We all want to stay young and beautiful as long as possible so that the signs of aging do not bother us. Especially on your face. Of course, no one can hide from time: This is a natural process to which all living things are subject, without exception.
Age-related skin changes cannot be stopped completely. However, it is quite possible to slow them down and make the signs of aging less obvious. And essential oils will help us with this.
Which oil best helps with wrinkles, which essential oils are suitable for facial skin of 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?
Wrinkles on the face are the most obvious and disturbing sign of old age and aging skin. The first wrinkles may appear after 25-30 years. Although at this age these 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, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, chronic stress, lack of sleep) and natural processes, our skin loses its elasticity and actively loses moisture. Over time, the body gradually reduces the amount of hyaluronic acid that retains water in the dermal tissues. As a result, facial skin becomes drier and more sensitive to negative external factors.
Collagen and elastin fibers (proteins that serve as a framework) become less and less able to cope with their support functions over time. They partially undergo glycation, becoming brittle and hard, and partially decompose 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:
- Natural age-related changes.Decreased production of elastin and collagen, hyaluronic acid, gradual thinning of the subcutaneous fat layer.
- Gravity.Elastin and collagen fibers also gradually sag under their own weight due to gravity. The oval of the face becomes less pronounced and "floats".
- Ultraviolet damage.Exposure to the sun or solarium without protective equipment causes dehydration, damage to skin structures, activation of oxidative processes and premature aging.
- Bad habits.Smoking and not walking in the fresh air cause problems in blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When smoking, the skin "burns" and comes into contact with combustion products, which increases oxidative stress. Smokers' skin appears visually darker and rougher.
- Improper or inadequate nutrition.Strict diets that lead to nutrient deficiencies. Sudden weight loss, when the skin does not have time to "shrink" and sag.
- Active facial expressions.It is characteristic of emotional people, causing spasms in small muscles. In this way, skin wrinkles are eliminated.
- Increased or decreased tone of facial muscles.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 even the appearance of wrinkles. At a young age.
- Dermatological diseases, allergic reactions.For example, atopic dermatitis depletes the skin's resources by causing dehydration and decreased elasticity.
As you can see, we can affect many of the causes by changing our habits and lifestyle. It is much easier to delay the appearance of wrinkles than to eliminate them. Therefore, let's find out what kind of wrinkles there are.
Types of wrinkles
Wrinkles are divided into groups according to different criteria: depth of formation, degree of severity, localization or mechanism of formation. The following types of wrinkles are distinguished:
- on the forehead;
- muscles;
- "wrinkle at the corner of the eye";
- "rabbit wrinkles";
- nasolabial and nasolabial;
- purse string;
- "puppets";
- mental fold;
- "Rings of Venus"
If everything is clear with forehead, glabella, nasolacrimal and nasolacrimal wrinkles, then below we will briefly talk about the features of other groups.
- "Wrinkle around the eye"Wrinkles around the eyes are called wrinkles. These are superficial thin folds that appear to branch off from one point into different directions. It got this name because of its crow's feet-like feature.
- "Rabbit Wrinkles"- small folds formed on the edge of the nose. They diverge at an angle from the back of the nose towards the cheek. Such folds are typical for people with active facial expressions, who often laugh, wrinkle their nose and squint their eyes. Then his facial expression actually resembles a chewing rabbit.
- "Puppets"or grief lines run in a straight line from the corners of the lips to the chin. The reason for their appearance is the constant overstrain of the muscles of the mouth (puckered lips). It resembles the nests on puppet dolls.
- "Bag string wrinkles"move from nose to upper lip. They resemble a tight bag or pouch, which is why they got their name. They usually appear in adulthood.
- "Rings of Venus"- folds in the form of horizontal stripes on the neck. They look like deep grooves and appear due to weakness, lack of elasticity of the neck muscles that no longer support the skin. Plus sleeping on high, uncomfortable pillows, constantly tilting your head forward - and unattractive wrinkles gradually appear on the neck.
How to fight wrinkles?
Let's move on to the most interesting and important methods that help against wrinkles on the face and other signs of premature aging. Humanity already has quite a few in its arsenal. Everyone can choose a method that suits their taste and budget:
- anti-aging procedures in the office of a professional cosmetologist (plasmolifting, botulinum toxin injections, etc. );
- facelift and plastic surgeon;
- regular private useanti aginghome cosmetics (face creams, masks, serums);
- facial enhancement classes, facial fitness (facial gymnastics against wrinkles);
- anti-aging massage;
- taking special vitamin and mineral complexes;
- Use essential oils.
All these methods are effective in combating age-related changes. To make it sustainable, you need to reconsider your entire lifestyle: Eat right, give up sweets, exercise regularly and walk in the fresh air, give up bad habits, sleep 7-8 hours a day, learn to cope with stress.
We'll take a closer look at which essential oils are best for preventing and eliminating age-related wrinkles later in the article. The potential of this product in cosmetology in combating age-related changes is huge, but not everyone knows about it.
The best essential oils for facial wrinkles
What are the benefits of essential oils to counteract age-related changes in facial skin? First of all, they have a beneficial effect on the limbic system of our brain, which is responsible for emotions. Secondly, the advantage of essential oils is that they affect the skin at the cellular level. This is due to the fact that the molecules of active substances in oils are very small and lipophilic, easily penetrate the skin structures and have a modulating effect on the processes.
Table of the best carrier and essential oils to fight wrinkles
| Base/Essential Oil | Key features | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose | It protects against the first wrinkles, helps normalize hormonal levels and has an anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| Borago (borage) | It is indispensable for problem skin and atopic dermatitis (allergic reactions). It reduces irritation, dryness and flaking, restores the barrier function of the epidermis and stops moisture loss. It slows down age-related changes and has a powerful regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| currant | It effectively repairs and relieves peeling and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. It helps fight pigmentation and has a brightening effect. | 30+ |
| macadamia | Ideal oil for dry, cracked and dehydrated skin. You can also apply this product, which is indispensable for face, knee and elbow care in autumn and winter, to the eyelids. It has a pronounced restorative and deeply nourishing effect, slows down aging and fading. | 30+ |
| Avocado | It protects against UV rays, prevents the first wrinkles, deeply nourishes tissues, prevents dehydration, and accelerates the healing of minor wounds. It is suitable for oily, combination and dry skin, normalizes the sebaceous glands. | 30+ |
| Jasmine | It evens out the skin and eliminates flaking and dryness. It is suitable for problematic, inflammatory and oily skin. | 40+ |
| deodar | Strong antioxidant effect and proven antiallergic effect. It makes skin texture smoother and activates regeneration processes. | 40+ |
| Lavender | It effectively fights photoaging and helps with sunburn. It soothes irritated skin and accelerates healing. | 40+ |
| Incense | It increases elasticity, eliminates inflammation and is actively used in anti-aging care. It accelerates healing. | 40+ |
| Myrrh | It smoothes fine wrinkles, slows down degenerative processes and effectively repairs cracked skin. | 40+ |
| jojoba | It is perfect as the basis of the mixture, it is extremely stable, regulates both excess and deficiency of sebum. | 50+ |
| neroli | It increases flexibility and combats tissue sagging. | 50+ |
| Rose | It helps to saturate with moisture, stimulates regeneration, relieves inflammation and swelling, protects against negative external factors. | 50+ |
| Lemon | It brightens, removes age spots, evens tones, evens out the skin. | 50+ |
| Sandalwood | It fights well with sagging and dry skin, making wrinkles around the eyes less noticeable. | 50+ |
| negative | It increases collagen synthesis and improves the condition of the vascular wall. | 50+ |
Dividing fats by age is more than arbitrary. They are selected according to their duties. It can also be used at young ages. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin function and affect various processes without causing addiction. Therefore, these oils can be used at any age.
30 years later
At this age, the skin copes with its barrier function and cannot retain moisture very well. The stratum corneum thickens and the living cell layer decreases. The first wrinkles appear, including "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 prevented if you choose the right care, eat right and lead a healthy lifestyle.
To prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles, we recommend incorporating the best essential oils for 30+ into your personal care program:
- currants;
- primrose (night primrose);
- borago (borage, borage);
- avocado;
- macadamia
The first 3 oils on this list are especially important. Due to the presence of gamma-linolenic and other fatty acids in these oils, they effectively eliminate moisture loss, fight flaking, relieve inflammation and accelerate tissue restoration.
Avocado and macadamia oils are very useful in dry skin care. It deeply nourishes it, softens it, makes it smooth and elastic, smoothes small wrinkles caused by dehydration and metabolic disorders. Avocado and macadamia oils are considered base oils. You can use it in its pure form, as an oil serum under cream, or by making a cream or mask yourself.
If you are already bothered by circles and puffiness under the eyes at this age, you can use anti-wrinkle essential oils with lymphatic drainage and vascular strengthening effect (geranium, fennel, immortality, etc. ).
40 years later
At this age, age-related changes accumulate on the skin more and more. The number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases by approximately 1% per year. The dermis' ability to retain moisture continues to decrease and less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans are produced.
These processes occur in the deep layers of the dermis, so dealing with them is much more difficult than wrinkles that appear at an earlier age due to insufficient hydration. Many substances cannot penetrate tissues located far from the skin surface.
The list of essential oils for wrinkles over 40 is quite long. The most popular oils are:
- jasmine;
- lavender;
- Deodar;
- incense;
- myrrh.
Monarda and myrtle facial oils provide a pronounced lifting effect. Traditionally, commonly used frankincense and myrrh work better to increase flexibility.
50 years later
The use of phytoestrogens is highly recommended in the care of mature skin. Because with the onset of menopause, the female body stops producing estrogen independently, which protects the skin from aging. You can try adding anise and fennel oils to mixtures or homemade creams for a short time. But carefully.
Due to estrogen deficiency, the number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases even faster (2% per year instead of 1% in the same period over the age of 40). The skin becomes thinner, the volume and density of the facial bones decrease, resulting in 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 radiation, ate right and led a healthy lifestyle, then by the age of 50 the condition of your skin will be much better than those who did not do this. quality maintenance care.
Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood flow in the epidermis tissues, strengthening blood vessels, active moisturizing, protection from UV rays and the use of oils help support the skin at this age. The most effective publications for people over 50:
- negative;
- orange blossom;
- roses;
- sandalwood;
- lemon (additionally to improve skin).
How each of these oils works is detailed in the table above. Oils from previous age groups are also used, especially esters obtained from resins (myrrh, frankincense).
Use of 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 maximum benefit from natural ingredients.
basic rules
Let's not forget that essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Therefore, you need to use them carefully, observing basic rules and precautions.
- Esters may cause skin irritation. Therefore, it is forbidden to use a new oil for facial care without first carrying out a sensitivity test. To do this, dilute 2 drops of ether in a teaspoon of base oil. Apply a drop of the mixture to the bend of your elbow and wait for at least 24 hours. If there are no signs of irritation at the application site after a day, you can use it safely.
- Many essential oils have contraindications. Some of them are prohibited for use by pregnant women, asthma patients and other serious problems. Therefore, please read the instructions carefully before purchasing.
- Do not apply undiluted essential oils to your face. In the worst-case scenario, intolerance to oil may develop over many years.
- Only natural essential oils are suitable to fight wrinkles. The use of synthetic substitutes may worsen skin condition.
- Esters can be used for the skin around the eyes only in combination 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 base oil). Care should be taken not to get the oil on the mucous membrane during application.
- You need to choose the type of essential oil for wrinkles and a special recipe, taking into account not only your age but also your skin type.
- You should not use combinations containing more than 4 types of essential oils. Using a blend containing one ester one week, adding another oil the next week, etc. gradually complicate the mixture. And not 4 types at once. Otherwise, in case of a negative reaction, it will be difficult to find the culprit.
- It is preferred 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 made correctly, then the beneficial properties of each oil will increase and will not conflict.
To combat wrinkles, essential oils can:
Add organic to special cosmetic bases (night creams, lotions, nourishing masks, etc. ). Literally a few drops of ether are enough to significantly improve the caring properties and anti-aging effect.
Mix with base oils (macadam, almond, sesame, rosehip, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grape seed). This is an excellent solution for preventing and combating wrinkles. Apply cream on top of the mixture or use it alternatively in care: day mixture, day cream. Store the mixture in a brown glass bottle.
- You can overcome expression lines by mixing 9 ml avocado oil, 1 ml 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 primrose, add 1 drop of lemon balm, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of sage.
- The eye area and the entire face will enjoy a delicious recipe: 8 ml of macadamia, 1 ml of wheat germ, 1 ml of black currant, 1 drop of rose oil and incense. This is one of the simplest and most effective eyelid formulations at home.
Solution
It has a sufficient amount of essential oils that are useful in fighting wrinkles and slowing down skin aging. It is important to choose the right esters and their combinations to get the best results from your daily facial care. The essential oils we explain in detail in our article are suitable for all ages.
But remember: in the fight against aging it is important not only to organize proper facial care, but also to change your daily habits:
- healthy food,
- take regular walks in the fresh air;
- quit smoking and alcohol;
- to exercise;
- drink enough water;
- Getting enough sleep;
- avoiding stress.
We wish you to always remain young, beautiful and choose your ideal combination of essential oils to effectively fight wrinkles.