Essential oils for facial anti-wrinkle

We all want to stay young and beautiful for as long as possible so that the signs of aging don't bother us. Especially on the face. Of course, no one can escape time: it is a natural process that affects all living things without exception.Age-related skin changes cannot be completely stopped. But it's possible to slow them down and make the signs of aging less noticeable. Essential oils will help us do this.Which essential oil is best for removing wrinkles, and which essential oils are suitable for facial skin of different ages? How to use them correctly for maximum effectiveness? We will discuss all this in the article.

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What types of wrinkles are there?

Wrinkles on the face are the most visible and unpleasant signs of aging and skin aging. The first wrinkles may appear after 25-30 years. Although at this age they are mostly 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 (UV rays, poor diet, vitamin deficiencies, chronic stress, lack of sleep) and natural processes, our skin loses elasticity and actively loses moisture. Over time, the body produces less hyaluronic acid, which retains moisture in dermal tissue. As a result, facial skin becomes dry and more sensitive to negative external factors.Over time, collagen and elastin fibers (proteins that act as a framework) become less supportive. They are partially sugared, becoming brittle and hard, and partially degraded completely. The remaining fibers are not enough to keep the skin as elastic and smooth as before. It does sag and develop age-related wrinkles.The main causes of facial wrinkles:

1. Natural age-related changes.The production of elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid decreases, and the subcutaneous fat layer gradually becomes thinner.
2. gravity.Elastin and collagen fibers also gradually sag under their own weight due to gravity. The oval shape of the face becomes less defined and "floats".
3. UV damage.Exposure to the sun or sunbathing without protective equipment can lead to dehydration, damage to the skin structure, activation of oxidative processes and premature aging.
4. bad habits.Smoking and lack of walking in fresh air can cause problems with blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When smoking, the skin "burns" and is exposed to the products of combustion, which increases oxidative stress. Visually, smokers' skin appears darker and rougher.
5. Incorrect or insufficient nutrition.Strict diets lead to nutritional deficiencies. With sudden weight loss, the skin has no time to "shrink" and sag.
6. Facial expressions are active.A characteristic of emotional people, it causes small muscle spasms. In this way, skin wrinkles are fixed.
7. Increased or decreased facial muscle tone.When facial muscles are constantly relaxed or, on the contrary, tense, for example during work (folds between eyebrows, squinting), this can lead to changes in the position of the tissues and even to the appearance of wrinkles at a young age.
8. Skin diseases, allergic reactions.Atopic dermatitis, for example, can lead to dehydration and loss of elasticity, which depletes the skin's resources.

As you can see, we can influence most causes by changing our habits and lifestyle. It is much easier to delay the appearance of wrinkles than to eliminate them. So, let’s first understand what types of wrinkles there are.

Types of wrinkles

Wrinkles are divided into several groups according to different criteria: depth of occurrence, severity, localization or mechanism of formation. Wrinkles can be divided into the following types:

1. on the forehead;
2. Eyebrow;
3. "crow's feet";
4. "rabbit wrinkles";
5. nasolabial folds and nasolabial folds;
6. purse string;
7. "puppet";
8. psychological folds;
9. "Ring of Venus"

If forehead wrinkles, glabella wrinkles, nasolabial fold wrinkles, and nasolacrimal fold wrinkles are all clear, then let’s briefly talk about the characteristics of other groups of people.

• "crow's feet"Wrinkles located around the eyes. These are thin folds in the surface that appear to emanate from one point in different directions. They get their name from this goose-foot-like feature.
• "Rabbit's Wrinkles"- Small folds formed on the sides of the nose. They branch from the back of the nose toward the cheeks at an angle. Such folds are typical of people with active facial expressions who laugh a lot, wrinkle their noses, and squint their eyes. And then the facial expression actually takes on something akin to chewing a rabbit.
• "puppet"The line of grief, or grief line, runs from the corner of the mouth to the chin. They occur due to persistent excessive tension in the muscles of the mouth (pursing the lips). Similar to the slots on a Muppet doll.
• "Purse Wrinkles"From nose to upper lip. They look like a tight bag or pouch, which is how they get their name. They usually appear in adulthood.
• "Ring of Venus"- Folded in the form of horizontal stripes at the neck. They look like deep wrinkles and appear due to weak, inelastic neck muscles that no longer support the skin. Combined with sleeping on a high, uncomfortable pillow and constantly tilting the head forward - unsightly wrinkles gradually appear on the neck.

How to fight wrinkles?

Let’s move on to the most interesting and important – ways to help fight facial wrinkles and other early signs of aging. Humanity already has quite a few such weapons in its arsenal. Everyone can choose a method that suits their taste and budget:

• Anti-aging procedures (plasma lift, Botulinum toxin injections, etc. ) performed in the office of a professional beautician;
• Cosmetic and plastic surgeons;
• often use specialAnti-AgingHousehold cosmetics (creams, masks, essences);
• Face shaping classes, facial fitness (facial anti-wrinkle gymnastics);
• 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 rethink your entire lifestyle: eat right, eliminate sweets, exercise regularly, take walks in the fresh air, give up bad habits, sleep 7-8 hours a day, learn to cope with stress.Later in this article, we’ll take a closer look at which essential oils are best for preventing and eliminating wrinkles based on age. The potential of this product to combat age-related cosmetic changes is huge, but not everyone knows about it.

Best Essential Oils for Facial Wrinkles

What are the benefits of essential oils for counteracting age-related facial skin changes? First, they have beneficial effects on the limbic system of our brain, which is responsible for our emotions. Secondly, the advantage of essential oils is that they affect the skin on a cellular level. This is because the molecules of the active substances in the oil are so small and lipophilic that they easily penetrate the skin structure and exert a modulating effect on the process.Table of the Best Carriers and Essential Oils to Fight Wrinkles

Carrier oil/essential oil	Basic features	age
primrose	Prevents the appearance of wrinkles, helps normalize hormone levels, and has anti-inflammatory properties.	30+
Borage (borage)	Essential for problem skin and atopic dermatitis (allergic reactions). Reduces irritation, dryness and flaking, restores epidermal barrier function and stops moisture loss. Slows down age-related changes and has powerful regenerative and anti-inflammatory effects.	30+
black currant	Effectively repairs and removes peeling and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. Helps fight pigmentation and has a brightening effect.	30+
Macadamia	The ideal oil for dry, chapped, dehydrated skin. Indispensable care for the face, knees and elbows in autumn and winter, it can also be applied to the eyelids. It has significant repairing and deeply nourishing properties, delaying aging and fading.	30+
avocado	Protects against UV rays, prevents the first wrinkles, deeply nourishes tissues, prevents dehydration and accelerates the healing of small wounds. Suitable for oily, combination and dry skin, normalizes sebaceous glands.	30+
Jasmine	Evens skin tone and eliminates flaking and dryness. Ideal for problematic, irritated and oily skin.	40+
himalayan cedar	Powerful antioxidant and proven anti-allergic effect. Smoothes skin texture and activates regeneration process.	40+
Lavender	Effectively fights photoaging and helps with sunburn. Soothes irritated skin and speeds healing.	40+
fragrant	Increases elasticity, eliminates inflammation and is used actively in anti-aging care. Accelerates healing.	40+
Myrrh	Smoothes fine lines, slows down the degeneration process, and effectively repairs chapped skin.	40+
Jojoba oil	As the base of the mixture, it is very stable and regulates both excess and deficient sebum.	50+
orange blossom	Increases elasticity and combats tissue sagging.	50+
Rose	Helps rehydrate, stimulate renewal, relieve inflammation and swelling, and protect against the effects of negative external factors.	50+
lemon	Lightens, removes age spots, skin tone, and evens skin tone.	50+
sandalwood	It works well against sagging and dry skin, making wrinkles around the eyes less noticeable.	50+
Immortelle	Increase collagen synthesis and improve the condition of blood vessel walls.	50+

The classification by oil age is not arbitrary. They are selected based on the mission. It can also be used at a young age. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin functions, do not cause addiction and affect various processes. Therefore, these oils can be used at any age.

30 years later

At this age, the skin cannot cope well with its barrier function and retain moisture. The stratum corneum becomes thicker and the viable cell layer decreases. The first wrinkles appear, including "crow's feet" in the delicate area around the eyes. The formation of skin folds and creases can be successfully prevented at this time if you choose the right care, eat right and lead a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles, we recommend adding the best essential oils for those over 30 to your personal care plan:

• black currant;
• Primrose (evening primrose);
• Borage (borage, Borage);
• avocado;
• Macadamia.

The first 3 oils on this list are especially important. Because these oils contain gamma-linolenic acid and other fatty acids, they effectively eliminate moisture loss, prevent flaking, relieve inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair.Avocado oil and macadamia oil are great for dry skin care. They nourish it deeply, soften it, make it smooth and elastic, and smooth out small wrinkles caused by dehydration and metabolic disorders. Avocado oil and macadamia oil are considered carrier oils. They can be used in pure form, as oil essences under face creams, or you can make your own creams and masks. If you are already troubled by dark circles and puffiness at this age, you can use anti-wrinkle essential oils (geranium, fennel, helichrysum, etc. ) that have lymphatic drainage and blood vessel strengthening effects.

40 years later

During 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's ability to retain moisture continues to decrease, producing less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans.These processes occur deep in the dermis, so dealing with them is much more difficult than dealing with wrinkles that develop at an earlier age due to lack of moisture. Not many substances are able to penetrate tissue 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;
• fragrant;
• Myrrh.

American Peppermint Oil and Myrtle Facial Oil provide dramatic lifting effects. Traditionally, frankincense and myrrh were widely used to increase elasticity.

50 years later

The use of phytoestrogens is highly recommended in the care of mature skin. Because with the onset of menopause, a woman's body no longer independently produces estrogen, which protects the skin from aging. You can try adding fennel and anise oil to mixtures and homemade cream in short courses. But be careful.Due to estrogen deficiency, the amount of collagen and elastin fibers decreases more rapidly (2% per year as opposed to 1% over the same period over age 40). The skin thins and facial bones lose volume and density, which can also lead to epidermal sagging and the appearance of wrinkles.If you take good care of your face, protect it from UV rays, eat right, and live a healthy lifestyle, by the time you're 50, your skin will be in much better shape than someone who doesn't. Care with quality care.Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood flow in epidermal tissue, strengthening blood vessels, active hydration, protection from UV rays, and the use of oils can help support skin in this age group. Most effective broadcasts for people over 50:

• Helichrysum;
• orange blossom;
• Rose;
• sandalwood;
• Lemon (as a supplement to improve skin tone).

The chart above details how each oil works. Oils from previous ages are also used, especially esters of resins (myrrh, frankincense).

Use essential oils to remove 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 tips will help you get the most benefits from natural ingredients.

key rules

Let us remember that essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Therefore, you need to use them with caution and follow basic rules and precautions.

1. Esters may cause skin irritation. Therefore, it is strictly prohibited to use new oils for facial care without sensitivity testing. 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 there are no signs of irritation at the application site after one day, it is safe to use.
2. Many essential oils have contraindications. Some are contraindicated for use by pregnant women, people with asthma, and people with other serious problems. Therefore, please read the description carefully before purchasing.
3. Do not apply undiluted essential oils to your face. In the worst-case scenario, you could develop an intolerance to oil for years.
4. Only natural essential oils are suitable for fighting wrinkles. Using synthetic alternatives may worsen skin conditions.
5. For the skin around the eyes, esters can only be used together with a carrier oil or as part of other homemade cosmetics (creams, masks), but in a reduced proportion (1 drop per 10 ml of carrier oil). Care must be taken when using it to ensure that the oil does not get on the mucous membranes.
6. You need to choose the type and specific formula of anti-wrinkle essential oils, taking into account not only your age but also your skin type.
7. You should not use a combination containing more than 4 essential oils. Gradually complicate the mixture, using a mixture of one ester one week, adding another oil the next week, and so on. And not all 4 types at the same time. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the culprit when a negative reaction occurs.
8. It is best to replace the used kit once a month. The result will be brighter and more varied.

Instructions

Essential oils can be used in anti-aging care in different ways. You can use one specific type of ether, but a combination of ethers will give you the best results. The combination of esters must be done correctly so that the beneficial properties of each oil are enhanced without conflict.To fight wrinkles, essential oils can:Organics are added 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 effects.Blend with carrier oils (macadamia, almond, sesame, rose hip, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grape seed). This is an excellent treatment for preventing and fighting wrinkles. Apply cream over the mixture, or alternate treatments: day mixture, day cream. Store 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 helichrysum, 2 drops of rose or sandalwood and 1 drop of lemon (no lemon in summer). Apply in the evening.
• For deeper wrinkles, try another essential oil formula. You need to mix 8 ml of jojoba oil, 1 ml of green coffee, 1 ml of primula, add 1 drop of lemongrass, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of clary sage.
• Around the eyes and the entire face will enjoy the delicate formula: 8 ml macadamia, 1 ml wheat germ, 1 ml blackcurrant, 1 drop each rose oil and incense. This is one of the simplest and most effective eyelid formulas available at home.

in conclusion

There are a sufficient variety of essential oils available to fight wrinkles and slow down skin aging. To get the best results from your facial care routine, it is important to choose the right esters and their combination. The essential oils we describe in detail in our article are suitable for any age group.But remember: in the process of fighting aging, it is not only necessary to organize appropriate facial care, but more importantly, to change your daily habits:

• Healthy Food,
• Take regular walks in the fresh air;
• Quit smoking and drinking;
• exercise;
• drink enough water;
• enough sleep;
• Avoid stress.

We wish you eternal youthfulness, beauty and choose your ideal combination of essential oils to effectively fight wrinkles.