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Essential oils for the face against wrinkles

essential oils for the face against wrinkles

We all want to stay young and beautiful as long as possible so that the signs of aging do not bother us. Especially on the face. Of course, no one can hide from time: it is a natural process to which all living beings are subject, without exception.

Age-related skin changes cannot be completely stopped. But it is entirely possible to slow them down and make the signs of aging less pronounced. And essential oils will help us with this.

Which oil is most effective against wrinkles, which essential oils are suitable for facial skin at different ages? How to use them correctly to achieve maximum effect? We will talk about all this in our article.

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What types of wrinkles are there?

Facial wrinkles are the most obvious and unpleasant sign of old age and skin aging. The first wrinkles can appear after 25-30 years. Although at this age they are mainly associated with dehydration and dryness. Let's take a closer look at the mechanisms of skin aging.

Wrinkle formation mechanism

Under the influence of external factors (ultraviolet radiation, poor diet, vitamin deficiency, chronic stress, lack of sleep) and natural processes, our skin loses elasticity and actively loses moisture. Over time, the body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, which retains water in dermal tissues. As a result, the skin on the face becomes drier and more sensitive to negative external factors.

Collagen and elastin fibers (proteins that play the role of structure) fulfill their supporting function less and less over time. Partly they glycate, becoming brittle and hard, and partly they degrade completely. The remaining fibers are not enough to keep the skin as elastic and smooth as before. It literally sags and age-related wrinkles appear.

The main reasons for the formation of wrinkles on the face:

  1. Natural age-related changes.Decreased production of elastin and collagen, hyaluronic acid, gradual thinning of the subcutaneous fatty layer.
  2. Gravity.Elastin and collagen fibers also gradually sag under their own weight due to gravity. The oval of the face becomes less clear and "floats".
  3. Ultraviolet damage.Exposure to the sun or solarium without protective equipment, leading to dehydration, damage to skin structures, activation of oxidative processes and early aging.
  4. Bad habits.Smoking and lack of walks in the fresh air cause problems with blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When smoking, the skin "burns" and comes into contact with combustion products, which increases oxidative stress. Visually, smokers' skin appears darker and rougher.
  5. Incorrect or inadequate diet.Strict diets leading to a lack of nutrients. Sudden weight loss, when the skin does not have time to "shrink" and sags.
  6. Active facial expressions.Characteristic of emotional people, it causes spasms of small muscles. In this way, skin folds are corrected.
  7. Increase or decrease in facial muscle tone.When the facial muscles are constantly relaxed or on the contrary tense, for example during work (fold between the eyebrows, squinting of the eyes), this leads to a change in the position of the tissues and the appearance of wrinkles or even to a young person. age.
  8. Dermatological diseases, allergic reactions.Atopic dermatitis, for example, causes dehydration and decreased elasticity, depleting the skin's resources.

As you can see, we can influence most of the reasons by changing our habits and lifestyle. Delaying the appearance of wrinkles is much easier than eliminating them. So let's see what the types of wrinkles are.

Types of wrinkles

Wrinkles are divided into groups according to different criteria: depth of appearance, degree of severity, location or mechanism of formation. We distinguish the following types of wrinkles:

  1. on the front ;
  2. eyebrows;
  3. "crow’s feet";
  4. "bunny lines";
  5. nasolabial and nasolabial;
  6. purse string;
  7. "puppets";
  8. mental fold;
  9. "Rings of Venus"

If everything is clear with wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, nasolabial and nasolacrimal wrinkles, below we will briefly talk about the features of other groups.

  • "Crow’s Feet"called wrinkles located around the eyes. These are thin surface folds that appear to diverge in different directions from a point. It is because of this characteristic, which resembles the feet of a goose, that they get their name.
  • "Rabbit Wrinkles"- small folds that form on the side of the nose. From the back of the nose, they diverge at an angle towards the cheek. Such folds are typical for people with active facial expressions, who often laugh, wrinkle their noses and squint their eyes. Then, the facial expression takes on a certain resemblance to that of a rabbit chewing.
  • "Puppets", or sorrow lines, extend in a straight line from the corners of the lips to the chin. The reason for their appearance is constant overload of the muscles of the mouth (pursed lips). Similar to the slots on puppet dolls.
  • "Wrinkles in the purse string"go from the nose to the upper lip. They look like a waterproof bag or pouch, hence their name. They usually appear in adulthood.
  • "Rings of Venus"- folds in the form of horizontal stripes on the neck. They look like deep furrows and appear due to weakness, lack of elasticity of the neck muscles, which no longer support the skin. In addition, sleeping on high, uncomfortable pillows, constantly tilting your head forward - and unattractive folds gradually appear on the neck.

How to fight wrinkles?

Let's move on to the most interesting and important methods that help fight facial wrinkles and other signs of early aging. There are already many in humanity's arsenal. Everyone can choose a method according to their tastes and budget:

  • anti-aging procedures in the office of a professional cosmetologist (plasmolifting, botulinum toxin injections, etc. );
  • facelift and plastic surgeon;
  • regular use of special productsanti-agingcosmetics (facial creams, masks, serums) at home;
  • face-building classes, face fitness (facial gymnastics against wrinkles);
  • anti-aging massage;
  • take specialized vitamin and mineral complexes;
  • use essential oils.

All of these methods are effective in combating age-related changes. To make it sustainable, you need to reconsider your entire lifestyle: eat right, eliminate sweets, regularly exercise and walk in the fresh air, give up bad habits, sleep 7-8 hours a day, learnto manage stress.

Later in the article we will take a closer look at which essential oils are best for preventing and removing wrinkles depending on age. The potential of this product in the fight against age-related cosmetic changes is very great, but not everyone knows this.

The best essential oils for facial wrinkles

best essential oils for facial wrinkles

What are the benefits of essential oils to combat age-related changes in facial skin? First, they have a beneficial effect on the limbic system of our brain, responsible for emotions. Second, the benefit of essential oils is that they affect the skin at the cellular level. In fact, the molecules of the active ingredients in oils are very small and lipophilic, they easily penetrate the skin structures and have a modulating effect on the processes.

Table of the best carrier oils and essential oils to fight wrinkles

Base/essential oil Basic properties Age
Primrose Protects against the first wrinkles, helps to normalize hormonal levels and has an anti-inflammatory effect. 30+
Borage (borage) Essential for problem skin and atopic dermatitis (allergic reactions). Reduces irritation, dryness and flaking, restores the barrier function of the epidermis, stopping moisture loss. Slows down age-related changes, has a powerful regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect. 30+
Currant Effectively restores, eliminates peeling and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. Helps fight pigmentation and has a brightening effect. 30+
Macadamia Ideal oil for dry, chapped and dehydrated skin. Essential for caring for the face, knees and elbows in autumn and winter, can be applied to the eyelids. It has a pronounced deep restorative and nourishing effect, slows down aging and fading. 30+
Lawyer Protects from UV rays, prevents the first wrinkles, deeply nourishes the tissues, prevents dehydration, accelerates the healing of small wounds. Suitable for oily, combination and dry skin, normalizes the sebaceous glands. 30+
Jasmine Evens skin tone, eliminates flaking and dryness. Suitable for problem skin, prone to inflammation and oily skin. 40+
Himalayan cedar Powerful antioxidant effect and proven antiallergic effect. Makes the skin texture smoother and activates regeneration processes. 40+
Lavender Effectively combats photoaging and helps with sunburn. Soothes irritated skin and accelerates healing. 40+
Incense Increases elasticity, eliminates inflammation and is actively used for anti-aging care. Accelerates healing. 40+
Myrrh Smoothes fine wrinkles, slows down degenerative processes and effectively restores chapped skin. 40+
Jojoba Excellent as a mixing base, it is very stable, regulates both excess and deficit of sebum. 50+
Neroli Increases elasticity and combats tissue sagging. 50+
Pink Helps to saturate with moisture, stimulates renewal, relieves inflammation and swelling, protects against negative external factors. 50+
Lemon Brightens, removes age spots, tones, evens skin tone. 50+
Sandalwood It fights well against sagging and dry skin, making wrinkles around the eyes less visible. 50+
Immortal Increases collagen synthesis, improves the condition of the vascular wall. 50+

The division by age of oils is more than arbitrary. They are selected based on their tasks. It can also be used from a young age. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin function without causing dependence and influence various processes. These oils can therefore be used at any age.

After 30 years

At this age, the skin fulfills its barrier function and retains moisture less well. The stratum corneum becomes thicker and the layer of living cells decreases. The first wrinkles appear, notably "crow’s feet" in the delicate area around the eyes. This is the time when the formation of folds and wrinkles on the skin can be successfully avoided if you choose the right care, eat right and lead a healthy lifestyle.

To prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles, we recommend including the best essential oils from the age of 30 in your individual care program:

  • currant;
  • evening primrose (evening primrose);
  • borage (borage, borage);
  • lawyer;
  • macadamia.

The first 3 oils on this list are particularly important. Due to the presence of gamma-linolenic and other fatty acids in these oils, they effectively eliminate moisture loss, fight peeling, relieve inflammation and accelerate tissue restoration.

Avocado and macadamia oils are very useful for dry skin care. They deeply nourish it, soften it, make it smooth and elastic, smooth out small wrinkles caused by dehydration and metabolic disorders. Avocado and macadamia oils are considered carrier oils. They can be used either in their pure form, in the form of serum oil under a cream, or by making creams and masks with them yourself.

If at this age you are already bothered by dark circles and swelling, you can use anti-wrinkle essential oils with lymphatic drainage and vascular strengthening effect (geranium, fennel, immortelle, etc. ).

After 40 years

At this age, the skin accumulates more and more age-related changes. The number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases by approximately 1% per year. The dermis' ability to retain moisture continues to decline and less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans are produced.

These processes take place in the deep layers of the dermis, so it is much more difficult to treat them than earlier wrinkles that arise due to insufficient hydration. Few substances are able to penetrate tissues located far from the skin surface.

The list of essential oils against wrinkles from the age of 40 is quite long. The most popular oils are:

  • jasmine;
  • lavender;
  • Himalayan cedar;
  • incense;
  • myrrh.

Monarda and myrtle facial oils provide a pronounced lifting effect. Traditionally, widely used frankincense and myrrh act more to increase elasticity.

After 50 years

The use of phytoestrogens is strongly recommended in the care of mature skin. Because with the onset of menopause, the female body ceases to independently produce estrogen, which protects the skin from aging. You can try including anise and fennel oils in homemade blends and creams in short dishes. But with caution.

Due to an estrogen deficiency, the number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases even more quickly (by 2% per year instead of 1% over the same period from the age of 40). The skin becomes thinner, the volume and density of the facial bones decrease, which also leads to sagging of the epidermis and the appearance of folds.

If you took good care of your face, protected it from the destructive effects of ultraviolet rays, ate right and led a healthy lifestyle, then by the age of 50 the condition of your skin will be much better than that of those who do not'didn't take any. quality care.

Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood flow in the tissues of the epidermis, strengthening blood vessels, as well as actively moisturizing, protecting against UV rays and using oils help to support the skin at this age. The most effective shows for people aged 50 and over:

  • immortal;
  • neroli;
  • roses;
  • sandalwood;
  • lemon (in addition, to improve the complexion).

How each of these oils works is detailed in the table above. Oils from previous age groups are also used, including resin esters (myrrh, frankincense).

Using Essential Oils for Wrinkles

Now let's talk about how to use essential oils correctly to effectively combat age-related changes in appearance and prevent wrinkles. Following these simple recommendations will help you get the most out of natural ingredients.

Key rules

Remember that essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Therefore, you should use them carefully, following basic rules and precautions.

  1. Esters may cause skin irritation. Therefore, it is prohibited to use a new oil for facial care without first testing its sensitivity. To do this, dilute 2 drops of ether in a teaspoon of base oil. Apply a drop of the mixture to the crook of your elbow and wait at least 24 hours. If after a day there are no signs of irritation at the application site, you can use it safely.
  2. Many essential oils have contraindications. Some are prohibited for pregnant women, patients with asthma and other serious conditions. Therefore, please read the instructions carefully before purchasing.
  3. Do not apply undiluted essential oils to your face. In the worst case, you can develop an intolerance to oil for many years.
  4. Only natural essential oils are suitable for fighting wrinkles. The use of synthetic substitutes can worsen the skin condition.
  5. For the skin around the eyes, esters can be used exclusively with base oils or as part of other homemade cosmetic products (creams, masks) and only in a reduced percentage (1 drop per 10 ml of oil). base). When applying, care must be taken so that the oil does not penetrate the mucous membrane.
  6. You should choose the type of anti-wrinkle essential oil and a specific recipe, taking into account not only your age, but also your skin type.
  7. You should not use combinations that include more than 4 types of essential oils. Complicate the mixture gradually, using a mixture with an ester for one week, adding another oil the following week, etc. And not 4 guys at once. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the culprit in the event of a negative reaction.
  8. It is best to change the used set every month. This way the effect will be brighter and more diverse.

Application methods

Essential oils can be used in different ways for anti-aging care. You can use a specific type of ether, but the best effect can be achieved by combining several. Ester combinations must be done correctly, so that the beneficial properties of each oil are enhanced and not conflicting.

To fight against wrinkles, essential oils can:

Add organic to special cosmetic bases (night creams, lotions, nourishing masks, etc. ). A few drops of ether are enough to significantly improve the caring properties and anti-aging effect.

Mix with base oils (macadamia, almond, sesame, rosehip, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grape seed). It is an excellent remedy for the prevention and fight against wrinkles. Apply the cream on top of the mixture or alternate between treatments: day mixture, day cream. Store the mixture in a brown glass bottle.

  • You can overcome expression lines by mixing 9 ml of avocado oil, 1 ml of pomegranate seed oil with 1 drop of immortelle, 2 drops of rose or sandalwood and 1 drop of lemon (no lemon in summer). Apply in the evening.
  • For deep wrinkles, try another recipe with essential oils. You need to mix 8 ml of jojoba oil, 1 ml of green coffee, 1 ml of evening primrose, add 1 drop of lemongrass, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of clary sage.
  • The eye area and the entire face will benefit from an exquisite recipe: macadamia 8 ml, wheat germ 1 ml, blackcurrant 1 ml, 1 drop each of rose oil and frankincense. This is one of the simplest and most effective at-home eyelid formulations.

Conclusion

There is a sufficient variety of essential oils useful in combating wrinkles and slowing down skin aging. It is important to choose the right esters and their combinations in order to obtain the best results from your daily facial care. Essential oils, which we described in detail in the article, are suitable for any age.

But remember: in the fight against aging, it is important not only to organize good facial care, but also to change your daily habits:

  • Healthy food,
  • take regular walks in the fresh air;
  • stop smoking and drinking alcohol;
  • exercise;
  • drink enough water;
  • get enough sleep;
  • avoid stress.

We wish you to always stay young, beautiful and choose your ideal combination of essential oils to effectively combat wrinkles.