothen your skin, giving it a radiant glow. While most natural remedies won't significantly plump up your cheeks, they will help make your skin smoother and firmer. Additionally, you can use some makeup tips to give your face a rounder look and highlight your cheekbones. Once your cheeks look fuller, don’t forget to smile more!
Steps
Improve Blood Circulation
Massage Your Cheeks to Lift and Brighten the Skin. When massaging your face, be sure to move your fingertips in gentle, circular motions around your cheek area. Always massage in an upward and outward direction; avoid downward strokes to prevent sagging skin. Focus on the cheekbones, the hollows of the cheeks, near the nose area, and the area just below the jawline.
You may not actually achieve fuller cheeks with this method, but gentle massage will help improve blood circulation and make your face appear more radiant.
Perform facial yoga exercises to improve blood circulation in your cheeks. Open your mouth wide and push both your upper and lower lips inward to cover your front teeth. Keep the lips tight on your teeth and stretch the corners of your mouth outward. Gently push your jaw forward. Hold this position for 30 seconds. You will feel the tension around your cheek muscles and mouth area. Relax your facial muscles after 30 seconds. Repeat this exercise 5 times a day.
- When practicing facial yoga, sit up straight, puff out your chest, and lower your shoulders to relieve body tension.
- Similar exercises include puffing out your cheeks to shape a fish face and pretending to blow a bubble.
- Using this technique, fat or excess skin will not accumulate on your cheeks. However, gentle facial exercises will enhance blood circulation, giving your skin a radiant and firm appearance.
Pinch your cheeks for a natural flush. Gently pinch the flesh of your cheeks with your thumb and index finger. Be light and quick; pinch each cheek about 10 times. While pinching won’t significantly make your cheeks fuller, it boosts blood flow to the area, giving your skin a natural rosy glow.
- Rosy, vibrant cheeks will make your face appear more youthful compared to pale, dull ones.
- The rosy glow on your cheeks will only last for a few minutes, but it’s a great tip for photos or when making a first impression.
Apply skincare products
Moisturize your face to soften and hydrate your cheeks. Apply a gentle moisturizer or hydrating cream to your cheeks daily. It’s best to apply it on damp skin, right after a shower or face wash. Allow the product to absorb into your skin; do not wash your face immediately. Choose a moisturizer with sun protection to shield your cheeks from sun damage.
- Try using an emollient cream containing glycerin or mineral oil. These creams are effective for soothing dry and damaged skin.
- While moisturizers won’t make your cheeks fuller, they will help dry skin become soft and plump, giving the appearance of a younger-looking face.
Apply glycerin and rose water to restore collagen levels in the cheeks. Mix ½ teaspoon of rose water with 1 teaspoon of pure glycerin. Store the mixture in the refrigerator and apply it to clean skin every night before bed. Leave it on overnight and rinse your face the next morning.
- After about a week, you’ll notice that the skin on your cheeks feels softer and more firm.
- Glycerin hydrates the skin and helps restore damaged collagen, while rose water moisturizes and soothes dry or irritated skin.
Use aloe vera gel to enhance skin elasticity. About 30 minutes before showering, apply aloe vera gel to your cheeks and wait for it to absorb. Alternatively, you can apply it and wash off with warm water after 30 minutes. Repeat this daily to soften and tighten your cheeks.
- You can also drink 250ml of aloe vera juice every morning. Try this for a month and see if you notice any changes in your skin.
- The vitamin E and antioxidants in aloe vera help reduce inflammation and tighten sagging skin.
Apply milk and honey to your cheeks for soft and smooth skin. Choose an organic mask containing milk or honey. You can also mix 1 teaspoon of milk with 1 teaspoon of honey to create your own homemade skincare mixture. Apply this mixture to your cheeks and leave it on for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off. Try this daily for a week.
- You can also use cream or yogurt for even softer skin.
- When applied to the skin, honey acts as a humectant, absorbing and locking in moisture, while milk provides nourishing proteins that help improve skin cells and restore collagen. As a result, your skin will look healthier and firmer after using the milk and honey mask.
- Try drinking a glass of milk every day to reap the nutritional benefits of milk.
Use a shea butter and sugar scrub to exfoliate your cheeks. Mix 1 cup of melted shea butter with ¾ cup of granulated sugar. Store the mixture in the refrigerator until it hardens, then apply it to damp skin in gentle circular motions. Wait for about 5 minutes before washing your face with warm water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel after washing.
- Sugar is a gentle exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells, brightening dull skin.
- Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins that help soften the skin. You can apply shea butter on its own if you just want to moisturize your cheeks without exfoliating.
- Alternatively, you can replace shea butter with milk, yogurt, or cream to create an exfoliating scrub that nourishes your skin.
Use an apple puree mask to make your cheeks look plumper. Apples are rich in nutrients and vitamins that are great for the skin, so using them as a skincare treatment will yield excellent results. Simply cut an apple into small pieces and use a potato masher or handheld blender to mash it into a smooth, sauce-like consistency. Then, apply the apple puree to your cheeks and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
- Apples contain antioxidants along with vitamins A, B, and C that help prevent tissue damage and wrinkles. They also contain collagen and elastin, which make the skin appear softer and plumper.
- You can also drink fresh apple juice and eat apples every day to boost your diet with essential nutrients.
Apply natural oils for a healthy, radiant glow on your cheeks. After cleansing your face, apply a few drops of oil to your cheeks and leave it overnight. You can try oils like coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, fenugreek seed oil, or avocado oil.
- While your skin naturally produces oil, using natural oils can help enhance the dewy, radiant look of your skin.
- Incorporate good fats and oils into your diet. Cook with olive oil, eat more fish, and snack on nuts for a healthy boost.
Makeup
Create plump cheeks with highlighter or concealer. Start with your regular foundation, concealer, and setting powder routine. Then, use a brush to apply a powder highlighter one shade lighter than your natural skin tone. Focus on the cheekbones and any areas that appear sunken. Alternatively, you can apply a liquid or cream concealer one shade lighter than your natural skin tone around the cheeks for a highlight effect.
- Use a lighter concealer on areas with shadows to lift and brighten your cheeks.
- Try using a color-correcting concealer to brighten under-eye circles or dark areas around the mouth, helping to emphasize your cheekbones.
Use blush to contour and give your cheeks a rosy, fuller appearance. Experiment with various cream or powder blushes until you find your favorite product. After applying foundation, concealer, and setting powder, smile in the mirror to identify the fullest part of your cheeks, also known as the apple of your cheek. Then, use a blush brush or your fingers to apply the product. Instead of applying blush in a diagonal line, gently place the brush along the lower and outer edges of the cheek to contour the area.
- You can pinch your cheeks to see their natural flush and choose a blush color that closely matches.
- Avoid applying blush too low or beneath your cheekbones, as it may make your face appear hollow.
Finish your cheek makeup with a shimmering setting powder. Opt for a setting powder with a slight shimmer to add a youthful glow and natural shine to your face. Use a brush to apply this powder to the top of your cheekbones and above your cheekbones. Don't forget to apply some underneath your eyes to brighten and highlight the area as well.
- The shimmer will catch the light and give the illusion of fuller, more plump cheeks.
- Avoid overly glittery or too sparkly products, as they can appear unnatural and draw attention to hollow areas of your cheeks.
Remove your makeup every night to keep your skin clean. Never go to bed with makeup on, as it can cause premature aging and uneven skin tone. Instead, use a gentle makeup remover wipe or micellar water to cleanse your skin of cosmetics. Gently wipe your face with a cotton pad or wipe, moving upwards and outwards to avoid sagging skin.
- After removing makeup, wash your face with warm water, then apply a moisturizing product to keep your skin plump and hydrated.
- Occasionally, consider taking a break from makeup for a day or two to let your skin breathe.
Plumping Your Cheeks
Gain weight in a healthy way to achieve fuller cheeks. If you're underweight, gaining a few pounds can make your body appear fuller and help plump your cheeks. You can keep a food diary to track your intake. Start by adding just 200 extra calories to your daily routine. Eat balanced, calorie-dense meals and snacks throughout the day, and consider drinking nutrient-rich smoothies to boost your caloric intake.
- Focus on strength training rather than cardio when aiming to gain weight.
- Consult a nutritionist before making any changes to your diet, and always check with your doctor before altering your lifestyle.
- Keep in mind, fat may not accumulate on your face right away. Depending on your body type, you might notice fat building up in other areas first.
Consider fat grafting or fat injections if you're open to surgery. Schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss which procedure would work best for you. The surgeon will determine the amount of fat to add to your cheeks based on your facial structure and overall body fat. Alternatively, inquire about the process of fat grafting to achieve fuller cheeks.
- Communicate clearly with the surgeon about your ideal cheek shape, using images to facilitate the conversation about your options.
- In the United States, the average cost for a fat grafting procedure is around $3,000 (approximately 70 million VND).
Opt for injectable fillers if you prefer a less invasive option. If you're looking to plump your face and reduce the signs of aging, consult with a cosmetic surgeon about injectable fillers. This method involves injecting small amounts of natural or synthetic fat into the cheeks using a fine needle. Be prepared to undergo multiple treatments initially, and maintain them over the years to keep your cheeks looking plump.
- The effects of this treatment can last anywhere from 6 months to several years.
Advice
- While applying skincare products can make your skin softer and more radiant, they won't actually make your cheeks fuller. Try combining these methods with the right makeup techniques if you're aiming for youthful skin and plump cheeks.
Warning
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, as they can cause your skin to lose its elasticity. When elasticity is lost, the skin becomes less smooth and can sag, making your cheeks appear sunken.
What You'll Need
Topical Products
- Moisturizers
- Glycerin
- Rose water
- Aloe Vera gel
- Milk
- Honey
- Sugar
- Shea butter
- Apple
- Coconut oil, almond oil, avocado oil, fenugreek seed oil, or olive oil
Makeup
- Foundation
- Light-colored concealer or cream
- Shimmery setting powder
- Blush
- Makeup brushes
- Makeup removers
- Moisturizing products
