Are you worried about the signs of ageing your skin is beginning to show? Has your skin lost its glow, youthfulness and suppleness?
Don’t worry; you can take care of this without spending money on cosmetic surgery.
Asides ageing, your skin can lose its elasticity because of excessive exposure to harmful sun rays, excessive smoking, regular intake of alcoholic beverages, obesity, pregnancy, rapid weight loss, a poor diet, use of wrong skin care products, dehydration and use of harsh chemicals on the skin.
Along with sagging skin, you may also notice an increase in wrinkles and fine lines, especially on your face.
Your skin may also look paler and more translucent, and old.
Natural Skin Tightening Face Masks
If you have loose skin on face, the following homemade skin tightening packs will help tighten skin on face and neck.
This is method us cheap, safe and also effective.
Egg white mask
Separate the egg white from the yolk and apply the egg white directly on your face and wait till it dries. Wash your face with lukewarm water.
The egg is the most popular ingredient used for skin tightening.
It tightens the skin and firms it.
Lemon
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Lemon contains vitamin C which helps boost collagen production. This, in turn, helps restore elasticity to your skin.
Lemon also contains astringent properties that tighten the skin and reduces wrinkles and other signs of premature ageing.
Extract some fresh lemon juice and rub it gently on your face and neck. Let it stay on for five to 10 minutes and then rinse your face with water.
Do this two or three times a day and follow up with a good-quality moisturiser.
Oil Massage
It has been reported that rubbing your face and neck with a natural oil like olive oil helps tighten loose skin to keep it firm and smooth.
Olive oil contains antioxidants like vitamins A and E that has anti-aging benefits. It will also help keep your skin well moisturised.
Slightly warm some extra-virgin olive oil in the microwave. Apply it on your face.
Massage your face gently with your fingertips in circular motions for 10 minutes. Do this remedy once daily before going to bed.
You can also use other oils like avocado, coconut, grapeseed, jojoba or almond oil to massage your face, neck, arms and legs.
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