Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for facial skin health. The mixtures based on them have been successfully used for a long time 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 the 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 the emotional health of the woman, 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. Activates regeneration at the cellular level, has whitening 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 supple and hydrated and nourished skin appears younger and fresher.
Carrot
Carrots have a great effect on the skin condition. 5 drops of its juice should be added to 100ml of any oil (e. g. 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 smooths. Vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging and aging process of the skin. It narrows the pores, normalizes the water and fat balance, increases the resistance of the skin to the effects of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. Well removes wrinkles, evens skin tone, firms it and reduces flaccidity.
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 firms it, tightens pores and, thanks to hydration and increased skin firmness, visually reduces fine wrinkles.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect of the internal luminosity of the skin, initiates regenerative processes and helps to get rid of wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, intensely hydrates and nourishes the skin, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic, accelerates the regenerative processes of 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 premature aging prevention. Rosehip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cellular and tissue level, restores the normal structure of the skin 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 sufficient to pour 1-2 drops of oil into a container of 200-300 g of base,
- aromatic oil works most effectively when applied to the skin at bedtime,
- the 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 proportion of recipes for blends of essential oils,
- the essential oil in the house must be combined with a base oil (e. g. olive, coconut, castor),
- the treatment of the aromatic oil should not be done permanently - it should be alternated - 2 weeks of oil addition with 2 weeks of rest.