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Drooping cheeks:fight against sagging skin


For some time now, you have observed sagging skin in the face in the mirror. Your features appear less smooth, the skin less firm. Nothing serious in itself, but this lack of tone can represent an aesthetic discomfort, and make us look older, especially when we have drooping cheeks. But then, why does the skin relax like this? How to firm the skin and fight against sagging skin? Here are all our tips!

What causes sagging skin?

The sagging skin is a natural phenomenon. Over the years, some cells that contribute to the beauty and health of our skin lose their effectiveness. They are still doing their job, but sort of slowing down. To better understand sagging skin, you have to zoom in on how skin tissue works.

Elastin and collagen are two proteins responsible for the firmness and suppleness of the skin . These two proteins are created by fibroblasts, the true architects of your skin. These cells determine the amount of elastin and collagen our skin needs to look beautiful and healthy. However, with age, the number of fibroblasts present in the dermis decreases and their activity is reduced. As a result, the levels of elastin and collagen in the skin drop visibly, from the age of 20. This is a first marker of skin aging .

We are not all equal when it comes to sagging skin because, while the natural aging process affects us all, certain factors can lead to premature sagging skin:

  • Pollution
  • Alcohol and tobacco consumption
  • A skincare routine not suited to your skin type
  • An unbalanced diet
  • Regular exposure to the sun without protection
  • Poor stress management.

Drooping cheeks:how to firm the skin?

Do you have sagging cheeks? To firm the skin of the face without going through cosmetic surgery, it is a set of tips that will allow you to have visible results. You have to bet on the right skincare routine , facial massages, but also on a healthy lifestyle !

Treatments to firm the skin of the face

If you have droopy cheeks , it is advisable to adopt an anti-aging skincare routine. Cleanse your skin morning and evening, and above all:moisturize it! To hydrate it while acting on sagging skin, two weapons are available to you:serum and anti-aging cream . The serum is applied immediately after cleansing, on clean, dry skin. Choose a serum with specific active ingredients to firm the skin of the face. Let it penetrate for two minutes, then apply your anti-aging cream. Bet on a cream that moisturizes the skin, nourishes it, and which is rich in anti-aging active ingredients to smooth the features.

At Veld's, we have designed Beauty Restoring Gel Pure Pulp Neo. It moisturizes the skin on a daily basis, soothes it, but above all, it plumps the skin. The contours of the face are redefined , with an immediate lifting effect. In addition, during the summer season, do not hesitate to apply a treatment with UV protection. Indeed, the sun's rays accelerate skin aging and can accentuate drooping cheeks if you do not protect yourself.

Anti-aging massage to redraw the features

Beyond treatments, there are practices such as anti-aging facial massage , facial gymnastics or facial yoga, which can be very good complements. To fight against sagging cheeks , massage your skin daily. You can take advantage of the application of your day cream to take a few minutes to massage yourself. Gently stretch the skin from the inside out, then massage in small circles to release tension.

Then, to reduce droopy cheeks, remuscle this area. Two exercises to get:

  • Puff out your cheeks, and imagine that you are blowing out a candle that is struggling to go out. Take a long breath, keeping the cheek muscles well engaged. Do this exercise ten times in the morning, ten times in the evening
  • Inflate one of your cheeks, and pass the air from one cheek to the other, inflating it as much as possible. If needed, gently press your hand over your mouth to help keep your air in and prevent puckering your lips. Also repeat the exercise ten times, morning and evening.

If you do these exercises daily, combining them with anti-aging treatments and small massages, you will quickly see the results!

A healthy lifestyle to fight against sagging skin

In addition to treatments and exercises, do not underestimate the impact of your lifestyle on the beauty and youthfulness of the skin . To firm the skin of the face, start by taking care of yourself. Get enough sleep (7-8 hours a night on average), with regular sleep cycles. Do physical activity for 30 minutes a day, or in two 2-hour sessions a week, to stay in shape, activate cells, and limit stress.

Because yes, the effects of stress on the skin are particularly violent! It is therefore necessary to find the right way to channel it:sport, meditation, walks in nature, creative activity... Finally, diet is crucial to fight against sagging skin :hydrate yourself with an average of 1.5 liters of water per day, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to celebrate your vitamins!