Skin tigthening home remedies

As we age we start to notice that are skin has become loose and saggy. This happens because our body produces lesser amount of elastin fibres that give our skin the ability to bounce back. Primary reason for this is age. Also other factors like sun exposure, weight loss and smoking are responsible for loose skin. In this post we have come with skin tightening home remedies which can be made from items in the kitchen.

The easiest skin tightening home remedy is tomato juice. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene which can fight signs of skin aging. Squeeze the pulp of a very ripe tomato. Pass the juice through a sieve to separate the seeds and waste. Take a cotton and apply it on the skin. Keep it for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.

You can use this home remedy to tighten your skin. Do this twice a week. You will start to see changes in a few weeks’ time.

Below we have three skin tightening home remedies for you. You can see which one works for you and use them accordingly. You can take our skin elasticity test here.

Aloe Vera

When it comes to improving skin elasticity aloe vera is one of the best items. It has malic acid a substance that improves skin elasticity. Along with honey it can help you to tighten your skin.

For this mask you will need 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 1 tablespoon of honey. You will need to extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf. Mix it with the honey. Now use this product on the neck and face. Keep it on for 15 minutes and wash with cool water. Do this for at least three times a week.

Egg white and yogurt

Egg whites are believed to be natural exfoliants. This will help you to remove dead skin cells while nourishing your sagging skin. Combining egg white with healthy ingredient like yogurt will enhance its effect and achieve more satisfactory results.

To make this cream you will need 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 egg white. Pour the yogurt in a container and add the egg white. Mix the ingredients till you get a cream. Apply this cream on your face and neck. Keep this for half an hour. Then rinse it with cool water. Do this for twice a week.

Essential oil massage

Massages with essential oils on the face and neck area can be useful to preserve the firmness of the skin. Examples of such oils are olive, coconut and grape seed. Essential oils are rich in anti-oxidants. They also help to preserve moisture. Finally they are known to prevent breakdown of elastin which keeps the skin firm.

For this you need two tablespoons of the above mentioned oil. Use any one of your choice. Heat the oil in a microwave. When it is bearable in temperature apply it to the face massaging gently. Use your fingertips to massage and make sure the oil is absorbed. Repeat this every night before going to bed.

You can also try our skin tightening exercises here.

In conclusion

You can use the above mentioned home remedies to tighten your skin. But remember all this won’t work if you don’t do the one thing that is most necessary, using sunscreen. Don’t forget to use sunscreen when you move out of your house. This will protect your skin from harmful UV rays.