Ever wished you had tighter, younger looking skin? You’re not alone as millions of people all over the world are striving to have a more youthful look by investing in firming and anti-wrinkle creams. It is estimated that the global anti-aging market is currently valued at around $37 billion, and polls indicate that women in their 20s and 30s have started buying more skincare products to combat aging.
Having wrinkled, loose, or sagging skin can cause a lot of people’s self worth to plummet. We all want to head into our golden years with confidence. While we should certainly embrace our natural beauty and welcome change, there’s absolutely nothing wrong if you want to improve your physical appearance, especially if it results in happiness and a boosted self esteem. You can try different anti-aging creams to find out what works for you. But if you want a more holistic way to look more youthful, turn back the clock with these natural ways to firm and tighten your skin.
Do Facial Exercises
Aging isn’t the sole reason why people have loose or sagging skin. Some individuals who have lost a lot of weight tend to have loose skin on their bodies and faces, and they usually opt for surgical procedures such as face lifts or body lifts to tighten their skin. Those who would rather have a less invasive procedure choose to have body contouring or FaceTite, which is a skin tightening treatment. Using radiofrequency energy, this type of procedure can help to stimulate collagen production, promote skin contraction, and melt stubborn fat in key areas of the face, which can result in tighter skin and a more lifted and rejuvenated appearance.
Meanwhile, if you’re just starting to see signs of sagging such as jowls, eyebags, or a double chin, consider doing facial exercises to naturally tighten your skin and have a younger-looking face. According to a study published in JAMA Dermatology, women between the ages of 40 and 65 who did daily, 30-minute facial exercises for eight weeks had improved cheek fullness, and all the participants reported that their facial appearance improved after participating in the study. Loss of fat and soft tissue in the cheeks and other parts of the face can lead to sagging, so doing facial workouts like face yoga may help to keep your skin firm and taut.
To have fuller and lifted cheeks, try opening your mouth wide and use your facial muscles to lift your cheeks. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Do 50 repetitions of this exercise. Meanwhile, to elimate a double chin or jowls, tilt your face upwards so you’re looking at a spot above your eye line. Angle your face towards your right shoulder, and hold it there for five seconds. Return to center, then do the same thing, but this time, angle your face towards your left shoulder. Do this 20 times for each side.
Use Essential Oils to Tighten Your Skin
Essential oils have been used for centuries as a natural skin moisturizer. But did you know that some oils have skin-tightening and firming properties? One of these is lavender essential oil, which is full of antioxidants that may help to reduce wrinkles and tighten skin. Meanwhile, rosehip oil has Vitamin A which can reverse the signs of aging and improve skin elasticity.
It’s recommended to mix a few drops of these essential oils with a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil, before applying them to your skin to prevent irritation. Do this before bedtime as part of your nightime skincare routine so that the oils can penetrate your skin while you sleep.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking the recommended amount of water everyday has numerous health benefits. Not only does it aid digestion and flush bacteria from your system, but it also helps to increase skin elasticity and delay skin sagging and wrinkles. That being said, if you want to have firmer skin, see to it that you’re well hydrated by staying on top of your daily fluid intake. Men are recommended to drink 3.7 liters of water a day, while women should drink 2.7 liters of water daily.
Having firm skin can increase your self confidence as it makes you look younger and rejuvenated. Consider these tips to naturally firm and tighten your skin, and see how they can help to give you a more youthful and vibrant look.