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 things, without exception, are subject.
Age-related skin changes cannot be completely stopped. But it is quite possible to slow it down and make the signs of aging less noticeable. And essential oils will help us with this.
Which oils help fight wrinkles the most, which essential oils are suitable for facial skin at different ages? How to use it correctly to get 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 unpleasant sign of old age and aging skin. The first wrinkles may appear after 25-30 years. Even at this age they are mainly associated with dehydration and dryness. Let's take a closer look at the mechanism 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 hyaluronic acid, which retains water in the dermis tissue. 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 frame) are less and less able to overcome their support function over time. Some of them are glycated, becoming brittle and hard, and some are completely decomposed. The remaining fiber is not enough for the skin to remain elastic and smooth as before. It really sags, and age-related wrinkles appear.
The main reasons for the formation of wrinkles on the face:
- Natural changes associated with age.Reducing 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 solarium without protective equipment, leads to dehydration, damage to the skin structure, activation of oxidative processes and early aging.
- Bad habits. Smoking and less walking in the fresh air cause problems with blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When smoking, the skin "burns" and comes into contact with combustion products - increasing oxidative stress. Visually, a smoker's skin looks darker and rougher.
- Improper or insufficient nutrition.A strict diet leads to nutrient deficiencies. Sudden weight loss, when the skin does not have time to "shrink" and relax.
- Active facial expressions.Characteristic of emotional people, it causes small muscle spasms. In this way skin folds are improved.
- Increased or decreased facial muscle tone.When the facial muscles are constantly relaxed or, on the contrary, tense, for example, during work (creases between the eyebrows, squinting), this leads to changes 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 decreased elasticity, reducing skin resources.
As you can see, we can influence most of the causes by changing our habits and lifestyle. Delaying the appearance of wrinkles is easier than getting rid of them. Therefore, let's think about the types of wrinkles there are.
Types of wrinkles
Wrinkles are divided into groups according to different criteria: depth of occurrence, degree of severity, localization or mechanism of formation. The following types of wrinkles are distinguished:
- on the forehead;
- eyebrows;
- "crow's feet";
- "rabbit wrinkles";
- nasolabial and nasolabial;
- purse strap;
- "puppet";
- mental folds;
- "Ring 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 characteristics of other groups below.
- "crow's feet"called wrinkles located around the eyes. These are shallow thin folds that appear to diverge in different directions from a single point. Because of this feature, which resembles goose feet, they got their name.
- "Rabbit Twitch"- small folds that form on the side of the nose. From the back of the nose they diverge at an angle towards the cheeks. Such folds are typical for people with active facial expressions, who often laugh, wrinkle the nose and squint. Then the facial expression actually takes on a bit of a resemblance to a munching rabbit.
- "doll", or sadness line, runs in a straight line from the corners of the lips down to the chin. The reason for their appearance is the constant overstrain of the muscles of the mouth (lips of the mouth). Just like the slot on a marionette doll.
- "Purse strap twitch"go from the nose to the upper lip. They look like tight bags or pouches, which is why they got their name. They usually appear in adulthood.
- "Ring 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, which no longer support the skin. Coupled with sleeping on a high and uncomfortable pillow, always tilting the 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 wrinkles on the face and other signs of early aging. There are already many of them in the human arsenal. Everyone can choose a method according to their taste and budget:
- anti-aging procedures in the office of a professional cosmetologist (plasmolifting, botulinum toxin injection, etc. );
- facelifts and plastic surgeons;
- special common use
anti aging cosmetics (face cream, mask, serum) at home; - face building classes, facial fitness (gymnastics for the face against wrinkles);
- anti-aging massage;
- take a special complex of vitamins and minerals;
- 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, eliminate sweets, regularly exercise and walk in the fresh air, abandon bad habits, sleep 7-8 hours 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 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 the skin? First, it has a good effect on the limbic system of our brain, which is responsible for emotions. Second, the advantage of essential oils is that they affect the skin at the cellular level. This is because the active ingredient molecules in the oil are very small and lipophilic, they easily penetrate the skin structure and have a modulating effect on the process.
Table of the best carriers and essential oils to combat wrinkles
| Basic/Essential Oil | Basic properties | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose | Protects against the first wrinkles, helps normalize hormone levels, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| Borage | Indispensable for problem skin and atopic dermatitis (allergic reaction). Reduces irritation, dryness and peeling, restores the epidermal barrier function, stops moisture loss. Slows down age-related changes, has a strong regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| Currants | Effectively restores, removes peeling and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. Helps fight pigmentation and has a brightening effect. | 30+ |
| Macadamia | An oil suitable for dry, chapped, dehydrated skin. It is very necessary to take care of the face, knees and elbows in autumn and winter, can be used on the eyelids. It has a significant restorative effect and is very nourishing, delaying 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 the sebaceous glands. | 30+ |
| Jasmine | Smoothes the face, eliminates peeling and dryness. Suitable for problem skin, prone to inflammation and oily skin. | 40+ |
| Himalayan cedar | Strong antioxidant effect and proven antiallergic effect. Makes skin texture smoother and activates the regeneration process. | 40+ |
| Lavender | Effective against 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 | Eliminates fine wrinkles, slows down the degenerative process, and effectively restores broken skin. | 40+ |
| Jojoba | Excellent as a blend base, it is very stable, controlling both excess and deficiency of sebum. | 50+ |
| Neroli | Increases elasticity and fights tissue sagging. | 50+ |
| Rose | Helps saturate with moisture, stimulates renewal, relieves inflammation and swelling, protects against negative external factors. | 50+ |
| Lemon | Brightens, removes age spots, tones, evens out facial skin. | 50+ |
| sandalwood | It fights well against sagging and dry skin, making wrinkles around the eyes less noticeable. | 50+ |
| Immortelle | Increases collagen synthesis, improves the condition of vascular walls. | 50+ |
The division by age of oil is more than arbitrary. They are selected according to their respective duties. It can also be used at a young age. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin function without causing addiction and affect various processes. Therefore, this oil can be used at any age.
After 30 years
At this age, the skin overcomes 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 folds and folds 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 including the best essential oils for age 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 this oil, it effectively eliminates moisture loss, fights peeling, relieves inflammation, and accelerates tissue recovery.
Avocado and macadamia oil 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 oil are considered base oils. They can be used either in their pure form, in the form of an oil serum under a cream, or by making creams and masks with them.
If at this age you are already bothered by circles under the eyes and puffiness, you can use anti-wrinkle essential oils with lymphatic drainage, vascular strengthening effects (geranium, fennel, immortelle, etc. ).
After 40 years
At this age, the skin accumulates 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 decrease, and less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans are produced.
These processes occur in the inner layer of the dermis, so it is more difficult to deal with them than wrinkles at an earlier age that arise due to insufficient hydration. Not many substances are able to penetrate tissues located far from the surface of the skin.
The list of essential oils for wrinkles over the age of 40 is quite long. The most popular oils are:
- jasmine;
- lavender;
- Himalayan cedar;
- incense;
- myrrh
Monarda and myrtle face oil provides a noticeable lifting effect. Traditionally, the widely used frankincense and myrrh work more to increase elasticity.
After 50 years
The use of phytoestrogens is highly recommended in the care of mature skin. Because with the onset of menopause, a woman's body stops independently producing estrogen, which protects the skin from aging. You can try to include anise oil and fennel in the mixture and homemade cream in a short course. But with caution.
Due to the lack of estrogen, the number of collagen and elastin fibers decreases 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 take good care of your face, protect it from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays, eat right and lead a healthy lifestyle, then at the age of 50 the condition of your skin will be better than those who do not take it. quality care care.
Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood flow in the epidermal tissue, strengthening blood vessels, as well as active moisturizers, protection from UV rays, and the use of oils help support the skin at this age. Most effective posts for people aged 50+:
- immortal;
- neroli;
- roses;
- sandalwood;
- lemon (in addition, to improve the skin).
How each of these oils works is detailed in the table above. Oils from earlier age groups are also used, especially esters from resins (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 suggestions will help you get the most out of the natural ingredients.
The main rule
Remember that essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Therefore, you need to use it carefully, follow the basic rules and precautions.
- Esters can cause skin irritation. Therefore, it is forbidden to use new oils for facial care without first testing for sensitivity. To do this, dilute 2 drops of ether in a teaspoon of essential oil. Apply a drop of the mixture to the crease 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 use it safely.
- Many essential oils have contraindications. Some 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 a worst-case scenario, you could develop an oil intolerance for 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 oil or as part of other homemade cosmetic products (creams, masks) and only in reduced percentages (1 drop per 10 ml of base oil). During application, care must be taken to ensure that the oil does not get on the mucous membrane.
- You need to choose the type of essential oil for wrinkles and specific recipes, taking into account not only your age, but also your skin type.
- You cannot use combinations containing more than 4 types of essential oils. Complex the mixture gradually, using a mixture with one ester for a week, adding another oil the following week, etc. And not 4 types at once. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the cause in the event of a negative reaction.
- It is best to change the set used every month. This way the effect will be brighter and more diverse.
Application method
Essential oils can be used for anti-aging care in different ways. You can use one specific type of ether, but the best effect can be achieved in a combination of several. The combination of esters must be done correctly, then the beneficial properties of each oil will be enhanced and not conflict.
To combat wrinkles, essential oils can:
Add organic ingredients to special cosmetic bases (night creams, lotions, nourishing masks, etc. ). Literally, a few drops of ether are enough to significantly increase the caring properties and anti-aging effect.
Mix with essential oils (macadamia, almond, sesame, rosehip, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grape seed). This is an excellent remedy for the prevention and fight against wrinkles. Apply the cream on top of the mixture or alternate in the care: 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 primrose, add 1 drop of lemongrass, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of clary sage.
- The area around the eyes, and the whole face, will enjoy a wonderful recipe: macadamia 8 ml, wheat germ 1 ml, black currant 1 ml, 1 drop each of rose oil and frankincense. This is one of the easiest and most effective eyelid formulations at home.
Conclusion
There are a wide variety of essential oils that are useful in fighting wrinkles and delaying skin aging. It is important to choose the right esters and their combinations to get the best results from your daily facial care. Essential oils, which we describe in detail in the article, are suitable for any age.
But remember: in the fight against aging, it is important not only to arrange proper facial care, but also to change your daily habits:
- Nutritious food,
- frequent walks in the fresh air;
- stop smoking and alcohol;
- exercise;
- drink enough water;
- Get enough sleep;
- avoid stress.
We hope you always stay young, beautiful and choose your ideal combination of essential oils to fight wrinkles effectively.