5 simple tightening face masks at home

Almost every woman eventually faces problems of excess weight, double chin, and sagging skin. However, young girls are also concerned about losing weight, which can result in sagging skin and extra wrinkles.

There are many ways to tighten sagging skin.

When are tightening face masks necessary?

If you are over 35 years old, you should radically change the methods and compositions of facial skin care.

The fact is that over time, our body ceases to secrete elastin and collagen in the required quantities.

Because of this, the epidermis of the face becomes:

• less elastic;
• flabby, wrinkled.

At this point, it is advisable to reconsider the face masks you are using, since many previously effective products, unfortunately, will no longer provide the desired result.

When considering the problem of excess weight, most often we pay attention to the lower part of the face - few people will be happy with a double chin.

Rules for the preparation and use of face lift masks

Face lift masks are significantly different from other homemade cosmetic mixtures. They have a more powerful and even somewhat aggressive effect, and since aging skin is very sensitive and instantly reacts to any irritants, when carrying out lifting procedures you should be extremely careful, otherwise you can aggravate the condition of the skin and make wrinkles even more noticeable. To avoid trouble, you must follow the following rules:

• When choosing a recipe, you need to pay attention to the proposed composition of the mask: it should not contain a single component that raises doubts about its safety. If the recipe contains dairy products, they need to be selected according to your skin type: for dry skin it is better to use sour cream, cream or milk with a high fat content, and for oily skin it is recommended to replace these components with kefir, yogurt or yogurt.
• Some components (vegetable oils, honey and dairy products) included in lifting mixtures must be slightly heated in a water bath to 40–45 degrees before mixing. It is not recommended to use a microwave oven for these purposes, since the heating temperature in this case is quite difficult to control. Ingredients such as essential oils and liquid vitamins should be added last.
• When making homemade mixtures, you need to monitor their consistency: it should not be too liquid (in which case the mask will simply drain from the face and will not give the desired effect) or too thick (otherwise the mass may form a crust and will be difficult to wash off).
• Before applying the mask, the skin of the face must be cleaned of impurities and makeup and slightly steamed using a steam bath. To enhance the lifting effect, you can add dried rose hips, sea buckthorn, yarrow herb or ginseng root to the bath. After steaming, the skin should be treated with a scrub (purchased or prepared independently).
• You need to apply tightening masks with your fingertips strictly along the massage lines. After the first layer of the mixture dries a little (after 1-2 minutes), apply another one. When distributing the mixture on the face, do not touch the lower eyelids, since the skin in this area is very thin and easily stretches.
• The duration of action of face lift masks is 20–30 minutes. During the procedure, you need to be in a comfortable position, resting your head on a hard surface and completely relaxing. At the same time, you cannot frown, smile or talk.
• Lifting masks should be washed off with warm running water without soap. If the cosmetic mixture has dried out a little, it can be pre-soaked using cotton pads soaked in warm milk or whey. After removing the product, apply an anti-aging (nourishing or moisturizing) cream intended for daily use to the skin.

The frequency of such procedures should not exceed twice a week. After a course of 8–10 sessions, it is recommended to change the composition of the lifting mixture.

Causes of deformation

The oval of the face “swims”, a double chin appears, and wrinkles can form not only due to the aging of the epidermis - the reason for this is due to certain characteristics of the body and other factors.

Body structure

A double chin and sagging skin in the lower part of the face can also appear in girls.

The reason for this is the anatomical properties of the structure of the skull.

Genetic factor

Flabby facial skin may be a consequence of genetics.

If you have a double chin in your family, don’t despair. You can fight heredity - you should start doing preventive lifting procedures at an early age.

Weight loss or gain

Loose facial skin and “extra” chins do not always appear due to excess weight.

If you lose weight too quickly, your skin will also become loose and stretched.

Nutrition, bad habits

Facial skin problems are not necessarily a consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle.

A double chin may appear if you:

• eat too much fatty, high-calorie food;
• prefer to read horizontally;
• slouch while sitting in front of the computer;
• sleep on a high pillow;
• walk with your head down.

Hormonal disbalance

Hormonal imbalance plays an important role in our appearance and deterioration of the skin.

Improper functioning of the thyroid gland and increased sugar levels in the body make the skin less elastic.

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Remedies for double chin at home

Every woman and girl chooses the optimal way to combat excess weight, age-related sagging skin, and an “extra” chin.

Some prefer home remedies, others visit beauty salons. There is not much difference, the result is important.

The main thing is to know some of the features of this lifting procedure and follow certain rules.

• To ensure a more complete tightening effect, you should not talk or do household chores during the procedure, otherwise the beneficial substances in the masks will not fully penetrate the skin and will not saturate the dermis with the necessary restorative and nutritional elements.
• For half an hour (while the composition of the mask is on the epidermis of the face), it is advisable to lie down - the body should be in absolute peace. Otherwise, there may be no effect from the lifting procedure. There is also a chance of stretching the epidermis on the face more than before.

If it is more convenient for you to prepare a tightening mask at home, without turning to specialists for help, there are various recipes from which you will certainly choose the best one for yourself.

Below we present a number of recipes for remedies for a double chin at home.

Firming mask with starch

According to those who have used masks with a tightening effect containing starch, their effect can be compared to Botox (though much cheaper and without side effects).

Rejuvenating mask or how to tighten your skin

A lifting mask that has an incredible effect even on very sagging skin. There is no need to remind you that to get a full, lasting result, it must be done regularly.

To prepare the mask you need:

• starch (tablespoon);
• half a liter of water;
• carrots, grated until mushy, 5 tablespoons.

First you need to cook the starch (in approximately the same way as jelly is cooked). Starch is dissolved in 100 ml of water, then the remaining water is added and cooked until it thickens. Then the finished mass is left to cool, after which the carrots are thoroughly rubbed into it. The resulting composition is enough to use for three days, after which even skeptical women will become supporters of homemade face masks.

Formulations with gelatin

Kefir and gelatin

• powdered gelatin – 1 tsp;
• wheat flour – 1 tsp;
• kefir – 1 tbsp. l.;
• water.

Pour gelatin with water, let it swell, and heat it up. Combine with the remaining ingredients, spread on the face for 30 minutes, rinse with water. After the procedure, soften the dermis with a nourishing cream.

Glycerin and gelatin

• powdered gelatin – 1 tsp;
• honey – 1 tsp;
• rye flour – 0.5 tsp;
• pharmaceutical glycerin – 0.5 tsp.

Gelatin, following the instructions on the package, add water and leave. Mix with honey, flour, glycerin, heat in a water bath until smooth. Cool the mixture, moisten a cloth in it, and apply it to your face.

All of the above products perfectly refresh and tighten sagging, sagging skin.

Firming mask No. 1 – Honey-banana

A honey-based mixture provides a powerful lifting effect. After a honey mask, the face becomes younger and the skin tightens. Honey, as the main anti-aging element, restores the functioning of cell membranes. With its participation, the elasticity of the skin increases and the oval is strengthened.

Banana softens, smoothes and tones the skin. A honey-banana tightening face mask at home is a hymn to pleasure. It has a delicate, melting texture, is easily absorbed and gives comfort. The life-giving mixture has an additional antiseptic effect.

Ingredients

• liquid natural honey - two teaspoons;
• half a large banana or one small banana.

Recipe: Peel the banana and mash it well with a fork in a ceramic or glass bowl. Mix with honey to make a homogeneous paste. Apply to previously cleansed skin. The remainder of the mask is applied to the neck and décolleté. After 25-30 minutes, wash off.

Tightening of young facial skin

The problem of sagging skin is not only age-related. This can happen to young girls, for example, if they lost weight too quickly and their skin did not have time to return to normal.

In this case, a properly formulated face lift mask can help.

Cucumber and protein

• medium-sized fresh cucumber;
• egg white – 1 pc.;
• olive oil – 1 tsp.

Peel the cucumber, remove seeds, and puree it. Add protein, butter, mix. Apply to facial skin.

This refreshing mask tightens, whitens and nourishes the skin.

Oatmeal and dill

• finely chopped dill – 1 tsp;
• linseed oil – 1 tsp;
• oatmeal – 1 tsp.

Mix all products and apply to face for 20-30 minutes.

Firming mask No. 3 – Protein-honey

The protein-honey mask has an ambitious goal and it easily achieves it. Smoothes wrinkles, eliminates sagging skin and strengthens the oval of the face. As a result of the procedure, the skin becomes fresh, firm and elastic. The nutritional composition effectively tightens the skin, but can only be used if you are not allergic to honey.

Ingredients

• white of one egg;
• one spoon of honey;
• one spoon of oatmeal.

Cooking recipe: Heat the honey in a bowl in a water bath, add oatmeal to it, mix and set aside until it cools completely. The egg white is separated from the yolk, whipped into a strong foam and gradually combined with the prepared mixture. After mixing, apply to the skin. After 20 minutes it is washed off.

Firming masks for all skin types

To improve your facial skin, you don't have to visit expensive beauty salons. You can make masks for double chin at home yourself.

Protein and fruit

• ripe persimmon puree – 1 tbsp. l.;
• egg white – 1 pc.;
• oatmeal – 1 tbsp. l.

Combine everything and apply to the skin. When the tightening mask is washed off after half an hour, it is recommended to soften the skin with cream.

This composition has a tightening, degreasing, rejuvenating effect.

Honey and citruses

• freshly squeezed lime juice (orange, lemon) – 1 tsp;
• honey – 1 tsp;
• egg white – 1 pc.

Combine citrus juice with egg and apply to face. After washing your face after the procedure, you need to moisturize it with cream.

A mask for a double chin with citruses should be on the epidermis for no longer than 20-30 minutes (like all similar compositions), and no more than 15 minutes, so as not to cause burns.

Firming mask No. 2 – Protein

Egg white is a source of health. It has the ability to renew the skin, initiate cellular metabolism, maintain protective functions and tighten. A mask with protein is a godsend for fragile, delicate skin that has lost its elasticity. The nutritional mixture has an antioxidant effect, weakens the harmful effects of oxidative processes on the dermis and thereby relieves puffiness, swelling and tightens the skin.

Olive oil complements egg whites. Obtained from olive fruits, it has been giving beauty and health for many centuries. The oil actively fights skin aging, prevents moisture loss and tightens the oval. The presence of cucumber in the mixture helps get rid of blackheads, cleanses and tones. A tightening mask at home can be made from ordinary products.

Ingredients

• egg white;
• half a cucumber;
• teaspoon olive oil.

Recipe: Separate the egg white from the yolk and beat it into a stiff foam in a ceramic bowl. Peel and grate half a cucumber. Combine with the protein mass, add oil. Apply for 25-30 minutes on a clean face. Rinse off.

Masks for aging skin

Specially prepared products will help make aging skin more elastic, nourish it with vitamins, moisturize and tighten it.

When choosing a care product for aging skin, it is worth focusing on some of its features:

• Dry skin types will noticeably improve if there is a small amount of milk in the mask.
• Oily skin will feel better after using masks that contain natural juice.
• When caring for problem skin, it is recommended to use a herbal decoction.

Sour cream and oatmeal

• rolled oats - 0.5 cups;
• fat sour cream - 1 tbsp. l.;
• olive oil – 1 tsp.

Grind oatmeal flakes into flour, pour in hot water (or milk), combine with other products, and spread on your face. Wash off after 20-30 minutes.

Honey with lemon

• honey – 0.5 tsp;
• kaolin (white clay) – 0.5 tsp;
• freshly squeezed lime (lemon) juice – 1 tsp.

Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the skin. To consolidate the positive effect, at the end of the procedure it is recommended to cool the dermis with a cold compress.

Firming mask No. 5 – Gelatin with milk

The gelatin mask tightens the oval of the face, gently cleanses and whitens the skin. Collagen, which is contained in gelatin, is the main building material for skin cells. Preparing a rejuvenating mixture at home is not at all difficult.

Ingredients

• one teaspoon of edible gelatin;
• one tablespoon of milk;
• one tablespoon of talc;
• two tablespoons of water.

Recipe: soak gelatin in warm water and leave to swell. The water temperature should not be too high, otherwise the gelatin will lose its usefulness. Place the container with gelatin in a water bath. Add talc and mix thoroughly. Gradually add milk. Apply to skin. Leave for half an hour and wash off.

Compresses

Not only lifting masks can improve the skin on the face - compresses, rubbing, and washing with special compounds can also restore elasticity.

Even if you simply wash your face alternately with warm and cold water 5-7 times a day, this will also help tighten and improve the health of the epidermis.

Healthy ice

Herbal decoctions can help aging skin:

• mint;
• sage;
• chamomile;
• calendula;
• linden color.

Dried medicinal herbs are brewed to make ice. The cooled broth is filtered, poured into molds, and frozen.

You need to moisten your face with ice cubes in the morning - this will perfectly tone and tighten the skin.

After this procedure, your complexion will improve and your pores will shrink.

Compresses with herbal infusions

The oval of the face will noticeably tighten after using herbal compresses, warm or cold.

The composition of the decoction for compresses may include:

• dill;
• birch bark;
• parsley;
• rose hip;
• plantain.

Warm compress

To do this, the herbal mixture should be brewed and strained. A cloth napkin is soaked in the warm broth (the fabric must be natural). The compress is applied to the face for 5 minutes. After cooling, the napkin is again moistened with warm broth and applied to the face until it cools. The procedure is repeated 4-5 times.

Refreshing mask

Allergy sufferers need to be careful with this mask; before using it, it is necessary to do tests on the wrists or elbow bend of the hands. You can make this mask once a week. Wash off the mask with apple cider vinegar, then wash with warm water and immediately apply your favorite serum. It is best with low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Then any cream.

We need:

• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tsp finely ground salt
• 2-3 drops of olive oil
• 1/3 tsp. whitening toothpaste, any
• 1/2 tsp. water
• apple cider vinegar to remove mask

Preparation:

1.Mix soda with finely ground salt.

2. Add olive oil to the mixture, add whitening toothpaste and mix. Add a little water and mix again until creamy.

3. Apply the mask to a cleansed face for 15-20 minutes until completely dry.

4. Rinse off the mask with a cotton pad soaked in apple cider vinegar. Do this until the entire mask is removed, then rinse with warm water.

Carefully! Not suitable for allergy sufferers! Do not apply around the eyes or on the lips!

5. Pay attention! After this mask, be sure to apply sunscreen, preferably a “block”, that is, completely preventing the effect of UV rays on the skin, since this mask is a deep peeling. Only then can hyperpigmentation (dark spots) be avoided.

For sunny climates, sunscreen can be used for at least 3-4 days after the procedure.

Technique for using tightening masks

How the mask is applied is very important. In order to achieve a noticeable tightening effect, you must adhere to some rules:

1. Before applying the mask, be sure to cleanse your skin.
2. After applying the mask, you need to lie on a hard surface without a pillow, face up. The position in which you lie should be comfortable, this is the only way you can relax faster. A relaxed state plays an important role in the thorough effect of the mask components on the facial skin.
3. The entire time the mask is on your face, you are prohibited from speaking, smiling, or frowning.
4. You should not apply the mask under your eyes, it will only stretch thin skin.

If these tips are ignored, masks can cause the opposite effect. If you are in an upright position with a mask on your face, your skin will sag even more. And active facial expressions, with the help of a tightening mask, will be recorded on the skin in the form of additional wrinkles.