A woman's confidence in her own irresistibility begins with a beautiful face. Staying attractive isn't just important when you're young. Over the years, caring for your appearance does not lose its relevance. After 40-50 years, however, other tasks are set. In adulthood, the desire to get rid of "crow's feet" and facial wrinkles is paramount. Why does beauty fade with age? Here are the consequences:
- lack of sleep and stress, unbearable burdens,
- years of bad habits
- malnutrition, the use of harmful products,
- constant influence of external factors,
- internal changes, especially hormonal disorders,
- Loss of skin's ability to retain moisture
- deterioration of blood microcirculation,
- Slowing down the processes of cell regeneration.
Unfortunately, all of this is inevitable. But one must not be idle. A wise approach to fighting old age will push it back many years. So which weapon should you choose?
Essential oil is a product of natural origin. It is an ingredient used in home beauty recipes or sought after in anti-aging cosmetics. A few drops of essential oil applied to the skin can do wonders.
How to choose the basic ingredient
To prevent the active ingredient from damaging the skin, mix it with a base essential oil. When choosing the latter, an individual approach plays an important role, so consider your skin type:
- for normal, jojoba, almond, macadamia oil is suitable (you are also free to experiment, but avoid too dense and heavy liquids),
- use for overdried olive oil or avocado oil,
- a substance obtained from apricot kernels has proven to be oily,
- If you're prone to acne, try hemp or argan strains.
- with increased sensitivity and frequent inflammation, argan or coconut oil is suitable.
Frankincense: recipes for masks for rejuvenation
Such masks are necessary during aging, since the composition of the liquid approaches sebum. With age, its production slows down and the skin does not receive enough moisture. You can solve the problem in the following way:
- Because jojoba extract is mild, you can use it for eye wrinkles without diluting it. Treat problem areas with light swabs, allow the substance to soak in and remove residues with a napkin (do not rub over the skin, but stick the cloth to the face).
- The oil also replaces your regular makeup remover. When removing makeup, wipe the face with a slightly damp swab and do not wash off the substance with water. Thanks to its light texture, it does not leave a greasy feeling and a longer exposure during the night gives the cells the right substances.
- It happens that old age brings not only wrinkles on the face, but also hormonal problems. As a result, adult women suffer from acne and rashes that can be reduced by using a natural remedy. You will need 1 tsp. honey, 2 drops of lemon juice, 8 pureed strawberries and 1 tsp. jojoba oils. Mix the ingredients, treat the skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes. The components saturate the skin with moisture, lighten age spots and prevent the formation of acne, as they have an antibacterial effect.
The tool is used even for the skin around the eyes of wrinkles, and this area is characterized by increased sensitivity. Apply gently, giving a light massage and grasping the neck area. Repeat the process every night for quick results.
Owners of aging and dry skin benefit from a moisturizer. It consists of:
- 1 teaspoonmain component
- 1 teaspoon of argan oils,
- 2 tsp olive oils.
Mix the ingredients and use the mixture instead of a night cream: 2-3 drops are enough. Essential oils are good for the skin around the eyes, because they have to be saturated with moisture due to the lack of sebaceous glands.
A cream based on pomegranate seeds is suitable for sensitive skin covered with wrinkles. Around 2 tsp. Add funds 3 tsp. melted and chilled shea butter, 2 tsp. Rose water and crushed pulp of half a medium-sized aloe leaf. Blend the ingredients in a blender until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency. If you use this cream after removing makeup, you will stop inflammation, moisturize the skin and eliminate the signs of aging.
A healing agent derived from frankincense restores skin's suppleness and tackles age spots. If the complexion has become uneven with age and the resulting wrinkles are noticeable, then use frankincense oil.
It has the following effect:
- restores cells and protects against damage,
- reduces breakouts,
- eliminates overstretched pores and wrinkles.
Frankincense essential oils are particularly good for the skin around the eyes as they restore lost elasticity. As a base, use a substance derived from jojoba (2 tablespoons), to which you add 6 drops of the main ingredient. Be sure to do a compatibility test beforehand, otherwise you risk skin irritation.
Regular use improves skin tone and elasticity. Treat the under-eye area every night and the result will be noticeable in a few months.
Cream is the most common cosmetic form that girls use for wrinkles. Today, literally every manufacturer offers several anti-aging lines. In the fight against the signs of aging, girls usually spare no expense, and marketers understand this. This is how products with extracts of gold, pearls, stem cells appear on the shelves . . . But what are the pros and cons of such products?
- Convenient to use. Buying an anti-aging cream saves you the extra hassle. Nothing needs to be mixed, combined, fortified and then washed away. Open the tube and hold creases.
- It costs expensive. A really effective, good tool costs a pretty penny. At the same time, such products are usually packaged in small containers, so you need to renew the tube about once a month.
- Addictive. According to reviews, products for aging skin are quickly addictive, so after 3-5 months you need to take a break and pick up a new anti-aging series.
- Works on the surface. The cream does not solve the problems mentioned on a deep level, but only covers the problems. Long-term use of such cosmetics will hide small wrinkles, but you will not be able to get rid of deep grooves.
- Contains chemical additives. When producing cosmetics on an industrial scale, synthetic components are simply indispensable. They are needed for the "right" colour, smell, consistency and also for a long shelf life.
Store Creme does not give immunity to the skin. The tool "works" just as long as you don't stop using it. The cream does not prevent the appearance of new lines and does not "charge" the skin with firmness and anti-aging potential.
Contraindications for use
Since natural oils are highly concentrated active ingredients, it is advisable to dilute them before applying them to the delicate skin of the face. Failure to heed this notice will have unpleasant consequences.
There are other rules for using such funds:
- It is necessary to carry out a cosmetic procedure in the evening, which is preceded by cleansing, toning and moisturizing the skin with creams, serums, tonics.
- Before applying the product, the skin must be moistened with clean water,
- the concentration is calculated based on the type of skin (4-5 drops are taken for dry skin, for normal 2-3, for oily 1-2),
- For best results, the use of funds lasts no more than two months, with the frequency of procedures being twice a week.
Although essential oils are natural gifts of nature and their use rarely causes allergies, they still have contraindications.
The main contraindication to the use of ether is pregnancy, since many oils can cause miscarriage or harm the baby. The most dangerous for a fertilized organism are:
- cypress oil,
- Lavender,
- Sage,
- lemon balm,
- Fennel,
- Marjoram.
And this is not yet a complete list. Although you can read recommendations about aromatherapy during pregnancy in many sources, it is better not to risk it. With a great desire to use aromatic oil, it is imperative to consult a doctor. It is also contraindicated to use esters during lactation.
Regardless of the position of a woman, no one is immune from a contraindication - this is a personal intolerance of the body. Ether can be ideal for one person and simply harm another.
Individual intolerances can exist to any ester, their symptoms are easy to recognize:
- headache or tinnitus,
- increase in heart rate,
- difficulty breathing.
It is not recommended to use essential oils in relation to children, since they affect the hormonal background of the body, and it is better not to joke with them.
In principle, these are all contraindications, but in addition to them, you also need to know the safety rules when using esters.
In any case, before using any essential oil, you must do a skin test to make sure there is no allergy. The easiest way is to drip a 5% ether solution on the inside of the hand. If after half an hour there is no redness, then you can safely use it.
Follow these guidelines when using essential oils:
- Be sure to test for an allergic reaction.
- Do not use essential oils in their pure form, only use base oils with no additional ingredients.
- Do not use any oil for more than 21 days with daily use. Then take a break of 7-14 days.
- Some esters are phototoxic. Do not use them before going out in the sun to avoid burns.
- Protect eyes and mucous membranes from oils.
- If you have a chronic medical condition or are pregnant, discuss essential oil use with your doctor.
Recipes for wrinkles based on essential oils for the face
Among the multitude of anti-wrinkle face oil recipes, you need to choose several options that are most suitable for your skin type. Only in this case you can be sure that you will get the long-awaited rejuvenating effect without undesirable consequences.
Moisturizing mask with jojoba
The mask saturates the cells of the dermis with moisture, nourishes them, cleans the pores, relieves acne, smoothes expression and age wrinkles.
To prepare it, you need to make a decoction of chamomile (1 tablespoon of dry mix per 100 ml of water), sue, strain. Then mix it with a teaspoon of jojoba oil. It is also recommended to add a few drops of fresh juice of aloe leaves there.
Regenerating mask with peach
Castor oil and essential oil of juicy ripe peach are combined in the same proportion. The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath for several minutes, and then spread over the eyelids and the entire face with your fingertips.
The procedure should be done before bedtime, you can not wash after it. At night, the oils saturate the skin well, regenerate it, smooth wrinkles and increase elasticity.
Nourishing mask with castor oil
Cream (2 tablespoons) is mixed with castor oil (1 tablespoon). Everything mixes well. It is enough to withstand the mask for 10 minutes. Carrying out the procedure 2-3 times a week will save a woman not only from facial and age-related wrinkles on the eyelids, but also allows her to forget about dark circles under her eyes in the morning.
Toning mask with olive
In a deep container, liquid honey and olive oil are combined in the same proportion (1 tablespoon each). Then chicken egg yolk is added there, after which the mixture is mixed well.
The mask is applied with the fingers in a thin layer over the face. The cosmetic procedure should be carried out three times a week for a month.
Anti-wrinkle mask with almonds
Almond essential oil (5-6 drops) should be mixed with avocado pulp (2 tablespoons). The mush is thoroughly mixed and then spread on the lower eyelids, the area around the eyes.
The mask is kept for 10 minutes, and then washed off with cold water. With each procedure performed, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Refreshing mask with almonds
Fresh almond oil (1 teaspoon), liquid honey (2 tablespoons) and chicken egg yolk are mixed in a deep plate. The product is thoroughly mixed, rubbed into the skin of the eyelids with massaging movements and then all over the face. After 5 minutes, the mask should be washed off.
Nourishing mask with wild rose
The mask nourishes the dermis, evens out its complexion, maintains moisture balance and smoothes fine lines. For cooking, you need to take any baby cream (10 - 20 grams) and mix 3 drops of rosehip oil into it. The product should be spread on the face and eyelids 15 minutes before bedtime.
Cosmetologists recommend you try these simple but effective recipes using anti-wrinkle esters.
A simple recipe for smoothing expression lines
Add three drops of orange oil and one drop of neroli to one teaspoon of argan oil.
An oil blend with essential oils from the web of the wrinkles around the eyes
Pour the basic component into a small dark glass bottle - two tablespoons of cocoa butter (previously melted in a water bath), to it - 2 tbsp. Almond oil. Measure out four or five drops of sandalwood and lavender oil, two drops of rose oil and neroli, add to the base, shake, leave in a dark place for at least a day. So the wonderful composition is ready from the first cobwebs around the eyes!
Apply one hour before bed every morning (but not under makeup) and before bed. After a while, remove excess oils with a dry cloth.
Anti-aging cream with essential oils for deep wrinkles on the face
Take 25 ml of peach kernel oil, add beeswax and solid coconut oil - 15 grams each. Melt the resulting mixture in a water bath. Whisk gently.
Add aroma components to the cooled mass: six drops of neroli, four drops of patchouli and ylang-ylang.
Deep conditioning face mask
In a small glass bowl, mix three teaspoons of honey with one tablespoon of low-fat cream. Measure and add the essential ingredients in order: four drops of rose oil and three drops of frankincense.
Apply only to previously cleansed or steamed skin! After 15 minutes you can wash off.
With the use of esters, you can create products for the care of aging skin at home. A few ideas on this are worth considering.
Take a few tablespoons of boiled water and add 2-3 drops of ready-made ether of your choice.
contraindications
To avoid such consequences, it is recommended to conduct a verification test. Before the first application of a certain cosmetic oil, a small amount of it is applied to the skin of the wrist with massaging movements. If after a day the allergy to the product does not appear, you can use the oil for wrinkles around the eyes and sensitive skin of the face.
This component rarely causes allergies. However, there are still contraindications. Experimenting with pregnant women and nursing mothers is not worth it. Individual intolerance is also possible – nobody is immune to it. What is good for some may not be good for others. This applies not only to essential oils, but also to other cosmetics.
Many essential oils for the face can be used against wrinkles. But to get the maximum effect from the use of oils, an individual approach is required. Because what works for one woman may not work for another.