How to Firm Up Loose Skin on the Arms
If you recently lost a substantial amount of weight, you might have noticed that your skin is not as tight as it once was. In addition, if you are getting older, skin tends to lose its elasticity. There are some ways, however, that you can firm up loose skin on the arms to maintain an overall more youthful appearance.
Instructions
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Buff the loose skin. By buffing the area where the skin is loose, you create blood circulation. This helps with the formation of new skin cells and helps the skin rejuvenate and become thicker, thereby creating an appearance of firmness and elasticity.
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Apply a firming cream. Firming creams that contain collagen are excellent for rebuilding skin texture and firmness. Use a massaging motion when applying the cream to increase blood and oxygenation to the area.
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Drink plenty of water and drinks that contain electrolytes to ensure your skin cells stay plump and moisturized. Staying hydrated is very important when it comes to reducing the appearance of loose skin.
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Sign up for a body contouring session. Accent body contouring uses heat massage with special rocks to induce the skin to produce more collagen naturally within the skin. It helps break down underlying fat and tightens the skin with increased blood circulation, which in turn, tightens the underlying tissue.
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Get a body wrap. Body wraps are combinations of special herbs and mineral oils that help to remove toxins and tighten and firm the skin with emollients and body scrubs.
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Do plenty of upper-body exercises with weights or using isometrics. Get to the gym and ask a personal trainer about overhead presses, pull-ups, lateral pull-downs and flys. One of the overall best exercises for loose arm skin is the push-up.
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Get an overall body massage and ask the masseuse to focus on the area of the upper arms in particular. This will increase blood flow to the area, thereby increasing collagen production and skin firmness. By combining any or all of these techniques, you will effectively firm up the loose skin on your arms.
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Tips & Warnings
Eat protein as you are losing weight to maintain skin firmness Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day during a weight loss program to maintain skin elasticity.
Go to licensed professionals for any body wrap, Accent or massage treatments to ensure safety
