Weight loss is a fitness goal for certain people and should be celebrated when due, but at the same time for certain people, having to deal with loose skin due to weight loss is rather disappointing. You might be having a bitter-sweet feeling that is; the fact that you have won and lost at the same time, but this is nothing to be so bothered by. There are several natural ways through which the elasticity of your skin could be improved and eventually tightening these areas in need. The results are dependent on the degree of weight loss, how long your skin has been stretched, and the age factor.
Ways to tighten your skin after weight loss include:
Monitor your weight loss journey
At this point, you might want to take a break from your efforts to lose weight temporarily to enable your skin to adapt to the loss. In maintaining a healthy weight, the skin tends to adjust to your recent size. Rapid weight loss could cause your skin to keep losing elasticity.
More water to improve skin elasticity
Increasing the amount of water you drink improves your overall health as well as helps your skin to tighten, even-out, and look richer. From research, it was observed that drinking more water daily resulted in great improvement of skin hydration, quality, and function.
Attempt to drink nothing less than 6 glasses of water daily and the more water the better.
Participate in weight resistance training to make your loose skin tighter
Weight resistance training is basically for strengthening your muscles by forming some muscle under the skin. This will result in your skin becoming tighter. It has been revealed by research that regularly practicing resistance-training exercises is among the best strategies for increasing muscle mass whether in young adults or older adults. Increasing your muscle mass can as well aid improvement of the skin quality and give it a tighter look or feel.
Weight training is recommended about thrice weekly and resting in-between days to achieve optimal results for your muscles and skin. Weight training is particularly key if you have reduced your calorie consumption because when you lose fat, muscle mass is often lost too.
Moisturize skin for firmness
Using any skin moisturizer that contains vitamin E would help to achieve good skin moisture, as it supports the growth of new skin cells as well as helps to minimize wrinkles.
Coconut oil is another good option; it is naturally a moisturizer and possesses antibacterial properties that soothe the skin. It is in many body lotions, but can also be used as it is.
Belly toning workout for a tight tummy
The chances of your belly having stretched skin after you lose weight are high. It becomes more possible to tighten the skin around your midsection when you regularly take out some time to exercise the area weekly. Exercises that tone the belly include crunches, air bikes, leg raises, side bridges, sit-ups, and pelvic bridges. A simple 15 to 20 minutes taken out of your daily schedule 3-5 days weekly will contribute to tighten your belly area and remove the problem of loose skin more efficiently. There are also exercises for tightening loose skin in other areas of the body available for research such as your arms, etc.
Massages to tighten loose skin after weight loss
Having weekly or biweekly massage sessions are popularly acknowledged to aid in regulating blood circulation which supports tightening of loose skin. According to the information gotten from research, combining massages, infrared light, and radiofrequency help in tightening loose skin.
Not necessarily do you require a masseuse for your massage session, you could do this yourself or have your spouse do it for you. Use your favorite essential oils which should always be diluted in a carrier oil and inhale them to achieve an optimal level of relaxation. This is one of the best ways to remove cellulite on the thighs, legs, and butt.
Sea salt scrubs help tighten your skin
According to research, body scrubs with sea salt regulate blood flow to the skin and eventually result in tightening the skin. You can easily use it in the shower every day and watch how your skin starts to look refreshed after some weeks.
Be patient
You must remain patient while your body adjusts to your new size. Also, note that your skin might not be able to gain its original elasticity.
