We all want to stay young and beautiful for as long as possible so that the signs of aging do not bother us. Especially on the face. Of course, no one can escape time: this is a natural process that all living beings, without exception, are subject to.
Age-related skin changes cannot be stopped completely. But it is possible to slow them down and make the signs of aging less obvious. And essential oils will help us with this.
Which type of oil helps fight wrinkles best, and which essential oils are suitable for facial skin of different ages? How to use them 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. Although at this age they are mainly associated with dehydration and dry skin. Let's take a closer look at the mechanics of skin aging.
Mechanism of wrinkle formation
Under the influence of external factors (ultraviolet radiation, poor diet, vitamin deficiency, chronic stress, lack of sleep) and natural processes, our skin loses its elasticity. and actively lose moisture. Over time, the body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, which helps retain water in skin tissues. As a result, facial skin becomes drier and more sensitive to negative external factors.
Collagen and elastic fibers (proteins that serve as a framework) become less and less able to fulfill their supporting function over time. Partly they are glycated, becoming brittle and hard, partly they decompose completely. The remaining fibers are not enough for the skin to retain its elasticity and smoothness as before. It actually sags and age-related wrinkles appear.
The main causes of wrinkles on the face:
- Natural age-related changes.Reduced production of Elastin and Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, the fat layer under the skin gradually thins.
- Gravitation.Elastin and collagen fibers also gradually sag under their own weight due to gravity. The oval of the face becomes less clear and "floating".
- UV damage.Exposure to the sun or solarium without protective equipment, leads to dehydration, damage to the skin structure, activation of oxidation and premature aging.
- Bad habits.Smoking and lack of walking in fresh air cause problems with blood circulation and tissue nutrition. When smoking, the skin "burns" and is exposed to combustion products - increasing oxidative stress. Visually, a smoker's skin looks darker and rougher.
- Improper or incomplete nutrition.Strict diets lead to nutrient deficiencies. Sudden weight loss, when the skin has not had time to "shrink" and sag.
- Dynamic facial expressions.Characteristic of emotional people, it causes small muscle spasms. In this way, wrinkles on the skin are fixed.
- Increased or decreased facial muscle tone.When the facial muscles are constantly relaxed or, on the contrary, tense, for example, during work (folds between the eyebrows, squinting), this leads to a change in the position of the tissues and even appearanceshow wrinkles. when I was young.
- Dermatological diseases, allergies.For example, atopic dermatitis leads to dehydration and reduced elasticity, depleting the skin's resources.
As you can see, we can influence most causes by changing our habits and lifestyle. Delaying the appearance of wrinkles is much easier than eliminating them. So, let's find out what types of wrinkles there are.
Types of wrinkles
Wrinkles are divided into groups according to different criteria: depth of appearance, severity, localization or mechanism of formation. The following types of wrinkles are distinguished:
- on the forehead;
- eyebrow;
- "Cheat";
- "rabbit wrinkles";
- nose and nose;
- bag straps;
- "puppets";
- mental folds;
- "Rings of Venus"
If everything is clear with wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, nasolabial folds and nose, then we will briefly talk about the characteristics of other groups below.
- "Cheat"called wrinkles located around the eyes. These are superficially thin folds that seem to diverge in different directions from one point. Because this feature resembles a goose's foot, they got their name.
- "Rabbit Wrinkles"- small folds that form on one side of the nose. From behind the nose they diverge at an angle towards the cheeks. Such folds are characteristic of people with active facial expressions, often smiling, wrinkling the nose and squinting eyes. Then the facial expression really resembled a chewing rabbit.
- "Puppets", also known as the sadness line, runs straight from the corners of the lips to the chin. The reason for their appearance is frequent excessive tension of the mouth muscles (pursed lips). Similar to the slots on a marionette doll.
- "Purse strap wrinkles"going from the nose to the upper lip. They look like a bag or pocket, which is why they get their name. They often appear in adulthood.
- "Rings of Venus"- folds in the form of horizontal stripes on the neck. They look like deep wrinkles and appear because the neck muscles are weak, lack elasticity, and no longer support the skin. Plus sleeping on a high, uncomfortable pillow, the head constantly tilting forward - and unaesthetic wrinkles 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 premature aging. There are already quite a few of them in the arsenal of humanity. Everyone can choose a method that suits their preferences and budget:
- anti-aging procedures in the office of a professional esthetician (plasmolift injections, botulinum toxin injections, etc. );
- facelift and cosmetic surgeons;
- Frequently used especiallyAgainst agingcosmetics (face cream, mask, serum) at home;
- face shaping classes, facial gymnastics (anti-wrinkle facial gymnastics);
- anti-aging massage;
- take specialized vitamin and mineral complexes;
- Use essential oils.
All of these methods are effective in the fight against age-related changes. To be sustainable, you need to reconsider your entire lifestyle: eat properly, eliminate sweets, regularly exercise and walk in the fresh air, give up bad habits, sleep 7-8 hours a day, learn how to deal with stress.
Later in the article, we will take a closer look at which essential oils are best for preventing and removing wrinkles depending on age. The potential of this product in the fight against age-related changes in the cosmetic industry is huge but not everyone knows about it.
The best essential oils for facial wrinkles
What are the benefits of essential oils in combating age-related changes in facial skin? Firstly, they have a beneficial 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 molecules of the active ingredients in the oil are very small and lipophilic, they easily penetrate the skin structure and have a regulating effect on processes.
Table of the best carriers and essential oils to fight wrinkles
| Carrier oil/essential oil | Basic properties | Year old |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose | Protects against the first wrinkles, helps normalize hormone levels and has an anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| Borago (borage) | Indispensable for problem skin and atopic dermatitis (atopic). Reduces irritation, dryness and peeling, restores the barrier function of the epidermis, prevents moisture loss. Slows down age-related changes, has a powerful regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect. | 30+ |
| grape | Effectively restores, eliminates peeling and inflammation, suitable for dry skin. Helps fight pigmentation and has a skin-brightening effect. | 30+ |
| Macadamia | Ideal oil for dry, chapped, dehydrated skin. Indispensable in the care of the face, knees and elbows in autumn and winter, can be applied to the eyelids. It has a pronounced deep revitalizing and nourishing effect, slowing down the aging and fading processes. | 30+ |
| Avocado | Protects from UV rays, prevents the first wrinkles, deeply nourishes tissues, prevents dehydration, accelerates the healing of minor wounds. Suitable for oily, combination and dry skin, normalizes sebaceous glands. | 30+ |
| jasmine | Evens out skin tone, eliminates peeling and dry skin. Suitable for problem skin, prone to inflammation and oiliness. | 40+ |
| Himalayan cedar wood | Powerful antioxidant effect and anti-allergic effect have been proven. Makes skin texture smoother and activates regeneration processes. | 40+ |
| lavender | Effective anti-aging and helps prevent sunburn. Soothes irritated skin and speeds healing. | 40+ |
| Smell | Increases elasticity, eliminates inflammation and is actively used for anti-aging care. Speeds up healing. | 40+ |
| Myrrh | Smoothes small wrinkles, slows down the degenerative process and effectively restores chapped skin. | 40+ |
| Jojoba | Great as the foundation of a mixture, it is highly stable, correcting both excess and deficiency of sebum. | 50+ |
| Neroli oil | Increases elasticity and prevents tissue sagging. | 50+ |
| Rose | Helps saturate moisture, stimulates regeneration, reduces inflammation and swelling, protects from negative external factors. | 50+ |
| Yellow lemon | Brightens, removes age spots, evens skin tone. | 50+ |
| Sandalwood | It is very effective against sagging and dry skin, making wrinkles around the eyes less noticeable. | 50+ |
| Everlasting Chrysanthemum | Increases collagen synthesis, improves the condition of vessel walls. | 50+ |
The age division of oils is not just arbitrary. They are selected according to their duties. It can also be used at a young age. Essential oils are not hormones. They normalize skin function without causing addiction and affecting various processes. So, these oils can be used by any age group.
After 30 years
At this age, the skin has a poor barrier function and ability to retain moisture. The stratum corneum becomes thicker and the layer of living cells decreases. The first wrinkles appear, including crow's feet in the delicate skin around the eyes. This is the time when the formation of wrinkles on the skin can be successfully prevented if you choose the right care regimen, eat properly and have a healthy lifestyle.
To prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles, we recommend including the best essential oils for ages 30 and up in your personal care program:
- grape;
- Evening primrose (evening 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 peeling, reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue recovery.
Avocado oil and macadamia oil are useful for dry skin care. They deeply nourish, soften, smooth and elastic, smooth out small wrinkles caused by dehydration and metabolic disorders. Avocado oil and macadamia oil are considered base oils. They can be used in their pure form, as an oil serum in a cream form, or by making your own creams and masks with them.
If at this age you are worried about dark circles and swelling under the eyes, you can use anti-wrinkle essential oils that have the effect of lymphatic drainage and strengthening blood vessels (geranium, fennel, chamomile). birth, etc. ).
After 40 years
At this age, the skin increasingly accumulates age-related changes. The number of collagen and elastic fibers decreases by about 1% each year. The dermis's ability to retain moisture continues to decline, and less and less hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans are produced.
These processes take place in the deep layers of the dermis, so dealing with them is much more difficult than wrinkles that arise at an earlier age due to insufficient hydration. There are not many substances that are able to penetrate tissues far from the skin's surface.
The list of essential oils for treating wrinkles over 40 is quite long. The most popular oils are:
- jasmine;
- Lavender;
- Himalayan cedar;
- smell;
- myrrh.
Monarda and myrtle facial oils provide a visible lifting effect. Traditionally, agarwood and myrrh are widely used 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 independently stops producing estrogen, which protects the skin from aging. You can try adding anise oil and fennel oil to homemade mixtures and creams in a pinch. But with caution.
Due to estrogen deficiency, the number of collagen and elastic fibers decreases even faster (2% per year instead of 1% at the same time at age 40+). The skin becomes thinner, facial bone volume and density decrease, which also leads to sagging of the epidermis and the appearance of folds.
If you take good care of your facial skin, protect your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays, eat well and have a healthy lifestyle, then by the age of 50, your skin condition will be much better than those who do not. take care of. quality care care.
Measures aimed at maintaining normal blood flow in the tissues of the epidermis, strengthening blood vessels, as well as actively moisturizing, protecting from UV rays and using oils help support the skin at this age. The most effective broadcasting methods for people over 50 years old:
- longevity;
- Neroli oil;
- rose;
- sandalwood;
- lemon (as a supplement, 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 from tree resins (myrrh, frankincense).
Use essential oils to treat wrinkles
Now let's talk about how to properly use essential oils to effectively combat age-related changes in appearance and prevent wrinkles. Following these simple recommendations will help you get maximum benefit from natural ingredients.
Main rule
Let us remember 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 testing for sensitivity. To do this, dilute 2 drops of ether in a spoonful of carrier oil. Apply a drop of the mixture to your elbow and wait at least 24 hours. If after a day there are no signs of irritation at the application site, 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 scenario, you could suffer from oil intolerance for years.
- Only natural essential oils are suitable for anti-wrinkles. Using synthetic alternatives may worsen skin conditions.
- For the skin around the eyes, esters can be used alone with a base oil or as part of other homemade cosmetic products (creams, masks) and only in reduced proportions (1 drop per 10 ml of oilbackground). During application, care must be taken to ensure that the oil does not get on mucous membranes.
- You need to choose an essential oil for wrinkles and a specific formula, taking into account not only your age but also your skin type.
- You should not use a combination that includes more than 4 essential oils. Compound the mixture gradually, using the mixture with one ester one week, adding another oil the next, etc. v. And not 4 types at the same time. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the culprit in case of a negative reaction.
- It is best to change the set every month. This way, the effect will be brighter and more diverse.
Method of application
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 results can be achieved by combining several types. The combination of esters must be done correctly so that the beneficial properties of each oil will be enhanced and not conflict.
To fight wrinkles, essential oils can:
Add organic substances to special cosmetics (night creams, lotions, nourishing masks, etc. ). Literally a few drops of ether are enough to significantly improve the care properties and anti-aging effects.
Mix with carrier oils (macadamia, almond, sesame, rosehip, pomegranate, avocado, wheat germ, grapeseed). This is an excellent remedy to prevent and fight wrinkles. Apply cream on top of the mixture or alternate care steps: day mixture, day cream. Store the mixture in a brown glass bottle.
- You can fix wrinkles by mixing 9ml of avocado oil, 1ml of pomegranate seed oil with 1 drop of immortelle, 2 drops of rose or sandalwood and 1 drop of lemon (do not use lemon in summer). Apply in the evening.
- For deep wrinkles, try a different formula with essential oils. You need to mix 8 ml of jojoba oil, 1 ml of green coffee, 1 ml of evening primrose, add 1 drop of lemongrass, 1 drop of fennel, 1 drop of sage.
- The area around the eyes and the entire face will enjoy a delicate formula: macadamia 8 ml, wheat germ 1 ml, black currant 1 ml, 1 drop each of rose oil and agarwood. This is one of the simplest and most effective eyelid creation formulas at home.
Conclusion
There are all kinds of essential oils that are very useful in the fight against wrinkles and slowing down the skin aging process. It is important to choose the right esters and their combinations to get the best results from your daily facial care. The essential oils that we describe in detail in the article are suitable for all ages.
But remember: in the fight against aging, it is important not only to properly organize facial care, but also to change your daily routine:
- Healthy food,
- take regular walks in the fresh air;
- quit smoking and alcohol;
- exercise;
- drink enough water;
- get enough sleep;
- Avoid stress.
Wishing you always stay young and beautiful and choose for yourself the ideal combination of essential oils to effectively fight wrinkles.