The symbol of a woman's youth — not a face or neck at all, but cheeks, the elasticity and freshness of which is her best passport to life. Experts say: while the cheeks remain round and ruddy like those of a child, their owner (-nice) will always remain young in the eyes of others. But if they start to move out of the face, or even completely turn into the so-called fleas — those around you will immediately throw a heel or two of extra years. This process can be prevented or stopped if it occurs using simple and effective means.
5 main reasons why cheeks sag
Age. Muscle fading — the process is inevitable, its results appear on the face by the age of 40.
Heredity may be one of the factors for premature loss of skin elasticity.
Overweight. The severity of excess weight affects the entire condition of the skin, which begins to sag under its influence. On the face, first of all, they "move out" cheeks.
Ultraviolet. The scorching rays of the sun are the main enemy of the skin. From a long stay under them, skin tissues suffer, which leads to a loss of their elasticity.
Nicotine. Reduced blood flow to the face is another factor in sagging cheeks. If smoking is accompanied by beriberi, then the aging process is accelerated.
Cosmetic procedures will tighten the cheeks and correct the oval of the face
There is a whole range of special procedures that help to improve the oval of the face and at the same time solve the problem of sagging cheeks. Despite the fact that this problem is connected not only with improper facial care, but with a special aging morphotype - dynamic. Home care is very important and it is necessary to approach the choice of lifting masks and creams with great attention. In addition to home care, you should pay attention to the regularity of visits to the beauty parlor. Consistency of face-to-face visits gives more results than single visits.
Cosmetic procedures to tighten the cheeks
- bio-reinforcement or vector facelift;
- lifting massage;
- biorevitalization in the form of subcutaneous injections;
- aqualix.
However, all these tricky manipulations can partly be replaced with homemade masks of your own preparation. Moreover, they not only allow you to solve the main problem, which is sagging cheeks, but also helps to tone the skin of the face and correct its oval.
If you still decide to do cosmetology at home, try mask recipes
1. Egg mask. Whip the egg white until it forms foam. Add honey if the skin is dry, or steamed oatmeal flakes if it is oily. Apply the resulting mass on the face for 10 minutes. Rinse first with warm and then cool water.
- The mask tightens the cheeks and corrects the oval.
2. Honey-sour cream mask. Take sour cream and honey in equal proportions. Mix and apply on cheeks. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
- The mask tightens the cheeks and nourishes the skin.
3. Scrub mask. 2 tbsp. l. pour herculean flakes with boiling water. Let it brew, then add 1 tsp. natural yogurt, honey and crushed almonds. Apply the resulting mass on the cheeks and massage them in a circular motion. Flush.
- This scrub gets rid of bulldog cheeks and tones the skin.
Diet for sagging cheeks: give up salt and sugar
Special face masks, coupled with creams that have a lifting effect, will not be effective if the diet is not adjusted in time. Salt and sugar should be eliminated first. They stop the fluid in the body, thereby causing its swelling. The same applies to fatty and sweet foods, which, in addition to puffiness, threaten to add extra calories. And alcohol can even spoil the condition of the skin.
Foods to Avoid for Healthy Cheeks
- spicy spices, salt, sugar;
- rich broths, fatty meats, lard;
- carbonated drinks;
- strong tea, coffee;
- alcohol.
More than half of the diet should be fruits and vegetables. Fiber will help cleanse the intestines, the condition of which is reflected in the complexion.
- Those who suffer from puffy cheeks should join this diet and fasting days.
Start your morning with a gentle cheek massage
Another means to tighten the cheeks is massage. It is enough to massage this area of the face every day for only 10 minutes to remove puffiness and flabbiness. Cosmetologists advise starting your day with morning exposure to the area of the lower part of the cheeks and chin.
How to do a herbal massage with a cheek towel:
- soak a face towel in a pre-prepared herbal decoction;
- squeeze the towel like an accordion, bring it to the lower part of the face;
- straighten the towel so that it hits the chin;
- in the same way, strike with a towel on the lower parts of the cheeks.
Saline solution can be used instead of herbal decoction.
Another excellent remedy for sagging cheeks is honey massage. For its implementation, it is necessary to apply liquid honey on the fingers and, having applied them to the cheeks, begin to rub into the skin. When honey is absorbed, you can perform pinching movements, they will help increase blood flow to this area. After the end of the procedure, the honey should be washed off, and a moisturizing cream should be applied to the face.
Since important muscles are concentrated in the cheek area — buccal, chewing, large and small zygomatic muscles and muscle of laughter, — then the massage of this area should be performed in a certain sequence: stroking (flat, circular, with skin displacement), kneading, tapping, vibration.
Exercises for the cheeks instead of a circular facelift
Any plastic surgeon knows that if daily massage of the cheeks is reinforced with special exercises, it will help tighten the skin of the cheeks and prevent the appearance of a second chin. In other words, you won't need a surgical facelift if you do the cheek exercises that face fitness includes.
Exercises to get rid of sagging cheeks
- Raise your head and turn to the left so that you feel muscle tension. Then turn right and stay for 2-4 minutes. Repeat five or six times.
- Make energetic turns of the neck to the left and to the right. Five to ten times.
- Pull air into the cheeks, hold for 10 seconds and release it sharply. Repeat, but already roll the air with your cheeks: up and down, right and left, in a circle.
- Draw air into the cheeks and let it out intermittently through pursed lips.
- Put your palms on your face so that they cover your lips, and your fingers are on your cheeks. Resisting your fingers, try to smile, then relax.
Such simple exercises will help prevent sagging cheeks and at the same time improve the condition of the lips. Their contour will become clearer, and they themselves will acquire a childish swelling. What is especially nice: to perform them, you do not need a specific place or time at all. You can do it without looking up from the monitor. The main thing to remember is that it doesn’t take much to prolong youth.
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