Lifting at home: how to tighten the skin of the face at home

Sudden weight loss is often accompanied by a loss of skin elasticity. First, subcutaneous fat decreases not only on the body, but also on the face – in fact, the face loses its “frame” and sags. Second, rapid weight loss causes increased cortisol production, which in turn slows collagen and elastin synthesis.

If after a weight loss the skin sags, how to tighten it? We have collected the most effective means.

Surely you have seen on the web the impressive results of women involved in facial construction – facial gymnastics. To restore clear contours, it is enough to master even a few simple exercises:

To improve the contours of the neck, cheekbones and chin, increase blood circulation and restore a radiant complexion to your skin, try facial massage.

It turns out that if you diet in a certain way, you can compensate for the loss of skin elasticity. This diet stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.

The basis of the diet are foods rich in omega fatty acids: salmon, vegetable oils and nuts. Excluded from the menu are pastries, caffeine and alcoholic beverages. All food is steamed or grilled.

These trace elements contribute to maintaining the beauty of the skin:

Kinesio bands are elastic bands that attach to the face along the massage lines. The action of this method is based on the tightening of the facial muscles. Thanks to the regular use of strips, the contours of the face brighten, the second chin disappears, the corners of the eyes are lifted, bags under the eyes are reduced, and mimic wrinkles are smoothed. The strips should be worn for several hours, so they are convenient to stick on at night.

Homemade cosmetics, when used correctly, cannot be less effective than purchased ones.

gelatin mask

Gelatin contains collagen – a component responsible for skin tone and elasticity.

Ingredients:

Recipe:

You can find more recipes for homemade face masks with gelatin in a separate article on Thevoicemag.ru.

Ginger mask

Ingredients:

Recipe: mix all the ingredients and apply a thick layer to the skin of the face and neck. Hold for 25 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water.

Egg white mask

Ingredients:

Recipe: Mix the ingredients of the mask and beat until obtaining a creamy texture. Apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Potato starch mask

Ingredients:

Recipe: mix everything together and apply to the face, leave on for 20-30 minutes and rinse. The mask is recommended to use the course.

The skin around the eyes often betrays age. It is very delicate, fragile and very prone to dryness and the formation of early wrinkles. Proper maintenance of this capricious area will help prolong the youthfulness of the face.

For detailed instructions on how to properly care for the skin of the face at home, read a separate article.

Look for lifting and anti-aging marks on your eye cream packaging. A good eye product that will actually improve skin tone should include the following ingredients:

With spinach and vitamin A: Mix one teaspoon of spinach juice with one teaspoon of grapeseed oil and 5 drops of vitamin A oil solution.

With sour cream and cucumber: mix a tablespoon of grated fresh cucumber with a tablespoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

With potatoes and sour cream: Boil the potatoes without salt, mash them. To two tablespoons of mashed potatoes add a tablespoon of fat sour cream and a teaspoon of olive oil.

With milk and potatoes: prepare a puree and mix two tablespoons with a tablespoon of hot milk and half a teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil.

With fromage blanc and apricot: Combine a teaspoon of cottage cheese, the same amount of fresh apricot purée and the same amount of peach oil. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil.

With carrots and almond butter: Squeeze the juice from a medium-sized carrot. Mix it with a teaspoon of almond oil, refrigerate.

With milk and bread: take a crumb of white bread and dip it in lukewarm milk.

Homemade masks will not only help tighten the skin around the eyes, but also reduce dark circles and puffiness. For more tips on how to get rid of dark circles under the eyes, read on Thevoicemag.ru.

How to make facial skin supple and toned

The home facial skin rejuvenation program consists of several steps.

cleaning: should be carried out in the morning and in the evening. First, remove makeup from the eyes, then wash them with cleansing milk or foam. Spread the product with light massage movements, then rinse with water at room temperature. Dry your skin with a clean towel without rubbing.

Toning: Tonic helps restore the pH balance of the skin after washing and prepares for the application of a moisturizer. Soak a cotton ball in the tonic and gently wipe the skin, moving along the massage lines.

moisturizing: Apply a small amount of moisturizer to the palms of your hands and warm it with your fingertips. Distribute on the face following the same massage lines. If after 20-30 minutes you notice a greasy film on your face, it is likely that there is too much cream – blot the excess with a towel.

Food: if you have dry skin, be sure to use a nourishing cream. In winter, it can be applied as a day care (one hour before going out). If you use a nourishing cream at night, perform this procedure 1.5-2 hours before bedtime. The best skincare option for aging dry skin is to alternate between nourishing and moisturizing products.

Effective cosmetics for skin firmness and smoothness contain the following ingredients:

The minimum set for quality anti-aging care includes a good cleanser, toners, moisturizing and nourishing creams, mask and eye cream.