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: this is a natural process to which all living beings are subjected, without exception.
Age-related skin changes cannot be completely stopped. But it is quite possible to slow them down and make the signs of aging less pronounced. And essential oils will help us with this.
Which oil helps better against wrinkles, which essential oils are suitable for facial skin at different ages? How to use them correctly to get the 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 visible 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, lack of vitamins, chronic stress, lack of sleep) and natural processes, our skin loses its elasticity and actively loses moisture. Over time, the body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, which stores water in the skin tissues. As a result, the facial skin becomes drier and more sensitive to negative external factors.
Collagen and elastin fibers (proteins that play the role of a framework) cope with their supporting function less and less over time. Partly they are glycosylated, becoming brittle and hard, and partly they are completely degraded. The remaining fibers are not enough for the skin to remain elastic and smooth as before. It literally decreases and age-related wrinkles appear.
The main reasons for the formation of wrinkles on the face:
- Natural age-related changes.Decrease in the 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 clear and "floats".
- Ultraviolet damage.Exposure to the sun or in a sunroom without protective equipment, leading to dehydration, damage to skin structures, activation of oxidative processes and early aging.
- Bad habits.Smoking and lack of walks in the fresh air cause problems with blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When you smoke, the skin "burns" and comes into contact with the products of combustion - increasing oxidative stress. Visually, the skin of smokers appears darker and rougher.
- Wrong or inadequate food.Strict diets that lead to nutrient deficiencies. Sudden weight loss, when the skin does not have time to "shrink" and sags.
- Active facial expressions.Characteristic of emotional people, it causes spasms of small muscles. In this way, skin wrinkles are fixed.
- Increased or decreased facial muscle tone.When the facial muscles are constantly relaxed or, on the contrary, tense, for example, during work (folding between the eyebrows, scratching the eyes), this leads to a change in the position of the tissues and the appearance of wrinkles even. at a young age.
- Dermatological diseases, allergic reactions.Atopic dermatitis, for example, leads to dehydration and reduced 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. Therefore, let's understand what types of wrinkles exist.
Types of wrinkles
Wrinkles are divided into groups according to different criteria: depth of appearance, degree of severity, localization or mechanism of formation. The following types of wrinkles are distinguished:
- on the forehead;
- eyebrows;
- "crow's feet";
- "bunny wrinkles";
- nasolabial and nasolabial;
- string bag;
- "dolls";
- mental sheep;
- "Rings of Venus"
If everything is clear with wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, nasolabial and nasolacrimal wrinkles, then we will briefly talk about the features of other groups below.
- "crow's feet"called wrinkles around the eyes. These are thin surface folds that appear to diverge in different directions from a point. Because of this feature, which resembles the legs of a goose, 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 wrinkles are typical for people with active facial expressions, who often laugh, wrinkle their nose, and squint their eyes. Then the facial expression actually takes on some resemblance to a chewing rabbit.
- "Dolls", 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 overload of the mouth muscles (pursed lips). Similar to electronic games on marionettes.
- "Bag Wrinkle"go from the nose to the upper lip. They look like a bag or purse, hence their name. They usually appear in adulthood.
- "Rings of Venus"- folds in the form of horizontal lines on the neck. They look like deep furrows and appear due to the weakness, lack of elasticity of the neck muscles, which no longer support the skin. Plus, sleeping on high, uncomfortable pillows, constantly bending your head forward - and gradually unattractive wrinkles appear on your 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 early aging. There are already enough of them in the arsenal of humanity. 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. );
- face and plastic surgeon;
- regular use of specials
against age cosmetics (face creams, masks, serums) at home; - face building classes, facial fitness (anti-wrinkle facial gymnastics);
- anti-aging massage;
- taking specialized complexes of vitamins and minerals;
- use essential oils.
All these methods are effective in the fight against age-related changes. To make it sustainable, you need to review your entire lifestyle: eat right, eliminate sweets, exercise regularly and walk in the fresh air, give up bad habits, sleep 7-8hours a day, learn to cope with stress.
Later in the article we will take a closer look at which essential oils are best for preventing and eliminating wrinkles depending on age. The potential of this product in the fight against age-related changes in cosmetology is very great, but not everyone knows about it.
The 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, which is responsible for emotions. Secondly, the advantage of essential oils is that they affect the skin at the cellular level. This is because the molecules of the active substances in the oils are very small and lipophilic, they easily penetrate the skin structures and have a modifying effect on the processes.
Chart of the best carriers and essential oils to fight wrinkles
| Base/Essential Oil | Basic properties | Age |
|---|---|---|
| primrose | It protects against the first wrinkles, helps to normalize hormonal levels and has an anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| borage | Indispensable for problematic skin and atopic dermatitis (allergic reactions). It reduces irritation, dryness and redness, restores the barrier function of the epidermis, stopping the loss of moisture. Slows down age-related changes, has a powerful regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| Grape without seeds | Effectively restores, removes skin and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. It helps fight pigmentation and has a brightening effect. | 30+ |
| Macadamia | Ideal oil for dry, chapped and dehydrated skin. Indispensable for the care of the face, knees and elbows in autumn and winter, it can be applied to the eyelids. It has a pronounced restorative and deeply nourishing effect, slows down aging and fading. | 30+ |
| avocado | Protects from UV rays, prevents the first wrinkles, deeply nourishes tissues, prevents dehydration, accelerates the healing of small wounds. Suitable for oily, combination and dry skin, normalizes sebaceous glands. | 30+ |
| jasmine | Evens the skin, removes skin and dryness. Suitable for problematic, inflammation-prone and oily skin. | 40+ |
| Himalayan Cedar | Powerful antioxidant effect and proven anti-allergic effect. It makes the skin texture smoother and activates regeneration processes. | 40+ |
| lavender | Effectively fights photoaging and helps with sunburn. Soothes irritated skin and speeds up healing. | 40+ |
| Incense | Increases elasticity, eliminates inflammation and is actively used for anti-aging care. Speeds up healing. | 40+ |
| myrrh | It softens fine wrinkles, slows down degenerative processes and effectively restores cracked skin. | 40+ |
| Jojoba | Excellent as a blending base, it is very long-lasting, regulates both excess and deficiency of sebum. | 50+ |
| Neroli | Increases elasticity and fights tissue sagging. | 50+ |
| pink | It helps to saturate with moisture, stimulates renewal, relieves inflammation and swelling, protects against negative external factors. | 50+ |
| Lemon | Whitens, removes age spots, tones, evens the skin. | 50+ |
| Sandalwood | It fights well with 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 age division of oils is more than arbitrary. They are selected according to their duties. It can be used even at a young age. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin function without causing addiction and affect various processes. Therefore, these oils can be used at any age.
After 30 years
At this age, the skin copes with its barrier function and retains moisture not so well. The stratum corneum becomes thicker and the layer of living cells decreases. The first wrinkles appear, including "crow's feet" in the delicate area around the eyes. This is the time when the formation of wrinkles and folds in 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 that you include the best essential oils for ages 30+ in your individual care program:
- currants;
- primrose (evening primrose);
- borage (borage, borage);
- avocado;
- macadamia.
The first 3 oils from 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 slippage, relieve inflammation and accelerate tissue restoration.
Avocado and macadamia oils are very beneficial for dry skin care. They nourish it deeply, soften it, make it smooth and elastic, soften small wrinkles caused by dehydration and metabolic disorders. Avocado and macadamia oils are considered base oils. They can be used either in their pure form, in the form of an oil serum under cream, or by making creams and masks with them.
If at this age you are already worried about the circles under the eyes and swelling, you can use essential oils against wrinkles with lymphatic drainage, vascular strengthening effect (barbarossa, fennel, immortality, 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 about 1% per year. The ability of the dermis to retain moisture continues to decline, and less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans are produced.
These processes occur in the deep layers of the dermis, so it is much more difficult to deal with them than with wrinkles at an earlier age that arise due to insufficient hydration. Not many substances are able to penetrate the tissues located far from the surface of the skin.
The list of essential oils for wrinkles over 40 is quite long. The most popular oils are:
- jasmine;
- lavender;
- Himalayan cedar;
- incense;
- myrrh
Monarda and myrtle face oils provide a pronounced lifting effect. Traditionally, the widely used frankincense and myrrh work harder 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 stops producing estrogen independently, which protects the skin from aging. You can try including anise and fennel oils in the mixture and homemade creams in short courses. But carefully.
Due to the lack of estrogen, the number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases even faster (by 2% per year instead of 1% at the same time at the age of 40+). The skin becomes thinner, the volume and density of the facial bones decreases, which also leads to sagging of the epidermis and the appearance of folds.
If you have taken good care of your face, protected it from the destructive effects of ultraviolet radiation, eaten right and led a healthy lifestyle, then by the age of 50 the condition of your skin will be much better thanthat of those who have not received it. quality care care.
Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood circulation in the tissues of the epidermis, strengthening blood vessels, as well as active hydration, protection from UV rays and the use of oils help support the skin at this age. The most effective broadcasts for people over 50 years old:
- immortality;
- neroli;
- roses;
- sandalwood;
- lemon (as an addition, to improve the skin).
How each of these oils works is detailed in the table above. Oils from earlier ages are also used, especially esters from resins (well, frankincense).
Using essential oils for wrinkles
Now let's talk about how to use essential oils correctly to effectively fight age-related changes in appearance and prevent wrinkles. Following these simple recommendations will help you get the most out of the natural ingredients.
The main rules
Let's remember that essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Therefore, you should use them carefully, observing the rules and basic precautions.
- Esters can cause skin irritation. Therefore, it is forbidden to use a new face care oil without first testing the sensitivity. To do this, dilute 2 drops of ether in a teaspoon of carrier 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, then you can safely use it.
- Many essential oils have contraindications. Some are prohibited for use by pregnant women, patients with asthma 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, you can develop intolerance to the oil for many years.
- Only natural essential oils are suitable for fighting wrinkles. The use of synthetic substitutes can worsen the condition of the skin.
- For the skin around the eyes, esters can be used exclusively together with base oils or as part of other home cosmetic products (creams, masks) and only in a reduced percentage (1 drop per 10 ml of base oil). During application, care must be taken that the oil does not enter the mucous membrane.
- You should choose the type of essential oil for wrinkles and a specific recipe, taking into account not only your age, but also your skin type.
- You should not use combinations that include more than 4 types of essential oils. Complicate the mixture gradually, using a mixture with one ester for one week, adding another oil the next week, etc. And not 4 types at once. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the culprit in case of a negative reaction.
- The used set is preferably changed every month. In this way the effect will be brighter and more varied.
Application methods
Essential oils can be used for anti-aging care in a variety of ways. You can use a specific type of ether, but the best effect can be achieved in a combination of several. Combinations of esters must be done correctly, then the beneficial properties of each oil will increase and will not conflict.
To fight wrinkles, essential oils can:
Add organics to special cosmetic bases (night creams, lotions, nourishing masks, etc. ). Literally a few drops of ether are enough to significantly improve the care properties and anti-aging effect.
Mix with base oils (macadamia, almond, sesame, rose, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grape seed). This is an excellent remedy for preventing and fighting wrinkles. Apply the cream on top of the mixture or alternate carefully: 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 morta, 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, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of clary sage.
- The area around the eyes and the whole face will enjoy an excellent recipe: macadamia 8 ml, wheat germ 1 ml, black currant 1 ml, 1 drop of rose oil and frankincense. This is one of the simplest and most effective eyelid formulations at home.
CONCLUSION
There is a sufficient variety of essential oils that are useful in fighting wrinkles and slowing skin aging. It is important to choose the right esters and their combinations in order to get 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 proper facial care, but also to change your daily habits:
- Healthy food,
- take regular walks in the fresh air;
- quit smoking and alcohol;
- exercises;
- drink enough water;
- get enough sleep;
- avoid stress.
We wish you to always remain young, beautiful and choose your ideal combination of essential oils to effectively fight wrinkles.