You are likely aware that as you get older your face skin loses its firmness and starts to sag. This is absolutely normal and cannot be stopped. However, there are some things you can do to delay this aging process.
Right now is the time to start preventative measures to minimize sagging skin for the long-term. The number one rule is always protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun by wearing sun screen. And if you live in a place that gets a lot of sunshine then get yourself some quality shades and a nice sun hat.
But what else can you do right now to firm up your skin?
Start drinking fennel tea
Ugh! Yep, it tastes like crap until you get used to it. But throughout history the fennel herb has been linked with immortality. No, its not going to make you immortal, but it does wonders for your skin under the surface.
Stop the crazy diets
You see all those really skinny celebrities in the media who look like they could hide behind a matchstick. Well, one day they are going to discover for themselves that those fad starvation diets are really bad for skin. You see, your skin is your biggest organ, and just like all the body's organs it needs a certain amount of nutrients to stay healthy.
No matter how many skin care products you use or how costly they are, you have to get the fundamentals right first. Basic skin care starts with your diet and lifestyle. So ignore the fad diets and follow a healthy eating regime.
Shedding a lot of weight in a short period of time is the way to sagging skin. But when you gradually lose weight it is more probable to stay off. When you slowly lose weight you give your skin time to adjust to the changes.
Pamper yourself with a regular facial
A good facial helps to tone your skin and slowdown elasticity loss. So treat yourself to a regular facial, you will feel fantastic as your worries are massaged away. You will look more toned and fitter when your skin is well cared for.
A facelift... NO!
At some point it has probably crossed your mind to consider having a facelift to get rid of your sagging jowlsand to firm up your skin. But the risks and long term visual aspect of what you have done are just not worth it.
Facelifts can go wrong. And when they do, the results can make your skin look a hundred times worse than before the procedure. And if you had a facelift, when you get older you could end up looking like you are constantly staring at bright lights - look at Kenny Rogers the singer to see what I mean.
Just be aware that there are methods that can give you the benefits of a face lift without surgery if you are serious about improving your sagging skin.
So to help keep your skin firm...
- Eat a healthy balanced diet
- No smoking
- Keep your alcohol intake low
- Get more quality sleep
- Relax more and try not to get stressed
These are the essentials to keep your skin firm and in shape.
Additionally, you can get over-the-counter skin firming products that incorporate vitamin A and/or retinol. Use them and those active ingredients will facilitate in helping keeping your skin firm, particularly when applied at night.
One more skin firming technique you may want to look into is laser treatment. This is a non-invasive procedure that can sometimes give very good results. Laser treatment is not as costly as a facelift and serious side-effects are less likely. But the amount of improvement you can achieve does depend on your skin type and the skill of the medical practitioner. If this is something you want to consider having done then your first step is to discuss it with your doctor.
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