Do you ask yourself every time you look at the mirror, " How can I get rid of my double chin?" Some reasons that cause a double chin, like aging, weak facial muscles and heredity are out of our hands. But then other reasons like sedentary life and bad eating habits can be the reason behind your bane too, in which case its high time that you took matters into your own hands. Given below are some measures that you can inculcate in your lifestyle to get rid of that double chin if you have one and keep it away, if you don't.

1. Whenever you hit the gym or do your everyday workout make sure that you don't forget about your facial muscles. There are around 30 muscles in your face, which control your facial gestures and expressions. If left un exercised they begin to sag and get fat deposits. Keep your head straight and move it in all directions. Stretch the muscles as far as you can.

2. Another simple and effortless way you can exercise your facial muscles is by chewing gum. This will also help tone your jaw line. And the best part is that you don't need to take out extra time for it.

3. Open your mouth as much as you can. Pull your lower lip on to your lower teeth. Move your jaw up and down. Feel the tension building up in your neck muscles.

4. Increasing weight can be an important reason behind your double chin. So try and switch to a healthier, balanced diet. Cut down your calories. Go easy on junk food. This will not only help you get rid of your double chin but improve your general health too.

5. Body posture has a large role to play in the way you look. Hunched over shoulders and slumping head not only make you look unattractive but also lead to deposition of fats in different areas of your body including your chin. Avoid slouching and sit upright.

Of course till you are in the process of losing your double chin there are certain cover-ups you can adopt to camouflage it effectively.

1. Makeup if used effectively can hide a lot of flaws. Emphasize your jaw line (by using face powder which is a shade darker than your complexion), rather than your neck. Blend it smoothly from ear to ear and into the neck region. Attractive eye-makeup and colorful blush-ons will keep all eyed diverted from your neck. If you don't know how to, then you can take advice from any makeup expert.

2. Avoid necklines that bunch up near your neck or tops that have close, tight collars. They would attract more attention towards your double chin. Try high, open collars instead.

3. Revamp your look by changing your hairstyle. If you have hair that end just on your shoulders then you will more attention towards your double chin. Try short, spiky haircut instead. But of course choose things that match your style and things that you are comfortable in.