This Quick Facial Massage Tutorial Can Help Ease Forehead Lines

Forehead lines are stubborn little scores: Once they make a permanent appearance, it's quite difficult to reverse the situation—especially as you lose collagen, elastin, ceramides, and other structural components with age. Of course, creases and lines happen to us all, and it's nothing to sound the alarm over (a furrowed or raised brow means you've probably had plenty of thought-provoking conversations, which is no doubt something to celebrate); although, if they're developing at a quicker rate than you'd prefer, there are ways to ease the onset.

Here's a tutorial that works for all parties, demonstrated by beauty influencer Ava Lee—founder of the popular blog, TikTok, and YouTube channel Glow With Ava: Either use it on its own or fold it into your daily facial massage repertoire. 

Your first step is to provide some sort of slip, be it a moisturizer, oil, or serum. (Editor's note: I use a cleansing balm before following with the facial massage—I find it helps deflate morning puffiness and feels just sublime.) Grab your product of choice, then proceed with the below:

As always, you want to keep a medium pressure; no need to knead with unwavering force, here. Feel free to extend the massage to your cheekbones, jawline, and eye area—we have a lovely nine-step tutorial here that's yours for the taking. 

Facial massage has a plethora of benefits—one being the ability to smooth out fine lines on the forehead. It's no permanent fix (nor should it be! Fine lines are a natural part of life!), but you can promote collagen synthesis and perhaps give your skin a youthful-looking glow. Plus, it feels downright heavenly on a puffy morning.