There are many different techniques that can be used to tighten skin .  This post looks at some natural skin care ingredients you can apply on your own .

RIGIN

RIGIN is a complex of protein fragments that are known as peptides .  They have been shown in numerous studies to have an amazing anti-aging effect.  When it comes to increasing the elasticity and firmness of skin , results have included a 40% improvement in skin tightness on the neck and a 28% increase on the rest of the face. Best of all, it is a natural skin care ingredient.

Functional Keratin

Functional Keratin is a bioactive protein.  That means it is a protein that the body can absorb and use.  Proteins like collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed into the skin’s cells.  So, they are not beneficial when applied topically .

Functional Keratin is molecularly small enough to be absorbed through the skin’s pores .  One of the functions the protein performs is to absorb moisture and pull it into the cells .  Skin dryness is one of the most common causes of sagging and lost firmness.

After 18 days of daily use , Functional Keratin has been shown to improve the skin’s firmness, its moisture content and even its ability to retain moisture .  It is actually correcting the problem , rather than just covering it up, and it comes in moderately priced anti aging skin care products.

What Not To Use

Most of the over-the-counter products that claim to provide skin tightening actually dry out the skin .  The skin feels tighter initially, because it is drier.  It’s something like the way it feels after using a harsh cleanser.

Avoid alcohols like methanol, isopropyl and ethanol .  Plant-based alcohols are less drying and are sometimes included as ingredients in anti wrinkle creams to aid in mixing or to prevent bacteria buildup.

Urea is one of the primary ingredients found in over-the-counter products.  Whether or not it is truly effective has never been proven .  Most women don’t like the sound of using a component of urine on their faces. 

Check for warning labels in order to avoid poisons, irritants, allergens and unproven ingredients.  It is possible to find skin tightening solutions that are both safe and effective.  The information above should help you do that.