During your teenage years and early twenties, you must have noticed that the skin on your face was smooth, unlined and unblemished. But as you age, the skin begins to lose its elasticity and starts showing signs of aging in the form of fine lines and wrinkles. It is noticed that people who do not take proper care of their skin during their initial years, are more prone to wrinkling and sagging of facial skin. Moreover, people who go out in the sun without adequate protection are also prone to sun damage, wrinkles and skin loosening. The aging process is inevitable, but you can delay it by following a regular skin care ritual that consists of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. There are many methods of tightening facial skin, both surgical and non surgical. Surgical Skin Tightening Options Face Lift One of the most popular and effective skin tightening procedure is a face lift. A face lift is essentially cosmetic surgery performed under local or general anesthesia. In this procedure an incision is made around the hairline of the patient and the excess fat underneath the skin is suctioned off. The skin is then pulled back and the incision is closed with stitches. Non Surgical Skin Tightening Options Laser In this process, an infrared light source is passed across the facial skin which stimulates the collagen under the skin's surface. This causes the skin to tighten and the results are immediately noticeable. Generally two or three sittings of laser skin tightening sessions are required to get the best results. It is suitable for both men and women and as the collagen is stimulated and regenerated, people enjoy a more youthful appearance. Botox Another popular method for skin tightening is botox. Botox is actually the trade name for botulinum toxin A, which is a type of neurotoxin. Botox is injected into the skin, which interferes with muscle contraction. This causes the muscles to relax, which in turn smooths out wrinkles and fine lines. It also tightens the skin and gives a smooth appearance. It is not a painful process and patients only suffer mild discomfort when botox is injected. The results last up to 3-6 months depending upon the age and skin condition of the patient. Facial Exercises Like your body, your face is also composed of muscles. If with exercise you can keep your body fit, trim and taut then why not your face? You must have noticed that as you age there are an appearance of fine lines, crow's feet, wrinkles and sagging jowls. This is because with time the muscles of the face start to lose their tone and firmness. As the muscles are like a cushion on which the skin is stretched over; when the muscles lose their tone, fine lines and wrinkles appear on skin. So, to tone your face muscles, you need to do some skin tightening exercises. There are specific facial exercises for wrinkles as well as exercises for toning sagging jowls. By performing these exercises regularly, you can attain a toned face without any signs of wrinkles. Home Remedies for Skin Tightening Facial skin tightening can also be achieved to a certain extend by home remedies. Regularly massage your skin with a mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil before going to bed. You can also apply a facial mask on your skin by whisking an egg white. Let the mask dry and then wash it off with cold water. Egg white has skin tightening agents that will help you in achieving a taut skin. Honey is another good toning agent. Apply a mixture of honey and fresh lemon juice on your skin and you will not only see firmer looking skin, but your skin will be glowing and radiant. You should also apply a natural toner on your skin like chilled tomato juice to hydrate your skin and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. So, these were some ways of tightening facial skin. Always drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday to keep your skin moisturized. Avoid drinking too much of coffee and carbonated drinks and consume lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables. The best way to keep your skin smooth and wrinkle free is to have a healthy lifestyle and a good skin care regimen.