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 respiration, and is an essential natural remedy in the fight against the natural aging of the skin. In addition, the pleasant smell of essential oils has a beneficial effect on a woman's emotional health, which also affects the youth of the skin.
Almost all essential oils fight skin aging effectively. In some, these symptoms are more pronounced:
the Rose
Rose essential oil tightens the skin perfectly, 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 moisturizes intensely on dry and rough skin, provides a healthy glow, makes it firm and elastic, and moisturizes and nourishes 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 cream, mask, tonic or serum. The prepared product will restore the tone and elasticity of the skin. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels - thus relaxing and smoothes the skin. Vitamin A (retinol) 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, the resistance of the skin to the effects of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. It removes wrinkles well, softens skin tone, tightens it and reduces flabbiness.
Jasmine
Jasmine essential oil soothes the complexion, reduces irritation and allergic reactions that occur on dry and sensitive skin. Jasmine gives a youthful glow to mature skin, tones and tightens it, tightens pores and, due to moisturizing and increasing skin moisture, visually reduces smooth wrinkles.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect on the inner radiance of the skin, initiates regenerative processes and helps get rid of wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it firm and elastic, and accelerates regenerative processes in the dermis.
Rose hips
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 deep burning, cutting and rash. This oil regenerates and strengthens the walls of the capillaries, reduces the age-related vacuums of blood vessels, saturates them with active oxygen, improves skin color and elasticity.
Rules for using essential oils in skin care
- essential oils may not be applied to the skin in its pure form,
- they must first be mixed with a fatty oil base or any agent (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to let 1-2 drops of oil into a container for 200-300 g of base,
- fragrant oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bedtime,
- the oil must be applied to cleansed human skin,
- if after 10 minutes the person has excess oil, it must be removed with a paper napkin,
- it is important to strictly observe the proportion of recipes for essential oil mixtures,
- home essential oil must be combined with essential oils (for example, olive, coconut, castor),
- care of aromatic oils should not be carried out permanently - it must be replaced - 2 weeks of oil addition with 2 weeks of rest.