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Sagging skin is a common sign of aging, but that does not mean that there are no remedies. By making simple changes to your lifestyle and skincare routines, you could see real improvement – tighter skin and generally a more youthful appearance.
So if you are struggling with sagging skin and want to find a solution that could work for you, keep reading for more details.
Try a supplement
If you are worried about sagging skin, an oral supplement might be the way to go. It can offer you an important boost of ingredients that can keep your skin looking hydrated and youthful.
Healthline explains, "Several studies have found oral supplements containing ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid to help reduce age-related sagging skin."
Sleep on your back
Celebrity aesthetician Renée Rouleau warns against sleeping on your side or stomach. She tells Glamour, "It's like ironing wrinkles into your skin." So... definitely not an ideal situation for a youthful appearance.
If you tend to move around in your sleep, investing in a silk pillowcase can be another way of preventing wrinkles forming during sleep.
Add retinol to your skincare
Finding an anti-aging formula that will work for your skin is important. Specifically, looking out for a retinol that you can add to your nighttime skincare regime is a good idea. Retinol is considered one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients for good reason. It can help tighten sagging skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
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Gua Sha
Gua sha is a great beauty tool for achieving a more youthful appearance. Danna Omari, founder of Noy Skincare, explained all of the benefits of facial gua sha to Huda Beauty.
"Done consistently, gua sha helps to improve the function of the skin which helps with many skin conditions; Deep lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, rosacea, acne, acne scars, pigmentation, dark circles, puffiness. It retrains the muscles of the face, relaxing them, strengthening, lifting and toning," Omari explains.
Use an SPF
When it comes to preventing signs of aging, sunscreen is one of the best things you can do for your skin. "I recommend mineral-based sunscreens — zinc oxide not only gives broad-spectrum UV protection, but also forms a physical barrier between your skin and the face mask," NYC-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, tells Refinery 29.
Try facial exercises
This might sound a little out there, but facial exercises can be another method to help improve your sagging skin. Hollywood Dermatology recommends a series of eight facial exercise techniques to firm up your skin.
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