Essential oils are a valuable source of nutrients for healthy facial skin. Mixtures based on them have been successfully used for a long time in cosmetology for facial rejuvenation. The use of essential oils accelerates the process of metabolism, regeneration and removal of toxins from the skin. It nourishes cells, improves respiration, and is an indispensable natural remedy in the fight against natural skin aging. In addition, the pleasant aroma of essential oils has a beneficial effect on the emotional health of women, which also affects the youthfulness of the skin.
Almost all essential oils effectively fight skin aging. Among them, these traits stand out more:
rose
Rose essential oil perfectly tightens the skin, saturates it with oxygen and is an effective antioxidant. It activates regeneration at the cellular level, has whitening properties, thanks to which it perfectly fights age spots and age-related hyperpigmentation. Rose intensively moisturizes dry and rough skin, giving it a healthy glow, making it firm and elastic, and moisturized and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrot
Carrots have a great effect on skin conditions. 5 drops of its juice should be added to 100 ml of any oil (for example, apricot, almond, grapeseed) or to a cream, mask, tonic or serum. The prepared product will restore the color and elasticity of the skin. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels - so the skin becomes relaxed and smooth. Vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging process and skin aging. It tightens pores, normalizes the balance of water and fat, increases the skin's resistance to the effects of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. It removes wrinkles well, evens out skin tone, tightens it and reduces flabbiness.
Jasmine
Jasmine essential oil whitens the skin, reducing irritation and allergic reactions that occur on dry and sensitive skin. Jasmine gives mature skin a youthful glow, tones and tightens it, tightens pores and, as it moisturizes and increases skin turgor, visually reduces fine wrinkles.
nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a radiance rejuvenating effect in the skin, starting the regenerative process and helping to remove wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin, restores the water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic, and accelerates the regenerative processes in the dermis.
rose hips
Rosehip oil contains a lot of vitamins C, A, E, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It is one of the best choices for skin rejuvenation and premature aging prevention. Rosehip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cellular and tissue level, restores normal skin structure after burns, wounds and deep rashes. This oil restores and strengthens capillary walls, reduces age-related manifestations of blood vessels, saturates them with active oxygen, improves skin tone and elasticity.
Rules for using essential oils in skin care
- essential oils cannot be applied to the skin in their pure form,
- they must first be mixed with a fatty oil base or with any agent (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to drop 1-2 drops of oil into a container for 200-300 g of base,
- Aroma oils work most effectively when applied to the skin before bed.
- oil should be applied to cleansed facial skin,
- if after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it must be removed with a paper towel,
- it is important to strictly observe the proportions of the recipe for essential oil mixtures,
- essential oils at home should be combined with base oils (eg, olive, coconut, castor),
- Aromatic oil treatment should not be done permanently - it is necessary to alternate - 2 weeks of oil addition with a 2 week break.