With age, facial skin loses firmness and freshness. And in order to preserve the outgoing youth, members of the fairer sex go to cosmetologists for expensive procedures, and some even resort to the help of a plastic surgeon to correct the oval face. However, other less radical methods can preserve beauty and freshness. In our article we will tell you how to do it using folk methods at home.
Preparation of a mask for rejuvenation and tightening of facial skin
One of the first means used in the fight against facial skin aging are masks made of simple and accessible components. Consider the most popular recipes.
- Cucumber mask- suitable for combination or dry skin. Includes: cucumber pulp puree (skin and seeds must be removed beforehand), as well as egg whites whipped with a whisk. These two ingredients must be mixed and 1 teaspoon added. vegetable oil (preferably olive). This tool will not only help tighten the skin, but will also lighten age spots on the face. Frequency of use - twice a week for 3 months.
- White clay mask. . . To cook it, you need to mix 2 tbsp. l. white clay (available at the pharmacy), 1 tbsp. l. grape juice and 1 tsp. crushed wheat germ. Apply the product in an even layer on the neck and face for 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and dry the skin with a terry towel with light soaking movements.
- Dill mask. . . The product has refreshing and toning properties. To prepare, you will need 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill. Then you need to add 1 tsp. olive oil and, mixing all the ingredients, apply the product on the skin for about 20 minutes. It is recommended to repeat the procedure once a week and a half.
- Wheat flour mask.Perfectly nourishes and tightens facial skin. Beat 1 egg, add 1 tsp. salt and 50 g of vegetable oil. Then separately pour 25 g of wheat flour with 0. 25 l of water and cook the mixture until it thickens. Then pour a cup of cold water into it (this will prevent the skin from forming while it is cooling). When the temperature reaches room temperature, drain the water, add the mass to the spread eggs and whisk well until a thick consistency is obtained. The mask should be applied for 20-30 minutes.
Contrasting face wash
Rubbing your face with an ice cube or a contrasting detergent can also help rejuvenate your skin at home. For this purpose, it is best to use a frozen decoction of medicinal herbs. To prepare it, pour 400 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. l. of fresh primrose and marigold flowers. After 40 minutes, pour the infusion into molds and place in the freezer. Wipe your face with the cubes of this soup every morning.
It is very effective to apply contrast coatings on the skin of the face. In this case, it is recommended to use not ordinary water, but the same decoctions of herbs (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion, etc. ). First put a warm compress on for 2-3 minutes and then a cold one for a few seconds. Compresses need to be changed 5-10 times, and this procedure should not be done more than three times a week.
Face-lifting exercises
Lifting gymnastics is another effective remedy for lifting the face. It must be done every day, morning and evening. Before exercising, the skin should be cleansed and moisturized with a cream. One session will not take you more than 30 minutes. To start the exercise, sit in front of a mirror in a comfortable position. Observing which facial muscles are involved will help you do the exercises properly.
First make a short warm-up. Take a deep breath and exhale several times. Gently massage the skin with your hands in a circular motion and tap it with your fingertips (this will improve blood circulation). Then start with gymnastics.
Forehead skin exercises - will help smooth, tighten and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Moving away from the root of the hair at finger width, massage the point in the middle of the forehead for 1 minute. Apply pressure in a circular motion (clockwise). At the same time, the toe pad should be directed upwards. At the same time, the middle finger of the other hand is needed to pull the tip of the nose down.
- Then place the fingers of both hands on certain points. Place the middle fingers in the middle of the forehead, the index fingers even more, where the protrusion of the forehead bone is located, and attach the ring fingers to the base of the eyebrows. All fingertips should be facing up.
- Now start performing circular massage movements with all fingers at the same time. In this case, the right hand should go clockwise, and the left - counterclockwise. Do the exercise for 1 minute.
Exercises for the upper eyelids. The skin on the eyelids is very delicate and thin and the first wrinkles form on it. To prevent such changes, you need:
- Place three fingers of both hands under the eyebrows. From this point, raise your eyebrows with your fingertips, trying to reach the eyebrow line. Hold this position with your eyes open for 10 seconds.
- Then lower your eyebrows down, opposing the fingers pointing your eyebrows up. Stay in this position for 10 seconds.
- Then remove your fingers and relax. The exercise must be repeated 3-4 times.
Facial contouring exercises. To maintain a beautiful face shape, first of all, you need to wrap it with an elastic bandage from time to time. You can do this at night if such a device does not bother you, or during the day when you are at home.
When it comes to exercise, "cheek inflation" is very effective:
- Take a deep breath, drawing the maximum amount of air into your mouth, inflate your cheeks. Without letting out air, start pressing them with your palms. To resist with your hands, try to inflate your cheeks as much as possible at this time.
- Stay in this position for about 15 seconds, then relax.
- Repeat the exercise 4 times.
Facial gymnastics, which consists of pronouncing vowels, gives good results. To do this, stretch your lips forward and expressively say the letters "a", "o" and "y" (every 10-15 times).
Remember, tightening the face at home does not give immediate results. To achieve the desired effect, you need regularity and perseverance. However, it is one of the proven and completely harmless methods of facial rejuvenation.