The muscle tone of the skin decreases over the years, the elasticity of the skin decreases and the elasticity disappears. Wrinkles on the face, forehead and neck become deeper. Bulldog cheeks appear. A lifting face mask at home will improve the facial contour and help smooth out wrinkles. The elasticity of the skin disappears, as a person gradually forms less elastin and collagen fibers. Their deficiency is compensated by masks and creams with a firming effect.
Folk masks
A facelift with folk remedies is an effective, convenient and inexpensive way to rejuvenate your skin. To successfully apply anti-wrinkle masks at home, it is necessary to know in which cases they are used. Lifting masks are displayed when age-related changes are evident:
- more and more wrinkles appear;
- a second chin is planned or already exists;
- the contour of the face has lost its sharpness, is fading;
- age spots appear;
- the skin becomes flabby, sagging.
To lift the eyelids
Age-related changes are also noticeable on the eyelids, their corners fall out, sag. The delicate skin of the eyelids must be treated in a special way, ordinary procedures are not suitable. There are effective ways to rejuvenate the skin on your eyelids. Here are some successful mask recipes:
- Pour in a small cup of fresh milk, wet cotton pads, wring out, put on the eyelids. Once the discs are hot, wet them again. Continue the procedure for 15 minutes.
- Lubricate the skin of the eyelids with lukewarm olive oil after 20 minutes. gently wash with lukewarm water. When the mask is done before bedtime, simply wipe off excess oil with a tissue. This method eliminates wrinkles on the eyelids.
- The firmness of the skin of the eyelids is enhanced by the fresh potato juice. The tuber is finely rubbed, laid out on two gauze napkins. Compresses are placed on the lower eyelids. Keep the composition for 15 minutes, then wash off with cold water.
- Banana mask. Crush a fruit, apply to the eyelids, leave on for a quarter of an hour, be sure to rinse with lukewarm water. Banana puree can be mixed with kefir or hot milk.
- The classic recipe: freeze pure mineral or ordinary water, rub the skin around the eyes with cubes. Skin contact with ice should be brief.
Firming facial contours
There are many recipes for making a face mask at home. When choosing your product, carefully read the composition, all these components should be at your disposal. If exotic or tropical fruits are present, consider whether you will consistently buy them for the mask. We offer homemade anti-aging mask recipes:
- Firming of the skin with white clay (buy in pharmacies). Mix 2 tablespoons of cosmetic clay with a tablespoon of grape juice (fresh). Add a teaspoon of wheat germ oil. Dilute with water if necessary. Place on the face for 20 min.
- Protein-flour lifting mask: beat the egg white, add wheat flour to it. Apply to the face and neck, leave on for 20-30 minutes. The mask firms the skin, unifies wrinkles.
- Tomato mask. For her you need a fresh, peeled and seeded tomato. To make a liquid puree, pass it through a sieve, dilute it with olive oil (half a teaspoon). Keep for 15-20 minutes.
Cosmetic lifting at home
Regular lifting procedures will help achieve a visible and lasting result. For more efficiency, they are done for at least 3 to 5 months, keeping the frequency. How to firm the skin of the face with cosmetics at home? Choose ready-to-use products, creams, toners and masks suitable for your skin type. A natural composition is preferable. Facial rejuvenation at home is achieved with two series of products:
- for surface lifting;
- giving the effect of a deep firming.
In the first case, a thin film forms on the skin, it tightens the skin, supporting the contours of the face. These funds do not work for a long time until the film is washed off. The second group of products affects the deep layers of the skin, the components of such cosmetics synthesize collagen and elastin around them, their production increases. The application process must be long, then the result will be justified.
Lifting creams
A large assortment of anti-aging creams is offered on the cosmetics market; they differ in manufacturer, price and efficiency. These funds work in much the same way: they stimulate the production of collagen, promote skin regeneration.
Firming masks
The action of ready-to-use lifting masks in stores and in pharmacies is based on the supply of blood flow to the tissues. They improve the skin's cellular metabolism and its ability to absorb nutrients. The most effective face masks contain marine ingredients such as algae, or active natural substances, such as Cambrian blue clay. They have a rich mineral composition. Before using a lifting face mask at home, it is important to clean your skin thoroughly. The best time for the procedure is after 19-20 hours.
Non-surgical face lift at home
Experts advise not only to deal with existing problems, but also to prevent new ones. For example, try not to fall asleep with your face on the pillow, rest your cheek on your hand, scratch your skin, and even touch it unnecessarily. Gymnastics, self-massage and special devices for facelifting will help to make the skin more elastic. All of these methods are safe if you approach them wisely. They will save you time and money.
Lifting massage
Self-massage should improve blood supply to the skin, facilitate lymph flow. It is necessarily carried out along the massage lines. The procedure should start with the neck, from the bottom up. This is done by applying a cream or an oil. These are light stroking movements that include up to 20 variations. The lifting massage lasts 3 to 5 minutes, it is important to do it 2 to 3 times a week. It is better to study using video complexes.
Facial gymnastics
There are several sets of exercises that help tighten the neck, narrow the contours of the face, and remove wrinkles. The principle of operation of all techniques is based on regular exposure of the muscles of the face; for rejuvenation, the skin should be kept in good condition. Known types of facial gymnastics:
- face construction;
- flexion of the body;
- self-lifting;
- aerobics for the skin and muscles of the face (by Carol Madgio);
- facial massage (Benita Kantieni complex).
Facelift machine
Miniature devices that make you look younger and more beautiful are easy to use at home. Their effect will be enhanced by cosmetics, which penetrate the tissues better and enhance the lifting effect. The devices are safe because they use the principles of physiotherapeutic action on the skin, such as:
- Darsonvalization. The skin is exposed to high frequency pulsed currents.
- Myostimulation. The contraction of the muscle fibers of the tissues is caused, while their work is stimulated.
- Iontophoresis, RF-lifting, electroporation, phonophoresis. Ultrasound, galvanic currents, laser beams, etc. act on the skin.