Facelift (lifting) at home

Every woman wants to look beautiful and well-groomed. And over the years, most members of the fairer sex try to hide their true age because they want to look younger. Unfortunately, many factors, such as unhealthy lifestyles, diseases, emotions, environmental influences, leave a mark on the most exposed part of the body - the face. Many women who have the means and opportunities turn to cosmetic clinics for specialists who can easily hide the shortcomings with surgery. But what if there is no such possibility? You just need to arm yourself with the necessary knowledge, patience and start working to restore beauty right at home.

The most popular methods of facelift without surgery

After 25 years, the metabolic process slows down, the level of collagen production decreases and the aging process of the skin begins. And if at this age you can limit yourself to the use of cosmetics, then after 35 it is desirable to add more radical methods. Experts recommend adhering to certain rules even before the first signs of aging appear, which will help delay the onset of destructive processes as much as possible:

  • stick to proper nutrition because we are what we eat. More vegetables and fruits in the diet supply the skin and the body as a whole with vitamins, and the action of toxins from fatty and fried foods over time weakens cell tone and disrupts the processes of skin metabolism;
  • play sports. If you keep your body in good shape, your skin will look young and toned;
  • less skin exposure to negative environmental factors;
  • regularly cleanses, nourishes and moisturizes the skin;
  • Touching your face while working on a computer can damage your skin
  • Drink enough clean water every day. 30 ml of water should be taken for each kilogram of weight;
  • do not sleep with your face in the pillow;
  • don't abuse bad habits;
  • Avoid drastic weight loss. After a rapid loss of fat, the skin does not have time to tighten due to weakened muscle fibers.

Important: you should touch your face less with your hands to avoid bacteria getting on the epidermis. And also do not stretch the skin, for example, leaning on the arm with the chin.

Facial lifting with folk methods without surgery is a very effective, convenient and inexpensive way to return the skin to its previous youth. The list of useful tips in this case is not small, and if you do everything in combination, you can very quickly achieve the desired result and slow down the aging process a bit. So, cosmetologists suggest not to neglect the following actions:

  • face lifting masks;
  • massage;
  • gymnastics to improve skin tone;
  • hardware procedures;
  • injections (mesotherapy, hyaluronic acid).

Important: it will be better if a beautician prescribes a course to restore facial skin, taking into account age and general condition of the dermis.

Of course, it is better to start preventive procedures in advance, because it is easier to prevent changes than to correct them. Better late than never, though. Therefore, after 35 years it is worth adding massage, gymnastics and injections to the main care, after 45 focus on rejuvenating procedures using special devices, and after 50 perform a full range of activities.

Folk recipes for firming masks

There are many different ready-made cosmetic masks aimed at lifting the oval face. They contain such substances necessary for skin rejuvenation as hyaluronic acid, collagen, stem cells and others. Their effect cannot be disputed. It is recommended to make such masks regularly, 2-3 times a week. But drugs that have the expected effect are not cheap.

However, you can always prepare a more affordable alternative at home. It is convenient, affordable and you will always be sure of the quality and freshness of the prepared cosmetics. There are a number of products that tighten the skin, thus providing a lifting effect:

Gelatin has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin
  • gelatin;
  • protein;
  • starch;
  • honey;
  • paraffin specially designed for cosmetic procedures;
  • cosmetic clay.

But each of these products should be used in combination with other ingredients that will have an additional desired effect, depending on your skin type. If you need to moisturize dry skin, thick cream, sour cream, essential oils and fruit supplements are ideal. Low-fat dairy and fermented dairy products, freshly squeezed apple or grape juice will help owners of oily skin.

Gelatin mask with moisturizing effect

Of course, you won't look a few years younger once you apply a gelatin mask, but you'll immediately notice some improvement. But still arm yourself with patience and do this rejuvenating and toning procedure at least 2 times a week. Literally in a month you will be able to enjoy the results of the work done. The dermis will become more elastic, the oval of the face will tighten, fine wrinkles will be smoothed.

Use plain edible gelatin to make a product that is easy to buy in any store.The huge effect of the gelatin mask is that this product contains a large amount of collagen, which is vital for maintaining the elasticity and youth of the skin. It's easy to prepare:

  1. Dilute 1 teaspoon of gelatin in lukewarm water.
  2. Once the crystals swell, heat the liquid in a water bath.
  3. Carefully add 1 tbsp milk and talcum powder, stir until smooth.
  4. Cool.

Apply the mask after thoroughly cleansing the face and applying a nourishing cream. When the mask dries and a feeling of tightness appears, apply a damp warm towel on your face for a few minutes, after which you can wash.

Gelatin mask for sagging skin

Try a linden and gelatin mask for a double chin:

  1. Dissolve gelatin (3 tsp) in a decoction of linden (7 tsp).
  2. Then gradually, stirring constantly, add 2 tsp honey, 4 tbsp glycerin and 5 drops of tea tree oil.
  3. Stir until smooth paste is achieved.
  4. Cut 5 bandage strips: one 35 cm, two 25 cm and two 20 cm.
  5. Moisten a long strip of the mixture, apply from the temple to the temple along the contour of the face through the chin.
  6. Apply the middle bandages on the forehead and in the middle of the face from ear to ear.
  7. Use neck shorts.
  8. Apply the remaining slurry on the dressings.

The procedure takes 30 minutes. The effect will be visible immediately. The contour of the face will become clearer, the skin will look toned and fresh.

Protein masks that tighten the oval face

The use of eggs allows you to achieve a high cosmetic and aesthetic effect

Protein masks have a moisturizing effect and are therefore suitable for dry skin. Beat the egg whites well, add softened avocado pulp and lemon juice. Apply on face and wait until completely dry, then apply a second layer of the mask. Rinse with water after 15 minutes.

If you mix the protein with a spoonful of olive oil and keep the mixture on your face for 15-20 minutes, your skin will not only become more toned, but will also be nourished with beneficial substances from the oil.

For oily skin is suitable toning mask with a spoonful of liquid honey and 50 g of barley flour to the whipped protein. You can add peppermint and juniper essential oils in drops. The whipped mixture is applied for 15-20 minutes.

Starch mask instead of botulinum toxin

Many women claim that the starch mask can have a huge lifting effect, as well as make the skin elastic and hydrated. Application method:

  1. First prepare the base of their starch. To do this, you need to dilute 30 g of potato starch in 100 ml of warm water.
  2. Then add another 400 ml of water and place on the stove.
  3. Heat, stirring constantly, without boiling.
  4. After compaction, add 75 ml of freshly squeezed carrot juice and 25 g of homemade sour cream to the solution.
  5. The mask is applied in several layers after the previous one dries.
  6. After half an hour, wash the mask with warm water.

It is ideal to do this mask in the morning, every other day for a month. The action of the tool is aimed at:

  • smoothing wrinkles with starch;
  • sour cream food;
  • toning with carrot juice.

It turns out to be almost a recipe for Botox from starch - an excellent remedy for youthful skin.

Anti-aging paraffin mask

First of all, you need to make sure that you have prepared cosmetic paraffin that has undergone special cleaning, and not wax from which candles are made. Why are paraffin masks so useful? The fact is that when it freezes, a kind of film is formed. This helps the substances below to penetrate the skin better. And even when it hardens, the pores narrow, the facial muscles are toned, which makes wrinkles smoother.

Care should be taken to apply a paraffin mask with spider veins on the face, dermatological diseases, increased hairiness.When performing such a procedure at home, you must be careful, try to calculate the heating temperature correctly so as not to burn yourself. Try to hire an assistant so you can relax during the procedure.

So, having prepared all the necessary materials in advance, we proceed to the preparation of the mask:

  1. First you need to melt 100 g of paraffin in a plastic bag on a water bath.
  2. Add a few drops of oil solution of vitamins A and E, stir.
  3. Remove from heat and cool if too hot. Check the temperature again before application.
  4. If you wish, you can first apply the serum on your face, and then quickly with a spatula, warm paraffin.
  5. Then dip the prepared pieces of bandage in paraffin and apply on face.
  6. Hold the mask for 30 minutes, while not talking, so as not to strain the facial muscles.
  7. Carefully remove the mask with your hands or water.

Important: the additional ingredients in paraffin are chosen based on skin type: citrus essential oils for oily skin, olive or avocado oil for dry skin and tea tree oil or aloe juice for acne.

Facial massage

Facial massage is an indispensable way to lift. During it, there is a load on the muscles of the face, which brings them into tone, as a result of which the epidermis tightens. When the muscles weaken, the skin becomes weaker, it sags and folds form. Therefore, it is worth learning how to do a self-massage of the face to restore the skin to youth and freshness.

If you do the procedure regularly, you can achieve positive results:

  • partial or complete smoothing of surface wrinkles;
  • improve complexion;
  • increase skin elasticity;
  • disappearance of dark circles under the eyes;
  • relieves swelling on the face.

Just 10 minutes of self-massage a day will help you forget about the formation of a double chin and wings.

This easy way to improve your face is tempting enough to start doing it now. However, first study the contraindications for its implementation, so as not to harm further:

Facial massage lines
  • inflammatory processes on the skin;
  • presence of large pimples, abscesses, boils;
  • herpes, warts, large moles;
  • bleeding wounds;
  • hemophilia;
  • salon procedures in the last 3 weeks;

Beauticians advise you to follow important rules, as well as to prepare for the procedure:

  • learn the basic rules of self-massage, watch a video about its application by professionals;
  • examine the location of the facial massage lines to perform strictly all movements on them;
  • Before each session, be sure to wash your hands and remove make-up from your face;
  • massage only in a good, calm mood with relaxed facial muscles - negative emotions strain the muscles and all efforts will be meaningless;
  • The best time for a massage is in the evening, you should not drink a lot of liquid before it to avoid swelling;
  • repeat each movement 7-8 times;
  • massage every other day for a month, after which a two-week break is required.

Immediately before the procedure, apply a cosmetic oil on your face, such as refined coconut oil or massage cream (or lubricate your hands). The massage technique is simple:

  1. Gently smooth the massage lines from the lips to the temples with your fingers.
  2. From the arch of the eyebrows, run your fingers from the bottom up to the scalp.
  3. Use 5 fingers simultaneously from the center of the chin to the earlobes.
  4. The chin is treated with all fingers on both sides, starting from the center.
  5. Touch this area with your palm for 3-5 minutes to prevent the formation of a double chin.

After the massage, a slight redness is allowed, which indicates blood flow.

Darsonvalization at home

Darsonvalization - facial massage with the help of a special device, which, acting with low current, has a rejuvenating and firming effect.The action of microcurrent helps to improve arterial blood flow, which provokes an increase in the availability of oxygen and nutrients. Thanks to this process, the removal of breakdown products is accelerated and the swelling of the skin is reduced. The course of massage sessions with this device allows you to rejuvenate the skin, make it more elastic, tighten the lower part of the face, gradually reducing the double chin. Small and affordable devices are now being produced that are convenient for self-use at home. Darsonvalization significantly increases the chances of a quick result in the work of restoring the contour of the oval face

Lifting cosmetics

It is very convenient to use ready-made cosmetic products - you do not need to look for the right recipes, buy rare ingredients, follow the expiration date, which is usually very short for self-prepared products. All you have to do is read the readings and choose the product that is most suitable for your skin, among the huge abundance on the shelves. And all that is required in the future is to apply it correctly and regularly.

If you need a quick transformation of the appearance of the face, products for lifting the surface will come to the rescue. Their action is due to the creation of a film on the surface of the skin, which has an astringent effect and thus makes an immediate facelift. The effect of such funds, however, ends with the removal of decorative cosmetics after washing.

Cosmetics with a deep lifting effect have a greater impact, significantly improving the condition of the skin. In this case, the beneficial molecules penetrate into the depths of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and other substances that affect the process of skin regeneration. But the effect of using such means will not appear so soon. Treatment usually lasts from a few months to a year.

Serums - drops of youth for the skin

The serum or serum is an additional cosmetic product for a person with a high concentration of active substances in its composition. Most serums are enriched with collagen and hyaluronic acid, which actively work on the rejuvenation and firmness of facial skin.

The main difference between serum and cream is the duration of action of the product. If the effect of a high-quality lifting cream should be expected for at least 2 weeks, then when using a serum the result will be noticeable the next day. The reason for this is the high concentration of anti-aging components and their high ability to penetrate deep into the skin. Therefore, it is not recommended to use the serum constantly - usually the course of treatment is 4 weeks to avoid addiction. That is why manufacturers produce this product in small bottles.

Read the instructions for use carefully before using the serum. It is most often applied on cleansed skin twice a day - morning and evening.Just a few drops are enough to treat the whole face and neck, and increasing the dose can cause discomfort and in some cases allergic reactions. So you have to be careful with this highly concentrated product.

Important: you should not use the serum for the delicate skin around the eyes due to the increased concentration of active substances.

If you prefer ready-made cosmetics, then you should choose them very carefully, taking into account the type of skin, the level of the expected effect and the degree of "neglect". It is very important to use quality products with proven effectiveness that have good customer reviews.

How to achieve immediate effect in a few days

Sometimes there are cases when it is necessary to tighten the oval of the face very quickly and give the skin a fresh look, for example before an important event where you want to shine with beauty. And it is quite possible! You will need to perform a set of special useful procedures that will allow you to present your beautiful appearance without hesitation.

Contrast massage to increase skin tone

Massage with water with a contrasting temperature will help you quickly improve the contour, tone the muscular structure of the face, refresh and make it more expressive. To do this, prepare 2 bowls of water - one should contain cold salted water and the other should be plain warm. Soak a towel in cold water and apply it on your face for a few seconds, then dip the towel in a bowl of warm water and repeat the manipulation. Change the temperature 8-10 times.

Facelift Gymnastics

There are a number of simple exercises that can only transform the appearance of the face in just a few days, make its contour clearer, remove traces of fatigue and lack of sleep. Performing special gymnastics, you can use all the muscles of the face, as a result of which they reach tone, blood circulation improves, metabolic processes are accelerated:

  • Surprising exercise. Try to open your eyes as wide as possible for a few seconds by making a "U" sound with tension, and then close your eyes abruptly, rearranging your lips for the "I" sound. Alternate facial expressions 6-8 times. Then relax your muscles and sit with your eyes closed for a few minutes;
  • Exercise "Inflate your cheeks". Take a deep breath through your mouth, then hold your breath, puffing out your cheeks. Place your palms on your cheeks so that your fingers are on your ears. Squeeze your palms lightly, resisting the cheeks. Slowly release the air from your mouth through your slightly parted lips. Repeat the exercise 8-10 times. If there is tension in the base of the tongue during this exercise, then the muscles of the chin are also involved;
  • Kissing exercise. Smile as wide as possible and then fold your lips into a test tube. Repeat the movements 20-25 times. The purpose of this exercise is to tone the muscles that control the movement of the lips.
Milk ice - a rejuvenating agent for facial skin

Milk ice

Cosmetic procedures with the help of ice help to very effectively tone, refresh, smooth the wrinkles of the epidermis. Due to contact with ice, the skin temperature drops sharply, as a result of which the blood vessels narrow. With their subsequent expansion, the blood enters them more intensively.

Ice cubes with milk have a double effect on the skin. After all, milk, which contains a large amount of potassium and calcium in its composition, stimulates the production of collagen, which gives the skin firmness, elasticity and firmness. The vitamin A it contains eliminates dryness and flaking, and vitamin B6 works to form new skin cells. Upon contact with the epidermis, after providing a tonic effect, the cold cubes begin to melt, becoming a useful fluid that is intensively absorbed into the skin. With this simple and quick procedure you will quickly give your skin a fresh, radiant look.