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Masks for facelift and skin firmness
Medical expert of the article
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025

Youth is characterized by freshness of the face, tautness and elasticity of its skin - this is the main charm of a young man. But with age, natural collagen and elastin are lost, the production of hormones that affect their synthesis decreases, and with them the elasticity and density of the skin. This leads to the formation of wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of clarity of the facial relief - obvious signs of aging. It is difficult to come to terms with this, especially for women, who want to stay young and beautiful as long as possible. This becomes an incentive to do something, and cosmetologists work on creating more and more new products and techniques. One of such effective products is a face-lift mask.
Indications for the procedure
In order for the skin of the face to remain young and radiant for a long time, it is necessary to take care of it, starting from a young age. Such procedures include cleansing, toning, moisturizing with the correct selection of products for this, taking into account the type of skin, its features. But the indication for a facelift with the help of masks is aging skin that has lost its velvety, elasticity, radiance, emerging or existing wrinkles. The need for this arises mainly after 35 years.
Preparation
The application of the mask requires a certain amount of time, so first of all, you need to free up a “window” in your busy schedule to do it at home or in a salon. Direct preparation for the procedure consists of cleansing the face of decorative cosmetics. For this, micellar water, tonics, lotions, milk are used. You can also use a scrub, and for problem skin, cleanse the face. After these procedures, the skin will be pliable and receptive to the products present in the mask. And of course, you need to buy the mask in advance or prepare your own composition. It is also worth taking care of your clothes in advance and providing something to protect them in case the mixture accidentally falls. It is worth tying a scarf on your hair or putting on a swimming cap.
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Technique facelift masks
If the mask is applied to the entire face (it can be applied only to certain areas), then this is done along the massage lines using your hands or a special spatula. The procedure begins with the neck and chin, from the chin to the earlobes, from the corners of the lips to the ears. The skin around the lips is not covered. Next, the composition is applied from the wings of the nose to the temples, without affecting the area under the eyes. On the forehead, the movements are directed from its middle to the sides, to the scalp. This technique must be observed, otherwise the mask will not bring the expected result. After applying the mask to the entire surface, you need to lie down for 20-30 minutes and relax. Only water is used to remove the composition: oily skin is washed off with cool, and dry skin - with warm, you can help yourself with a sponge. After blotting the skin dry with a towel, apply a daily moisturizing or nourishing cream.
Facelift Mask Set
There are many different cosmetics on the consumer market, including face masks. They differ in both composition and cost. In order to choose the right one, you need to know your skin type and assess your problems. A cosmetologist can help you figure this out. Let's look at a set of masks that can be used for a facelift:
- rubelli beauty face mask is a universal product for any age, even for those whose skin has not lost its elasticity, and the face - the contour, but just chubby cheeks or a double chin, which their owner does not like. This is a Korean face-lift mask, the packaging of which is equipped with a bandage and 7 bags directly with fabric masks soaked in a gel-like product. The bandage is designed to put pressure on the skin of the chin, which stimulates blood circulation in this area, due to which fat is burned, the oval of the face is improved, swelling is removed, and the structure of the skin is improved. It itself is made of several layers of different materials and is equipped with Velcro, thanks to which you can adjust its tension. First, a fabric mask from a bag is applied to the cleansed face, then it is tightly fixed with a bandage. This allows the composition to most effectively "work" on the elasticity and firmness of the lower part of the face. The skin is nourished with useful substances, metabolism is accelerated, tissues are restored at the cellular level. The face-lifting bandage mask can be used every day for two weeks, then for prevention 2 times a week. The course is recommended to be carried out once every six months;
- Japanese facelift mask - is highly valued by our women and cosmetologists. And the appearance of Japanese women, when you can't tell who is in front of you - a girl or a mature woman, speaks about the quality of not only their lives, but also cosmetics. Most Japanese masks contain natural ingredients, often seaweed, aloe, chamomile, rice flour, retinol, collagen. Masks from such famous brands as Shiseido and Kanebo simply work wonders: they increase elasticity, smooth out wrinkles, after them the face immediately looks refreshed and rejuvenated. Particularly effective is the lifting mask from the manufacturer Hadabisei. It contains coenzyme Q10 in combination with nutrients obtained in the form of soy extract. The mask is especially good for dry skin. Even its most neglected condition receives a response, and it simply begins to shine. Taking a monthly course, two masks a week are enough to significantly improve the condition of the skin;
- 3D facelift mask - there are special silicone bandage masks to eliminate a double chin and improve the oval of the face. They are also used after plastic surgery. They consist of several layers: neoprene, nylon, breathable and cooling layers. There are several varieties: some cover only the chin, others cover the mouth, others have a slit for the mouth, but hide the nose. The tension can be adjusted with Velcro. Before putting on, wash your face, apply a cosmetic product (anti-aging or special fabric masks). You need to wear it for 30-40 minutes, after removing it, wash your face, and be sure to wash the bandage;
- elastic facelift mask - made of elastane, thin and pleasant, fits tightly to the face. Provides good support for the facial muscle frame. Daily wearing prevents sagging skin, tightens the facial contour, stimulates the process of fat breakdown, smoothes fine wrinkles. For those who sleep on their stomach or side at night, it is useful for maintaining muscles. It is fixed in three places: two under the chin and one on the crown. A month of wearing gives a noticeable result.
Facelift mask at home
There are many recipes for making face-lifting masks at home. Women often resort to them not only to save money, but also because they use natural products. The correct selection of ingredients will give the effect of lifting and rejuvenating the skin. What should be used for this? Let's consider individual recipes for face-lifting:
- oatmeal mask - turn a spoonful of oatmeal into flour using a coffee grinder, do the same with the same amount of dill seeds, mix, add olive oil until you get a consistency that is easy to apply to the face, wash off after 20 minutes;
- face lifting and color evening masks:
- a cucumber mask brightens the skin well and makes it smooth, and avocado nourishes it with useful substances, has a rejuvenating effect, and smoothes wrinkles. After grating and combining together, the mixture is applied to a fabric mask and then to the face;
- a mask made from green cosmetic clay in combination with mineral water and lemon juice has the same effect;
- Cabbage leaves crushed in a blender, mixed with oatmeal, yogurt and honey will tighten, even out the color and nourish the skin;
- face lifting and firming masks:
- Boil the potatoes, mash, add warm milk and egg white, stir until smooth;
- beat the egg white, combine with honey, apply to face;
- Mix 2 tablespoons of white cosmetic clay with a spoon of corn flour, add a few drops of rosemary oil, mix well;
- a mask for face lifting and correction of the oval, chin - this role is handled by masks that include hardening components. These include clay, present in the previous recipes, as well as paraffin. It is bought at a pharmacy, melted and applied to the face in a thin layer with a spatula. A gauze mask is placed on it, and more paraffin on top. You cannot handle such a procedure yourself, but you need to involve someone. After hardening, the layers are carefully removed, starting from the chin in an upward direction;
- facelift masks with gelatin - its main component is collagen, and this is the component due to the loss of which the skin lacks elasticity. Masks from it will help restore skin changes. To prepare them, pour a spoonful of dry gelatin or a plate with plain water and let it swell, then put it in a water bath until dissolved. After that, you can add auxiliary components:
- for dry skin, honey and a little cream are added to the gelatin;
- a mixture of gelatin dissolved in milk and beaten egg white will help remove a double chin;
- Gelatin with avocado, which should be ground to a homogeneous mass, will give energy to aging skin.
It is important to know how to remove a gelatin mask correctly. When tearing off frozen fragments, you can damage the skin. In fact, it needs to be steamed and returned to a softened state. To do this, a terry towel soaked in hot water is placed over the mask and only then it is easily removed;
- masks with starch - their effect is compared to Botox:
- The following is famous for its powerful lifting effect: a spoon of starch is dissolved and heated in a glass of water, but not brought to a boil, a spoon of sour cream and 5 spoons of carrot juice are added;
- tightens the skin well composition: starch, egg white, kefir;
- A mixture of a spoonful of salt, starch, warm milk and honey has a beneficial effect on aging skin.
Consequences after the procedure
There is a possibility that an allergy to one or another component of the mask composition will appear. To avoid this, you need to test them first on the surface of the inner side of the elbow bend. The consequences and complications after the procedure may be associated with allergic reactions or with a violation of the rules for its implementation: too hot composition, the effect of the mask exceeding the recommended time, improper removal from the face.
Reviews
According to reviews from women who spend a lot of time on their face, in order for masks to bring noticeable results and have an obvious lifting effect, they should be used regularly. Natural homemade ones are very beneficial for the face, but for this you need to be careful in finding or preparing good quality ingredients, for example, using starch instead of store-bought starch, but getting it yourself from potatoes. Many people resort to masks as a quick fix to get a short-term result before an important event and are satisfied with their effect.