Essential oils are valuable sources of nutrients for facial skin health. Mixtures based on them have been used successfully 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 cells, improves respiration and is an indispensable natural remedy in the fight against natural skin aging. In addition, the pleasant aroma 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 effectively fight skin aging. In some of them, these features are more pronounced:
pink
Rose essential oil perfectly tightens the skin, saturates it with oxygen and is an effective antioxidant. Activates regeneration at the cellular level, has whitening properties, thanks to which it fights perfectly against age-related spots and age-related hyperpigmentation. Rose intensively moisturizes dry and rough skin, gives it a healthy glow, makes it strong and supple, and hydrated and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrots
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 (for example, 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 softens. Vitamin A (retinol) found in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging process and skin aging. It tightens pores, normalizes the balance of water and fat, increases skin resistance to the effects of various environmental factors.
Incense
This essential oil is very effective against aging. Removes wrinkles well, evens out skin tone, tightens it and reduces weakness.
jasmine
Jasmine essential oil whitens the skin, 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, due to hydration and increased skin turgor, visually reduces fine lines.
Nerolin
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 remove wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, hydrates and intensively nourishes the skin, restores its water-lipid balance, makes it strong and elastic and accelerates regenerative processes in the dermis.
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Rose oil contains many vitamins C, A, E, unsaturated 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 burns, cuts and redness. This oil restores and strengthens the walls of capillaries, reducing the manifestations associated with age 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 can not be applied to the skin in its pure form,
- they must first be mixed with a fatty oil base or with any agent (cream, tonic or lotion),
- it is enough to pour 1-2 drops of oil in a container for 200-300 g of base,
- Aromatic oil works most effectively when applied to the skin before bed,
- the oil should be applied to cleansed facial skin,
- if after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it should be removed with a paper towel;
- it is important to strictly adhere to the proportion of recipes for essential oil mixtures,
- essential oil at home should be combined with a base oil (for example, olive, coconut, powder),
- Care for aromatic oil should not be done forever - it should be alternated - 2 weeks oil addition with 2 weeks rest.