Thedermreview.com - How to Tighten Skin

1 Exfoliate your skin. You may not realize it, but exfoliating your skin does more than just freshening it by removing dead skin cells. It also stimulates your circulation in the area so that your skin gets the vital nutrients and oxygen it needs to renew itself.

Dry brushing is an excellent exfoliation technique, and it's also inexpensive. Buy a body brush made with natural fibers, available at your local beauty supply or drugstore. Use the following technique for best results:

Brush your skin in the morning before you take a shower. Both your skin and the brush should be dry.
   
Use long strokes to brush your legs and arms. Work your way from your feet to your thighs, then from your hands to your shoulders, always brushing toward your hands in the direction your blood circulates.
   
Concentrate on areas where your skin is loose. Don't forget your stomach and buttocks.

Exfoliating gels and scrubs can also be effective. Buy a product from the store, or make your own scrub using brown sugar, honey and other natural ingredients.

Mineral and salt scrubs are also great for tightening skin. Scrub yourself in the shower, then rinse away the salt.

2 Use oil to keep your skin hydrated. After showering, applying a coat of oil helps trap the moisture in your skin, which improves its elasticity.

Baby oil is inexpensive and easy to find. Castor oil and almond oil are also great for your skin.
   
Try adding a few drops of oil to your bath. Your skin will get infused with oil as you relax.

3 Try a skin-firming cream or lotion. Look for products containing vitamin A, vitamin E, and collagen, all of which help tighten the skin.

Apply the cream or lotion at least once a day, concentrating on the areas that need tightening.
   
Aloe is a great natural skin tightener; look for lotions that contain it, or apply pure aloe to your skin.

4 Use a skin mask. The same masks designed to strengthen the skin on your face can be used on your thighs, stomach and arms. Buy a mask from the store or make one yourself and use it once or twice a week in the areas you're trying to tighten.

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1. Exfoliate your face gently. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, impurities and excess oil while preparing your skin for cleansing and toning.

After scrubbing, use a cleanser on your skin. Gently massage your skin in circular motions for a few minutes to promote blood circulation, to remove makeup and to eliminate excess oil, or sebum.

Many cleansers contain exfoliating beads or other ingredients that allow you to accomplish both tasks at once. Just avoid cleansers that have drying ingredients like deodorants, colors or fragrances. Also, skip cleansers that have "antibacterial" on the label.

2. Pour some toner onto some cotton batting. Rub the toner over your face until no excess dirt remains.

3. Apply a good moisturizer with natural oils such as rosemary or almond. Massage the cream into your skin for hydration and a dewy look.

Use a moisturizer with at least SPF 15 to prevent premature aging from sun exposure.

Look for moisturizer containing humectants like glycerin, propylene glycol or urea. Humectants attract water when you apply them to your skin and improve its hydration.

Choose moisturizers with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs improve dead skin cell turnover, which results in decreased dryness, acne, wrinkles and age spots.

Switch moisturizers according to the season. In the summer, use a lighter product. In the winter, choose something thicker and heavier.

4. Use the same family of products. If you use 1 brand of cleanser, choose your toning and moisturizing products from the same brand. Taking a unified approach is often better for your skin, because mixed brands don't always interact well with one another.