Most of the beauty product out in the market is targeted as an anti-aging product or wrinkle removing serums. Most of these products cost a lot of money and is served in teeny tiny packaging that would last the user a month or even less. There are brands that use artificially made chemicals in their products and some use natural ingredients. Brands that use natural ingredients often cost more. Why spend a lot on money on anti-aging products when you can make it at home?
You can create simple and easy to store anti-aging and saggy skin removers with essential oils, basic kitchen ingredients and innovation.
Natural Remedies for Saggy Skin
1. Lemon
Extract lemon juice from freshly cut lemons. Dip a cotton ball in the lemon juice and apply it on the face and neck in a circular motion. Leave the mixture on your face to dry for 10 minutes and rinse with water. Apply moisturizer after, since lemons are acidic, it can dry the skin out. The vitamin C in the lemon juice will increase collagen production and restore elasticity of the skin.
2. Coconut Oil
Applying coconut oil on the skin in the morning or at night can help reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin. You can add coconut oil to your daily moisturizer or apply it as a sunblock. Coconut oil has a good amount of anti-oxidant that reduces sagging and wrinkles on the skin.
3. Egg White and Yogurt
This is an easy DIY facial mask that you can do at home with ingredients you can find in your refrigerator. All you need to create this anti-saggy skin facial mask are 2 eggs, 2 tablespoon of yogurt and a pinch of sugar. Separate the egg whites from the egg yolk and refrigerate the yolk for future use. Mix the yogurt, egg white and sugar in bowl and mix. Apply this mixture on the face and neck, leave on for 15 minutes then rinse with water. This facial mask will tighten the skin, reduce pores and increase the elasticity of the skin.
4. Argan Oil
Argan oil is a famous ingredient when it comes to beauty products. Argan oil contains fatty acid that restores the skins elasticity and minimize the visibility of wrinkles. Apply Argan oil with a cotton ball on the face and neck, let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse with water. Applying Argan oil at least once a week or include in your moisturizer or sunblock.
5. Strawberry
Strawberries are known to have a high content of antioxidant. Antioxidant boost production collagen that increases elasticity and firm up the skin. Strawberries also contain alpha hydroxyl acid that improves skin appearance. You can create mashed strawberry and yogurt facial mask or rub freshly sliced strawberries on the skin. Let the mixture sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse with water.
6. Cucumber and Avocado
Cucumber is known to have an anti-aging agent. It is very well known ingredient to natural remedies, such as removing puffiness and whitening. It is also great for removing unwanted tanned skin and tightening of the pore. Another favorite natural remedy ingredient is avocado, it is a great exfoliator and has skin tightening properties. Mixing these two make a powerful anti-sagging facial mask. Blend one cup or half an avocado and once cup of cucumber together. Use the paste one your face and neck, let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water, apply this mixture at least once a week and see results in regular application.
7. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known to treat sunburn, but it can also tighten saggy skin and regain elasticity. Malic Acid in Aloe Vera is the component that treat saggy skin. Apply beauty products with aloe vera or apply aloe vera at night, let the mixture dry and rinse off with cold water.
Beside these natural remedies, a healthy diet and facial exercises can improve the appearance of saggy skin. Regular facial exercises will firm up the muscles of the face and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Avoid bad habits that remove elasticity of the skin such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and eating greasy and fatty food.