what is a symmetrical face?
Facial symmetry refers to how identical or balanced facial features appear on both sides of the face. In a perfectly symmetrical face, the left and right sides mirror each other in terms of bone structure, muscle tone, and skin quality. However, perfect symmetry is as rare as it is unrealistic, and minor asymmetries are completely natural. In fact, they’re what make us unique.
what factors can influence facial symmetry?
While facial symmetry has long been associated with age-old beauty standards, the truth is, most faces are naturally asymmetrical. Genetics, aging, and lifestyle habits all play a role in how our facial features shift over time. Facial symmetry naturally changes over time due to a combination of intrinsic (genetic) and extrinsic (environmental and lifestyle) factors.
Side sleeping, posture, repetitive movements or even favouring one side while chewing or driving may further contribute to an asymmetry face. Other things like collagen loss, repetitive muscle movements, and stress can also lead to visible facial imbalance - especially in areas like the jawline, cheeks, and eyebrows.
how skin care can help restore facial symmetry
That’s where Neurotouch Symmetry Serum comes in. This clinically proven facial sculpting oil is formulated to help visibly improve facial symmetry for more sculpted-looking skin.*
To achieve the full benefits of our facial symmetry serum, you can incorporate a range of natural methods into your daily routine and lifestyle that supports the appearance of natural facial symmetry. This includes; a regular skin care routine, nourishing facial massage, and certain lifestyle adjustments.
skincare ingredients that visibly lift + sculpt skin
Powered by neuroscience and propelled by human touch, this lightweight, silky facial oil leverages active ingredients for a range of benefits:
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biomimetic botanical blend: visibly lifts skin
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aromachology blend: uplifts mood
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bioengineered bacillus ferment: visibly sculpts + lifts to restore facial symmetry
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winged kelp: firms skin’s appearance
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rosewood extract: visibly sculpts natural facial contours
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squalane + bionutrient oils: strengthen skin’s moisture barrier
Each ingredient aids the support and firming effect of skin rejuvenation and plays an important role in achieving the goal of restorative facial symmetry.
elevate your facial symmetry with sculpting technique
To amplify your results, the NeuroTouch facial sculpting technique which was developed by Dermalogica’s Professional Skin Therapists with over 30 years of experience. This technique uses targeted massage movements known to help release tension, enhance circulation, and reawaken the skin-mind connection.
how to perform an at-home facial massage
Want to bring the expertise of the treatment room into your home? These expert-backed guidelines detail step-by-step advice on how you can practice at-home facial symmetry exercises on your own or with a partner – so you can achieve consistent results.
Use light, gentle touch as you work your way through each movement and to achieve your best results, we recommend performing each step 3 times.
Key areas to target include;
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Neck: Turning head to side, start behind the ear and work down towards the clavicle, using pinching movements to relieve tension at the back of the neck.
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Jaw: Starting at the center of the chin and working back towards the ear, make circles with pinched fingers.
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Cheeks: Using alternate hand placed over head, start at apple of the cheekbone. Hold fingers under cheekbone to lift cheek, walking fingers back towards ear.
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Brows: Starting at the beginning of the eyebrow, work towards the end of the eyebrow by pinching, lifting, and circling skin.
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Forehead: Starting at the beginning of the eyebrow, use non-dominant index finger to press and lift, sliding upward while the other hand’s index finger follows behind with muscle vibration movements. Repeat at center and end of the eyebrow.
Once you are finished working through each area, spread your fingertips, working from top to bottom using light pressure:
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Start at the center of the forehead and massage outward to the edges of face.
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Start at the center of the cheeks and massage outward to the edges of the face, moving towards the ears.
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Start at the center of the chin and massage outward to the edges of the face and outer jawline.
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Start at the temples, sliding down the sides of the face towards the neck.
restore your facial symmetry with dermalogica
Facial balance is dynamic - but with daily care and mindful touch, our NeuroTouch Symmetry Serum offers a science-backed approach to helping restore facial symmetry for a more sculpted appearance. No needles, no advanced techniques. Just you, your serum, and the right facial balancing techniques. If you want to learn more about how you can use our symmetry serum to restore your facial symmetry, get in touch with your local dermalogica skin therapist who can help you find the perfect products for your needs.
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*Independent clinical testing of 31 people, 2 applications/day for 8-weeks.