With age, the skin of the face loses firmness and freshness. And 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 radical methods can also preserve beauty and freshness. In our article we will tell you how to do it using folk methods at home.
Prepare 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 in a simple and accessible way to all components. Let's 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 whipped egg white. These two ingredients need to be mixed and added 1 tsp. vegetable oil (preferably olive). This tool will help not only to firm the skin, but also to 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 in pharmacies), 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 sponge towel with gentle dabbing movements.
- Dill mask. . . The product has refreshing and invigorating properties. To prepare it, you will need 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill. Next, you need to add 1 tsp. olive oil and, after 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 firms the skin of the face. 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 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
Scrubbing your face with an ice cube or 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 marigold flowers. After 40 minutes, pour the infusion into the molds and place in the freezer. Clean 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 recommended to use not ordinary water, but the same decoctions of herbs (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion, etc. ). First, apply a warm compress for 2-3 minutes, then a cold compress for a few seconds. The tablets 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. It must be done every day, morning and evening. Before exercise, the skin must be cleansed and moisturized with a cream. A session will take 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 perform 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). So, gymnastics begins.
Forehead Skin Exercises: These will help smooth, tighten and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Moving away from the hair roots of a finger, massage the point in the center of the forehead for 1 minute. Apply pressure in a circular (clockwise) motion. At the same time, the tip pad 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 down.
- Then place the fingers of both hands at specific points. Place the middle finger in the middle of the forehead, place the index fingers even higher, where the bulge of the frontal bone is, and attach the ring fingers to the base of the eyebrows. All fingertips should be pointing 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 prevent such changes, you need to:
- Place three fingers of both hands under the eyebrows. From this point, raise your eyebrows with your fingertips, trying to reach the line of the browbone. Hold this position for 10 seconds with your eyes open.
- Then, he lowers his eyebrows down, counteracting the fingers that direct the eyebrows upward. Stay in this position for 10 seconds.
- Then remove your fingers and relax. Exercise must 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 such a device doesn't bother you, or during the day when you are at home.
As for exercise, "cheek puffing" is very effective:
- Take a deep breath, drawing the maximum amount of air into your mouth, swell your cheeks. Without letting the air out, start pressing on them with your palms. To resist your hands, try to puff out your cheeks as much as possible at this time.
- Stay 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 home facelift doesn't give immediate results. To achieve the desired effect, regularity and persistence are required. However, it is one of the proven and completely harmless methods of face rejuvenation.