A woman's confidence in her own irresistibility starts with a pretty face. Staying attractive is not just important at a young age. Over the years, taking care of your appearance does not lose relevance. However, after 40-50 years, other tasks are set. In adulthood, the desire to get rid of "crow's feet" and facial wrinkles comes to the fore. 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,
- constant influence of external factors,
- internal changes, in particular hormonal disturbances,
- 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 cannot be idle. A wise approach to fighting old age will set you back for years to come. So which weapon should you choose?
Essential oil is a product of natural origin. It is an ingredient used in homemade beauty recipes or sought after in anti-aging cosmetics. A few drops of essential oil applied to the skin can work wonders.
How to choose the base ingredient
To prevent the active substance from harming the skin, mix it with a basic 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 can also try it, but avoid very dense and heavy liquids),
- for overdry, use olive oil or avocado oil,
- for oily, a substance obtained from apricot kernels proved itself well,
- for acne prone, try hemp or argan varieties,
- with increased sensitivity and frequent inflammation, argan or coconut oil is suitable.
Frankincense: recipes for masks for rejuvenation
Such masks are necessary during aging, because the composition of the liquid approaches that of sebum. With age, its production decreases and the integument does not receive enough moisture. You can solve the problem as follows:
- Since jojoba extract is mild, you can use it for under eye wrinkles without diluting. Treat problem areas with light pats, let the substance absorb, and remove the residue with a napkin (don't rub the skin, but stick the cloth to your face).
- The oil will also replace your regular makeup remover. Wipe your face with a slightly damp cotton swab when removing makeup and do not wash off the substance with water. Thanks to its light texture, it won't leave a feeling of oiliness, and prolonged exposure overnight will give your cells the right substances.
- It turns out 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 using a natural remedy. You will need 1 tsp. honey, 2 drops of lemon juice, 8 crushed strawberries and 1 tsp. jojoba oils. Mix the ingredients, treat the skin and let it act for 15-20 minutes. The components saturate the skin with moisture, lighten age spots and prevent the formation of acne, having an antibacterial effect.
The tool is even used for the skin around the eyes from wrinkles, and this area is characterized by increased sensitivity. Apply it gently, giving a light massage, and grab the neck area. For quick results, repeat the procedure every night.
Owners of aged and dry skin will benefit from a moisturizer. This consists of:
- 1 teaspoon main component
- 1 teaspoon argan oil,
- 2 teaspoons of oil.
Mix the ingredients and use the mixture instead of a night cream: 2-3 drops will suffice. Essential oils are good for the skin around the eyes because due to the lack of sebaceous glands, it needs to be saturated with moisture.
For sensitive skin covered with a network of wrinkles, a cream based on a pomegranate seed product is suitable. For 2 tsp. funds add 3 tsp. melted and chilled shea butter, 2 tsp. rose water and crushed pulp of half a medium aloe leaf. Blend the ingredients in a blender until you get a creamy mixture. Using this cream after makeup removal, you will stop inflammation, moisturize your skin and get rid of signs of aging.
An incense-derived remedy will restore skin smoothness and address age spots. If the skin has become uneven with age and the resulting wrinkles are marked, use frankincense oil.
It has the following effect:
- restores cells and protects against damage,
- reduces leaks,
- 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 improves skin tone and elasticity. Every night, treat the area under your eyes and the result will be noticeable in a few months.
Cream is the most common cosmetic form that girls use for wrinkles. Today, literally all manufacturers offer various anti-aging series. In the fight against the signs of aging, girls often spare no expense, and marketers understand that. Thus, products with extracts of gold, pearls, stem cells appear on the shelves. . . But what are the advantages and disadvantages of such products?
- Convenient to use. By purchasing an anti-aging cream, you eliminate the extra hassle. Nothing needs to be mixed, matched, enriched and then washed off. Opened the tube and hold the wrinkles.
- Expensive. A really effective and good tool will cost you a good penny. At the same time, these products are often packaged in small containers, so you will need to renew the tube about once a month.
- Addictive. According to reviews, skin aging products are quickly addictive, so after 3-5 months, you will need to take a break and purchase a new anti-aging series.
- It works on the surface. The cream does not solve the stated problems on a deep level, but only masks the problems. Long-term use of these cosmetics will hide small creases, but you will not be able to get rid of deep grooves.
- Contains chemical additives. When cosmetics are produced on an industrial scale, synthetic components are simply indispensable. They are necessary for the "correct" color, smell, consistency and also to ensure a long shelf life.
Storage cream does not impart immunity to the skin. The tool "works" exactly as long as you don't stop using it. The cream does not prevent the appearance of new furrows and does not "load" the skin with strength and anti-aging potential.
Contraindications for use
As natural oils are substances whose active ingredients are in high concentration, it is recommended to dilute them before applying to the delicate skin of the face. Failure to follow this advice is fraught with unpleasant consequences.
There are other rules for using these funds:
- it is necessary to carry out a cosmetic procedure at night, preceded by cleaning, toning, hydration of 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, 4-5 drops are taken, for normal 2-3, for oily 1-2),
- for the best results, the course of using funds lasts no more than two months with the frequency of twice-weekly procedures.
Although essential oils are natural gifts from nature and their use rarely causes allergies, they still have contraindications.
The most important contraindication to using ether is pregnancy, as many oils can cause miscarriage or harm the baby. The most dangerous for a fertilized organism are:
- cypress oil,
- lavender,
- wise,
- Melissa,
- fennel,
- Marjoram.
And this is still not an exhaustive list. While you can read recommendations on aromatherapy during pregnancy from many sources, it's best not to take any chances. With a great desire to use aroma oil, it is imperative 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 can be ideal for one person and simply harm 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 children, as they affect the hormonal background of the body, and it is better not to play with it.
In principle, these are all contraindications, but along with them, you also need to know the safety rules when using esters.
Before using an essential oil, no matter what, you need to do a skin test to make sure there is no allergy. The easiest way is to put a 5% ether solution on the inside of your hand, if after half an hour there is no redness, you can safely use it.
When using essential oils, follow these guidelines:
- Be sure to test for an allergic reaction.
- Do not use essential oils in their pure form, use only base oils with no additional ingredients.
- Any oil with daily use, do not use more than 21 days. Then take a break for 7-14 days.
- Some esters are phototoxic. Do not use them before going out in the sun, so as not to cause burns.
- Protect eyes and mucous membranes from oils.
- If you have a chronic illness or are pregnant, discuss essential oil use with your doctor.
Recipes for wrinkles based on essential oils for the face
Among the variety of recipes with the inclusion of anti-wrinkle facial oil, you need to choose several options best suited to your skin type. Only in this case, you can count on the long-awaited rejuvenating effect without undesirable consequences.
Moisturizing mask with jojoba
The mask saturates the dermis cells with moisture, nourishes it, cleanses pores, relieves acne, smoothes mimic and age wrinkles.
To prepare it, you need to make a decoction of chamomile (1 tablespoon of dry mixture per 100 ml of water), process, strain. Then mix it with a teaspoon of jojoba oil. It is also recommended to add a few drops of fresh aloe leaf juice.
Regenerating mask with peach
Castor oil and juicy ripe peach essential oil 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 must be done before going to bed, it cannot be washed afterwards. During the night, oils saturate the skin well, regenerate it, smooth wrinkles and increase elasticity.
Nourishing mask with castor oil
Heavy cream (2 tbsp) is mixed with castor oil (1 tbsp). Everything blends well. It is enough to hold 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 her eyelids, but also make her forget about dark circles under her eyes in the morning.
Toning mask with olive
In a deep container, liquid honey and oil are combined in the same proportion (1 tablespoon each). Then the chicken yolk is added, after which the mixture is mixed well.
The mask is applied with the fingers in a thin layer, distributed 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 porridge is mixed well and then distributed to the lower eyelids, the area around the eyes.
The mask is kept for 10 minutes, then washed off with cold water. With each procedure performed, wrinkles will become less noticeable.
Refreshing mask with almonds
In a deep dish, fresh almond oil (1 tsp), liquid honey (2 tbsp), chicken yolk are mixed. The product is mixed well, rubbed into the skin of the eyelids with massaging movements and then all over the face. After 5 minutes, the mask must be washed off.
Nourishing mask with wild rose
The mask nourishes the dermis, evens out the tone, maintains hydration 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 on the face and eyelids for 15 minutes before going to bed.
Cosmetologists suggest that you try these simple yet effective recipes with anti-wrinkle esters.
A simple recipe to smooth out mimic wrinkles
To a teaspoon of argan oil, add three drops of orange oil and a drop of neroli.
A blend of oils with essential oils from the wrinkle network around the eyes
Pour the basic component into a small dark glass bottle - two tablespoons of cocoa butter (previously melted in a water bath), for them - 2 tbsp. almond oil. Measure four or five drops of sandalwood and lavender oil, two drops of rose oil and neroli, add to foundation, 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 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 aroma components to the cooled mass: 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 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 it off.
With the use of esters, you can prepare aged skin care products at home. It is worth considering some ideas about this.
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 carry out a verification test. Before the first use of a certain type of cosmetic oil, a small amount is applied to the skin of the wrist with massage 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 skin on the face.
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 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 using oils, an individual approach is needed. After all, what works for one woman may not work for another.