Other than the usual festive greetings, there’s always uncles and aunties who like to comment on our body physique every Chinese New Year gathering. The comments ranged from “you have grown taller!” to the euphemistic “why have you been eating so much?”.

Although MCO2.0 was extended and most family gatherings will be through virtual calls this year, these questions are bound to reappear. With less than a week for us to prepare, what can we do to avoid the thorny questions?

How about face slimming?

Since the video calls will mostly capture our faces, let’s start our physique shaping journey with our faces.

1) Facial workout

Exercise seems to be the best way to reduce puffiness and achieve a slimmer face.

Here are a few fitness channels with face slimming techniques to follow: 

2) Massages

Massages are effective in sculpting our physique. Besides, it promotes blood circulation and could prevent toxins from accumulating in our body. Try these few massages to get rid of facial bloating and reduce puffiness.

3) Chinese herbs

Coix Seed or Job’s tears

Coix seed is effective in clearing heat and eliminate dampness in our body. Dampness was often caused by irregular meals or consumption of spicy food. It will cause our body to be bloated and abnormal retainment of fluid under our skin. Thus, having some coix seed desserts could help in removing the excess fluid and dampness in our bodies.

Other than face slimming, the medicinal effects of these Chinese herbs are also good for our general well-being.

Start incorporating these techniques in our daily lives and face the world confidently this Chinese New Year.