Natural cosmetic oils and beautiful skin are natural companions. Ancient civilizations knew and used extensively the nourishing and strengthening properties of oils for rejuvenation and health of the skin.
The universal qualities of these natural gifts ensure the natural restoration of the skin thanks to cell regeneration, rebuilds the loss of moisture, reduces signs of aging, increases the firmness and elasticity of the epidermal layer. Aromatherapy helps reduce wrinkles and age spots, evens out the color of the skin and improves its texture.
Unlike most chemical compounds, essential oil molecules are small enough to be easily absorbed into the layers of the epidermis. They are soluble in the lipid layer and penetrate down to the dermis, where new cells are formed.
What oils should be used for rejuvenation? Recipes
- Geranium oil extract has long been known in cosmetology as a valuable facial care product that moisturizes dry skin and has a rejuvenating effect. This is an excellent means of facial massage, which improves lymph drainage of tissues. It is useful to add geranium to sunscreen. The product has a delicate floral aroma. Mix well 6 drops of geranium oil, 3 drops each pink and lavender and 1 tbsp. l. apricot in a small glass bottle. Apply on face before bedtime.
- Light and sunny mixture of 1 drop of lemon oil extract and 2 drops. orange added to your favorite cream will not only help lift your spirits. Such cosmetic aromatherapy makes the skin silky soft and acts as a luxurious elixir that penetrates deep into the dermis without leaving an oily feeling and regulates the skin's moisture balance.
- A blend of geranium, sandalwood and lavender oil extracts has universal properties. These properties are complemented by the base oils of rosehip and pomegranate, which take 1 tsp. This combination provides smoothness to the epidermal layer, helps restore its elasticity, saturates with moisture and nourishes, relieves irritation and inflammation. Apply 2-3 drops on the fingertips and gently massage face and neck in a circular motion.
- At the top of this list of recipes is a blend of rejuvenating oils such as grapes, avocado and lavender. This fragrant composition contains vitamins A, B, E and antioxidants. It provides perfect nourishment to the epidermis without clogging the pores, maintains water balance and slows down the aging process. Apply 5-6 drops. Massage your face gently and tap lightly around the eye area. Use morning and evening.
- A cream of oil extracts of the Bulgarian rose (6 drops), Moroccan argan oil for rejuvenation and rosehip seeds (one teaspoon each) have powerful anti-aging properties. The product is rich in vital vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids designed to intensively moisturize and improve cellular regeneration, which helps fight the aging process.
After applying the oils, the skin becomes radiant, soft and velvety, wrinkles are reduced and elasticity is increased. Best suited for dry, mature, dehydrated and dull skin. Apply morning and evening after cleansing and toning.