Supplement your skin-firming moisturizers with these face stretches, which will strengthen your complexion and relieve tension all over.

But admittedly, they can only do so much on their own.

(Check out these dentist-approvedjaw exercises, too!)

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To treat your face to a tension-relieving, skin-firming mini stretch workout, follow along with the moves below.

Simply warm afacial oilin your hands and apply it to the flat part of your knuckles.

Work your way up to your cheeks, then across your forehead.

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It will wake up your skin, release tension and build muscle memory.

Finger whipping

Finger whipping is another easy morning exercise that will bring about similar results to knuckle pulls.

Its a cardio move that increases blood flow and oxygenation for firm and lifted muscles, says Theron.

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Thumb slides

For the ultimate in tension relief, try your hand at thumb slides.

Theyre great for relieving tension while lifting your brows, says Theron.

Repeat the move three to five times, depending on your levels of tension.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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