Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for the health of the 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 woman's emotional health, which also affects the youthfulness of the skin.
Almost all essential oils effectively fight the aging of the skin. In some of them, these characteristics are more pronounced:
Rosen
Rose essential oil tightens the skin perfectly, saturates it with oxygen and is an effective antioxidant. It activates regeneration at the cellular level, has bleaching properties, thanks to which it perfectly fights age spots and age-related hyperpigmentation. Rose intensely moisturizes dry and rough skin, gives it a healthy glow, makes it firm and elastic, and moisturized 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, tonic or serum. The prepared product will restore the skin tone and elasticity. Carrots actively dilate the blood vessels - thus relaxing the skin and smoothing. Vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows skin aging and aging. It tightens the pores, normalizes the water and fat balance, increases the skin's resistance to influences of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. It removes wrinkles well, evens out skin tone, tightens it up and reduces slackness.
Jasmine
Jasmine essential oil whitens 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 the pores and reduces visually fine wrinkles due to moisturizing and increased skin turgor.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil gives a rejuvenating effect of the skin's internal radiance, initiates regenerative processes and helps get rid of wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, moisturizes and nourishes the skin intensely, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic and accelerates regenerative processes in the dermis.
Hyben
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. Rose hips actively stimulate skin regeneration at the cell and tissue level, restoring normal skin structure after burns, wounds and deep rashes. This oil restores and strengthens the walls of the capillaries, reduces the 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 can not be applied to the skin in their pure form,
- they must first be mixed with a greasy oil base or with any agent (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to drop 1-2 drops of oil in a container to 200-300 g base,
- aroma oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bedtime,
- the oil must be applied to cleansed facial skin,
- if after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, remove it with a paper towel,
- it is important to strictly adhere to 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),
- care of aromatic oil should not be performed permanently - it should be changed - 2 weeks oil addition with 2 weeks rest.