Which face oil to choose

Cosmetic oils are very popular among the fair sex. And for good reason - they moisturize and nourish well, help restore freshness to fading facial skin. They are also completely natural, which makes them even more in demand.

Oils are:

• Base oils are those oils that are obtained by hot and cold pressing - coconut, avocado, shea, mango and many others.

• Essential - oils with a characteristic odor and taste that do not leave marks on clothes and surfaces, because they evaporate immediately. They are also called "volatile". These are esters of orange, cloves, cinnamon, lavender, mint, patchouli, eucalyptus, and so on.

The positive effect of oils on the skin of the face can not be overestimated. So they are:

• Helps to produce collagen, which leads to the prolongation of youth and the later appearance of wrinkles;
• Includes vitamins and minerals that nourish;
• Suitable for skin hydration and color improvement;
• Keep the skin toned and improve blood circulation;
• Get rid of inflammation and redness;
• Certain species have an antiseptic effect;
• Almost all have a hypoallergenic effect;
• Protect from the harmful effects of environmental factors, including ultraviolet radiation.

Many women and girls are guided when choosing a well-known brand or good reviews and are upset that the purchased product did not have the desired effect. The thing is that it is best to focus on what type of skin you have.

It should first be moistened with tonic or pink water - this will improve the effect. The best thing you can do for this type of skin is to moisturize it as much as possible. Oils that do this:

• Avocado. Champion in moisturizers. It nourishes well, makes the skin elastic, and also provides protection from ultraviolet radiation;
• Macadamia nut. Often used in anti-aging creams. Excellent moisturizing, making it suitable even for very dry skin that has experienced acne;
• Jojoba. It is perfectly absorbed, protects the face from any harmful external influences;
• Wheat germ. Rich in antioxidants.

Here you need to give preference to those means that protect the face from the production of subcutaneous fat and oily sheen. Therefore, fatty products are not suitable in any way, here you need something light, such as:

• Grape seed oil. Often used in cleansers for oily skin. Regulate the water-lipid balance, tighten and relieve oily sheen;
• Hazelnut. Reduces inflammation, suitable for sensitive skin;
• Jojoba. Suitable for oily skin too. Eliminates blackheads, nourishes. With this oil, the scars from old pimples disappear, and new ones do not appear;
• Hemp. Recent studies tell us that it has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Helps to cope with irritations;
• Japanese camellia. Gently moisturizes, does not give a greasy shine, cares for the skin.

The rating shows that it is better to choose base and universal oils here. Instead of pure oils, you can use creams and scrubs with their addition. Suitable oils:

• Jojoba. Valuable and effective oil for all skin types, moisturizes, but does not give a greasy sheen, takes good care and nourishes;
• Almond oil is good not only for care, but also for UV protection. Therefore, it is best to use it in the warm season;
• Grape seed and its ether moisturizes well and is often included in creams and scrubs;
• Coconut almost entirely consists of saturated fats, and also has a bactericidal effect;
• Sea buckthorn products were made many years ago. It is known for healing wounds, coping with inflammation and is good for dermatological problems.

Over the years, our face needs more and more care. It should be better nourished and saturated with vitamins and antioxidants. Oils that do this well:

• Argan. Indispensable in skin care. Normalizes the water-lipid balance and contains acids that nourish mature skin;
• Apricot oil is famous for regenerating cells and giving the skin youth, and also saturates it with vitamins and acids;
• From rice bran. Rich in antioxidants, acids and nourishes the skin with vitamin E;
• Mosque roses. Contains a lot of vitamin A and is the best suited for care around the eyes;
• Borago gives the skin youth and elasticity. Not surprisingly, this oil is often used in anti-aging cosmetics;
• Evening primrose eliminates wrinkles, but is only suitable as an addition to basic care.

For diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, special skin care is needed. In this case, you can help:

• Kiwi, blackcurrant and hemp;
• Apricot, soybean, grape and baobab;
• Borago.

It is worth starting with applying a few drops to the fingertips and gently spreading with light circular movements over the face and around the eyes. A facial massage will also help. You should start it in the cheeks and forehead, and then gradually go down.

First of all, you should know a few rules for the proper preparation of masks from oils. After all, if you do not follow them, the effect may not be.

• Be sure to warm the mixture before use. Otherwise, it will not properly absorb into the skin. Heating should be done strictly in a water or steam bath, without using a microwave;
• Mix all the ingredients before heating them and in equal proportions. An exception applies only to mixtures of base oils with essential oils;
• Vegetable oil with essential should be mixed in proportion to one spoon two or three drops;
• The product should be applied after washing, preferably on a steamed and clean face;
• It is worth making masks in the evening, when you definitely will no longer paint and apply other products to the skin;
• Oils do not require rinsing, but if you feel uncomfortable, you can clean your face with tonic or micellar water.

Making masks at home is easy and rewarding because you choose the ingredients and know exactly what each product contains.

• Dry skin care. First of all, you need to take some vegetable oil and heat it up. Take gauze, after cutting holes for the nose, eyes and mouth, soak it in warm oil and put it on your face. After fifteen minutes, remove the napkin and rub your face with water. Take dried chamomile flowers and string - a tablespoon each - and pour three tablespoons of olive oil. Put the resulting mixture in a water bath for ten minutes, cool, then take a teaspoon of the mixture and rub it with the yolk. The mask is ready, now you just need to apply it in a thin layer on the face and leave for fifteen minutes. And then wipe your face with tea leaves.

• Normal skin. Heat half a glass of linseed or olive oil in a bath and add five drops of vitamins A and E. Do the same manipulations with gauze and keep it until it cools down, and then moisten it again in the solution. This takes about twenty minutes, after which it is recommended to wash with warm water. Such a mask will smooth the skin and remove unwanted wrinkles.

• Oily skin. Brew weak green tea and add a large spoonful of oatmeal, five milliliters of lemon juice and a couple of drops of tea tree oil to it. Apply to face and wash off with water after twenty minutes. The mask perfectly cleanses and smoothes the skin of the face.

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Many women praise cedar oil. They say that they really like the smell, and it also smooths wrinkles very well. Someone removes pustules with it, someone simply adds it to the cream - the result is positive everywhere and everyone is happy.

Grape seed oil has saved many who have tried it from oily sheen. The skin became soft and elastic.

Peach oil has successfully eliminated wrinkles for more than one woman. Masks from it have, according to them, some wonderful property, after them you feel youthfulness and smoothness on the face.

Flaxseed oil has also garnered a lot of positive feedback in getting rid of wrinkles and rejuvenation.

Someone is very pleased with the effect of olive oil masks, without any additives. It is said to smooth the skin and make it soft.