Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for the health of facial skin. Mixtures based on them have been successfully used for a long time in cosmetology for facial rejuvenation. The use of essential oil speeds up the processes 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 scent of essential oils has a beneficial effect on the emotional health of the woman, which also affects the youthfulness 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 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 age-related hyperpigmentation. Rose intensively moisturizes dry and rough skin, provides it with a healthy glow, makes it firm and elastic, and moisturized and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrot
Carrots have a great effect on skin condition. 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 the skin tone and elasticity. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels - thus the skin relaxes and smoothes. Vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging and aging process of the skin. It tightens pores, normalizes water and fat balance, 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 complexion, reduces 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, by moisturizing and increasing skin turgor, visually reduces fine wrinkles.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect of the skin's inner radiance, initiates regenerative processes and helps to get rid of wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic, and accelerates regenerative processes in the dermis.
Rose 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 prevention of premature aging. Rosehip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cellular and tissue level, restores the normal skin structure after burns, cuts and deep rashes. This oil restores and strengthens the walls of the capillaries, reducing the age-related manifestations of blood vessels, saturates them with active oxygen, improves the color and elasticity of the skin.
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 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 oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bedtime,
- the oil must be applied to cleansed skin of the face,
- if after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it must be removed with a paper napkin,
- it is important to strictly observe the proportion of recipes for mixtures of essential oils,
- essential oil at home must be combined with a base oil (for example, olive, coconut, castor),
- aromatic oil care should not be done permanently - it needs to be alternated - 2 weeks of oil addition with 2 weeks of rest.