Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for healthy facial skin. Mixtures based on them have long been used successfully in cosmetology for facial rejuvenation. The use of essential oil accelerates the processes of metabolism, regeneration and elimination of toxins from the skin. It nourishes cells, improves respiration and is an essential 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 youth of the skin.
Almost all essential oils effectively fight skin aging. In some of them, these properties are more pronounced:
the Rose
Rose essential oil perfectly firms 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 intensely hydrates dry and rough skin, gives it a healthy glow, makes it firm and elastic, and hydrated and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrot
Carrots have a great effect on the condition of the skin. 5 drops of its juice should be added to 100 ml of any oil (eg apricot, almond, grape seed) or to a cream, mask, toner or serum. The prepared product will restore the tone and elasticity of the skin. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels, so the skin relaxes and softens. The vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging and aging process of the skin. Closes pores, normalizes water and fat balance, increases skin resistance to the effects of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. It eliminates wrinkles well, evens out skin tone, tones it and reduces sagging.
Jasmine
Jasmine essential oil bleaches the complexion, reduces irritation and allergic reactions that occur on dry and sensitive skin. Jasmine gives mature skin a youthful glow, tones and tones, tightens pores and, due to hydration and increased skin turgor, visually reduces fine wrinkles.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect on the inner glow of the skin, initiates regenerative processes and helps eliminate wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, intensely hydrates and nourishes the skin, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic, and accelerates the regeneration processes of the dermis.
Hip
Rosehip oil contains many vitamins C, A, E, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It is one of the best options for skin rejuvenation and the prevention of premature aging. Rosehip actively stimulates the regeneration of the skin at the cellular and tissue level, restores the normal structure of the skin after burns, cuts and deep eruptions. This oil restores and strengthens the capillary walls, reducing age-related manifestations of blood vessels, saturates them with active oxygen, improves skin color and elasticity.
Rules for the use of 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 any agent (cream, toner or lotion),
- just drop 1-2 drops of oil into a container for 200-300 g of base,
- The aromatic oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bedtime,
- the oil should be applied to the clean skin of the face,
- if after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it should be removed with a paper napkin,
- it is important to strictly observe the proportion of recipes for essential oil blends,
- Essential oil at home should be combined with a base oil (for example, olive, coconut, castor),
- The aromatic oil care should not be done permanently, it should be alternated: 2 weeks of oil addition with 2 weeks of rest.