We’ve all seen them, those lines running from the corners of the mouth down to the chin that make you look tired or upset even when you’re perfectly happy.

​The mistake most people make is trying to fill the line or rub it away with cream. But the reality is that a specific muscle, the DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris), is literally pulling the corners of your mouth down. It’s like a tiny anchor that never lets go.

​Before I drop my full taping tutorial tomorrow, try this quick manual un-hooking technique:

1. ​Find the spot: Place your fingers slightly to the side and just below the corners of your mouth.

2. ​If you clench your teeth, you’ll feel a hard knot there, that’s the DAO.

3. ​Gently press into that knot and hold for 10 seconds.

4. ​Now, while keeping the pressure, very slowly move your fingers upward toward the corners of the mouth. Repeat 5 times.

5. ​The Secret: Do this before bed, and you'll notice your face looks much more neutral and relaxed in the morning.

​This manual release preps the tissue, but the real game-changer is keeping that muscle relaxed for hours. Tomorrow, I’m posting a full video tutorial on how to use face tape to lock this relaxation in place and smooth those lines while you sleep.

Want to see the full picture?

To truly understand all the structural connections in your face, I recommend checking out my books. They are a great supplement to my video tutorials, while the videos show you the how, the books explain the why and show how everything is linked together.

​Check the link in my pinned post and let’s get started! 🧡

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