Lifting face masks

When it comes to aging, you can often hear the well-known expression “age takes its toll”, but when it comes to the skin, this phrase is not an unconditional truth. In the body of a woman, over the years, deep processes take place, which, first of all, are associated with hormonal changes.

After the age of 45, the production of a hormone such as estrogen, which is responsible for maintaining youth, decreases in a woman's body. At the same time, the production of collagen and elastin, which give the skin natural elasticity and retain its shape, slows down.

The elastin fibers of the epidermis are proteins, they help it "recover" during mimic stretching and return to its original smooth shape. Collagen is one of the most important proteins that forms the structure of the skin. These are the "building blocks" of the skin, keeping it supple, fresh and supple.

The situation is aggravated by the fact that when the skin sags, it, constantly stretching, opens the pores, losing even more attractiveness. The loss of facial contour also occurs due to the thinning of the fatty layer of the dermis, which disrupts the nutrition of the skin and causes it to dry out, being an additional factor in sagging.

An unpleasant moment is the stretching of the ligaments that support the facial muscles, which leads to such changes in the shape of the face as drooping eyelids and eyebrows, as well as bags under the eyes.

There are some rules to follow to slow down these processes and reduce their visible effects:

1. Sun damage is the main cause of premature aging. It is worth using sunscreen when outside in the heat, wearing hats and closed clothing. It is recommended to avoid exposure to the sun from 11 am to 2 pm, the so-called "peak sun hours";
2. Smoking is the second largest reason, so women who want to prolong the youthfulness of their skin should stop smoking;
3. Do not ignore the complex treatment that facilitates the course of the menopause and is expressed in hormone therapy; taking drugs such as golden root, ginseng root, eleutherococcus, which are adaptogens, will delay skin aging;
4. Smart skin care can also slow down skin aging. An integrated approach, including peelings using alpha hydroxide and salicylic acids; emphasis on skin hydration, with hyaluronic acid as needed; the use of anti-aging agents;
5. Eat a balanced diet that can provide healthy skin with amino acids, vitamins A, C and E, and minerals, silicon and zinc. It is worth avoiding fatty foods and foods high in sugar, which can cause premature aging;
6. Maintain good physical shape, control your weight. You should not lose weight too quickly, you can safely “throw off” about 0.5 kg per week to avoid sagging skin. It is worth avoiding dehydration and starvation, and maintain a comfortable muscle mass.

Lifting is a series of cosmetic procedures for tightening the skin on the face. The first mention of this term appeared at the beginning of the last century. Since then, the meaning of the lifting procedure has been reduced to solving one problem: the removal of excess skin that appears in connection with the natural changes that occur in the human body due to its age.

At the moment, procedures associated with a facelift have become one of the most popular. The most invasive treatment for skin laxity is plastic surgery, however, this is associated with significant costs and the possibility of complications.

Another option for intense exposure can be laser skin tightening or photorejuvenation using a powerful beam of light, which stimulate the development of new collagen, but they are also associated with pain and the risk of facial injury.

Indications for the use of a lifting mask:

1. The presence of the first signs of aging;
2. Fuzziness and blurring of the facial contour, the need to tighten the oval of the face;
3. Sagging cheeks ("bulldog cheeks");
4. Excessive appearance of wrinkles;
5. Flabbiness and dryness of the skin;
6. Excessive pigmentation that increases with age.

When choosing a lifting mask, care must be taken for those who have allergies. Before applying the composition, it is advisable to check it by applying it to the skin of the wrist for 15 minutes. In case of adverse reactions (irritation or rash), it is better to abandon this mask.

There are contraindications for the use of lifting masks:

1. Age under 30;
2. Postponed plastic surgery of the face (first half of the year);
3. Microtrauma or facial cuts;
4. The presence of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug;
5. Dermatological diseases in the period of exacerbation;
6. The presence of diseases of the cardiovascular system;
7. Obesity.

To determine your type, you need to press a napkin to your face for 5-6 seconds. Oily skin will leave an almost complete facial imprint. Dry skin usually feels tight and flaky quite often. Owners of normal skin do not feel such discomfort.

Masks for oily skin are often prepared on the basis of pharmaceutical clays. Used cucumber and tomato juice (in combination with lemon juice), egg white, milk, natural honey.

For lifting masks designed for dry skin, clay powders are also often taken., which are mixed with almond oil, yolk, turmeric powder, wheat flour and cream.

normal skin type needs compositions of cottage cheese, flour, lemon juice, milk, glycerin, with the addition of rose or coconut water.

Before applying a lifting mask to the face, it must be cleansed with products recommended for this type of skin. This can be peeling, facial wash or tonic. You can use a steam bath with various herbs such as calendula or yarrow. After their application, it is necessary to wash the face again, but with exclusively clean water.

Masks should be chosen depending on your skin type and applied with a brush strictly in accordance with the massage lines of the face. The application is carried out in several layers, as the first layer dries, the next one is applied.

After applying the composition, you should lie down comfortably and relax, stop talking and avoid showing emotions. Any movements of the skin of the face can disrupt the process of therapeutic effects, which will fully manifest itself when the mask dries. Drying time is from 20 to 40 minutes, it depends on the composition of the mask.

You can wash off the composition with a cotton swab with warm water, but in no case should you use cleansers.If necessary, and for those with dry skin, it is necessary to apply a moisturizer that eliminates the feeling of dryness.

After 30 years, you can make a refreshing, kefir-protein mask with a lifting effect, which smoothes fine wrinkles:

1. Starch (1 tablespoon);
2. High fat yogurt (1 tablespoon),
3. Beaten white of one egg.

In the starch, diluted in warm milk, add the protein whipped into the foam, apply on the face for 15 minutes.

For mature skin after 45 years, the following composition is suitable:

1. Ginger root (40 g);
2. Apple and banana (half of the fruit);
3. Wheat germ oil (15 ml).

Grind the components, mix, apply for 15 minutes.

You should also try a mask with gelatin:

1. The pulp of 1 cucumber;
2. Aloe juice (1 tsp);
3. Hot green tea (2 tsp);
4. Chamomile infusion (2 tsp);
5. Soaked gelatin (1 tsp).

Gelatin is poured with hot tea and chamomile infusion, heated until dissolved, cucumber juice and aloe are added. Holds until dry, peels off like a film.

For skin after 60 years, a firming facial mask made from Hercules is recommended, which evens out the color and gives the skin elasticity. Preparing a mask is easy:

1. Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder (1 tbsp. L);
2. Add olive oil (5 drops);
3. Dilute with sour cream (1 tablespoon).

To reduce wrinkles around the eyes, a flaxseed mask is suitable:

1. Flax seed (1 tsp);
2. ½ cup of water;
3. Cream (2 tablespoons).

Boil flax seeds for 15 minutes, cool and mix with cream. Apply for 20 min.

See the following video for the recipe for a tightening face mask.

Organic Kitchen offers the "Beauty Shot" lifting mask, which, according to the manufacturer, should smooth out small wrinkles, improve the contour of the face, making it clearer. Designed for all ages and skin types.

Apot.Care offers Apot.Care Radiant Lifting Mask and Deep Hydration Instant Mask. These products contain ingredients that are commonly used in ophthalmology. Contain the innovative Swiss-Botex complex.

Korean brand Rubelli Beauty Face offers a set of tightening compression masks for facial contouring. These are bandage masks, as the kit includes a neoprene bandage that fixes the chin line. The masks contain anti-aging coenzyme Q10, a special tightening Body Fit complex, as well as a warming agent.

The Natura Siberica brand has created a product with black caviar proteins “Cold Mask -30 cold, modeling the oval of the face”. The manufacturer promises to tighten the oval of the face, reduce wrinkles and make the skin more elastic.The composition includes mint oil, ginseng, mountain ash and other natural ingredients.

Reviews on the Organic Kitchen "Beauty Shot" unanimously declare that you should not expect super efficiency and a noticeable lifting effect from this product. However, this mask refreshes the face, tones the morning skin, especially if applied cold. In one review, there is information that this mask has increased skin rosacea, and it is also not recommended for owners of dry skin.

Apot.Care products have very impressive reviews, women who have tested them do not skimp on admiring epithets, saying that these masks completely smooth wrinkles, being a must-have remedy.. This effect is associated with the presence of Botox in the composition. The downside is the high cost.

Buyers like the Korean Rubelli Beauty Face masks, they note the high-quality bandage, the warming effect of the composition. It is also important that after using this remedy, women see the result literally on the same day. It is also noted that there is a long-term effect from the regular use of the mask. Many people say that they used the bandage included in the kit with home anti-aging products and were satisfied with the result.

In reviews on a modeling mask from Natura Siberica it is noted that there is no effect of tightening the skin of the face, however, there is a feeling of moisture and freshness after its application.

How to tighten the skin of the face at home - in the video below.