Natural Ways To Firm Skin

The second you notice your first fine lines or saggy places in your complexion, all of a sudden there’s a barrage of thoughts: I look old, how do I keep my face looking youthful, am I too young to consider botox injections? Before you high-tail it to the doctor’s office for fillers, check out these younger looking skin tips that are completely natural, and good for you too!

Get Your Heart Pumping

To firm skin not only on your face, but also all over your body, get up and get moving. Regular exercise (20 minutes of cardio at least three times per week) helps improve circulation, which allows more oxygen and nutrients to reach the epidermis. Exercise also helps flush the body of toxins through sweat and additional water consumption.

Move Your Face

Along the lines of exercising your body, you can also do face-specific exercises to tone the skin in various locations. “Facercises” can reduce flab on the neck and jowls — one such exercise is to tilt your head back as if you’re looking at the ceiling, pucker your lips and make a kissing motion toward the ceiling. Repeat ten times. There are many other exercises that can tone specific parts of your face as well.

Stay Hydrated

Keep your H2O close at hand, and drink up. Getting enough water keeps your complexion hydrated, which makes cells appear fuller and helps improve the production of collagen so skin remains able to “snap back” after facial expressions.

Eat Well

Avoid processed foods and sugary drinks like colas, and instead enhance your meals with brightly colored veggies and sources of lean proteins to give you energy. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which help remove toxins in the body and skin. These antioxidants prevent damage from the environment.

Lotion Up

It’s good for your complexion to stay hydrated, but not every potion is created equal. You want an anti wrinkle skin cream that contains antioxidants and healthful ingredients without chemicals and irritants. Choose an organic beauty product to ensure it only contains ingredients that can be found in nature, which are easier on sensitive skin. Once you’ve found your perfect product, apply it regularly — at least twice per day. Hydrated skin has an easier time healing itself and producing collagen so it appears healthier and smoother. Bonus: hydrated skin makes wrinkles and fine lines much more difficult to detect.

Stay Stress Free

Worrying, anxiety and stress can have a big impact on your skin. Worry lines and frown lines could be easily avoided with a de-stressing routine. Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply and let go of daily stressors; meditate or take a yoga class to relax your body and muscles. Keep your body healthy and your skin will follow.