With age, the skin of the face loses its firmness and freshness. And in order to preserve the outgoing youth, the fair sex goes 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 drastic methods can also preserve beauty and freshness. In our article we will tell you how to do it using folk methods at home.
Preparation of masks to rejuvenate and firm the skin of the face
One of the first remedies that are used in the fight against aging of the skin of the face are masks made from simple components and accessible to all. Consider the most popular recipes.
- Cucumber mask- suitable for combination or dry skin. It includes: the mashed cucumber pulp (the skin and seeds must be removed beforehand), as well as the egg white whisked. These two ingredients should be mixed and added 1 tsp. vegetable oil (preferably olive). This tool will not only help 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. the. white clay (available in pharmacies), 1 tsp. the. 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 using light blotting movements.
- Dill mask. . . The product has refreshing and toning properties. To prepare it, you will need 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill. Then you need to add 1 tsp. olive oil and, after mixing 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 tbsp. 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 thickened. Then pour in a cup of cold water (this will prevent the skin from forming as it cools). When the temperature reaches room temperature, drain the water, add it to the buttered egg mass and beat well until a thick consistency is obtained. The mask should be applied for 20-30 minutes.
Contrasting face cleanser
Rubbing your face with an ice cube or a contrasting cleanser can also help rejuvenate your skin at home. For this it is better to use a frozen decoction of medicinal herbs. To prepare it, pour 400 ml of boiling water 2 tbsp. the. flowers of fresh parsley and calendula. 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 on 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. Compresses should be changed 5-10 times, and this procedure should not be done more than three times a week.
Face lift exercises
Another effective facelift remedy is lifting gymnastics. It should be done every day, morning and night. Before exercising, the skin should be cleansed and moisturized with a cream. A session will not take you 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.
First do a little warm-up. Breathe deeply and exhale several times. Lightly massage the skin with your hands in a circular motion and pat it with your fingertips (this will improve blood circulation). Then start gymnastics.
Exercises for the skin of the forehead - will help to smooth, firm and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Working a finger's width away from the hairline, massage the tip in the middle 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, with the middle finger of the second hand, you have to pull the tip of the nose down.
- Then place the fingers of both hands at specific points. Place the middle finger in the middle of the forehead, place the index finger even higher, where the bulge of the frontal bone is, and attach the ring fingers to the base of the eyebrows. All fingers 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 - against. Do the exercise for 1 minute.
Exercises for the upper eyelids. The skin of the eyelids is very delicate and thin and it is on it that the first wrinkles are formed. To avoid 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 brow bone line. Hold this position for 10 seconds with your eyes open.
- Next, lower your eyebrows down, countering the fingers that point the eyebrows up. Stay in this position for 10 seconds.
- Then remove your fingers and relax. The exercise should be repeated 3-4 times.
Exercises to lift the contour of the face. To maintain a beautiful face shape, first of all you need to wrap it from time to time with an elastic bandage. This can be done at night if you don't mind such a device, or during the day when you are at home.
When it comes to exercise, "cheek swelling" is very effective:
- Breathe deeply, draw as much air as possible into your mouth, inflate your cheeks. Without letting the air out, start pressing on it with your palms. To resist your hands, try to puff up 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 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 that a facelift at home does not give immediate results. To achieve the desired effect, you need consistency and persistence. However, it is one of the proven and completely harmless methods of facial rejuvenation.