Cosmetic oils contain a large amount of nutrients and vitamins that help keep the skin in good condition.
All you need to do is carefully read the list of contraindications for the product you are using.
Some products cannot be used around the eyes, while others are not suitable for oily skin. Cases of individual intolerance to certain components of the oil on the part of the body are also possible.
If you do not violate the instructions and do not stain the skin with an inappropriate product, the effect will be good.
Each oil has a unique composition, is a reservoir of useful substances and has a different effect on the skin. They are used in pure form or as part of masks, creams, lotions and serums.
Pros and cons
The list of advantages of cosmetic oils is quite large.
- Benefits for the skin. Cosmetic oils nourish the skin, cleanse it well thanks to the fatty acids they contain and, in general, have an anti-aging effect.
- Low price and availability. You can buy oil in any pharmacy, the assortment is usually quite large, and the prices, on the contrary, are not high. Considering that essential oils are not used in their pure form, but a few drops are added to some kind of base, such a bottle will suffice for a long time. Base oils are inexpensive too. In this capacity, it is allowed to use, for example, cold-pressed olive oil, which can be bought in a normal grocery store. A one-liter bottle will be enough for a long time.
- Natural composition. The oils are extracted from natural components and purified of harmful impurities. As a result, you have a product without chemicals or parabens.
There aren't that many downsides, but it wasn't without them.
- The main disadvantage is that the effect of using oils is not as great as we would like. They improve the condition of the skin, but do not radically modify it. Plus, you won't get results right away or the next day. To tell the difference, you must use oils regularly, for at least a month, or better than two.
- The probability of an allergic reaction. Like all natural products, cosmetic oil can cause some individual intolerance, so it is better to carry out an allergy test before using it for the first time.
The best oils for rejuvenation.
There are many oils to preserve youth. I will tell you about the most popular and effective ones.
Cocoa
Natural cocoa butter gives off a unique chocolate smell. It contains many useful things:
- fatty acid;
- tannins;
- caffeine;
- xanthine.
This product has an excellent tonic and healing effect and is often used in lip balms because it works so well for dry and chapped lips.
Cocoa butter will not eliminate wrinkles, but it will be a good prevention of their appearance, it will protect the skin from the harmful effects of the environment and help it to renew itself better.
Horn
This is an amazing product that is quite expensive, but it stands out from the rest of the cosmetic oils. It is made from young deer antlers and contains a lot of useful substances:
- eighteen different amino acids;
- enzymes;
- glutamic acid;
- glycine;
- collagen, iodine, calcium, zinc and other trace elements.
This product easily penetrates the skin and activates the tissue regeneration process, strengthens local immunity and increases blood microcirculation.
Jojoba
This oil contains a lot of vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant, so it works well for dry and aging skin in the face and neck area.
Of course, it is not worth waiting for a 100% lifting effect, but the elasticity of the skin with regular use of this product will be higher. At the same time, it is well and quickly absorbed, allowing it to be used as a replacement for cream and applied at night.
Beaver
If you are looking for the right oils to rejuvenate and fix your skin, take a look at castor oil. Due to its composition, it is almost 90% ricinoleic acid, thanks to which it perfectly restores dry skin and makes wrinkles less noticeable.
Coconut
It reliably protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, making it especially popular in summer in sunny regions. In addition, it also improves metabolic processes, so the facial skin begins to look fresher.
The advantage of the product is that it can be used to smear the skin around the eyes and lids. Many oils cannot be used in this area due to their excessive strength or heavy texture. Coconut oil is very light, absorbs well, and the skin underneath breathes.
Sesame
Another product that, according to reviews, works well for dry skin with the first signs of wilting. There are many beneficial elements in sesame oil:
- B vitamins;
- vitamins E and C;
- phytosterols;
- trace elements (silicon, zinc and others);
- sesamol is a special substance that perfectly protects against ultraviolet radiation.
This oil is somewhat more expensive than others, but it serves as a good prevention for the formation of wrinkles, makes the skin more elastic, removes impurities well, and normalizes the sebaceous glands.
Flax
This oil has the ability to tighten aging skin well, but it has limitations. It is heavy and for this reason should not be applied around the eyes. There is a risk of waking up with bloating.
But this tool showed itself well in the neck and décolleté area. If you use it long enough and regularly, the condition of the skin in this area will improve, elasticity and tone will return.
Buckthorn
This oil is capable of rejuvenating well, but it is not used in its pure form. You can mix it with a base oil of your choice, depending on your skin type. For a more pronounced anti-aging effect, I recommend mixing it with the content of a vitamin E capsule.
Sea buckthorn oil fixes sagging skin and improves elasticity. If you use it regularly, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Olive
This product is useful not only when taken orally as part of light salads, but it can also be used to care for the eyelids. It is enough to put a compress with olive oil on the problem areas of the eye area for 10 minutes, and after several of these procedures, the skin condition will improve. It is a frequent ingredient in many homemade cosmetic recipes.
Pumpkin
This product has a very rich composition, it contains;
- carotenoids;
- glycerides of organic acids;
- phosphatides;
- vitamin E and B vitamins;
- phytin;
- stearins
Thanks to this, it perfectly hydrates the skin, protects from the sun, serves as a good acne prevention, nourishes and reduces flaking. Suitable for all skin types.
Recipes
There are a wide variety of recipes that use all of these oils for different skin types. They are often mixed together, with different ingredients for homemade cosmetics, or added to enrich the formulation in simple and inexpensive creams. For example, a mask of pumpkin oil (one teaspoon), cosmetic clay (two tablespoons), and ground cinnamon (half a teaspoon) helps with acne.
You can get rid of age spots by mixing a teaspoon of castor oil with a tablespoon of grated cucumber and using this mixture as a mask.
And from cocoa butter, you can make a nourishing cream. To do this, melt a tablespoon of the product in a water bath, add a couple of drops of vitamins A and E and a teaspoon of sea buckthorn and rosehip oil, mix well and use. Such a cream is stored in the refrigerator for several days.
conclusions
The use of cosmetic oils can help in an integrated approach to rejuvenation, especially if you do not have the opportunity to regularly visit the salon and buy expensive cosmetics. These are natural natural remedies that have a good anti-aging effect and do not contain harmful components, which are so abundant in cheap cosmetics.