Smile Smoother Exercise
The Smile Smoother is designed to combat one of the most common signs of facial aging: downturned mouth corners and marionette lines (the creases that run from the corners of the mouth down toward the chin). This exercise strengthens the levator anguli oris and zygomaticus muscles that are responsible for pulling the corners of the mouth upward. With consistent practice, you can retrain these muscles to hold a naturally upturned position, creating a more pleasant resting face and reducing the 'sad' or 'tired' look that comes from sagging mouth corners.
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Benefits
- Lifts downturned corners of the mouth
- Reduces marionette lines and jowl formation
- Trains muscles for a naturally upturned smile
- Strengthens levator anguli oris muscle
- Improves resting facial expression
- Creates a more approachable, youthful appearance
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Start with a relaxed face, lips gently closed.
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Slowly begin to smile, focusing on lifting the corners of your mouth toward your cheekbones.
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Use your fingertips to gently press the corners of your mouth upward as you smile.
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Hold the full smile at maximum lift for 10 seconds.
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Slowly release the smile, using your fingers to prevent the corners from dropping too quickly.
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Repeat 12-15 times.
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After the reps, hold a wide smile for 30 seconds as a final burnout.
Pro Tips from Abi
Think about lifting toward the cheekbones, not just pulling sideways
Keep the lower lip relaxed — all the work should be in the upper lip and cheeks
The finger guidance helps your muscles learn the correct lifting motion
Practice smiling in the mirror to build the mind-muscle connection
This exercise has cumulative benefits — daily practice is essential
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Pulling the smile sideways instead of upward toward the cheekbones
Tensing the chin or jaw during the exercise
Not holding the smile long enough — the time under tension matters
Releasing the smile too abruptly instead of slowly
Exercise Details
- Duration
- 3-4 min
- Repetitions
- 12-15 reps x 2 sets
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Target Muscles
- Levator Anguli OrisZygomaticus MajorZygomaticus MinorRisorius
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