With age, facial skin loses its firmness and freshness. And in order to preserve the outgoing youth, the fair sex go to cosmetologists for expensive procedures, and some even resort to the help of a plastic surgeon to correct the oval of the face. However, other less radical methods can also preserve beauty and freshness. In our article we will tell you how to do this using folk methods at home.
Preparing masks for rejuvenation and face skin tightening
One of the first remedies that are used in the fight against aging of the skin of the face are masks made from simple and accessible to all components. Let's consider the most popular recipes.
- Cucumber mask- suitable for combination or dry skin. It includes: cucumber pulp puree (the skin and seeds must be removed in advance), as well as egg white whipped with a whisk. These two ingredients must be mixed and added 1 tsp. vegetable oil (preferably olive). This tool will help not only tighten the skin, but 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 lukewarm water and dry the skin with a terry towel with gentle blotting 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. olive oil and, having mixed all the ingredients, apply the product to 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 the skin of the face. Beat 1 egg, add 1 tsp. salt and 50 g of vegetable oil. Next, pour 25 g of wheat flour with 0. 25 l of water separately and cook the mixture until thickened. Then pour a cup of cold water into it (this will prevent the film from forming as it cools). When the temperature reaches room temperature, drain the water, add to the egg-buttered mass and beat thoroughly until a thick consistency is obtained. The mask should be applied for 20-30 minutes.
Contrast face wash
Rubbing your face with an ice cube or a contrast wash 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. fresh parsley and calendula 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 to use not ordinary water, but 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. You need to change compresses 5-10 times, and do this procedure no more than three times a week.
Facelift 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. One session will take you no more than 30 minutes. To begin the exercise, sit in front of a mirror in a comfortable position. Observing which facial muscles are involved will help you do the exercises correctly.
Do a short warm-up first. Take a deep breath 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 gymnastics.
Exercises for the forehead skin - will help smooth, tighten and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Stepping back from the hair roots a finger's width, massage the point in the middle of the forehead for 1 minute. Do pressure in a circular motion (clockwise). At the same time, the pad of the toe should be directed upwards. At the same time, with the middle finger of the second hand, it is necessary to pull the tip of the nose downwards.
- Then place the fingers of both hands at specific points. Place the middle fingers in the middle of the forehead, place the index fingers even higher, where the bulge of the frontal bone is located, and attach the ring fingers at the base of the eyebrows. All fingertips should be facing up.
- Now begin to perform circular massaging 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 it is on it that the first wrinkles form. To prevent such changes, it is necessary:
- Place three fingers of both hands under the eyebrows. From this point, lift your eyebrows with the pads of your fingers, trying to reach the line of the browbone. Hold this position for 10 seconds with your eyes open.
- Next, lower your eyebrows downward, countering the fingers that direct the eyebrows upward. 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 face contour. To maintain a beautiful face shape, first of all, you need to wrap it with an elastic bandage from time to time. This can be done at night if such a device does not bother you, or during the day when you are at home.
With regard to exercise, "cheek puffing" is very effective:
- Take a deep breath, drawing in the maximum amount of air in your mouth, puff out your cheeks. Without letting out the air, start pressing on them with your palms. To resist your hands, try to puff out your cheeks as much as possible at this moment.
- 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 expressively pronounce the letters "a", "o", and "y" (10-15 times each).
Remember, a facelift at home does not give immediate results. To achieve the desired effect, you need regularity and persistence. However, it is one of the proven and completely harmless methods of facial rejuvenation.