Aging, pregnancy, and weight loss all cause your skin to lose elasticity that may result in sagging skin and wrinkles. Fortunately, there are many organic skin care products that lift and tighten the skin.
Five Organic Beauty Aids for Lifting and Tightening
The science of beauty has come a long way, and there are more organic options available now than ever.
Bubble and Bee Organic Face Cream
This USDA certified organic face cream only contains three ingredients -- Shea butter, rose hip oil, and vitamin E -- but each is believed to fight the signs of aging and help tone and firm the skin. A version for men is also available.
Usage
The cream can be used night or day and, when used as directed, one jar lasts up to four months. Each two ounce bottle has a ten month shelf life.
Purchasing
Order from Bubble and Bee.
Reviews
This face cream received rave reviews from very happy customers on Makeup Alley for containing ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin, for its ability to quickly diminish dark circles and fine lines, and for its creamy texture. Reviewers also mention that the cream is very dense and heavy and can feel oily if too much is used, so a very little bit goes a long way. Some recommend combining the cream with a few drops of water for easier application.
Shya Monet Argan Oil Line
Shya Monet offers made in the USA, USDA certified organic skin care products infused with nourishing argan oil. They offer a wide selection of products to help firm the skin, including:
- Anti-Aging Argan Oil Serum: This serum is chock full of beneficial vitamins, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that help fight the signs of aging.
- Argan Oil Firming Eye Cream: If you're seeing sagging or wrinkles around your eyes, this eye cream can help. It's high concentration of Vitamin E helps plump the skin.
- Anti-Aging Moisturizer: An effective moisturizer is critical for smooth skin. This one helps rejuvenate and plump skin cells resulting in smoother, less wrinkled skin. The vitamins, antioxidants, amino and fatty acids, and proteins in this product come from a combination of argan oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and Shea butter.
Usage
The manufacturer recommends using the full line nightly, along with serum and cleanser each morning.
Purchasing
Order the full collection directly from Nature's Paradise. Individual item are also available, with pricing varying based on specific items selected.
Reviews
On the full collection product page, one satisfied customer says she loves how Shya Monet products hydrate and plump the skin, and Mary's Cup of Tea blog gave the line a glowing review for its hydration abilities and pleasant blackberry scent.
100% Pure Vitamin C Serum
Collagen is critical to maintaining skin's elasticity. This product uses pure vitamin C to boost collagen production and help firm and tone the skin.
Usage
It's appropriate for all skin types and can be used in the morning or evening on clean skin.
Purchasing
A one-ounce bottle costs $35.00 plus shipping. You can directly from 100% Pure or purchase from DermStore.com.
Reviews
Customers are pleased with the serum's ability to brighten the skin and smooth and even skin tone.
Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Solutions Kit
Specially formulated with ingredients such as vitamin C and CoQ10 that combat the signs of aging by increasing collagen production and cell regeneration, this set of products includes everything you need to tighten and tone your skin.
The set includes:
- Green Apple Cleansing Gel
- Green Apple Peel
- Green Apple Age Defy Serum
- Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer
- Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer
Usage
Please note that these products aren't suitable for sensitive skin.
Purchasing
You can purchase the set of five trial size products from Juice Beauty. Full size versions of each product are also available.
Reviews
After using the products, one pleased customer states that her skin appears to have received a face lift after just a few days of using the products.
Aubrey Organics Lumessence Lift Face Cream
This product contains algae extract, a substance believed to deeply condition and moisturize the skin to help keep it firm. The cream also includes watermelon and rye seed extracts and antioxidant rich CoQ10.
Usage
It is suitable for all skin types. However, if you have asthma or suffer from respiratory allergies, please consult your doctor before using any product containing algae extract. Some people have developed respiratory allergic reaction after exposure to the ingredient.
Purchasing
Order a once ounce bottle on the company website or find it on iHerb.
Reviews
The product received an average of four and a half stars (out of five) on iHerb for its ability to firm and moisturize the skin. Keep in mind that some people have developed respiratory allergies after using algae extract.
Naturally Fight the Signs of Aging
There are many organic ingredients that can provide the skin with what it needs to help maintain a youthful appearance. Before using any product on your skin, perform a simple skin patch test to check for skin irritation that may indicate an allergic reaction. While it's natural to wish to age gracefully, there's no reason to accept that sagging skin and severe lines and wrinkles are inevitable. If gravity is starting to bring your skin down, fight back by giving organic skin care products that lift and tighten skin a try.
