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Brilio.net - Someone who is old or over 35 years old will usually experience various signs of aging. Like the appearance of gray hair and skin that starts to wrinkle and sag. In all parts of the body, the face is the part that is susceptible to skin aging. This is because the face has thinner skin and is susceptible to exposure to free radicals compared to other parts of the body.
The free radicals in question are exposure to sunlight, pollution, weather changes, and an unhealthy lifestyle. These various factors will make the skin age more quickly . The aging 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 occurs due to weight loss so that certain parts of the skin that previously accommodated fat become saggy.
Of every part of the body, the face is the part of the skin that is most susceptible to sagging, which will make the face look older. It's no wonder that many people, especially women, use various methods to tighten facial skin to make it look more youthful. Such as undergoing treatment at a beauty clinic, using skincare products, and using natural ingredients.
One of the skincare products that is most often relied on to tighten a sagging face is antiaging cream. Antiaging cream itself is a skincare product that contains various active ingredients formulated to stimulate collagen production and accelerate skin regeneration. It is indeed effective, but not everyone is suitable for using antiaging cream products sold on the market.
Another solution, you can use natural ingredients which are safer and no less effective than market products. As shared by one TikTok user with the account name @elixirsecrets on January 29 2024, which contains tricks to overcome a sagging face to make it firmer using only 3 natural ingredients, namely cornstarch, coffee grounds and honey.
"Rejuvenate with this natural remedy at home (Rejuvenate yourself with this natural remedy at home)," wrote the account owner in the description of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @elixirsecrets, Monday (15/4).
Benefits of cornstarch for sagging face.
Cornstarch or corn flour is a natural ingredient that is usually used when cooking. However, corn flour actually also has benefits for tightening the face and treating various signs of skin aging. The reason is that this natural ingredient contains a number of proteins which can help increase collagen and signs of aging. Apart from that, the vitamin A content in it also functions to disguise black spots due to hyperpigmentation.
Contains coffee grounds to tighten sagging face.
Coffee is usually used as a drink to prevent sleepiness because it has caffeine in it. However, coffee can also be a natural mask that is good for the body and facial skin, you know. As reported by the American Chemical Society, the benefits of coffee for the face come from its high antioxidant content.
Thanks to the caffeine and antioxidant content, coffee is believed to be able to ward off various free radicals, so that facial skin becomes healthier, firmer, brighter and more youthful. Not only that, the antioxidant content in coffee can also work effectively to prevent a decrease in collagen levels and help increase elastin production, so that it can make facial skin firm and free of skin aging.
It turns out that honey can help overcome various signs of facial skin aging.
As a natural sweetener, honey is known to have health and beauty benefits. One of them is its ability to moisturize the skin and keep it supple. Well, this ability can also keep the skin firm. According to the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, the benefits of honey for the face are that it inhibits the formation of wrinkles and eliminates various signs of aging such as sagging skin and fine lines.
With just these three ingredients you can make a face mask that is believed to be able to tighten a sagging face to make it look youthful. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
- 5 tablespoons of honey
How to create and use it:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue
4. Apply the mask to your face thoroughly
5. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with water until clean
6. Continue using moisturizer
7. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get a firm and anti-sagging face.
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