The skin is the elastic and largest organ. As a result of age-related changes or too rapid weight loss, it can sag. Of course, this does not look aesthetically pleasing enough and therefore the problem must be solved. The most effective and one hundred percent way to remove sagging areas is surgery. During the operation, the excess skin is removed, and the rest is stitched, small, almost invisible scars remain. But still, many people try to resort to surgical intervention only when absolutely necessary. This is right, because in most cases, skin tightening can be done in other, more gentle and cheaper ways. Let us dwell on them in more detail.
A bit of anatomy
From the school biology course, we all know that skin is the largest organ. It performs many functions and consists of several layers. In this case, we are only interested in one of them - the dermis. It is this layer that contains smooth muscle, elastic and collagen fibers responsible for elasticity. For example, a person gains 2 kilograms of weight, in certain areas the skin is stretched. If you go in for sports the next day and lose this weight, the dermis will become the same. But if within 5 years a person recovers by 30 kilograms, and then begins to lose weight (quickly enough), the skin will begin to sag, as it will not be able to contract so quickly. She will have to help with this.
But being overweight is just one of the causes of sagging skin. So, with age, collagen and elastin fibers lose their elasticity, and since metabolic processes in the body slow down, the renewal of such fibers occurs much more slowly. In addition, it is important to note that skin conditions are also influenced by:
- food,
- physical activity,
- sleeping mode,
- alcohol,
- hormonal processes.
If you follow certain rules, then skin tightening at home will occur much faster.
Cell metabolism
Before we consider the most popular lifting products, we note that many factors influence the skin condition. For this reason, it is necessary to observe a certain regimen: drink more liquid, sleep at least 7-8 hours a day, possibly reduce the amount of alcohol, cigarettes and coffee, and also take time to exercise. The last point is especially important, because there are whole complexes of physical exercises that promote skin tightening. All of them together with good lifting tools give amazing results. For example, in the “Bodyflex” complex there is an exercise “Leo”. It helps to tighten the skin of the face.
Creams with lifting effect
Many have heard of such cosmetic products, and they cause quite a bit of controversy. Someone calls such remedies simply the tricks of cosmetologists, while others claim that they really contribute to a skin tightening. In any case, you need to know that all creams are divided into two categories:
- Deep action. Such a tool should really cope with sagging skin at the cellular level. It stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, so that the skin becomes elastic and toned. It should be understood that such a tool cannot act instantly. This requires at least one month, and maybe more.
- Surface action. It provides a fairly quick, but not lasting result. The principle of action is based on saturating the skin with moisture. It is under its influence that wrinkles and saggy skin are slightly tightened. However, the effect lasts only 3-4 hours. Such funds do not have a cumulative effect and their effect lasts only a certain time.
Lifting procedures
Many beauty parlors also offer various services that help you perform a skin tightening without surgery. These procedures include:
- Botox
- mesotherapy
- photorejuvenation
- massage,
- peeling,
- Thermage
- ultrasound.
Mesotherapy is the so-called “beauty injections”. For such injections, special cocktails are used, which usually include various vitamins and hyaluronic acid. The procedure is used for almost all parts of the body. Depending on the drug administered, the effect may be different. In addition to the lifting effect, mesotherapy is used to eliminate local fat deposits and rashes, as well as to improve blood circulation.
Botox is also an injection, but they use a special drug - botulinum toxin. This is a neurotoxin that, when introduced into the desired points, blocks nerve impulses. This relaxes the facial muscles and, accordingly, prevents the formation of wrinkles.
There are a lot of such procedures, and they are all similar to each other. However, they, as well as surgical intervention, are the latest option for facelift. In any case, for starters, you can start with the most famous lifting tools.
Useful components
In order for the lifting agent to be really effective - it would tighten the skin of the face, smooth wrinkles, give smoothness and freshness - the appropriate components must be present in it. Of course, each remedy may differ, but in general there are basic ones that are necessarily present in many good compositions:
- Vitamins A, C, E. Each of them performs its own special function. Vitamins E and C are antioxidants. They prevent the negative effects of free radicals on the cells of a living organism and thereby slow down their aging processes. Vitamin A is retinol, an essential component of anti-aging cosmetics. It accelerates the renewal of cells and, accordingly, the emergence of new ones.
- Hyaluronic acid is also an important compound. It moisturizes and softens the skin, and also increases the elasticity of the dermis.
- Coenzyme Q10. It is involved in redox processes and slows down aging. It is this component that is produced in much smaller volumes with age.
So, before buying a lifting tool, be sure to pay attention to its composition. At a minimum, these components must be present in it, because they are responsible for skin tightening. Consider the most popular of them.
L. Raphael Intensive Lifting Night Cream
This product is intended for facelift. It smoothes fine wrinkles, makes the skin more elastic and smooth. This cream is recommended to use before bedtime. The composition includes extracts of seaweed and horsetail, as well as essential oil of chamomile pharmacy. The main component is TGF-B. This is a complex of proteins that is responsible for the renewal and growth of new smooth muscle, elastic and collagen fibers. The manufacturer promises that after 7 weeks the skin will really become elastic, and some wrinkles will be smoothed out.
Darphin Stimulskin Plus Serum
This is a corrective agent that consists of natural ingredients. The main active ingredients are algae, hyaluronic acid and the extract of the plant Kommifora (guggul). The latter is the resin that the plant bark releases. Such a component increases the density of the deep layers of the skin and improves metabolic processes in the cells of the dermis. In some reviews of this serum, you can find information that with regular use, it is able to correct the oval of the face.
Home recipes
Of course, the above effective means for skin tightening cope with the declared properties, but can each girl afford them? After all, for example, Darphin Stimulskin Plus serum costs about 13 thousand rubles, but the Intensive Lifting Night Cream from L. Raphael costs all 20 thousand rubles. For the average citizen of Russia, such a price decision is unavailable. But home recipes can have the same lifting effect. You only need to know good and proven recipes. We will consider them.
Sea buckthorn cream
This tool has a lot of positive reviews, and most importantly - to make it very simple, and also, economical for the family budget. To make a cream for skin tightening you will need:
- Sea buckthorn berries - 3 tbsp. spoons. The fruits of this plant contain a huge amount of vitamins and beneficial elements. They have substances involved in the metabolic processes of skin tissues.
- Grape seed oil - 1 tsp. This is another fairly popular component that is present in many products for the skin of the face and hands. It contains antioxidants, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin C.
- Royal jelly - 1 teaspoon. This component is a biological stimulant. Royal jelly stabilizes hormonal balance, regenerates the skin, and kills bacteria.
- Vitamin A and B - 2 drops each. We already know about their benefits. They very well affect the appearance of the skin, as well as the dermis.
In order to prepare the cream, sea buckthorn berries must be doused with boiling water and knead in a blender. You can then add all the other ingredients. Such a home remedy has a very beneficial effect on the state of the dermis, smoothes wrinkles, and tightens the skin. If the mass is too liquid and inconvenient to use, you can mix it with a baby cream. Apply the cream to clean skin and wait until it is completely absorbed. It is recommended to do this before bedtime.
Body skin lifting
The problem of sagging skin concerns not only the face, but also other parts of the body. So, for example, after rapid weight loss, the dermis does not have time to react. This is a rather unpleasant sight when the skin sags on the arms, stomach and other parts of the body. But it is possible and necessary to deal with this problem. There are many ways to do this:
- physical exercise,
- wraps
- massage,
- herbal baths.
It should be understood that the more weight a person has lost and the older he is, the harder it is to lift the skin of the body. The problem also lies in the fact that with age, smooth muscle, elastic and collagen fibers regenerate at a slower rate, all metabolic processes in the cells slow down and the dermis does not contract properly.
Physical exercise
Perhaps the best way to tighten your skin is to exercise. Physical activity not only restores metabolic processes in cells, but also affects the regeneration of fibers. It is impossible to imagine a tummy tuck without the swing of the press. Moreover, it is advisable not to quit this lesson, as this can lead to the opposite effect. So, any regular exercise helps to improve the condition of the skin.
Shower and bath
It turns out that water can affect the skin in different ways. Knowing some secrets, even while swimming, you can improve blood circulation and make the dermis more elastic. For example, a contrast shower tones and tightens the skin. This is a very simple but effective way. First you need to stand under hot water, and then sharply under cold, and so on several times. Of course, before this, you should make sure that you have no health problems, and such a procedure will not be too dangerous.
Another great way is hot baths with various herbs (chamomile, sage, rosemary). The substances that make up their composition also have a lifting effect. They smooth the skin, make it soft and supple. While taking a hot bath, you can also make a mask to tighten your skin. To do this, mix 3 teaspoons of white clay, one egg white and 1 teaspoon of water. Spread the mixture evenly all over your face and just enjoy the wonderful hot bath. It is very important to rinse after it in cool water or even barely warm. In addition, after it is impossible to do massages. In hot water, the skin can stretch, so you need to take such baths after all other procedures.
Massage
Here is another way that helps tighten saggy skin. It is recommended to do it in front of the bathroom. High-quality massage improves blood flow and restores the elasticity of the dermis. Of course, doing this procedure yourself is not always easy. But at home, you can, for example, perform a massage of the abdomen. The advantage of the procedure is that it can be done almost at any time, for example, when you watch TV or before bedtime. Of course, visiting a massage therapist will bring you greater results. It is very important to undergo a certain massage course. In addition, if you are losing weight, then you need to start going to the procedure before the extra pounds start to leave.
So, gradually you will begin to lose weight, and the skin will already be firm and supple. In addition, the massage itself contributes to the fact that the waist and hips go away. Skin tightening after losing weight is quite important. If you miss a moment, in the future it will be extremely difficult to do.