A woman's confidence in her irrepressibility begins with a beautiful face. Staying attractive is important not only at a young age. Over the years, taking care of your appearance does not lose its importance. However, after 40-50 years, other tasks are set. In adulthood, the desire to get rid of "crow's feet" and facial wrinkles emerges. Why does beauty fade with age? These are the consequences:
- lack of sleep and stress, unbearable loads,
- years of bad habits
- malnutrition, use of harmful products,
- the constant influence of external factors,
- internal changes, in particular hormonal disorders,
- loss of the skin's ability to retain moisture
- deterioration of blood microcirculation,
- slowing down cell regeneration processes.
Unfortunately, all of this is inevitable. But you can't be inactive. A wise approach to the fight against old age will postpone it for 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 base ingredient
To prevent the active substance 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 very dense and heavy liquids),
- for excessive drying, use olive or avocado oil,
- for oil, a substance obtained from apricot kernels has been well proven,
- for acne-prone, try hemp or argan varieties,
- with increased sensitivity and frequent inflammation, argan or coconut oil is suitable.
Frankincense: recipes for rejuvenating masks
Such masks are necessary during aging, because the composition of the fluid approaches sebum. With age, its production slows down and the cover does not receive enough moisture. You can solve the problem in the following way:
- Because jojoba extract is mild, you can use it for wrinkles under the eyes without diluting it. Treat problem areas with light strokes, let the substance absorb and remove the residue with a tissue (do not rub the skin, but stick the cloth to the face).
- The oil will also replace your regular makeup remover. Wipe your face with a slightly damp pad when removing makeup and do not wash off the substance with water. Thanks to its light texture, it will not leave a greasy feeling, and prolonged exposure at night will give the cells the right substances.
- It happens that age brings not only wrinkles on the face, but also hormonal problems. As a result, adult women suffer from acne and rashes, which can be reduced by using a natural remedy. You will need 1 tbsp. honey, 2 drops of lemon juice, 8 chopped strawberries and 1 tsp. jojoba oils. Mix the ingredients, treat the skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. The components will saturate the skin with moisture, whiten age spots and prevent the formation of acne, having an antibacterial effect.
The tool is also used for the skin around the eyes from wrinkles, and this area is characterized by increased sensitivity. Apply it gently, making a light massage and grab the neck area. For quick results, repeat the procedure every night.
Owners of old and dry skin will benefit from a moisturizer. It consists of:
- 1 spoon of the main component
- 1 tablespoon of argan oil,
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix the ingredients and use the mixture instead of a night cream: 2-3 drops will be enough. Essential oils are good for the skin around the eyes, because due to the lack of sebaceous glands, it should be especially saturated with moisture.
For sensitive skin covered with a network of wrinkles, a cream based on a product from pomegranate seeds is suitable. With 2 spoons. funds add 3 spoons. melted and cooled shea butter, 2 tbsp. rose water and crushed pulp from half a medium aloe leaf. Mix the ingredients in a blender until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency. Using this cream after removing makeup, you will stop inflammation, moisturize the skin and get rid of the signs of aging.
A remedy derived from frankincense will restore softness to the skin and fight age spots. If the complexion has become uneven with age and the resulting wrinkles are striking, then use frankincense oil.
It has the following effect:
- restores cells and protects against damage,
- reduces breakouts,
- eliminates enlarged pores and wrinkles.
For the skin around the eyes, frankincense essential oils are especially good because they restore lost elasticity. As a base, use a substance obtained from jojoba (2 tablespoons), to which you add 6 drops of the main ingredient. Be sure to do a tolerance test first, otherwise you risk skin irritation.
Regular use will improve skin tone and elasticity. Every evening treat the area under the eyes and the result will be visible after a few months.
Cream is the most common cosmetic form that girls use for wrinkles. Today, literally every manufacturer offers a choice of several anti-aging series. In the fight against the signs of aging, girls usually spare no expense, and marketers understand this. So products with gold extracts, pearls, stem cells appear on the shelves. . . But what are the advantages and disadvantages of such products?
- Convenient to use. Buying an anti-aging cream, you avoid additional trouble. Nothing should be mixed, combined, enriched and then washed away. Open the tube and hold the wrinkles.
- It costs dearly. A really effective and good tool will cost a pretty penny. At the same time, such products are usually packaged in small containers, so you will have to renew the tube about once a month.
- Depending. According to reviews, skin aging products are quickly addictive, so after 3-5 months you will have to take a break and choose a new anti-aging series.
- It works on the surface. The cream does not solve the stated problems at a deep level, but only masks the problems. Long-term use of such cosmetics will hide small folds, but you will not be able to get rid of deep furrows.
- Contains chemical additives. When cosmetics are produced on an industrial scale, synthetic ingredients are simply necessary. They are needed for the "correct" color, smell, consistency, and to ensure a long shelf life.
Store cream does not give the skin immunity. The tool "works" exactly as long as you don't stop using it. The cream does not prevent the appearance of new wrinkles and does not "charge" the skin with strength and anti-aging potential.
Contraindications for use
Since natural oils are substances whose active ingredients are in high concentration, it is recommended to dilute them before applying to delicate facial skin. Failure to follow this advice is fraught with 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 should be wet with clean water,
- the concentration is calculated based on the type of skin (for dry take 4-5 drops, for normal 2-3, for fat 1-2),
- to achieve optimal results, the course of using the funds lasts no more than two months with the frequency of procedures twice a week.
Despite the fact that essential oils are natural gifts of nature and their use rarely causes allergies, they still have contraindications.
The most important contraindication for the use of ether is pregnancy, because many oils can cause miscarriage or harm the child. The most dangerous for a fertilized organism are:
- cypress oil,
- lavender,
- calm,
- Melissa,
- dill,
- basil.
And this is not yet an exhaustive list. Although you can read recommendations for aromatherapy during pregnancy in many sources, it is better not to risk it. With a strong desire to use aromatic oil, it is necessary to consult a doctor. During lactation, the use of esters is also contraindicated.
Regardless of a woman's position, no one is immune from a contraindication - this is a personal intolerance of the body. Ether may be ideal for one person and simply harmful to another.
Individual intolerance can be to any ester, its symptoms are easy to recognize:
- headache or tinnitus,
- increased heart rate,
- difficulty breathing.
It is not recommended to use essential oils in relation to children, as they affect the hormonal background of the body, and it is better not to joke with this.
In principle, these are all contraindications, but along with them, you should also know the safety rules when using esters.
Before using an essential oil, no matter what, you should do a skin test to make sure there are no allergies. The easiest way is to pour a 5% solution of ether on the inside of the hand, if after half an hour there is no rash, you can safely use it.
When using essential oils, follow these guidelines:
- Be sure to do a test for an allergic reaction.
- Do not use essential oils in their pure form, use only base oils without additional ingredients.
- Any daily use oil is used no more than 21 days. Then take a break for 7-14 days.
- Some esters are phototoxic. Do not use before going out in the sun, to avoid burning.
- Protect eyes and mucous membranes from oils.
- If you have a chronic illness or are pregnant, discuss essential oil use with your doctor.
Recipe for wrinkles based on essential oils for the face
Among the variety of recipes with the inclusion of face oil against wrinkles, you should choose some options that are most suitable for your skin type. Only in this case, you can count on getting the long-awaited rejuvenating effect without undesirable consequences.
Moisturizing mask with jojoba
The mask saturates the dermis cells with moisture, nourishes it, cleans the pores, relieves acne, softens facial and age wrinkles.
To prepare it, you need to make a decoction of chamomile (1 tablespoon of dry mixture per 100 ml of water), sue, strain it. Then mix with a teaspoon of jojoba oil. It is also recommended to add a few drops of fresh aloe leaf juice.
Regenerating peach mask
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 a few minutes, then spread with the fingertips over the eyelids and all over the face.
The procedure should be done before going to bed, you cannot wash after it. During the night, oils saturate the skin well, regenerate it, smooth wrinkles and increase elasticity.
Nourishing mask with castor oil
Heavy cream (2 tablespoons) is mixed with castor oil (1 tablespoon). Everything is mixed well. It is enough to withstand the mask for 10 minutes. Performing the procedure 2-3 times a week will not only save a woman from mimic and age-related wrinkles on the eyelids, but also make her forget about dark circles under the eyes in the morning.
Toning mask with olives
In a deep container, liquid honey and olive oil are combined in the same proportion (1 tablespoon each). Then the chicken yolk is added there, after which the mixture is mixed well.
The mask is applied with fingers in a thin layer, spread over the face. The cosmetic procedure should be done 3 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 mixture is thoroughly mixed and then distributed on the lower eyelids, in the area around the eyes.
The mask is kept for 10 minutes and then washed off with cold water. With each procedure performed, wrinkles will become less visible.
Refreshing mask with almonds
In a deep dish, mix fresh almond oil (1 teaspoon), liquid honey (2 tablespoons), chicken yolk. 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.
Wild Rose Nourishing Mask
The mask nourishes the dermis, softens its tone, maintains a moisture balance and smoothes wrinkles. For cooking, you need to take any baby cream (10 - 20 grams) and mix 3 drops of rose oil in it. The product should be distributed on the face and eyelids for 15 minutes before going to bed.
Cosmetic doctors suggest you try these simple but effective recipes with anti-wrinkle esters.
A simple recipe for softening facial wrinkles
To a teaspoon of argan oil, add three drops of orange oil and one drop of neroli.
A blend of oils with essential oils from the network of wrinkles around the eyes
Pour the basic ingredient into a small dark glass bottle - two tablespoons of cocoa butter (previously melted in a water bath), those - 2 tablespoons. almond oil. Measure four or five drops of sandalwood and lavender oil, two drops of rose and neroli oil, add to the base, shake, leave for at least a day in a dark place. So the wonderful composition is ready from the first cobweb around the eyes!
Apply every morning (but not under makeup) and before going to bed, one hour 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. Beat gently.
Add the fragrance ingredients to the cooled mixture: six drops of neroli, four drops of patchouli and ylang-ylang.
Deep nourishing face mask
In a small glass bowl, mix well three teaspoons of honey with one tablespoon of low-fat cream. Measure and add the essential ingredients in order to the mixture: 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 prepare products for the care of aging skin at home. A few thoughts about this are worth considering.
Take a few spoons of boiled water and add 2-3 drops of ready-made ether according to your preference.
Contraindications
To avoid such consequences, it is recommended to perform a verification test. Before the first use of a certain type of 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 for sensitive facial skin.
This component rarely causes allergies. However, there are still contraindications. It is not worth experimenting with pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers. Individual intolerance is also possible - no one is immune from this. 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 achieve the maximum effect from the use of oils, an individual approach is needed. After all, what works for one woman may not work for another.