Essential oils are a valuable source of nutrients for the health of the facial skin. Blends based on them have been successfully used for a long time in cosmetology for facial rejuvenation. The use of essential oils accelerates metabolism, regeneration and elimination of toxins on the skin. It nourishes cells, improves respiration, and is an indispensable natural remedy in the natural fight against skin aging. In addition, the pleasant scent of essential oils has the effect of enhancing a woman's emotional health, also affecting the youthfulness of the skin.
Almost all essential oils are effective against skin aging. In some of them, these attributes are more obvious:
roses
Rose essential oil perfectly tones the skin, saturates the skin with oxygen and is an effective antioxidant. It activates regeneration at the cellular level, has whitening properties, thanks to which it perfectly fights age spots and hyperpigmentation. Intensively hydrating toner for dry and rough skin, leaving skin glowing, firm and elastic, while moisturized and nourished skin looks younger and fresher.
Carrot
Carrots are great for skin conditions. 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 product is formulated to restore skin tone and elasticity. Carrots actively dilate blood vessels - as a result the skin is relaxed and smooth. The vitamin A (retinol) contained in this vegetable is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging and aging process of the skin. It tightens pores, normalizes the balance of water and fats, increases the skin's resistance to the effects of various environmental factors.
Smell
This essential oil is very effective against aging. It removes fine lines, evens skin tone, firms and reduces puffiness.
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 look, tones and firms it, tightens pores and, by moisturizing and increasing skin turnover, visibly reduces wrinkles.
Nerol
Neroli oil has a strong effect compared to other oils. This aromatic oil provides a rejuvenating effect of the inner radiant skin, initiating the regeneration process and helping to eliminate wrinkles. It also contains powerful antioxidants, intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin, restores the water-lipid balance, makes the skin firm and elastic, and accelerates the regeneration process in the dermis.
Rose hips
Rosehip oil is rich in vitamins C, A, E, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It is one of the best options to rejuvenate the skin and prevent premature aging. Rosehip actively stimulates skin regeneration at the cellular and tissue level, restoring the normal structure of the skin after burns, cuts and deep rashes. This oil restores and strengthens the walls of capillaries, reduces the age-related manifestations of blood vessels, saturates them with active oxygen, improves the color and elasticity of the skin.
Rules for using essential oils in skin care
- it is not possible to apply essential oils 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),
- simply add 1-2 drops of oil to a container of 200-300 g of substrate,
- Fragrance oils work best when applied to the skin before bed.
- the oil must be applied to cleansed facial skin,
- If after 10 minutes there is excess oil on the face, it must be wiped off with a paper towel,
- It is important to strictly follow the proportions of the formulations that blend the essential oils,
- essential oils at home must be combined with a carrier oil (e. g. olive, coconut, castor),
- Aromatherapy should not be made permanent - it is necessary to alternate - 2 weeks of oil supplementation with 2 weeks of rest.