Skin elasticity may decrease due to weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. While there's nothing wrong with sagging skin, it's natural to want to tighten your skin.
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Method 1 of 3: Tighten Skin with Products
Step 1. Exfoliate every day
Exfoliation is the process of rubbing a scrub to remove dead skin cells. This treatment helps tighten sagging skin. Do it every day to see the results.
- Use an exfoliating brush or washcloth to scrub your skin in the morning before showering.
- Rub in long motions on legs and arms. From the feet, continue to the thighs, as well as from the hands to the shoulders, always aiming for the heart.
- Concentrate on sagging skin areas.
Step 2. Try a firming cream that contains collagen and elastin
Collagen and elastin are skin proteins that contribute to skin elasticity. If you're concerned about sagging skin, look for firming creams at drug and beauty stores, hair salons, or the internet. Choose a cream that contains collagen and/or elastin, and apply it to the area you want to tighten according to the directions on the package.
Step 3. Moisturize skin with a vitamin moisturizer
Look for moisturizers fortified with vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, or soy protein. Vitamins and proteins help tighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Apply moisturizer daily to problem areas.
If you want a natural moisturizer, try coconut oil
Step 4. Rub the egg white on the skin
For a natural and simple option, try egg whites. Some people find egg whites to help condition the skin and tighten problem areas. Rub the egg white directly on the skin, then wash it off. Do it every day to see the results.
Method 2 of 3: Changing Your Lifestyle
Step 1. Try weight training
One of the best forms of exercise for skin care is weight training. Deadlifts and bench presses can tighten the skin on your stomach, arms, back, and thighs. Start with a weight of or 1 kg, do it regularly at the gym or home. Aim to do five sets of six to eight reps, and make sure you warm up with lighter weights and cardio exercises.
- Do it slowly until it becomes a routine. Start with light weights, and increase little by little. If you feel tired, rest.
- You should talk to your doctor first before starting weight training.
Step 2. Keep your body hydrated
If you're not used to drinking a lot of water, start now. Try to drink two liters of water a day. The liquid will add elasticity to the skin and help tighten sagging skin.
Step 3. Avoid smoking
If you smoke, even if only occasionally, stop now. Besides having a bad impact on skin elasticity, smoking also causes many health problems. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit smoking.
Because stopping addictive substances is so difficult, you need help. Join a support group in your area or online forum, and let your friends and family know that you need their support to quit smoking
Step 4. Increase protein intake
Protein rich foods are very important for skin firmness. Choose healthy proteins, such as cottage cheese, tofu, milk, legumes, nuts, seeds, and fish. These foods contain nutrients that help the body form collagen and elastin.
Method 3 of 3: Skin Care
Step 1. Avoid the sun
Sun exposure can make the skin sag and wrinkle. To combat sagging skin, try to minimize daily sun exposure. Don't go out in the middle of the day, and if you must, use sunscreen and wear a hat and long sleeves.
Avoid skin darkening methods. In addition to making the skin more slack, darkening the skin can damage skin cells
Step 2. Limit the use of sulfate soap
Sulfate soap is found in harsh detergents, shampoos, bath soaps, and dish soap. Don't buy soaps that contain sulfates, as these are very harsh on the skin and cause sagging and wrinkling of the skin.
Step 3. Wash off the chlorine from the skin after swimming
Chlorine can be very harmful and contributes to sagging, dry, and wrinkled skin. After swimming, shower with soap and shampoo made to wash off chlorine from skin and hair. You can buy them online or at drug and cosmetic stores.
Step 4. Consider medical intervention as a last resort
Sometimes, natural treatments are not enough to tighten the skin. If your attempts to tighten the skin are unsuccessful, talk to your doctor about surgery or medical procedures. Methods such as chemical peels, laser therapy, and even cosmetic surgery can help.
- The laser method is performed by a doctor who applies a laser light to sagging skin. This procedure usually has to be done in several sessions.
- Chemical peels can be painful at times, but they are effective at tightening the skin. In this method, the dermatologist will apply a chemical solution to the sagging skin.
- Cosmetic surgery is a major procedure and is usually only used in extreme cases. Consult a doctor before opting for cosmetic surgery.
