23 Effective Home Remedies To Treat Skin Tightening
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You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons green clay or Bentonite clay powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered milk
- Water
What You Have To Do
1. Mix the clay powder and powdered milk.
2. Add enough water to get a smooth paste.
3. Apply this all over the face and the neck area and let it dry.
4. Wash the mask after 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Pat dry and moisturize.
How Often You Should Do This
Apply a clay mask once a week.
Why This Works
Both green clay and Bentonite clay are excellent for the skin. They absorb impurities, tighten pores, and make the skin smooth and firm (22). The application of clay on the skin has also been shown to increase collagen synthesis (23).
Caution
Do not move your face while the mask is on. Talking, frowning, or smiling with the mask on can cause wrinkles.
3. Other Easy Remedies To Tighten Skin
(a) Coffee Grounds For Skin Tightening
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You Will Need
- 1/4 cup ground coffee
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
What You Have To Do
1. Lightly warm up the coconut oil to melt it. Let it come down to room temperature.
2. Mix all the other ingredients and add the cooled down coconut oil to the mixture. Mix well.
3. Scrub this gently on your skin in circular motions for a few minutes.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Use this coffee scrub once or twice a week.
Why This Works
The caffeine present in coffee draws out excess moisture from the skin and eliminates fat deposits, which makes the skin firm and soft. Coffee also contains antioxidants that slow down the skin aging process (24). The coarse granules of the coffee and sugar exfoliate the skin and also aid in keeping it firm (25). During this process, the coconut oil will keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.
(b) Witch Hazel For Skin Tightening
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You Will Need
- Witch hazel solution
- Cotton pad
What You Have To Do
1. Dip the cotton pad in the witch hazel liquid and apply it on your face and neck in upward strokes.
2. Let it dry for five minutes. Repeat with another round of witch hazel.
3. Do not rinse your face after the application.
4. Also, use this on other parts of your body like your arms, tummy, and other affected areas in the same way.
How Often You Should Do This
This is best done at night before you hit the bed. Repeat this daily.
Why This Works
Witch hazel is a commonly used astringent. It tightens the skin pores and this, in turn, makes your skin firm. The polyphenols (antioxidants) present in witch hazel inhibit the activity of the enzymes that degrade collagen and elastin in the skin (26).
(c) Aloe Vera Gel For Skin Tightening
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You Will Need
An aloe vera leaf
What You Have To Do
1. Cut open an aloe leaf and extract the gel present inside.
2. Apply fresh aloe gel on the affected area and let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with water.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this once every day.
Why This Works
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