A woman's confidence in her own irresistible starts with a pretty face. Staying attractive is important not only at a young age. Over the years, taking care of your appearance has not lost its relevance. However, after 40–50 years, other tasks were set. In adulthood, the desire to get rid of "crow's feet" and wrinkles on the face becomes pronounced. Why does beauty fade with age? These are the consequences:
- lack of sleep and stress, unbearable,
- years of bad habits
- malnutrition, use of harmful products,
- constant influence of external factors,
- internal changes, especially hormonal disruptions,
- Loss of skin's ability to retain moisture
- impaired blood microcirculation,
- slows down cell regeneration.
Unfortunately, all of this is inevitable. But you can't be inactive. A wise approach in the fight against old age will reverse it for many years. So which weapon should you choose?
Essential oils are products of natural origin. It is an ingredient used in homemade beauty recipes or sought after in anti-aging cosmetics. A few drops of essential oils applied to the skin can do wonders.
How to choose basic ingredients
To prevent the active ingredient from harming the skin, mix it with a carrier oil. When choosing the latter, individual approach plays an important role, so consider your skin type:
- for normal, jojoba, almond, macadamia oils are suitable (you are also free to experiment, but avoid too thick and heavy liquids),
- to get too dry, use olive oil or avocado oil,
- for oil, a substance obtained from apricot kernels has been shown to be good,
- for acne prone, try hemp or argan varieties,
- with increased sensitivity and frequent inflammation, argan oil or coconut oil is suitable.
Frankincense: a recipe for a rejuvenating mask
Such a mask is necessary in the aging process, since the composition of the liquid approaches sebum. With age, its production slows down, and the interior does not receive enough moisture. You can solve the problem in the following way:
- Because the jojoba extract is gentle, you can use it for fine lines under your eyes without diluting it. Treat problem areas by patting, letting the substance absorb and removing residue with a napkin (do not rub the skin but stick the cloth over the face).
- The oil will also replace your regular makeup remover. Wipe your face with a slightly damp gauze when removing makeup and do not rinse it off with water. Thanks to its light texture, it will not leave a greasy feeling, and long exposure during the night will provide the proper cytoplasm.
- What happens is that age not only brings wrinkles on the face but also causes hormonal problems. As a result, adult women suffer from acne and rashes, which can be alleviated by using a natural method. You will need 1 tsp. honey, 2 drops of lemon juice, 8 mashed strawberries and 1 teaspoon of MSG. jojoba oil. Mix the ingredients, treat the skin and let it work for 15-20 minutes. The ingredients will saturate the skin with moisture, whiten age spots and prevent the formation of acne, have an antibacterial effect.
This tool is used even for the skin around the eyes from wrinkles and this area is characterized by increased sensitivity. Apply gently, massage gently and take the neck area. For fast results, repeat the process every night.
Those with dry and aging skin will benefit from a moisturizer. It includes:
- 1 teaspoon main ingredient
- 1 teaspoon argan oil,
- 2 teaspoons olive oil.
Mix the ingredients and use the mixture in place of the night cream: 2-3 drops is enough. Essential oils are very good for the skin around the eyes, because due to the lack of sebaceous glands, they especially need to be saturated with moisture.
For sensitive skin covered with a network of wrinkles, a cream with pomegranate seed extract is suitable. 2 teaspoons. fund add 3 tsp. melted and chilled shea butter, 2 tsp. rose water and the pulp of half a crushed aloe leaf. Blend the ingredients in a blender until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency. Using this cream after removing makeup, you will get rid of inflammation, moisturize the skin and get rid of the signs of aging.
A remedy extracted from frankincense will restore smoothness to the skin and deal with age spots. If the skin becomes uneven with age and wrinkles are prominent, then use frankincense oil.
It has the following effects:
- restore cells and protect from damage,
- reduce acne,
- Removes stretched pores and wrinkles.
For the skin around the eyes, frankincense essential oils are especially good because they restore lost elasticity. As a basis, use a substance obtained from jojoba (2 tablespoons), to which 6 drops of the main ingredient are added. Be sure to do a tolerance test first, or you risk skin irritation.
Regular use will improve skin tone and elasticity. Every evening, treat the skin under the eyes, and the results will be visible in a few months.
Cream is the most popular cosmetic that girls use to smooth wrinkles. Nowadays, literally every manufacturer offers several selections of anti-aging product series. In the fight against the signs of aging, girls are often spared money, and marketers know this well. So products with extracts of gold, pearls, stem cells just appear on store shelves… But what are the pros and cons of those products?
- Convenient to use. Buy an anti-aging cream, you will be less of a hassle. Nothing needs to be mixed, matched, enriched and then rinsed. Open the tube and keep the crease.
- It's costly. A really effective, good tool will cost quite a bit. Also, such products are often packaged in small containers, so you will need to replace the tube about once a month.
- Addictive. According to reviews, products for aging skin quickly become addictive, so after 3-5 months you will need to take a break and pick up a new range of anti-aging products.
- Works on the surface. Ice cream does not solve the stated problems on a deep level, but only hides the problems. Long-term use of these cosmetics will cover the fine lines, but you won't be able to get rid of the deep ones.
- Contains chemical additives. When cosmetics are manufactured on an industrial scale, synthetic ingredients are simply indispensable. They are needed for the "right" color, smell, consistency and also to ensure a long shelf life.
Store cream does not provide the skin with immunity. The tool "works" correctly as long as you don't stop using it. The cream does not prevent the appearance of new grooves and does not "charge" the strength and anti-aging potential of the skin.
Contraindications to use
Since natural oils are substances with active ingredients in high concentrations, they should be diluted before applying to the delicate skin of the face. Failure to follow this advice will lead to unpleasant consequences.
There are other rules for using such funds:
- it is necessary to perform a cosmetic procedure in the evening, preceded by cleansing, toning, moisturizing the skin with creams, serums, tonics,
- Before applying the product, the skin must be moistened with clean water,
- concentration is calculated based on skin type (for dry skin, 4-5 drops are taken, for normal 2-3 drops, for oily skin 1-2),
- To achieve optimal results, the course of using funds lasts no more than two months with a frequency of treatment twice a week.
Despite the fact that essential oils are a natural gift of nature, and their use rarely causes allergies, they still have contraindications.
The most important contraindication to the use of ether is pregnancy, as many oils can cause miscarriage or harm the baby. The most dangerous to the fertilized organism are:
- cypress oil,
- Lavender,
- Sage,
- melissa,
- dill,
- marjoram.
And this is by no means an exhaustive list. While you can read aromatherapy recommendations during pregnancy from many sources, it's better not to take the risk. With the desire to use aromatherapy, it is imperative to consult a doctor. During lactation, it is also contraindicated to use esters.
Regardless of the position of the woman, no one is immune to one of the contraindications - this is an individual intolerance of the body. Ether may be ideal for one person, and it is simply harmful for another.
Individual intolerance can be to any ester, the symptoms of which are easy to recognize:
- headache or ringing in the ears,
- increased heart rate,
- shortness of breath.
It is not recommended to use essential oils when having sex with children, because they affect the hormonal background of the body, and it is better not to play with this.
In principle, those are all contraindications, but along with them you also need to know the safety rules when using esters.
Before using essential oils, either way, you'll need to do a skin test to make sure you're not allergic. The simplest way is to drop 5% ether solution on the inside of the hand, if after half an hour there is no redness, you can rest assured to use it.
When using essential oils, follow these guidelines:
- Be sure to check for allergic reactions.
- Do not use essential oils in their pure form, use only carrier oils with no added ingredients.
- Any oil for daily use, use no more than 21 days. Then take a break from 7-14 days.
- Some esters are optically toxic. Do not use them before going out in the sun so as not to cause burns.
- Protects eyes and mucous membranes from oil.
- If you have a chronic medical condition or are pregnant, discuss the use of essential oils with your doctor.
Wrinkle treatment formula based on essential oils for facial skin
Among the multitude of formulations that include anti-wrinkle facial oils, you need to choose some that are best suited for your skin type. Only in this case can you count on getting the long-awaited rejuvenating effect without unwanted consequences.
Moisturizing mask with jojoba
The mask saturates the cells of the dermis with moisture, nourishes it, cleans pores, reduces acne, smoothes age and age-related wrinkles.
To prepare it, you need to make a decoction of chamomile (1 tablespoon of dry mixture with 100 ml of water), bale, strain it. Then mix it with a teaspoon of jojoba oil. You should also add a few drops of fresh juice of aloe leaves to it.
Regenerative mask with peach
Castor oil and ripe peach essential oil are combined in equal proportions. The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath for a few minutes, then with your fingertips, apply evenly to the eyelids and the entire face.
The procedure should be done before going to bed, you can not wash it afterwards. At night, the oil penetrates well into the skin, regenerates the skin, smoothes wrinkles and increases elasticity.
Nourishing mask with castor oil
Heavy cream (2 tablespoons) is mixed with castor oil (1 tablespoon). Everything mixes well. It is enough to withstand the mask for 10 minutes. Performing the process 2-3 times a week not only helps you get rid of age-related wrinkles on your eyelids, but also makes you forget about dark circles under your eyes in the morning.
Toning mask with olives
In a deep container, liquid honey and olive oil are combined in equal proportions (1 tablespoon each). Then chicken yolk is added to it, after which the mixture is well mixed.
The mask is applied with fingers in a thin layer, distributed all over the face. Cosmetic procedures should be carried out 3 times a week for a month.
Anti-Wrinkle Mask with Almond
It is recommended to mix almond oil (5-6 drops) with avocado pulp (2 tbsp). The gel is thoroughly mixed and then distributed to the lower eyelid, the area around the eyes.
The mask is kept for 10 minutes, then washed off with cool water. With each procedure performed, wrinkles are less noticeable.
Refreshing mask with almonds
Mix fresh almond oil (1 teaspoon), honey (2 tablespoons), and chicken yolks in a deep dish. The product is mixed well, evenly applied to the eyelid skin area with massaging movements, then spread evenly over the face. After 5 minutes, the mask will be washed off.
Facial mask with wild rose
The mask nourishes the dermis, evens out skin tone, maintains moisture balance and smoothes wrinkles. For cooking, you need to take any baby cream (10 - 20 grams) and mix 3 drops of rosehip oil in it. The product should be distributed over the face and eyelids for 15 minutes before going to bed.
Cosmetologists recommend trying simple yet effective formulas with anti-wrinkle esters.
A simple formula to smooth wrinkles
For a teaspoon of argan oil, add three drops of orange oil and one drop of neroli oil.
Mixture of oils with essential oils from the network of wrinkles around the eyes
Pour the base ingredients into a small dark glass bottle - two tablespoons of cocoa butter (previously melted in a water bath), give them - 2 tbsp. almond oil. Measure four or five drops of sandalwood and lavender oil, two drops of rose and neroli oil, add to foundation, shake, leave for at least a day in a dark place. So the amazing composition is ready from the first cobweb around the eyes!
Apply every morning (but without makeup) and before bed, an hour before bed. After a while, remove excess oil with a dry cloth.
Anti-aging cream with essential oils for deep facial wrinkles
Take 25 ml of peach seed oil, add beeswax and thickened coconut oil - 15 grams each. Melt the resulting mixture in a water bath. Whip gently.
Add fragrance ingredients to the chilled mass: six drops of neroli, four drops of patchouli and ylang-ylang.
Deep nourishing mask
In a small glass bowl, mix three teaspoons of honey with one tablespoon of low-fat cream. Measure and add the necessary ingredients to the mixture: four drops of rose essential oil and three drops of frankincense.
Apply only to previously cleaned or steamed skin! After 15 minutes, you can wash it off.
With the use of esters, you can make products for aging skin care at home. A few ideas about this are worth noting.
Take a few tablespoons of boiled water and add 2-3 drops of ready-made ether as you like.
Contraindications
To avoid such consequences, it is advisable to conduct verification checks. Before the first use of a certain cosmetic oil, a small amount of the oil is applied to the skin of the wrists with massaging movements. If after a day the allergic reaction to the product does not appear, you can use wrinkle oil around the eyes and sensitive facial skin.
This ingredient rarely causes allergies. However, there are still contraindications. It is not worth testing with pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers. Individual intolerances can also occur - no one is immune to this. What is good for some people may not be good for others. This applies not only to essential oils but also to other cosmetics.
Many essential oils for facial skin can be used to combat wrinkles. But to get the maximum effect from the use of oils, an individual approach is required. After all, what works for one woman may not work for another.