A woman's confidence in her own irresistibility 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 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, the use of harmful products,
- constant influence of external factors,
- internal changes, in particular hormonal disorders,
- loss of the skin's ability to retain moisture
- impaired blood microcirculation,
- slowing down the processes of cell regeneration.
Unfortunately, all of this is unavoidable. But you can't be idle. A smart approach to the fight against old age will set it back for many years. So which weapon should you choose?
The 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 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 can also experiment, but avoid too dense and heavy liquids),
- for dry ones, use olive or avocado oils,
- for oily, a substance obtained from apricot kernels has proven to be good,
- for the acne prone, try hemp or argan varieties,
- with increased sensitivity and frequent inflammation, argan or coconut oil is suitable.
Incense: mask recipes for rejuvenation.
Such masks are necessary during aging, because the composition of the liquid is close to sebum. With age, its production slows down and the integument does not receive enough moisture. You can solve the problem as follows:
- Because jojoba extract is mild, you can use it for under-eye wrinkles undiluted. Treat problem areas with light patting, allow the substance to absorb and remove residue with a napkin (do not rub the skin, but put the cloth on the face).
- The oil will also replace your regular makeup remover. Wipe the face with a slightly moistened cotton swab when removing makeup and do not wash the substance off with water. Thanks to its light texture, it will not leave a greasy feeling, and prolonged exposure overnight will provide the cells with 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 tsp. honey, 2 drops of lemon juice, 8 mashed strawberries and 1 tsp. jojoba oils Mix the ingredients, treat the skin and leave 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 used even for the skin around the eyes from wrinkles, and this area is characterized by increased sensitivity. Apply gently, performing a light massage, and grab the neck area. For quick results, repeat the procedure every night.
Owners of dry and aging skin will benefit from a moisturizer. Consists in:
- 1 teaspoon main component
- 1 teaspoon argan oils,
- 2 teaspoons olive oils
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 especially 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 cooled shea butter, 2 tsp. rose water and crushed pulp of half a medium aloe leaf. Blend the ingredients in a blender until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency. Using this cream after removing makeup will stop inflammation, moisturize the skin and eliminate signs of aging.
A remedy derived from frankincense will restore smoothness to the skin and cope with 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 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 6 drops of the main ingredient are added. Be sure to do a tolerance test first, otherwise you risk skin irritation.
Regular use will improve skin tone and elasticity. Every night, treat the area under the eyes, and the result will be noticeable in a couple of months.
Cream is the most common cosmetic form used by girls for wrinkles. Today, literally every manufacturer offers a choice of various anti-aging series. In the fight against the signs of aging, girls often spare no expense, and marketers understand that. So, 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 take away the extra hassles. Nothing needs to be mixed, matched, enriched and then washed away. He opened the tube and held on to the wrinkles.
- It is expensive. A good, truly effective tool will cost a pretty penny. At the same time, these products are usually packed in small containers, so you will 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 will need to take a break and choose a new anti-aging series.
- It works on the surface. The cream does not solve the mentioned problems at a deep level, it only masks the problems. Long-term use of such cosmetics will hide small folds, but will not be able to get rid of deep furrows.
- Contains chemical additives. When cosmetics are produced on an industrial scale, synthetic components are simply indispensable. They are necessary to get the "right" color, smell and consistency and also to ensure a long shelf life.
The cream from the store does not give 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 "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 them to the delicate skin of the face. Failure to follow this advice is fraught with unpleasant consequences.
There are other rules for using such funds:
- it is necessary to carry out a cosmetic procedure at night, preceded by cleansing, toning, moisturizing the skin with creams, serums, tonics,
- Before applying the product, the skin should be moistened with clean water,
- the concentration is calculated depending on the skin type (for dry skin 4-5 drops are taken, for normal 2-3, for oily 1-2),
- to achieve optimal results, the course of using funds lasts no more than two months with the frequency of procedures twice a week.
Despite the fact that essential oils are natural gifts from nature and their use rarely causes allergies, they still have contraindications.
The most important 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,
- wise,
- melissa,
- fennel,
- Marjoram.
And this is still not an exhaustive list. Although you can read recommendations about aromatherapy during pregnancy in many sources, it is better not to risk it. With a strong desire to use aromatic oil, it is imperative to consult a doctor. During lactation, the use of esters is also contraindicated.
Regardless of the position of a woman, no one is immune from a contraindication - this is a personal intolerance of the body. The 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,
- incrise of cardiac frecuency,
- labored 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 about this.
In principle, those are all contraindications, but along with them, you also need to know about the safety rules when using esters.
Before using an essential oil, no matter what, you should do a skin test to make sure there is no allergy. The easiest way is to drop a 5% ether solution on the inside of the 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 without 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 a burn.
- Protects the eyes and mucous membranes from fat.
- 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 face oil, you need to choose several options that are more suitable for your skin type. Only in this case, you can count on getting the long-awaited rejuvenating effect without undesirable consequences.
Hydrating mask with jojoba
The mask saturates the cells of the dermis with moisture, nourishes it, cleanses the 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), 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 juicy ripe peach essential oil are combined in the same proportion. The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath for a couple of minutes, then spread with the fingertips on the eyelids and the entire face.
The procedure must be done before bedtime, you can not wash off after. During the night, the oils well saturate the skin, regenerate it, smooth wrinkles and increase 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. Carrying out 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 olive
In a deep bowl, combine liquid honey and olive oil 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 the fingers in a thin layer, distributed over the face. The cosmetic procedure should be carried out 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). Porridge is thoroughly mixed, 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, the wrinkles will become less noticeable.
Refreshing mask with almonds
In a deep plate, fresh almond oil (1 teaspoon), liquid honey (2 tablespoons), chicken yolk are mixed. The product is mixed well, rubbed into the skin of the eyelids with massage movements, and then to the entire face. After 5 minutes, the mask must be washed off.
Nourishing mask with wild rose
The mask nourishes the dermis, evens out its tone, maintains the moisture balance and smoothes wrinkles. 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 distributed over the face and eyelids for 15 minutes before going to bed.
Cosmetologists suggest you try these simple but effective recipes with anti-wrinkle esters.
A simple recipe for smoothing mimic wrinkles
To a teaspoon of argan oil, add three drops of orange oil and one drop of neroli.
An oil blend with essential oils from the net of wrinkles around the eyes.
Pour the basic component into a small bottle of dark glass: two tablespoons of cocoa butter (previously melted in a water bath), for them - 2 tablespoons. almonds oil. Dose four or five drops of sandalwood and lavender oil, two drops of rose and neroli oil, add to the base, shake, leave at least one 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 at bedtime, one hour before bedtime. After some time, remove excess oil with a dry cloth.
Anti-aging cream with essential oils for deep facial wrinkles
Take 25 ml of peach kernel oil, add beeswax and solid coconut oil, 15 grams each. Melt the resulting mixture in a water bath. Gently beat.
Add aromatic 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, thoroughly mix three teaspoons of honey with one tablespoon of low-fat cream. Measure and add the essential ingredients to the mix: 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 aged skin care products at home. It is worth considering some ideas in this regard.
Take a couple of tablespoons of boiled water and add 2-3 drops of prepared 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 with nursing mothers. Individual intolerance is also possible; no one is immune to this. What is good for some may not be 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.