Home Face Masks For Sagging Skin

By Vijayalakshmi

There goes a saying, 'you are what you eat', and this implies to our health, skin, hair and overall personality. We have heard many people stressing on eating healthy to look young, which of course is true.

But at the same time, we need to realize the fact that certain changes that occurs on our skin is irrevocable, especially when it comes through an external factors like weather change and pollution.

Skin, the outer layer of our body that protects us from the harsh sunlight and other environmental hazards are prone to get affected which can be irreversible. Due to less moisture our skin tends to sag and form wrinkles. Hence it is very imperative to take care of the skin.

In order to keep your skin neat and healthy. It is not just important to eat good but also ensure that proper treatment is given by applying various face masks to the face. However, instead of indulging
in costly treatments. Get involved in some simple home treatments that are extremely beneficial. So, pamper your skin with simple homemade face masks.

Home Face Masks For Sagging Skin

Here are few simple home ingredients that can be used for preparing face mask for sagging skin.

1. Mix 2tbsp of milk and add a few drops of Vitamin E oil and honey. Apply this mixture on your face and neck. Then wash off after 10 minutes. Vitamin E also reduces blemishes on the skin.

2. Mash a ripe banana and apply this on your face and neck. Leave it on for 15 minutes then wash off with cold water. Mashed banana is considered best to tighten facial skin at home. It also leaves your skin soft and supple.

3. Make a paste by mixing 2tbsp of thick yogurt with the juice of a freshly squeezed lime. Apply this paste on your face and neck. After 15 minutes rinse off with cold water. Regular application will show you
best result within few days. This mask not only tightens the skin but will also remove tan from your face.

4. Massaging your face with fresh aloe vera juice also helps a lot to tighten the skin and provide moisturisation. Aloe vera is said to have medicinal properties which nourishes the skin and heals skin diseases.

5. Take some pulp of an avocado into a bowl and add 2tbsp of extra virgin olive oil into it. Refrigerate the mixture for half an hour then apply this on your face and neck. After 20 minutes rinse off with cold water.

6. Make a paste of sandalwood powder with pure rose water. Apply this paste on your face then rinse off after 15 minutes with cold water.

Preparing and applying these face masks definitely brings glory to your sagging skin. Apart from these it is suggested that you drink atleast 8 glasses of water to retains the moisture from within. Protect your skin from harmful effects of UV sun rays because they can cause premature skin wrinkles and also result in sagging skin. So before going out do not forget to apply a good sunscreen on your face and neck. Following this simple home ingredients for face masks will surely help in a long run.

Story first published: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 18:30 [IST]
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