Beneficial features
Both cosmetic and aromatic oils have beneficial effects on the skin, which include:
- smoothing wrinkles;
- narrowing of pores;
- prevention and treatment of various dermatitis;
- eliminating acne;
- improving complexion.
Beneficial properties of oils for skin:
- rejuvenating;
- tonic;
- bactericidal.
All essential oils are mixed with base oil or face cream. They can be added to masks, cleansers, shampoos, and shower gels.
An exception to the rule is lavender and tea tree oil; they can be applied directly to areas of inflammation.
Before using any oil, a sensitivity test is carried out. To do this, apply a drop of the substance to the inside of the elbow bend and wait a day. If irritation does not occur, then it can be used.
Base oils include:
- olive;
- almond;
- apricot;
- linen;
- sea buckthorn;
- cocoa;
- coconut;
- sesame;
- olive;
- castor;
- chamomile;
- jojoba;
- macadamia;
- wheat sprouts;
- grape seeds.
Home cryotherapy
Washing with ice cubes perfectly tones the skin. Frozen herbal decoctions (linden, chamomile, mint) are an excellent cosmetic product from the 2 in 1 series.
Exposure to cold in combination with herbal medicine can work wonders: the skin is smoothed, tightened, and becomes velvety.
The refreshing and moisturizing effect of ice cubes is especially pleasant on hot summer days. Do the procedure every morning and evening for a month.
Water procedures are very beneficial for the skin, but you need to wash and cleanse your face correctly. Wash your face with boiled or clean natural water, use cosmetic soap or special products - gels, foams.
Do not rub wet skin with a towel - this will stretch it, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles; Pat your face lightly with a linen or paper towel.
Herbs for facial skin elasticity
Plants have a unique biochemical composition and enormous regenerative potential. It is no coincidence that leading cosmetics manufacturers create products based on natural ingredients. Decoctions and extracts of medicinal herbs can be prepared and used independently.
- Decoctions of chamomile, mint, rosemary, and rose petals will smooth and tighten the skin.
- Juice from aloe leaves has rejuvenating properties.
- Natural vegetable oils - almond, peach, olive, jojoba, wheat germ and grape seed oils - perfectly tone and nourish the skin.
When using natural products, we remember that there is individual skin sensitivity to one or another component. Therefore, we first test any herb or vegetable oil on a small area of skin to exclude an undesirable reaction.
The skin needs to be influenced not only from the outside, but also from the inside. We have already talked about the importance of a balanced diet for female beauty. To compensate for the lack of certain nutritional elements, special preparations have been developed for facial skin elasticity; they contain beauty vitamins (A, D, E, B3, PP), trace elements, amino acids and enzymes.
For example: enzyme Q 10, Vitrum Beauty, Doppelhertz for skin, hair and nails, etc. The use of vitamin complexes in combination with cosmetic procedures gives an excellent effect.
Recipes
Recipes for preparing various facial skin products at home:
- For washing. Add 3 drops of essential oil and 1/3 tsp to 0.5 liters of warm water. glycerin.
- With masks. Take 1 tbsp. l. base (yogurt, sour cream, egg white, cosmetic oil) and add 2-3 drops of essential oil. Wash off after 10 minutes.
- Steam baths. Place a 1 liter pot of water on the fire. When the water boils, turn down the heat and add 3-4 drops of essential oil. Cover your head with a towel and hold it over the steam for 5 minutes.
- Precisely for the fight against acne, boils, scars. Apply the substance in its pure form to problem areas up to three times a day.
Procedures for those over 35
Before making the dermis elastic and tightened using the methods listed below, study the contraindications.
Do not try the following procedures if you have:
- blood diseases,
- disruption of organ function,
- hypertension,
- heart diseases,
- diseases of the nervous system,
- epilepsy,
- pregnancy,
- lactation period,
- diabetes,
- oncological diseases,
- fresh burns or wounds on the face or body,
- vascular diseases,
- bleeding disorders,
- thyroid diseases.
Biogenie microcurrent procedure
Result: toxins are removed, nutrition with vitamins.
Effect: skin looks 5-10 years younger.
You can see more details about this procedure in this video.
Lifting the chest
If your breast skin requires care, then it’s time for you to do the Push Up procedure.
- cleansing,
- hydration,
- applying a mask for elasticity.
Effect: 3 - 5 months.
Read more about how to tighten your breasts in this article.
KIT therapy for firmness against stretch marks for breasts and body
- elimination of stretch marks,
- roller massage.
Result: tightened skin in 1 hour.
Hyaluronic acid injections
- without anesthesia,
- injections with hyaluronic acid are injected under the skin.
Result: 2 - 3 procedures.
Effect: elastic facial skin for up to 6 months.
Mesotherapy in injections
- introduction of vitamins and microelements,
- administration of lymphatic drainage drugs.
Result: after 8 - 10 procedures.
Effect: from 1 year.
Cryotherapy
- exposure to low temperatures, from minus 140 degrees Celsius.
Exposure time: up to 2 minutes.
Result: increased immunity, elasticity of the dermis.
Effect: after 10 procedures you can get rid of 7 - 10 kg of excess weight.
Use depending on skin type
Oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production, which sometimes has a sticky consistency. Because of this, it is susceptible to inflammation, acne, and the formation of blackheads. To normalize sebum production, the following oils are used:
- mint;
- rosemary;
- grapefruit;
- tea tree;
- lavender;
- juniper.
Dry skin types require constant hydration. This type is prone to premature aging and cracking. The following oils are used to moisturize and nourish:
- orange;
- pink;
- geraniums;
- rosewood;
- sandalwood;
- jasmine;
- daisies.
The following oils are used to care for normal skin types:
- nerol;
- ylang-ylang;
- lavender;
- rosemary;
- rose;
- tea tree.
Problem skin is characterized by a number of imperfections. Depending on this, the oil is selected.
Problem | Oils |
Acne and acne disease | Lemon, bergamot, tangerine, marjoram, mint, pine, lemon balm, geranium, chamomile, cloves |
Areas of inflammation and redness | Chamomile, lavender, tea tree, grapefruit, geranium, bergamot, rosewood |
Dark spots | Chamomile, tea tree, rosemary, lemon, grapefruit |
Enlarged pores | Bergamot, pine, lemon, eucalyptus, cedar, grapefruit, chamomile |
Which oil should you choose?
Almost all cosmetic and essential oils are suitable for fighting wrinkles. The most commonly used are:
- Olive. Used for dry skin types, it can serve as a base for other products. Also used for the area around the eyes. Suitable for skin after 40 years.
- Jojoba – used for dry skin types, suitable for face and body care, increasing elasticity. Forms a thin film, preventing moisture from evaporating. Used in combination with other means.
- Grape seeds – used in the care of oily and combination skin types. For the dry type, it is mixed with another, for example, jojoba.
- Coconut is a basic remedy in the fight against age-related skin changes, suitable for any type. It can be left on the skin, left overnight, or used for massage. Will cope with wrinkles even after 50 years.
- Cocoa – improves skin turgor, moisturizes and nourishes. Suitable as a base. Used for all types and ages.
- Castor oil is not one of the cosmetic oils. Used for the area around the eyes, for wrinkles. Can be used after 30 years.
- Peach oil is another oil that effectively fights age-related changes. Can be used to smooth out wrinkles around the eyes. It can be used at any age with the first changes, and is effective even when used after 40 years.
Age | What oil should I use? |
After 30 years | Almond, lavender, wheat germ, olive, avocado, coconut, jojoba, argan, patchouli, rosehip, lemon, grapefruit, chamomile, peach, orange, sandalwood, rose, castor, myrrh, bergamot |
After 40 years | Shea butter, wheat germ, peach, rose, ylang-ylang, patchouli, macadamia, coconut, lemon balm, lemon, lavender, olive, sesame, flaxseed, grape seed, myrrh, castor, jasmine, neroli, geranium |
After 50 years | Peach seed, walnut, jojoba, myrrh, olive, coconut, castor, cocoa, flaxseed, grape seed, almond, fir, avocado, rosemary, orange, rose hip, rose, shea butter |
Terms of use
Some aromatic and cosmetic oils are contraindicated for children and pregnant women. Before use, you should read the instructions. Basic Rules:
- You should not use the oil before a solarium or visiting the beach.
- Most essential oils are used diluted. To enrich creams, shampoos, gels, etc., 2-3 drops are enough.
- Oil mixtures and homemade cosmetics are stored in a cool, dark place.
- It is better to use heated oil. To do this, the bottle is immersed in hot water.
- It is recommended to create a mixture of anti-wrinkle oils yourself, taking into account your skin type and individual intolerance to the components.
- Apply it to the face along massage lines.
- Any cosmetic products are applied to the skin, not by rubbing, but by tapping in with the fingertips. This is especially true for the area around the eyes. After applying and absorbing the product, remove the residue with napkins.
- To enrich the product with vitamins, oil solutions of vitamins A and E are added to the finished mixture. The product must be stored in the refrigerator.
- The use of some essential oils causes burns. If this happens, then the affected area is lubricated with a rich cream, panthenol.
- The maximum allowed number of components is 7. It is ideal to combine no more than 2-3. They should be changed every 3 weeks. The break between using the same product is at least 4 weeks.
Contraindications are pregnancy and lactation, allergies. Not suitable for children. Lemon, rosemary, nutmeg and eucalyptus are used with caution. They have a pronounced irritant effect.
Hydration and nutrition
Once the skin is cleared of all dust and dead cells, the pores are free to breathe, time will take care of our skin.
To ensure that the skin remains young for a long time and maintains its elasticity
After each bath, apply
natural body oil
.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s olive, coconut or any other natural cosmetic oil, the main thing is the effect. Have you noticed that on many creams and lotions they write that they contain this or that oil? It’s just unknown whether this is one drop per barrel of cream
or a little more (less).
Therefore, it is easier to buy natural cosmetic oil
(Johnson Baby is also perfect), which will certainly deliver the necessary nutrients to the deep layers of the skin and give it firmness, radiance, elasticity, regeneration, and also prolong youth.
Application:
Apply the required amount of oil to damp skin after shower. Carefully distribute the oil over the body, massaging it. Soak the remaining oil with a dry towel so as not to stain your clothes.