Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for facial skin health. Mixtures based on them have long been used successfully in cosmetics for facial rejuvenation. The use of essential oil accelerates the processes of metabolism, regeneration and the 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 women, which also affects the youthfulness of the skin.
Almost all essential oils are effective in fighting skin aging. In some of them, these characteristics 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 lightening properties, thanks to which it perfectly combats age spots and age-related hyperpigmentation. Rose provides intensive moisture to dry and rough skin, gives it a healthy shine, makes it firm and elastic, and skin that has been moisturized and cared for looks younger and fresher.
carrot
Carrots have a huge impact on the condition of the skin. 5 drops of its juice should be added to 100 ml of oil (e. g. apricot, almond, grape seed) or to a cream, mask, tonic or serum. The prepared product restores the skin tone and elasticity. Carrots actively expand the blood vessels - thereby relaxing and smoothing the skin. The vitamin A (retinol) found in these vegetables is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging process of the skin. It tightens the pores, normalizes the 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, tightens and reduces sagging skin tone.
jasmine
Jasmine essential oil brightens the complexion, reduces irritation and allergic reactions that occur on dry and sensitive skin. Jasmine gives mature skin a youthful shine, tones and tightens it, constricts the pores and visually reduces fine wrinkles by moisturizing and increasing the skin turgor.
Nerole
Neroli oil has a powerful effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil has a rejuvenating effect on 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 the regeneration processes in the dermis.
rose hip
Rose hip 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. Rose hip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cell 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, reduces the age-related phenomena 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 another agent (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to drop 1-2 drops of oil in a container for 200-300 g of base,
- Aromatic oil is most effective when applied to the skin before bed.
- the oil must be applied to the cleansed facial skin,
- If after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it must be removed with a paper napkin.
- It is important to pay close attention to the proportion of the formulations for blends of essential oils,
- essential oil at home must be combined with a base oil (for example olive, coconut, castor oil),
- Aromatic oil maintenance should not be permanent - it must be alternated - 2 weeks of oil addition with 2 weeks of rest.