The sagging skin right below the chin, popularly known as double chin is one feature that can distort your beauty or hinder your self-confidence. No matter how much you tilt your head, you cannot hide it.

We understand your woes about the double chin, and we are here to toss a few quick tips and tricks to say goodbye to all your chin problems.

Green tea

The health benefits of green tea are incredible, and it is great for skin elasticity. If you have green tea on a regular basis, do not forget to save the tea bags for massaging the skin. It helps remove the excess weight under the chin and prevents the skin from aging.

Sugar-free chewing gums

Chewing gum will activate your facial muscles and slim down your chin. We suggest a sugar-free gum that will exercises your jaw and keep your gums and teeth healthy.

Glycerin

Twin chin can be eliminated with glycerin, as it has the tendency to tighten the skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of glycerin with few drops of peppermint oil and 1/2 tablespoon of Epsom salt. Massage the mixture on the chin and rinse it off after few minutes. This easy recipe helps tighten your chin skin.

Olive oil

A warm olive oil massage will do wonders for the excess fat under your chin. The antioxidants in the oil keep the skin protected from free radicals and give your skin a nice glow.

Egg whites

Egg whites are used in many face masks to tighten the skin. Make a face mask with egg whites, milk, honey and lemon juice then apply it on your face, neck and chin. Rinse it off after 30 minutes and repeat these steps daily.

Clay masks

Clay masks can keep your skin looking young and intact. Applying a clay mask twice a week will help prevent sagging and it will tighten your skin.

Honey and lemon

In a glass of lukewarm water, add 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Have this drink every morning to burn facial fat and get rid of the hanging double chin.

Almond oil

Since almonds contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and vitamin B6, it helps a great deal in tightening the skin, maintaining its elasticity and keeping it moisturized.

Exercises for the double chin

Apart from the home remedies, there are a handful of exercises you can do to get rid of chin fat faster. Most of these exercises can be done on a regular basis no matter where you are.

Jaw press

• Lift your head towards the ceiling, then press your tongue towards your mouth's roof.

• Slowly lower your chin and press your jaw against your chest.

• Slowly return to original position and relax your tongue.

'O' exercise

• Fill your mouth with air and tightly close your lips.

• Hold it for few seconds.

• Now make an O shape with your mouth and blow out air slowly.

• While blowing out, lift your head towards the ceiling

Tennis ball exercise

• Hold the ball on your neck with the help of your chin

• Release the ball slowly and repeat these steps at least 10 times for the best results.

Head lift

• Lie down flat on your back and let your shoulders rest on the bed.

• Now contract your neck muscles and lift your head, pushing your chin towards your chest.

• Hold it for 10 seconds and return to the lying position.

• Continue these steps at least 6 times every day.

Neck stretching exercise

• Sit comfortably on the floor and keep one hand behind the hip.

• Raise the other hand and place it on the other side of your face with your arms wrapping around your head.

• Now slowly pull your head with the palm towards your shoulder and stretch your neck.

Neck rotation exercise

• Rotate your head clockwise and counterclockwise five times each, slowly feeling the stretch in your neck.

Kiss exercise

• Sit in a chair and tilt your head towards the ceiling.

• Now pull your lips together like a kiss towards the ceiling

• Hold this position for 10 second, then come back to original position

• Repeat this 10-15 times every day for desired results.

Lip exercise

• Pull your lower lip over your upper lip and try to touch your nose with your lower lip.

• Hold the position for 10 seconds, then relax

• Repeat these steps 5-10 times and continue this regime every day.

Facial skin stretching

• With your index and middle finger, push the skin on your cheeks towards your eyes.

• While doing this, open your mouth in an oval shape and hold it for 10 seconds.

• Repeat 3-4 times.

Follow these home remedies and exercises, shed the excess fat under the chin and get the toned facial features you have always wanted!

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Cancer is a complex, varied and partly unknown group of diseases. However lifestyle, along with genetics, are huge factors when it comes to your likelihood of a diagnosis. There no way you can live a life that can be guarenteed as completely cancer free, but you can reduce your risk. To do just that, keep these known carcinogens out of your life:

1. Carbonated beverages

Unfortunately, that dark caramel color in your favorite drink (known as 4-methylimidazole, or 4-MEI) is a possible carcinogen. "Soft drink consumers are being exposed to an avoidable and unnecessary cancer risk from an ingredient that is being added to these beverages simply for aesthetic purposes," said Keeve Nachman, PhD, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

2. Tobacco

It's no big secret that smoking tobacco causes lung and oral cancer. Along with containing harmful tobacco, cigarettes, cigars and other related products are also made up of toxic chemicals. According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco smoke is made up of thousands of chemicals, including at least 70 known to cause cancer.

3. Grilled meats

When meats like fish, poultry, pork and beef are cooked at a high temperature, Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chemicals are formed. In an experiment, rodents who were fed high levels of HCAs and PAHs chemicals developed cancerous tumors in various parts of their body.

4. Tanning beds

While we all want a great tan, we should never forget that "most skin cancers are a direct result of exposure to the UV rays in sunlight". Any sort of exposure to UV rays (natural or man-made) all increase our risk of cancer. Avoid tanning beds, apply sunscreen and limit your time out in the sun to keep yourself safer from skin cancer.

5. Candles

The waxes and chemicals in your favorite candles release toxic chemicals when burned, some of which have been linked to lung cancer and asthma. A romantic date night with candles is OK every once a while "but lighting many paraffin candles every day for years or lighting them frequently in an un-ventilated bathroom around a tub, for example, may cause problems," said researcher Amid Hamidi.

6. Toxic car fumes

Numerous research studies show that exposure to diesel and other forms of fuel exhaust can increase the chances of lung cancer. Though it's impossible to step away from our well-accustomed lifestyle of driving, it wouldn't hurt to turn the engine off while waiting to minimize the risk of cancer.

7. Alcohol

Alcohol, even in moderate proportions, can increase the risk of breast, colon, liver and esophageal cancer. The risk of getting cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, and esophagus are especially high if an individual smokes and drinks, according to the American Cancer Society.

8. Room fresheners

Who doesn't want to come back to a fresh smelling home? While room fresheners make that easy, we should be cautious. All air fresheners contain chemical substances that can create a potent concoction of cancer-causing substances. Research shows that chemicals in air fresheners react to the chemicals in the ozone, which combines to produce formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

9. Canned foods

The real culprit here is Bisphenol A, or BPA - a carcinogenic chemical found widely in plastics. The plastic lining of the metal containers seep into the food itself. Studies suggest that canned soups and pasta can expose consumers to higher concentrations of BPA than canned vegetables and fruit.

Hopefully this information can help you make healthier choices and reduce your risk of cancer.

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