Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for facial skin health. 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 removal of toxins from the skin. It nourishes cells, improves breathing and is an indispensable natural remedy in the fight against natural skin aging. In addition, the pleasant scent of essential oils has a beneficial effect on a woman's emotional health, which also affects the youthfulness of the skin.
Almost all essential oils are effective in combating skin aging. In some of them these properties are more pronounced:
the 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 against age spots and aging-related hyperpigmentation. Rose intensively moisturizes dry and rough skin, gives it a healthy glow, makes it firm and elastic, and hydrated and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrots
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 (for example, apricot, almond, grape seed) or to a cream, mask, tonic or serum. The prepared product will restore skin tone and elasticity. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels - so the skin relaxes and smoothes. Vitamin A (retinol) found in these vegetables is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging and aging process of the skin. Narrows pores, normalizes water and fat balance, increases skin resistance to 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 complexion, reduces irritations and allergic reactions that occur on dry and sensitive skin. Jasmine gives mature skin a youthful glow, tones and tightens it, narrows pores and, thanks to hydration and increased skin turgor, visually reduces fine lines.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect of the inner glow of the skin, initiates regenerative processes and helps remove wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, intensively moisturizes and nourishes the skin, restores its balance of water and lipids, makes it firm and elastic, and accelerates the regenerative processes in the dermis.
Rosehip
Rosehip oil contains many vitamins C, A, E, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It is one of the best options for skin rejuvenation and prevention of premature aging. Rosehip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cellular and tissue level, restores normal skin structure after burns, cuts and deep rashes. This oil renews and strengthens the walls of capillaries, reduces the aging 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 pure form,
- they must first be mixed with a fatty oil base or with any means (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to instill 1-2 drops of oil in a container for 200-300 g of base,
- aroma oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bedtime,
- the oil must be applied to cleansed skin,
- if excess oil appears on the face after 10 minutes, it should be removed with a paper towel,
- it is important to strictly adhere to the ratio of recipes for mixtures of essential oils,
- essential oil at home must be combined with base oil (for example, olive, coconut, castor),
- The care of aromatic oil should not be done permanently - it is necessary alternately - 2 weeks of adding oil with 2 weeks of rest.