My chin is tough as well; I have a pretty deep clef. Along with a lot of stretching, as Chimensch suggested, try making short strokes with the heal of the blade.
On the sideburns, I usually try to get as close to the hairline as I can on my downward pass, and then when I'm going upwards, I touch it up. Going down is hard because it can be tough to see what you're doing, but going up you should have a clear view.
I see that you're not going against the grain yet, but just below your sideburns is a good place to start when you are ready. I find I have very good control there (even with the left hand), and it tends to be a less sensitive spot, so you probably won't irritate yourself too much.
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