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Over time, aging as well as efforts to lose weight and pregnancy will cause your skin to sag and lose its elasticity. But whether it's the skin of your abdomen, arms or thighs, there are many things you can do to tighten your skin. There are many cosmetics that help firm skin like exfoliants and you can make dietary and lifestyle changes to keep skin healthy. Just a small change and know how to take care of the skin, you will retain skin elasticity.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use a firming product

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   Exfoliate daily. Exfoliation is a process in which small particles are used to remove dead skin. This will help tighten sagging skin. Do a daily exfoliation on the area of ​​the skin that you want to tighten and you will gradually see the effect.
   • Use a brush or towel to gently scrub your skin each morning before showering.
   • Scrub in a long, straight line the length of your legs and arms. You will start with your feet to your thighs, then from your hands to your shoulders, always rubbing towards your heart.
   • Focus on sagging skin.

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   Use firming creams with collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are proteins in the skin that help increase skin elasticity. If you are concerned about sagging skin, you can find firming creams at a shopping mall, beauty salon or online. Choose a cream containing collagen and / or elastin to apply on the skin to be firmed according to the instructions on the package.

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   Hydrates skin with an enhanced moisturizer. Choose a store or online moisturizer that contains vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, or soy protein. These vitamins and proteins can help firm skin and reduce wrinkles. Apply moisturizer to blemish areas every day.
   • If you like natural products, look for a moisturizer with coconut oil.

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   Apply the egg whites to your skin. Using egg whites is a natural skin care. Many people believe that the protein in egg whites is good for the skin and can tighten loose skin. Simply apply the egg whites to your skin and then rinse them off. Do this every day and watch your skin improve. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Lifestyle changes

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   Fitness. One of the best ways to work out for toned skin is to exercise. Lifting exercises like deadlift and bench press help tighten the skin of the abdomen, arms, back and thighs. Start with a weight of about 0.5 kg or 1 kg and lift weights often at the gym or at home. Try to lift weights for 5 intervals with 6 to 8 lifts each, but don't forget to warm up before exercising by lifting light weights and doing cardio exercises.
   • You will train with increasing intensity. Start with light weights and work your way up. If you feel tired, you can rest.
   • It's best to talk to your doctor before engaging in push-ups.

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   Stay hydrated. If you are not in the habit of drinking a lot of water, you should change it now. Try to drink 2 liters of water a day. This enhances skin elasticity and helps firm sagging skin.

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   No smoking. If you smoke even occasionally, you should quit immediately. In addition to its negative impact on skin elasticity, smoking has many dangers to your health. Talk to your doctor about smoking cessation if you want to firm your skin.
   • It's difficult to stop using drugs, so you need extra help. Join a support group where you live or on the Internet and let your family and friends know you need their help in quitting.

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   Protein supplement. Protein-rich foods are essential for firming skin. Choose healthy protein-rich foods like cottage cheese, tofu, milk, legumes, nuts, and fish. These foods contain nutrients that help the body build collagen and elastin. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Skin care

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   Limit sun exposure. The effects of the sun can cause wrinkled and sagging skin. To prevent sagging skin, limit daily sun exposure. Stay indoors during hot weather; If you need to go out, you should wear sunscreen, wear a hat and wear long sleeves.
   • Avoid using dyeing equipment and products. Besides causing the skin to sag, these forms also damage skin cells.

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   Limit your use of sulfate soaps. Sulfate soaps are commonly found in harsh detergents, shampoos, bath lotions, and dishwashing liquid. Avoid buying soaps containing sulfate as this ingredient is harmful to the skin, causing the skin to wrinkles and sagging.

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   Remove chlorine from skin after swimming. The chlorine in swimming pool water is very harmful. This type of substance makes the skin wrinkled, dry and sagging. After swimming, you should shower and wash with soap and shampoo specifically designed to remove chlorine from skin and hair. You can buy this product online or at a pharmacy.

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   The last resort is to use cosmetic intervention. Sometimes natural treatments aren't enough to firm skin. Therefore, if your skin does not repair itself to become firm, talk to your doctor about surgery or medical treatment. Forms such as chemical peels, laser treatments and even cosmetic surgery can help firm your skin.
   • Laser firming is to apply physical laser light to loose skin. This should be done through several sessions.
   • Chemical peels can be painful, but effective at tightening them. A chemical solution will be applied to the sagging skin when performing a chemical peel.
   • Cosmetic surgery is a highly specialized procedure and is often used only in serious cases. Talk carefully with your doctor before choosing plastic surgery.
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Warning

• Watch for any allergies or sensitivities you'll experience from ingredients in skin care products or masks.