With increasing age, the facial skin loses firmness and freshness. And in order to preserve the outgoing youth, the fair sex goes to beauticians for expensive procedures, and some even resort to the help of a plastic surgeon to correct the oval of the face. But other, less radical methods can also preserve beauty and freshness. Our article will tell you how to do it at home using folk methods.
Preparatory masks for rejuvenating and tightening the skin of the face
One of the first means used in the fight against aging of the skin of the face is masks from simple and accessible to all components. Let's consider the most popular recipes.
- Cucumber mask- suitable for combination skin or dry skin. It contains: cucumber pulp puree (the skin and seeds must be removed beforehand) and egg whites whipped with a whisk. These two ingredients need to be mixed and 1 teaspoon added. Vegetable oil (preferably olive oil). This tool not only helps to tighten the skin, but also to lighten age spots on the face. Frequency of application - 2x a week for 3 months.
- White clay mask. . . To cook it you need to mix 2 tbsp. l. white clay (available in the pharmacy), 1 tbsp. l. Grape juice and 1 tsp. crushed wheat germ. Apply the product in an even layer to the neck and face for 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and dry the skin with a terry towel with gentle dabbing movements.
- Dill mask. . . The product has refreshing and toning properties. To prepare it, you will need 1 tablespoon of oatmeal flour and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill. Next you need to add 1 tsp. Apply olive oil and after mixing all the ingredients, apply the product to the skin for about 20 minutes. It is recommended to repeat the process for a week and a half.
- Wheat flour mask.Cares for and tightens the facial skin perfectly. 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 as it cools). When the temperature reaches room temperature, drain the water, add to the egg butter mixture and beat thoroughly until a thick consistency is achieved. The mask should be applied for 20-30 minutes.
Contrasting face wash
Rub your face with an ice cube or contrast agent to rejuvenate your skin at home too. 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. fresh parsley and marigold flowers. After 40 minutes, pour the infusion into molds and place in the freezer. Wipe your face with cubes of this broth every morning.
It is very effective to apply contrasting compresses to the skin of the face. In this case, it is advisable not to use ordinary water, but use the same decoctions of herbs (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion, etc. ). First apply a hot compress for 2-3 minutes, then a cold compress for a few seconds. Compresses need to be changed 5-10 times, and this process should not be done more than three times a week.
Face lift exercises
Lifting gymnastics is another effective facelift remedy. It must be done every day, morning and evening. Before exercising, the skin should be cleansed and moisturized with a cream. A session lasts no longer than 30 minutes. At the beginning of the exercise, sit comfortably in front of a mirror. By observing which facial muscles are involved, you can perform the exercises properly.
First, do a quick warm up. Inhale deeply and exhale several times. Lightly massage the skin with your hands in a circular motion and tap it with your fingertips (this will improve blood circulation). Next, start exercising.
Exercises for the forehead skin - help to smooth, tighten and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Step back a finger's breadth from the roots of the hair and massage the point in the center of the forehead for 1 minute. Apply pressure in a circular motion (clockwise). At the same time, the toe pad should point upwards. At the same time, the tip of the nose must be pulled down with the middle finger of the second hand.
- Then put the fingers of both hands on certain points. Place your middle fingers in the center of your forehead, place your index fingers even higher where the bulge of your frontal bone is, and attach your ring fingers to the base of your eyebrows. All fingertips should be facing up.
- Now begin to perform circular massage movements with all fingers at the same time. In this case, the right hand should go clockwise, and the left - against. 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 appear on it. To prevent such changes it is necessary:
- Place three fingers of both hands under the eyebrows. From this point, use your fingertips to raise your eyebrows and try to reach the line of the browbone. Hold this position for 10 seconds with your eyes open.
- Next, lower your eyebrows down and counteract the fingers leading the eyebrows up. Remain in this position for 10 seconds.
- Then remove your fingers and relax. The exercise must be repeated 3-4 times.
Exercises for lifting the contour of the face. To get a beautiful face shape, from time to time you need to wrap it with an elastic bandage. This can be done at night if you are not bothered by such a device, or during the day if you are at home.
In terms of training, "cheek puff" is very effective:
- Take a deep breath, draw the maximum amount of air into your mouth, inflate your cheeks. Press on with the palms of your hands without letting out the air. At this moment, try to puff out your cheeks as much as possible to resist your hands.
- Remain in this position for about 15 seconds, then relax.
- Repeat the exercise 4 times.
Gymnastics for the face, which consists in the pronunciation of vowels, gives good results. To do this, stretch your lips forward and expressly pronounce the letters "a", "o" and "y" (10-15 times each).
Keep in mind that a home facelift will not produce instant results. To achieve the desired effect, you need regularity and perseverance. However, it is one of the proven and completely safe methods of facial rejuvenation.