5 Home Remedies To Combat Facial Flaccidity

Although our skin does not yet reflect the signs of aging, it is advisable to start using these treatments as soon as possible to be able to show off a smooth and soft skin

Having a young and firm face is the result of a wide variety of habits and beauty secrets that help maintain nutrition and good skin condition. On the contrary, facial flaccidity is an aesthetic problem that, in addition to causing early wrinkles, reflects a possible nutritional deficiency given the close relationship between health and skin, according to this study published by the journal Nutrition Clinic and Hospital Diet and the lack of caution against the harmful effects of the sun and environmental toxins.

To improve the appearance of your face, here we show you 5 home remedies to combat sagging. Go ahead and try them at home!

What is facial flaccidity?

It is the loss of firmness of the skin of the face, caused by the decrease in fibers such as elastin, responsible for providing elasticity to the skin, and collagen, responsible for providing resistance to it.

This decrease is due to skin aging which, according to this research carried out by the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana, causes sagging and wrinkles on the face.
The first points to show this loss of firmness are the mandibular arch, double chin, nasolabial folds, and eyelids.

Factors that accelerate the appearance of flaccidity

Photoaging and smoking are the most frequent causes of facial flaccidity, since excess solar radiation and poor lung oxygenation from tobacco accelerate cellular oxidation, as stated in this research carried out by the University of Medical Sciences of Holguín ( Cuba), since it produces dehydration, increases the destruction of collagen and elastin fibers.

Other factors that help its appearance are a low protein diet, genetic predisposition, drugs, accelerated weight loss and a sedentary life.

To help you prevent or improve this condition, we propose these 5 simple home remedies.

1. Egg white

The benefits of egg white for the skin have been used since ancient times as part of beauty routines. Thanks to its content of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, it is a natural ingredient that serves to care, nourish and beautify.

On the other hand, according to this study carried out by Duke University, the egg could reduce the incidence of wrinkles caused by the effect of free radicals.

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt (15 g)

How to prepare it?

• Beat the egg whites and combine them with a tablespoon of plain yogurt.
• Clean the areas you want to treat and spread the product in a thin layer.
• Let it dry for 30 minutes and rinse.
• Use it three times a week.

2. Aloe vera

The gel that contains aloe vera is one of the quintessential ingredients to hydrate the skin and help its regeneration.  According to this study carried out by the Hospital Clínico de Camagüey (Cuba), it has a powerful healing action and relieves pain caused by irritations.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel (15 g)
• 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

How to prepare it?

• Add the aloe vera gel to a bowl and mix it with the coconut oil and the tablespoon of honey.
• After obtaining a homogeneous paste, apply it on the face and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water and repeat its application every two days.

3. Cucumber

Cucumber is made up of more than 90% water and antioxidant substances. Therefore, the application on the skin has a refreshing and rejuvenating effect that benefits skin health, as stated in this study published in the American Journal of Biotechnology. It  is also believed to act as a natural restorative, ideal for toning sagging and damaged skin, although there are no scientific studies specifying it.

Ingredients

• ½ fresh cucumber
• 1 tablespoon of sour cream (10 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Crush half a fresh cucumber and squeeze its juice through a strainer.
• Mix it with the tablespoon of sour cream and make a thick paste.
• Spread the product on the face and, if you wish, also on the neck and décolleté.
• Let it act for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• Repeat it two or three times a week.

4. Honey

Pure honey is a powerful natural moisturizer that benefits both dry skin and those suffering from excess sebum production. Thanks to its high content of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, they make it one of the best allies to combat sagging and premature wrinkles; in the same way, its healing work has been praised by studies like this one, carried out by the Universidad de la Frontera, in Chile.

Ingredients

• 8 teaspoons of honey (60 g)
• The juice of ¼ lemon
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (32 g)

How to prepare it?

• Add the honey to a bowl and mix it with the fresh lemon juice and the tablespoons of olive oil.
• Spread the product all over your face, let it dry and rinse with plenty of warm water.
• Repeat the treatment every night, at least for two weeks.

5. Rose water

Rose water is a natural tonic that reduces facial flaccidity  and other aesthetic problems, since, according to this research from the University of Seville, it acts as a powerful epithelial protector.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of rose water (62 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (5 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of witch hazel (10 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake them so that they are well integrated.
• Dip a cotton ball in the product and apply it to the face and décolleté every night.
• Repeat its application every day as part of the beauty routine.

Although your skin still looks young, it is advisable that you start using this type of treatment in order to prevent sagging.

Choose the one that catches your attention the most and use it regularly to take advantage of its wonderful benefits.