The need to firm sagging skin occurs as we age for the skin begins to lose its elasticity and sags. While age is one factor, skin begins to sag also when one has suddenly lost a tremendous amount of body weight. Certain crash diets and even illnesses may cause a heavy loss of weight and this can again cause loose skin.
In order to firm skin naturally, one will have to make changes in one’s exercise regimen and consume a healthy diet to aid in the firming up process.Consult a trainer on a regimen of exercises you can do to build up muscle under the loose skin. Lunges, squats, pushups and even crunches will help and these exercises must be performed without fail lest a fat build up occur again.Body hugging apparel like corsets or bustiers help tighten up the skin and after regular use of bout 3-4 months it is likely to help firm up skin to some extent.To firm up sagging neck skin, make sure that you are maintaining a proper posture and take care to not slouch. Just as you care for your face, the neck too has to be cared for and this will involve moisturizing it with lotion, butter or even milk to keep it from sagging.
To Get Firm Skin Naturally
- In order to firm skin naturally, you can use several homemade toners that can be massaged into the skin. Take a whole cucumber and slice it up thinly. Mash it up a little and mix with a half a cup of plain, unflavored yoghurt. Apply onto the face and neck by gently massaging it into your skin in circular movements.
- Take a little coconut oil and warm it up. Massage gently onto the neck and beneath the eyes before going to bed. This will aid in firming up skin naturally.
- Mash a few strawberries and apply the pulp onto your face and neck. Rinse off after about 15-20minutes. The massage will also tighten up and firm the skin.
Drink plenty of water during the day (5-6 litres) and consume a diet that is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and soy products are capable of increasing collagen production in the body and thus improving the elasticity of the skin. This is because of their antioxidant properties and the vitamins and biotin they contain. One of the last resorts to firm skin is to undergo surgery although this can be risky and must be done only after consulting your physician.