10 Natural Skin Tightening Masks, Oils and Herbs

Are you concerned about loose or sagging skin?

Many people are worried about this–so you are not alone!

Loose skin is a very common problem.

Whether you have lost a lot of weight or you were pregnant–or for other reasons–

firming loose skin is important to many of us!

We’ve gathered 10 easy to implement tips for using essential oils and herbs to help naturally

tighten the skin on your face, stomach or other areas.

Read on to learn more about the benefits and uses of these natural skin tightening oils

and herbs.

10 Natural Skin Tightening Masks, Oils & Herbs

1. Castor Oil

Using castor oil is a natural way to tighten your loose skin.

Simply mix some lavender oil or lemon juice with a small amount of castor oil.

Then, rub the mixture onto skin areas you want to tighten up.

Finally, you should apply this solution every night to see the best results.

2. Almond Essential Oil

Almond essential oil, rich in vitamin E, is known as a great moisturizer, which will help you

to get rid of loose sagging skin and even stretch marks on your skin.

This oil also is a strong antioxidant that may repair as well as renew your skin tissues.

You just need to use a little amount of almond oil, and then you rub it along your stomach

every day.

Using it this way will make your sagging skin tighten up bit by bit, and keep it soft and supple.

In addition, you can apply almond oil to other skin areas including your face.

There are some other essential oils for natural skin tightening that you can use to replace

almond oil in case it is not suitable for your skin type or any other reasons.

Read on to discover more about them!

3. Frankincense Essential Oil

This oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits for the skin, so it is the ideal essential

oil  for treating acne-prone skin.

In addition, it is well known as a natural toner that helps to decrease the appearance of pores as

well as even skin-tone.

Frankincense essential oil also has cytophylactic properties, which means that this oil aids in

protecting existing cells and encouraging new cell growth.

That’s why it can help to reduce wrinkles, decrease the appearance of scars and tighten and

smooth the skin.

You can use this oil in the same way as almond oil.

4. Geranium Essential Oil

This oil helps regulate oil production as well as reduce acne breakouts.

In addition, it can aid in improving skin elasticity, tightening skin bit by bit and decreasing the

appearance of wrinkles, significantly.

You just need to apply a little bit of geranium essential oil onto the affected skin areas twice a day.

Keep following this routine for several weeks to see improvement.

5. Myrrh Essential Oil

This oil has great benefits on the aging skin.

Thanks to strong anti-inflammatory properties, it can assist you in improving skin tone, skin

elasticity and firmness, therefore, it may decrease the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

You can use this oil like you do with almond oil for natural skin tightening.

6. Neroli Essential Oil

This oil is wonderful for sensitive, oily, and mature skin.

Using it will help you smoothe fine lines and tone sagging skin.

A natural chemical named citral present in this rejuvenating oil can help you to regenerate cells.

To use this oil for natural skin tightening, simply apply a little bit of it onto affected skin areas

including your face, stomach, etc.

7. Homemade Skin-Firming Body Oil

To make this oil mask for tightening up loose sagging skin, you will need to prepare:

• 2 Tbsp of rosehip seed oil

(This oil can penetrate deeply into lower layers of skin, then regenerate cells, and increase

the collagen production.

It also is rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, retinoic acid, and vitamin C that can help you

to brighten and tighten skin, fade age spots, restore skin’s elasticity, balance oil glands, and reduce

broken capillaries.)

• 2 tbsp of sweet almond oil

• 5 drops cypress essential oil (the powerful firming oil)

• 5 drops geranium essential oil

• 3 drops frankincense essential oil

Step by step directions:
Pour each ingredient into a 2-ounce glass bottle.

Then you shake to mix.

Usage:
While skin is slightly still damp, give this bottle a shake in order to mix these oils well.

Next, massage a small amount of this oil mixture onto loose sagging skin using circular motions.

Follow this routine once daily to get the best results.

8. Cucumber & Avocado Mask

Cucumber is well known as an anti aging element.

It can tighten the skin pores as well as nourish the skin.

In addition, avocado is often used as a great moisturizer.

The combination of avocado and cucumber can be extremely good for eliminating loose sagging skin.

You just need to blend 1 cup of avocado (finely chopped) with 1 cup of cucumber (finely chopped).

Then, apply this mixture onto affected skin areas such as face, neck, etc.

Allow the mask to sit there for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Next, wash off the mixture with cool water.

Follow this routine regularly to tighten up your skin in the shortest time possible.

9. Cinnamon & Turmeric Powder

Another good solution for eliminating loose sagging skin is applying a combination of cinnamon and

turmeric powder.

Cinnamon helps in accelerating the collagen production that is essential for tight, firm skin.

• Mix 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, and enough olive oil in order to form a paste.

• Next you can mix in 1/2 tsp of salt or sugar.

• Then scrub your affected areas such as the face and neck gently with the paste for

5 to 10 minutes.

• After that, wash the paste off with lukewarm water.

• You should apply this natural scrub about once or twice per week.

10. Aloe Vera

The final solution in the list of top 10 natural skin tightening tips and masks with natural essential oils

and herbs is applying aloe vera.

Aloe vera is very good for firming as well as tightening up loose sagging skin.

It contains the malic acid that helps you with improving the elasticity of skin, and getting rid of loose skin.

In addition, it is popularly used as a natural skin moisturizer.

Usage:

• Extract the aloe vera gel from 1 or 2 aloe vera leaves.

• Then you smear it onto your affected skin areas such as your face and neck.

• Next, allow it to sit there for about 15 to 20 minutes

• Finally, you wash off your skin with lukewarm water.

• You should follow this routine several times a week.

We hope these skin care solutions for natural skin tightening are useful for those of you who

are looking for natural ingredients to eliminate loose sagging skin.

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