Brilio.net - Everyone probably wants their face to stay youthful all the time. Even though they are 50 years old, it is not uncommon for many people to want to look like they are in their 20s. As is known, aging happens to everyone. When entering the aging phase, the entire skin experiences changes, including the face.
In this process, signs of aging begin to appear, one of which is that the skin begins to sag. As a person gets older, the fat on the face will decrease and become thinner, so that the fat tissue spread across various areas of the face, such as the cheeks, temples, forehead, lips, including the neck becomes saggy.
This process can also be caused by reduced production of elastin and collagen in the body, resulting in sagging skin and a wrinkled appearance. Apart from aging, sagging skin can also be experienced by obese people. Often people who follow a drastically restrictive diet will experience loose skin in a number of areas of the body, especially the neck, arms, stomach and thighs.
This happens because the skin, which initially stretches to accommodate fat, cannot become firm again after the fat is lost due to diet. Loose skin can get worse if you lead an unhealthy lifestyle, such as not getting enough rest or smoking. Not to mention, if you don't diligently use skincare, the aging process will occur more quickly.
The reason is, facial skin that is exposed to external factors such as pollution and excessive exposure to sunlight without protection and care , will be susceptible to damage and its regeneration will slow down. This is one of the causes of the face sagging easily. One treatment you can do is to use natural ingredients.
Even though it is made from natural ingredients, if used regularly, its properties are no less effective than expensive treatments at beauty clinics. Like the upload shared by the TikTok account @bang.sall90.
In the 37 second video shared, the account owner shares how to treat sagging facial skin using gotu kola leaves. Not only gotu kola leaves, the account owner also added another ingredient, namely honey.
Gotu kola or in the skincare world known as centella asiatica is a traditional plant that has long been used as an ingredient in making health supplements. Gotu kola leaves are often used as an alternative medicine to treat inflammation problems. Gotu kola plants contain compounds such as triterpenoid saponins which are commonly found in other medicinal plants. This content turns out to provide real benefits for health and beauty.
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Phytochemicals, especially triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene in gotu kola are known to increase collagen production, thereby preventing collagen damage, stimulating fibroblast proliferation which can provide structural support to the skin, and increasing skin elasticity. This super nutrient blend provides great benefits for the skin, including powerful anti-aging properties.
Reporting from Medical News Today, honey has many benefits for health and skin care because it contains antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, vitamin B, vitamin C, and wound healing properties. This content makes honey an attractive alternative ingredient for some people to treat skin problems.
The natural antioxidants contained in honey will help control the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Using honey as a mask ingredient can increase skin elasticity so that the face will look youthful and radiant. Honey can even keep your skin moist and supple.
Not without reason, honey's ability to moisturize the skin is claimed to be effective in maintaining skin hydration. That way, the health of the skin's skin barrier will also be maintained. This can also keep skin tissue healthy and not easily damaged by the effects of free radicals.
Honey contains antioxidants that can fight damage caused by free radicals and premature aging. These antioxidants can maintain skin elasticity and prevent skin from sagging.
Other benefits of honey for skin.
The anti-inflammatory properties of honey can reduce inflammation of the skin. These anti-inflammatory properties can reduce swelling and redness associated with loose skin. Honey has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, so it can help clean pores and reduce the risk of acne or other skin infections that can cause skin to look saggy. The nutritional content in honey, such as vitamin C and amino acids, can help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.
With just these two ingredients, you can make a facial mask to overcome sagging face so that it becomes firm and youthful again. Come on, see how to make it, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @bang.sall90 on Friday (17/5).
Material:
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- 10 gotu kola leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
How to make:
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1. Wash gotu kola leaves until they are completely clean of dirt.
2. Pound gotu kola leaves until smooth.
3. Transfer to a container then add honey.
4. Stir both until evenly mixed.
5. Apply to a thoroughly clean face.
6. Leave it for 15-20 minutes then rinse until clean .
7. Use this method regularly once a day or 2-3 times a week for optimal results.