Cosmetic oils for the face

Even in ancient times, people used oils for beauty and health, giving up fortunes for exotic spices, drugs and aromas. Many of them were considered healing and miraculous. Over time, scientists have confirmed the benefits of the competent use of vegetable oils. And in some cases, they are more effective than some cosmetic procedures.

In the East, home oil procedures are relevant, so women there quite rarely resort to the services of plastic surgeons, preserving their natural beauty with improvised means. Most vegetable oils can improve the contours of the face without a lift, so many recipes are designed for mature skin after 30 years. But even such traditional remedies must be used wisely, because each oil has certain effects (lifting or nourishing) depending on the method of application and the type of skin for which the procedure is performed.

A variety of cosmetic oils are distinguished by a variety of mineral components that are difficult to synthesize in the laboratory, they have a lot of advantages and benefits:

• Relatively low cost, economical consumption;
• 100% natural product, hypoallergenic, suitable for sensitive and problematic skin (for example, with rosacea);
• Can be used on its own or mixed with other components, achieving combined effects (for example, whitening, nutrition and regeneration);
• Stimulate blood circulation and natural renewal of the epidermis, tighten the oval of the face, smooth out the first and mimic wrinkles, visually rejuvenating aging, fading and dehydrated skin;
• Improve protective properties, reducing moisture loss, relieving dryness, flabbiness and flaking;
• Do not dry the skindo not disturb its balance.

The basic ones are used for universal care (nutrition, cleansing, moisturizing), their molecules are larger and work on the surface of the skin. Essential or aromatic - highly active volatile compounds that can easily pass into cellular structures. By themselves, they can cause burns, but, working in combination with other ingredients, they help large molecules to penetrate deeper and assimilate.

Speaking of cosmetic oils, most often they mean base oils - this is a good basis for home care. If you want to find your remedy, then pay attention to the most popular:

• Olive oil - a good option for evening care for dry and aging skin, which compensates for the aging process, effectively cleansing the face.

For more on the benefits of olive oil for the face, see the following video.

• Almond maintains a natural level of moisture and is non-comedogenic, so it will help oily and combination skin without weighing it down, narrowing enlarged pores. Experts emphasize that almonds are rich in antioxidants, beauty vitamins A, E.

For more on the benefits of almond oil for the face, see the following video.

• tea tree extract has a bactericidal effect and gently dries pimples, relieves redness. Used topically or diluted with day cream for extensive use on oily or acne-prone skin.

For more on tea tree oil, see the following video.

• Jojoba does not apply to liquid, but is well stored and helps fight acne, dissolves sebaceous plugs. Enhances the protective functions of the skin.

For more on the benefits of jojoba oil for the face, see the following video.

• Peach kernel oil applied to prepared and steamed skin, after a few minutes the residue can be removed by blotting the skin with a napkin or a damp cotton pad.

For more on the benefits of peach oil for the face, see the following video.

• apricot oil fights irritation, dryness and flaking.

• quality Argan oil used in SPA rituals for the face, hands and nails and body, because its smell is simply unique, and with a small consumption, it is possible to quickly restore softness and tenderness to overdried and rough skin (knees, elbows, feet).

For more on the benefits of argan oil, see the following video.

• Coconut oil well nourishes cellular structures, it is advised to use it for damaged and dry skin, protecting hair and body from UV rays. It has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect.

For more on how to use coconut oil for your face, watch the video below.

• Sesame, hemp and linseed oils can be an alternative to olive, contribute to the natural restoration of the epidermis, are good for warm masks and wraps for hair and body. Cannabis extracts are used to treat burns and wounds.

For more on the benefits of flaxseed oil for the face, see the following video.

• Castor oil known for its effect on hair follicles, stimulates blood circulation, smoothes wrinkles.

• Sea buckthorn oil heals, relieves inflammation, whitens and restores tone.

For more on the benefits of sea buckthorn oil for the face, see the following video.

• Palm oil in Asia, it has long been used to care for dry, rough and aging skin, it can be extracted from kernels or pulp. Easily cope with peeling and gently relieve irritation.

• Avocado called a unique regenerating agent for mature, overdried skin of any type. It smoothes the epidermis and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

For more on the benefits of avocado oil for the face, see the following video.

• Rice and wheat germ oil used in the manufacture of cream for sensitive skin, flabby and lost tone, protect against dehydration, give softness.

• Cocoa oil indispensable in the cold season and delicately cares for the skin, has softening and anti-inflammatory properties. Cocoa activates blood circulation, enriching the epidermis with trace elements and oxygen, creates a thin film that does not allow cells to lose moisture. It is valuable for mature, flabby and dry skin.

For more on the benefits of cocoa butter for the face, see the following video.

• Cedar It is recommended to apply for dermatological problems on different skin types.

• Rosehip oil helps restore elasticity to mature skin: restores tone, smoothes wrinkles and is suitable even for the delicate area around the eyes.

• AT amaranth oil a lot of antioxidants and vitamin E. A special molecular formula promotes the rapid absorption of useful elements, serves as a prevention of cancer. Amaranth is called an important component of age-related care and is indispensable for dry and sensitive skin.

• Creamy has an animal origin, but it does not have a specific smell and in some cases it is suitable for softening rough skin (elbows, feet). May serve as a base for blending with essential oils for ease of storage and application.

• Walnut improves the skin structure, has wound healing properties. Returns elasticity to mature skin, while dry helps restore balance and retain moisture.

• Shea butter or shea butter very similar in properties to cocoa, having its own unique aroma. It maintains a barrier against temperature changes, protects from the aggressive sun and delicately softens dry and rough skin.

• macadamia oil - a bright representative of nut butters. It restores cell membranes, thanks to which it retains skin moisture and delicately nourishes even thin and sensitive skin (for example, eyelids and décolleté).

For dry skin care suitable coconut, olive, apricot, sesame oils. For normal type recommend all-purpose options and avocado oil. Oily epidermis care will provide light and rather liquid in consistency almond, mustard and grape seed oils.

You can talk endlessly about esters: there are a lot of them, and the aroma can relieve headaches. The most popular are citrus, spicy and oriental aromas. Grapefruit and orange oil help fight excess weight and control skin greasiness, speed up metabolism. Aroma oils of grapefruit, calendula and rosemary help fight oily skin, acne rashes.

Calendula effectively dries up inflammation, tightens pores, improves the regeneration of damaged areas (burns, abrasions), fights microbes. There are also bactericidal properties geranium oil, it restores vigor, relieves depression and stress.

Esters of geranium and mint improve blood circulation, relieve inflammation and stabilize the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Aroma oil thuja - a unique representative of home remedies. A small bottle can easily replace many remedies, because the thuja ether contains useful substances that relieve swelling and inflammation, remove sputum from the lungs, and improve blood circulation.

amla oil used for hair care and overdried skin. It is often released in a diluted and ready-to-use form. Legendary Sandalwood Aether has a good lifting effect, dries up rashes on problem skin, it can be used at any age and with any type of face, complementing the usual cosmetics.

Neroli extracts often become the basis for perfume compositions, and in addition, using them for cosmetic purposes, you can achieve a variety of results: smooth out wrinkles, relax muscles, activate recovery processes.It also belongs to the universal, helps to retain moisture in the cell structure.

Base oils are used for a light massage of the face and neck after make-up removal, while the skin is still slightly damp. You need to take a little to evenly distribute over the surface, such oil masks are usually blotted with a napkin after 0.5-1 hour. Such procedures are best done in the evening.

For day care, oil cannot be used instead of cream - it remains on the very surface, does not penetrate into the middle layers, and restores the lipid cell barrier. Oil cannot “add” moisture to the composition and even out the balance, it will complement and enrich the care, improve susceptibility to the useful components of the cream.

The skin becomes softer and more elastic after the first application of the mask, where cosmetic oil is one of the components. Their use significantly affects the condition of the hair, nails and body. For even better results, remember:

• For application it is better to use components at room temperature;
• Not all oils are good tolerate direct heat;
• Useful trace elements are better absorbed if the oil bases are applied by massage: light and short massaging enhances blood circulation.
• Essential oils are used only as supplements (1-4 drops per 10 ml of base).
• Some herbal options suitable for body massage, but clog pores on the face (vegetable, corn). When choosing them, consider oily skin.

Essential oil can be added to the cream for daily use. The composition of this cream should be as simple as possible, if they are enriched with active ingredients, then it will be difficult to predict the result. Delicate aroma will be a pleasant addition to daily procedures.

And these recipes will restore elasticity and tone to the face, relieve wrinkles:

• castor oil (1 tsp) mixed with 1 tsp. honey and 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal (you can use milk). This composition will moisturize the face and cleanse the top layer.
• Warm sea buckthorn oil (1 tsp) mix with raw egg yolk, 1 tbsp. l. yellow clay (can be red). The mask works like a gentle peel.
• Whitening mask for dry, tired and flabby skin is prepared on the basis of coconut oil (1 tsp), 1 tbsp. l. rice flour and 50-75 ml of green tea. This mask is very popular in Asian countries.
• Almond oil suitable for the care of both dry and oily skin, so the masks with it are a bit similar. For example, for moisturizing, it is recommended to use oatmeal with warm water (1 tbsp each), mixing them with 2 tsp. oils and 1 tsp. lemon juice. And for oily, it is advised to dilute wheat flour in cold water, then adding oil and lemon juice.
• peach mask moisturizes problematic and sensitive skin: prepare a gruel of fresh peach (2 tbsp), season it with peach seed oil and cream (sour cream) (1 tbsp each)
• Based on apricot oil you can make a refreshing and cleansing mask with ground oatmeal (1 tbsp each), add warm milk and honey (1 tsp each)

Almond, mustard and grape seed oils are well suited against oily sheen if they are mixed with the right esters (ginger, bergamot, sage, patchouli, cinnamon): 2 ml of aroma oil is required for 10 ml of almond base.

• For morning care as a tonic against oily sheen and to control the functioning of the sebaceous glands, you can use any fragrance-free lotion (100 ml) and 2 ml of bergamot and cedar esters.
• As a softer option wipe your face with ½ cup of water at room temperature, adding 3 ml of geranium oil to it. This aromatic oil helps mature skin to become more elastic.
• To shrink pores, you can apply in the evening a composition of grape seed oil, chamomile and geranium esters (for 50 ml of the base, 1 drop of each aroma oil).
• Tonic, which is suitable for morning and evening care, made from warm mineral water (0.1 l) and extracts of tea tree and thyme (2 drops each).
• Oil mask for oily skin can do a good job with wrinkles. To make it, mix 20 ml each of almond and wheat germ oils, adding esters of myrrh (5 drops) and ylang-ylang (1 drop).

The recipe for making a face mask using black cumin oil, see the video below.

Cosmetic oils for skin care are used for a number of reasons:

• Popular creams do not fit and care products, or their effect is lower than expected;
• No trust in advertising slogans about the naturalness of the ingredients;
• Not willing to pay pharmacy brands;
• Believe that the best and natural - it's handmade.

However, being carried away by oil care, girls forget about some points.This is the quality of the oil, its features and individual characteristics of the skin of each person, the need for diversity and an integrated approach. Not all brands offer equally high-quality products, but its properties can be affected by raw materials (only whole, ripe fruits, harvesting season, place of growth), concentration (sometimes expensive oils are diluted with cheaper ones). Therefore, the price can vary greatly from company to company.

There are a lot of manufacturers of aromatic and oil care, and they vary greatly in price and quality. Therefore, it is better to buy such bottles in trusted pharmacies and specialized stores that monitor the expiration date and storage conditions.. If the price for the products of a little-known company in retail differs by more than 30%, then this is a reason to refuse the purchase. Most of the girls who bought inexpensive bubbles notice that the color-smell-consistency, and even more so the skin reaction, are different from those they know with a high price tag.

The individuality of the skin and its features are manifested in the fact that not all oils designed for a particular type will definitely suit you. Some option will better cope with the actual problem (dryness, sagging, acne), some worse. If after 2 weeks of care the skin condition has not improved, then try another oil.

If you're still unsure about beauty oils, try starting with weekly face masks. Such an affordable and simple option will allow you to see the difference and can become your favorite spa ritual.