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10 Masks To Tighten Saggy Belly

By Kumutha

Belly that feels like butter with round flabs hanging around and the jiggle that is all too familiar, when we walk! Strangely, workout is not always quite that impactful in cinching the loose skin as it claims to be. What you need are natural masks to tighten saggy stomach!

Now, let's get facts out in the open. There are NO magical remedies that will overnight give you wash-board abs. You have to hit the gym, sweat it out and put a tab on the mindless gorging you do!

Also Read: 10 DIY Masks To Tighten Saggy Breasts Naturally

These Ayurvedic masks to tighten loose belly will just help you along burn that underlying fat that is just too stubborn and tighten your skin muscles.

What causes belly to sag? Rapid gain or loss in body mass index, pregnancy, hormonal disorder, excessive sugar intake and, of course, the classic dehydration.

Also Read: Beat Cellulite With This Amazing DIY Body Scrub!

Furthermore, the collagen production of the skin breaks down with age, which can deter the skin's elasticity, making it appear loose and wriggly.

Now that you know exactly what causes your belly to sag, let's understand how to tighten saggy belly naturally.

Egg Masks

Egg Masks

Milk has a chock-full of proteins that tighten skin tissues and reduce stretch marks.

How It Works
Take egg white in a bowl.
Apply it liberally over your stomach.
When you feel your skin stretch, scrub it clean and rinse.
Apply this homemade belly-tightening mask three times in a week and see the results in a month!

Orange Peel

Orange Peel

The citric acid and vitamin C present in orange peel can boost the collagen production of the skin, which in turn reduces the cellulite and saggy skin.

How It Works
Put orange peel out under the sun to dry for two days.
Grind the orange peel into a fine powder.
Mix it with rose water and make a smooth paste.
Then, apply it on your stomach region.
Let it sit for 20 minutes.
Scrub it rigorously and rinse clean.
Apply this herbal belly-tightening mask twice a week.

Coffee Ground + Witch Hazel + Almond Oil

Coffee Ground + Witch Hazel + Almond Oil

Tannic acid in coffee protects the skin against free radicals, astringent in witch hazel tightens and strengthens the skin and antioxidants in almond oil nourish the skin cells.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon of ground coffee powder
1 tablespoon of witch hazel
10 drops of almond oil

How It Works
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
Apply the mixture on to your belly.
Scrub your tummy rigorously with the concoction, until you feel a slight tingling and warm sensation.
Rinse your skin clean.
Follow this natural mask to tighten saggy stomach once a week.

VapoRub

VapoRub

Levomenthol present in vaporub helps to dissolve unwanted fats.

Ingredients
½ a teaspoon of vaporub
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 camphor
10 ml of alcohol

How It Works
Mix the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Apply it on to the problem area.
Cover the area with a plastic.
After 20 minutes, rinse and pat dry.

Caution: Experiencing a light burning and tingling sensation is normal. However, make sure to patch test it first before applying.

Prim Rose Oil + Vitamin E Oil

Prim Rose Oil + Vitamin E Oil

Both these oils boost collagen production of the skin, which in turn tightens the skin.

Ingredients
3 capsules of primrose oil
1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
½ a cup of ground coffee powder

How It Works
Mix primrose oil and vitamin E oil to the coffee bean powder.
Apply the granular paste to the stomach.
Wrap it tight with a cling wrap.
Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Scrub and wash.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Packed with antibacterial properties and antioxidants, coconut oil stimulates blood flow, shrinks pores and tightens skin tissues.

How It Works
Every night before going to bed, massage your skin with some coconut oil.
Massage until your skin becomes slightly warm.
Let your skin absorb the oil.
This is one of the most-tested natural ways to tighten loose stomach.

Ginger + Peppermint oil

Ginger + Peppermint oil

Ginger stimulates blood flow and burns unwanted fat. And, menthol in peppermint oil flushes out the toxins and tightens the skin tissues.

How It Works
Mix 1 tablespoon of ginger juice with 10 drops of peppermint oil.
Apply the solution on to your skin.
Wrap it tight with a cling wrap.
After 10 minutes, wash it clean.

Caution: If you have skin rashes or cuts, avoid this natural mask to tighten saggy stomach.

Dead Sea Salt + Rose Petal Powder + Goat Milk

Dead Sea Salt + Rose Petal Powder + Goat Milk

Dead sea salt detoxifies the skin, rose petal stimulates blood circulation and goat milk restores the pH balance of the skin.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon of sea salt
1 tablespoon of rose petal powder
2 tablespoons of goat milk

How It Works
Make a scrub by mixing all the ingredients together.
Gently exfoliate the skin with the mixture in a circular motion.
Scrub until you feel your skin becoming warm.
Rinse and follow up with a nourishing lotion.

Lemon

Lemon

Astringent properties in lemon work to tighten and brighten the skin.

How It Works
Cut a few slices of lemon.
Sprinkle it with some sugar granules.
Scrub your belly with these lemon slices for five minutes.
Rinse and pat dry.
Follow this natural mask to tighten saggy stomach every day for quick results.

Cranberry

Cranberry

Cranberry has a high ratio of malic acid, quinic acid and citric acid, all of which work to dissolve stubborn fats in the lymphatic system, thereby tightening skin.

How It Works
Take a few cranberries, extract the seeds, grind it into a smooth pulp.
Add a tablespoon of honey to the pulp.
Apply it to the stomach.
Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
To tighten saggy tummy with this mask, follow this method every day.

Story first published: Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 12:59 [IST]
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