The appearance of the first age-related changes in the form of wrinkles on the face forces us to look for ways to slow down this inevitable process. There are many different ways to prolong youth. Despite the large selection of cosmetic creams, masks and emulsions, more and more women prefer natural products. This is how the effectiveness of using essential oils on the face against wrinkles has been tested over time. Ethers have been used to care for facial and body skin since ancient times.
What kind of product?
Essentially, ether is a highly concentrated extract obtained from plant materials. The products have a very complex and diverse composition; pure ether can contain up to fifty different components. Due to their diverse composition, essential oils have a wide range of applications; they are used in medicine, cosmetics and even in the kitchen.
Real essential oils are sold in small (usually 10-15 ml) dark glass bottles. To make it easier to use, many manufacturers offer bottles with dropper caps that allow the product to be dosed correctly. You should not buy ether in plastic bottles or clear glass bottles, as it is most likely not a natural product, but an artificially synthesized product. The fact is that real ethers are destroyed under the influence of light and change their composition with prolonged contact with plastic.
Method for extracting essential oils
There are three ways to make essential oil from the plant.
Steam distillation or distillation
The most commonly used method. The aromatic component is extracted from the plant through the action of steam under high pressure. As steam penetrates plant materials, it carries volatile components with it. The vapor is then cooled in the coil and turns into a mixture of water and essential oil. The resulting mixture is collected in a collection container. Distilled water turns out to be heavier, so it settles to the bottom and pure ether remains in the upper compartment of the collecting vessel. This method is the most cost-effective and has a high speed of processing plant raw materials. However, after heating, the medicinal properties of the final product may be partially lost or weakened.
Direct pressing or pressing process
This method is primarily used to extract essential oil from the peel of citrus fruits. The product is obtained by applying a press to the raw materials. The ether obtained by this method has the maximum concentration of useful substances. However, pressing does not remove the toxins contained in the citrus peels. When preparing ethers for consumers, the second step involves filtering them through chemical reactions. And sometimes people simply warn against applying the product immediately before staying in the sun.
Enfleurage
This method is suitable for obtaining aromatic substances from raw materials with a low content of essential oils. Enfleurage reached its peak of popularity in France in the 19th century; Today this method is practically no longer used. There are two types of enfleurage: cold and hot. The Kaltenfleurage method involved applying purified animal fat to glass in a wooden frame. The flowers of the plant were spread over the fat and left in this form for 2-3 days. During this time the fat absorbed aromatic substances. Then the old flowers were replaced with fresh ones. The process was repeated as many times as necessary. The resulting floral lipstick was mixed with alcohol and distilled at low temperature. The result was a highly valuable product, pure, aromatic and oily. Hot enfleurage involved placing plant materials in a container of boiling fat and replacing them with fresh once a day. The finished infusion was then mixed with alcohol and distilled as with the Kaltenfleurage method.
Hints
You can use essential oils on the face to solve various cosmetic problems. Correctly selected ester combinations help:
- prevent the appearance of signs of aging;
- eliminate small wrinkles;
- make deep facial wrinkles less noticeable;
- eliminate rashes and accelerate healing of inflammation on the skin;
- tighten the skin;
- Give your face a healthier and fresher complexion.
Girls and women of all ages can use ether to maintain their beauty at home. You can choose esters that are ideal for every skin type. So the product is universal.
Rules for using essential oils
Essential oils have a beneficial effect on the skin and relieve many problems. However, if used incorrectly, esters can cause as much harm as good.
- Each oil has specific instructions for its use. To avoid negative consequences, it is imperative to read the instructions for use. For example, some oils are phototoxic. They should not be applied to the face before being in the sun, otherwise sunburn may occur.
- The use of esters is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as well as people with hypertension, hypotension and epilepsy.
- Before using essential oil, a test for allergies to the components of the composition must be carried out. To do this, a drop of the product is applied to the back of the hand or wrist. If no redness, itching or other allergy symptoms appear on the skin within 2-3 hours, the product can be used safely. If at least one symptom occurs, you should stop using the product immediately.
Watch a video on how to remove wrinkles at home with essential oils:
Precautions
As already mentioned, esters are concentrated extracts that often cause allergic reactions. Therefore, you should definitely not use an essential oil that is new to you without testing your skin's sensitivity.
Some ethers have contraindications to use. Many products are not allowed to be used during pregnancy, they are not allowed to be used for asthma and other serious respiratory diseases. Therefore, before buying oil, you should carefully read the manufacturer's instructions.
Application rules
If you plan to use essential oils for wrinkles, you must first familiarize yourself with the rules for their use.
Important to note! Undiluted esters should not be applied to facial skin. Although there are exceptions, in some cases it is acceptable to apply essential oil to the area of inflammation (e. g. a pimple).
- In cosmetics it is necessary to use only natural esters. The use of synthetic substitutes can negatively affect the condition of the skin.
- It is allowed to use some essential oils on the eyelids, of course mixed with base oils or other products. When applying the compositions, care must be taken to ensure that they do not come into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes.
- You need to choose recipes based on your skin type. Using an incorrectly selected composition of essential oils may not eliminate a cosmetic problem, but rather aggravate it.
- It is not recommended to use compositions containing more than 6 types of esters.
- One type of essential oil (or composition) should not be used for more than a month. A repeat course can be started in a month.
Application
There are many ways to use essential oils on the face. You can use any type of oil, but multi-ester compositions are most effective. However, such compositions must be composed correctly so that the beneficial properties of the products complement each other and do not contradict each other.
We refine finished cosmetics
The easiest way to use essential oils is to add them to the finished product. For example in your evening cream or lotion. To eliminate dry skin, it is recommended to add a drop of ester to the cream:
- roses and jasmine;
- neroli, orange and verbena;
- Patchouli and lavender.
For combination skin and skin that is too oily, it is recommended to add a drop of ester to the cream:
- lemon and bergamot;
- grapefruit and mint;
- Cinnamon, lime and eucalyptus.
Mixtures with base oils
An effective way to combat wrinkles is to prepare blends of essential oils dissolved in base oils. Here are some tried and tested recipes:
- Active prevention. For young girls aged 25-30, beauticians recommend applying a light mixture of 5 ml of macadamia oil and esters of orange (3 drops) and neroli (1 drop) to cleansed skin once a week. This composition prevents the appearance of early wrinkles.
- Elimination of small wrinkles. If shallow wrinkles have already appeared, you should prepare a mixture based on almond oil. Take 10 ml of base and add 2 drops of rosemary ether and 10 drops of orange, lavender, lemon and carrot seed esters. Additionally, we enrich the composition with 5 drops of a solution of vitamin E in oil. Pour the mixture into a dark glass bottle. Every evening we apply the composition thinly to the skin.
- To use essential oils for deep wrinkles, it is recommended to make a mixture based on avocado, wheat germ and jojoba base oils. Take 15 ml of all three oils, mix the products and add 4 drops of rose oil and 3 drops of frankincense ether to the mixture. It is recommended to apply this mixture to areas where there are wrinkles, including the skin under the eyes.
Combination of essential oils against wrinkles
By combining vegetable oils, better results can be achieved in the fight against age-related changes and skin aging. This is an excellent prevention that guarantees visible results. For example, to achieve the maximum lifting effect, you need to mix 15 ml. Peach and almond oil. To eliminate the network of wrinkles around the eyes, you need to mix apricot kernel oil with camphor. A visible effect occurs if the composition is applied to problem areas 1-2 times a day for a month.
Mask options
Esters can also be added to homemade cosmetic masks. Here are some effective recipes.
With green clay
This composition gives the skin elasticity and smoothes wrinkles. Dilute two tablespoons of cosmetic clay with cold water until a creamy mixture is formed. Then add drops of lavender, rosemary, marigold and frankincense. Stir everything and apply to prepared (cleansed and steamed) facial skin. After twenty minutes, wash off the composition.
kefir
This is an express remedy, it is suitable if you need to quickly eliminate signs of fatigue. Stir three to five drops of rose oil, three drops of orange ether and two drops of juniper ether into two tablespoons of kefir or natural yogurt. Apply for a quarter of an hour.
With sour cream and honey
Heat a teaspoon of honey to make the product more elastic and mix it with 15 ml of almond oil. Add a teaspoon of thick, fatty sour cream and three drops of mint ether to the composition. Apply to face for half an hour. After the procedure, the face becomes fresher and firmer.
Which oil is right for you?
If you've never used essential oils in your skin care routine, try the most neutral scents first, such as lavender. Of course, the main guideline when choosing an oil is the condition of your skin, its type and any existing imperfections that you want to eliminate. Any oil can be used at any age, the main thing is to correctly assess the condition of the skin. It is important not to over-dry unbalanced skin that is oily and very dry. Delicate oils are suitable for these skin types:
- Lavender;
- Geranium;
- Pink;
- Sage oil
For acne, watch out for oils that affect both wrinkles and rashes. Our list includes:
- tea tree oil;
- Juniper;
- Fir;
- Caraway seeds;
- clove
Citrus oils are suitable for sagging skin, pigment spots and post-acne skin:
- Lemon;
- orange;
- Grapefruit.
What you need to know before using Ether
Determine the type of grooves
Or rather, the extent of the existing problem.
- Are the wrinkles on your face superficial or deep? Superficial (small) ones are often observed in girls and young women. Reasons: dry epidermis, overload of facial muscles. Deep – occur as a result of long-term improper or inadequate care, health problems or age-related changes.
- Are wrinkles dynamic or static? Dynamic ones only occur when the facial muscles are tense. Static charges are noticeable even when you are at rest.
- Is there swelling or loose skin on your face? Gravity wrinkles arise due to the loss of elasticity of the dermis and its sagging.
Therefore, the ether is selected depending on how deep the grooves are and what caused their appearance (dryness, loss of tone, etc. ).
If possible, eliminate the cause of the wrinkles
Essential oils are one of the best ways to maintain a youthful appearance and general skin care, but they are of little help if the underlying cause of premature wrinkles remains. This reason could be:
- Excessively active or passive facial expressions - in the first case the muscles are overloaded, in the second case they are weakened.
- Incorrect care – poor-quality or incorrectly selected cosmetics, not washed off in time, etc.
- Some diseases: inflammatory skin diseases, diseases accompanied by swelling of the face and eyelids, hormonal disorders, diseases of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, etc.
- Unbalanced diet or drinking habits – little water, food with insufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals that the body needs.
- Unhealthy lifestyle – bad habits, little physical activity, lack of sleep, frequent stress, sudden changes in body weight, living in a polluted area, etc.
- How to maintain or restore youth with anti-wrinkle facial exercises.
- At the link you will find useful information about lavender essential oil, its properties and how to use it.
Benefits of oils
Representatives of the fair sex have been using natural plant extracts for many centuries. Over such a long period of use, the beneficial rejuvenating effect of the oily liquid on the female body has been studied many times. The main advantage of essential oils for rejuvenation is their diversity. You shouldn't think that you can smear yourself with any herbal remedy and walk around happy and beautiful; Choosing the ideal oil is a delicate and responsible matter!
If you choose the right product and use it regularly, you are guaranteed:
- Renewal of the upper epidermal layers by improving intracellular metabolism;
- increased tone;
- smoothing of wrinkles;
- Elimination of scars and wounds caused by pimples;
- disappearance of spider veins and age spots;
- color alignment;
- general rejuvenation.
Oil particles penetrate deep into the layers of the epidermis and trigger metabolic processes, thereby having a tonic effect. They can be used independently or added to skin care products: gels, scrubs, masks, creams, both homemade and store-bought. Fragrant varieties can be used for aromatherapy or soothing baths.
Product Usage Rules
Essential oils for the face against wrinkles can be used in different ways, but you should also remember the rules that will prevent the deterioration of your skin condition and protect you from mistakes:
- You should only choose essential oils for wrinkles that are pleasant both for the skin of the face - it is absorbed quickly and without leaving a trace - and for the psychological state. If the broadcast irritates and causes negative emotions, it is better to cancel it.
- You should choose a base oil to mix with the essential oil that completely suits your skin type.
- If you choose a product with a high proportion of UV components, you can use it in combination with a base fat to prevent unnecessary tanning.
- The facial muscles should relax. Essential oils are added to aroma lamps, which have a positive effect on emotions and promote relaxation.
- Mixing different esters is not prohibited - their combination can significantly improve the quality of the components.
- When using such powerful natural ingredients, you should always take breaks. The maximum duration of use of recipes with the addition of essential oils for wrinkles on the face is 3 weeks. A two-week break should then be taken.
- Essential oils can heal sick people. This speaks of their colossal qualities. This also results in a high level of danger. If you have heart problems or allergies, do not use any strong product without consulting your doctor.
Choose an essential oil to moisturize your skin
With increasing age, the skin becomes thinner, paler, less elastic and, as it were, "cracked". On it, like on dried out earth, cracks appear - wrinkles and it loses its former elasticity. Essential oil to moisturize the facial skin increases turgor and stimulates collagen production.
The aging process of the skin is very long and begins after 25-30 years. Early wrinkles can appear as early as 18-20 years old. They characterize those who like to actively express their feelings, who have all their experiences written on their faces: knitted eyebrows, a wrinkled nose, narrowed eyes. If you choose the right essential oil to moisturize your skin, these problems can be avoided.
When the facial muscles under the skin contract, they pull the skin into tiny folds in certain places. Gradually, the facial muscles become "tired" from repeated contractions and over time lose the ability to fully relax, and the skin loses its elasticity and former appearance. This is an irreversible process that can be slowed down (or accelerated).
We invite you to familiarize yourself with essential oils for skin elasticity, both for morning and evening care.
Mix in a bottle for morning facial care:
- Ho Tree Essential Oil – 1ml
- Egyptian Geranium Essential Oil – 1ml
- Clary Sage Essential Oil – 0. 5ml
- Lavandin essential oil – 0. 5 ml
- Nutmeg rose oil – 13 ml
- Argan Oil – 14ml
After washing, smear your thoroughly cleansed face with a few drops of this mixture.
For evening facial care, mix skin-firming essential oils in a bottle:
- Egyptian Geranium – 1ml
- Lavender officinalis – 1 ml
- Ylang-ylang - 0. 5 ml
- sprouted wheat - 30 ml
After washing, smear your thoroughly cleansed face with a few drops of this mixture.
It's no secret that with age, the skin loses elasticity and firmness, which is due to a decrease in skin tone. Isn't it better, instead of spending money on purchasing cosmetics of dubious effectiveness, consisting of various chemical products, to resort to the help of natural, natural essential oils? We offer you an excellent composition to restore skin elasticity, especially in the décolleté area.
Mix in a bottle (50 ml):
- Carrot essential oil – 0. 2 ml
- Egyptian Geranium Essential Oil – 2ml
- Sandalwood Essential Oil – 1ml
- Orange essence – 1 ml
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – 1ml
- Oil borage (borage) until the total volume reaches 50 ml
Lubricate your décolletage every morning after showering.
Contraindications and possible allergic reactions
- Individual intolerance to any component of the substance. To check this, an allergy test is carried out. By the way, instead of manifestations on the skin, a sudden slight cough or nasal congestion or tearing may occur.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding In the first case, saturated substances can even cause a miscarriage, in the second case, the reaction of the mother and child's body is unpredictable. This warning particularly applies to essential oils such as lavender, mint, sage, fennel and juniper.
- Diseases of the circulatory system If you have low blood pressure, do not use ylang-ylang, tea tree and lemon oil; for high blood pressure - mint, juniper and basil; for angina pectoris - pine and fir.
- Kidney diseases Pine and juniper esters are dangerous.
- Epilepsy Be careful with rosemary, sage, basil.
Although essential oils rejuvenate the skin, this only applies to natural products and their regular use as an additional component to skin care cosmetics.
classification
Did you know that there is a handy table of all the essential oils on our website?
Depending on the level of moisture, the skin is divided into the following types:
Dry
This skin is characterized by increased sensitivity to frost and sun, making it easily prone to peeling and inflammation. After water treatments, it is necessary to use moisturizers that counteract the feeling of tightness.
Essential mixtures based on floral or citrus components in the form of chamomile, jasmine and myrtle are ideal for dry skin types. It is also advisable to use orange essential oil to eliminate peeling and irritation. Geranium-based essential oil for body skin helps to improve and smooth skin color, which is achieved by activating blood circulation. Sandalwood and frankincense have an anti-inflammatory and tonic effect.
Fat
The oily skin type is characterized by excessive work of the sebaceous glands, which leads to a characteristic greasiness and a greasy shine. Skin symptoms of an inflammatory nature can often be observed, which are caused by clogged pores, which means that the skin can no longer breathe.
In this case, the use of essential essences allows you to narrow the pores and normalize the body's hormonal balance. Tonic essences in the form of lemon, mint, rosemary and grapefruit do an excellent job with such tasks. The use of ylang-ylang is recommended to soothe inflamed skin. It is also possible to produce and use combination products based on different types of oil.
Normal
The most ideal skin type, characterized by an adequate response to all weather and climatic conditions. Does not require any special care.
For this skin, you can use essential essences based on chamomile, mint or rose, which can protect it from various irritations. For small wounds on the surface of the skin, jasmine or lavender essential oil should be used.
Combined
This type combines all the signs of dry, oily and normal skin. Essential oils from geranium, lavender and neroli are suitable for such "universal" skin.
In addition to the skin types described above, there are the following:
How skin ages
Our bodies change throughout life: cells die and are restored. But with every decade they recover more and more poorly. After 30 years, a person begins to lose 1-2% of muscle mass per year, even if he leads an active lifestyle. All tissues in the body suffer losses, so that signs of aging appear on the skin. We call it aging and know that it cannot be stopped.
External signs of aging appear around the age of 25
Why signs of aging are visible on the skin:
- the fat layer decreases;
- bone mass decreases;
- Connective tissue is destroyed.
The metabolism in connective tissue slows down. The building materials in our body are being produced less and less: proteins (collagen and elastin) and polysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans). Roughly speaking, the aging process involves the gradual loss of these components. What we can do? Just try to slow down aging. Often even improve the condition of the skin, rejuvenate it with the help of competent care.