With age, facial skin loses firmness and freshness. And to preserve outgoing youth, the fair sex turns to cosmetologists for expensive procedures, and some even turn 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 popular methods at home.
Preparation of masks to rejuvenate and tighten the skin of the face.
One of the first remedies used in the fight against the aging of facial skin are masks made of simple components that are accessible to everyone. 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 in advance), as well as egg white beaten with a whisk. These two ingredients should be mixed and 1 tsp added. vegetable oil (preferably olive). This tool will help not only to tighten the skin, but also to lighten the 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 tablespoons. l. white clay (available at the pharmacy), 1 tbsp. l. grape juice and 1 tsp. shredded wheat germ. Apply the product in an even layer on the neck and face for 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a terry cloth towel.
- 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. Next, you need to add 1 tsp. olive oil and, once all the ingredients have been mixed, 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 firms facial skin. 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 thick. Then pour a cup of cold water into it (this will prevent skin from forming as it cools). When the temperature reaches room temperature, drain the water, add to the buttered egg batter and beat well until thick. The mask should be applied for 20-30 minutes.
Contrast face wash
Rubbing your face with an ice cube or contrast wash can also help rejuvenate your skin at home. To do this, 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. Cleanse 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 herbal decoctions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion, etc. ). First, apply a hot compress for 2-3 minutes, then a cold compress for a few seconds. The compresses should be changed 5 to 10 times, and this procedure should not be done more than three times a week.
Facelift exercises
Lifting gymnastics is another effective remedy for face lift. It should be done every day, morning and afternoon. Before exercising, the skin must be cleansed and hydrated 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 perform the exercises correctly.
Do a brief warm-up first. Take a deep breath and exhale several times. Lightly massage the skin with your hands in a circular motion and touch it with your fingertips (this will improve blood circulation). Then start gymnastics.
Exercises for the skin of the forehead: will help to soften, tighten and relax the skin. Follow these steps:
- Stepping back from the roots of the hair to the width of a finger, massage the point in the middle of the forehead for 1 minute. Press in a circular motion (clockwise). At the same time, the toe 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 on specific points. Place the middle fingers in the middle of the forehead, place the index fingers even higher, where the frontal bone bulge is located, and place the ring fingers at the base of the eyebrows. All fingertips should be up.
- Now start massaging circular motions with all your fingers at the same time. In this case, the right hand should go clockwise and the left - against it. Do the exercise for 1 minute.
Exercises for the upper eyelids. The skin of the eyelids is very delicate and fine and it is on it where the first wrinkles are formed. To avoid such changes, it is necessary:
- Place three fingers of both hands under the eyebrows. From this point, raise your eyebrows with your fingertips, trying to reach the brow bone line. Hold this position for 10 seconds with your eyes open.
- Next, lower the brows down, countering the fingers that direct the brows 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 shape of the face, first of all, you need to wrap it with an elastic bandage from time to time. This can be done at night if the device does not bother you, or during the day when you are at home.
With regard to exercise, "puffing out the cheeks" is very effective:
- Take a deep breath, inhale the maximum amount of air into your mouth, puff out your cheeks. Without letting the air out, begin to press them with your palms. To resist your hands, try to puff up your cheeks as much as you can at this time.
- Stay in this position for about 15 seconds and 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", "or" e "and" (10-15 times each).
Remember, a face wash 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.