Skin oils

Cosmetic oil is a plant extract obtained by the method of cold or hot pressing of a plant. Fatty acids in the composition of oils are of great benefit to the skin of the face and body, but not always harmless components are equally useful. Essential when choosing oil is the type of epidermis, a minor - its age and condition.

Face oil is used primarily to nourish and moisturize the skin; Herbal extract can be used in tandem with a conventional cream or as a separate cosmetic product. The natural components of lipid extracts penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis, due to which the effect of using the product is felt rather.

Cosmetic compositions are used to care for mature skin - they qualitatively nourish the moisture-free epidermis, affect the synthesis of natural elastin and collagen, without which it is impossible to imagine healthy and toned skin.

For dehydrated skin It is necessary to choose oils like apricot, jojoba, macadamia nut, avocado to normalize and maintain the water balance of the epidermis. For fatty epidermis basic extracts of jojoba, sweet almond, tamanu, sasankva, black currant, tea tree esters, propolis, orange will be appropriate.

To solve this problem, cosmetologists recommend using citrus extracts (orange, lemon, grapefruit), carrots, parsley, vanilla, celery - they whiten new pigment spots and cope well with unsightly imperfections already established.

Essential extracts of cinnamon, cloves, oregano, and tea tree help to keep the fungus, the main feature of which is the fight against bacteria. Saturated aromatic compounds have an antiseptic effect on the affected area of ​​the face or body.

Oils are divided into two large groups: basic and essential. In turn, the basic, or basic fatty compounds are divided into solid and liquid, depending on their consistency.

• Solid represent a tight mix of often whitish hue with a fat texture. They are sold in blotters or cans, before applying the product it is recommended to heat a small part of it in a separate container - this will simplify its use.
• Liquid The compositions are the most famous and often found - almost all of them have a yellow tint stored in elongated vials with or without a dispenser.

Essential products are highly concentrated formulations that are not used in their pure form and serve as an additive to basic products. They make it possible to increase the beneficial properties of base oils and add additional useful elements to its composition.

Beneficial features:

• Oil moisturizes well and nourishes the skin regardless of its type;
• It fights with visible and barely noticeable peeling;
• Lipids help regulate sebum production and elimination of excessive greasy on the surface of the face;
• Base Oil Components act as a barrier for the epidermis, creating a barely noticeable film on its surface that protects the epidermis from external conditions (wind, rain, snow, temperature drops, UV radiation, dust);
• Basic products are involved in the "work" of the epidermis: renewal, regeneration of its cells, ethereal give additional opportunities and enrich the universal composition;
• Basic affect the quality of the epidermis and especially indicated for dry and dehydrated skin, since they have a pronounced nutritional effect;
• Some types of basic lipid formulations are indicated for oily and problem skin. - jojoba, grapes, almonds. The fatty extract dries the skin, which is subject to increased sebum production and normalizes the further production of sebum with regular use;
• Oils tighten, tone up, smooth mature skin.

Cosmetic formulations have the reverse side of the coin - not always their use will benefit any particular skin. A common problem for women after using a fat composition is clogged pores - a consequence of improperly chosen composition for oily or combination skin. Among other contraindications of the use of cosmetic oils for the face, we note the following:

• Natural oils can act as a natural allergen for our skin, and we recommend testing for an allergic reaction before using this or that composition. - apply a little product on the elbow bend and assess the condition of the skin after 10 minutes;
• It is not always correct to use base oil for fatty or problematic type of epidermis: in this case, avoid heavy formulations and limit the use of unrefined oils like coconut and cocoa.
• Harm to problem skin can have any cosmetic oil that can clog pores even more. and cause more rashes.

Esters have an even wider range of restrictions and should not be used for:

• Individual intolerance to the composition, allergies;
• Infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• Nervous breakdown;
• Problems with pressure and heart.

Vegetable oils vary greatly in their action, which allows you to choose the optimal composition to solve a specific skin problem.

• Nourishing and emollient. Such compounds have a rich texture and are rich in a complex of useful fatty acids. Nutritious oils are ideal for dry and dehydrated, mature skin, to care for the area around the eyes and more solid areas of the body, because they are able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the dermis and trap moisture inside, creating a lipid film on the surface. They are designed to soften the horny areas on the face or body, and are also well suited for high-quality night-time meals, both separately and together with the usual cream.

• Moisturizers. Light oils are indispensable in the care of normal, combined and oily epidermis; They are suitable for any skin type due to its versatility, cosmetic and therapeutic properties. The argan and kiwi, hazelnut and macadamia seed extracts perfectly moisturize the epidermis.

• Regenerating. Fucus oil It has regenerative properties and is suitable for the care of mature, dull and damaged skin.It is widely used in cosmetology, because it improves the natural production of collagen and elastin. For the youth of the epidermis is applied milk thistle extract regardless of the natural type of dermis. It significantly slows down the aging of the skin due to a rich formula, well cleans and nourishes the epidermis, fights pigmentation and protects against adverse external factors, enhances the healing of damaged skin.

• Antioxidant. Wheat Germ Extract has a pronounced antioxidant effect and prevents the loss of elasticity of the epidermis due to the high content of vitamin E.

• Antibacterial. It is impossible to imagine the care of combination and oily skin without antibacterial products, which may well be the basic and essential oils.

The combination of several types of oils will allow to achieve a wide effect from the application, to enhance the effect of the composition and to achieve the desired result in a short time.

Base oils are easily mixed with each other: preheat the oils and mix them together in a common dish. The combination of base and essential oils allows you to provide the right skin care, depending on its type. Consider several variants of these combinations according to the type of epidermis:

• Oily skin. As a base, use refined extracts of the fruits of coconut, cocoa, walnut and hazelnut, watermelon, papaya, incense, zucchini and others that differ in antibacterial properties. Their combination of possibilities with essential oils of mint, bergamot, melissa, rosemary, parsley, lavender, camphor, cloves.

• Dry and dehydrated, age dermis. For the base, choose rich textures of oils like olive, apricot, wheat germ, mango, rosehip, cocoa, fig, almond, shea, castor, their combination of possibilities with essential extracts of jasmine, vanilla, basil, rose, lily.

Oily and combination skin is the most common type of dermis, which is characterized by increased sebum formation and requires high-quality cleansing, toning and moisturizing. For oily and combination skin, you should choose basic ingredients like apricot, grape seed, jojoba, almond, green coffee, evening primrose, extracts of coconut and sea buckthorn.

Normal skin is the benchmark of modernity. She, like any other type of derma, requires no less quality care through vegetable oils: almond, peach, shea, wheat germ, hazelnuts, cranberries and essential: ylang-ylang, vetiver, lavender, carrot.

Dry skin is characterized by tightness and possible peeling, it requires good nutrition due to the vegetable oils of the following oils: macadamia nut, peach and apricot, shi, almond, walnut, cranberry, raspberry.

Tea tree oil is a saturated essential compound with a pronounced antibacterial effect.. It is suitable for the care of combination and oily skin due to its antiseptic properties and its ability to regulate sebum or sebum production.

For more on tea tree oil, see the next video.

Argan oil is the most expensive in the world and the most effective in combating dry epidermis. It contains oleic acid and vitamin E, which are involved in cell regeneration and cell renewal.

For more on the secrets of argan oil, see the following video.

Tiare oil, or monoi extract, perfectly protects the skin from exposure to UV rays, while the use of rose oil prevents dryness and dehydration of the dermis. Cloudberry Seed Extract, Carrot Squeeze and Rosemary serve to care for mature skin due to the high content of vitamin E, carotenoids and phytosterols.

For more on lavender oil, see the video below.

Burdock extract is considered one of the most affordable compositions for the care of any type of dermis. One of its notable qualities is the softening of the skin, so it is excellent for the care of dry and coarse skin, moreover, it is very economical.

Peach oil is composed of vitamins A, C, B, E, PP, it has the property to maintain the integrity of skin cells, regulate its tone due to discoloration of pigment spots, smooth the surface and moisturize.

You will learn more about peach oil in the following video.

Vaseline oil used to protect the skin during frost, amaranth and carrot - for rejuvenation, rosemary - to normalize the lipid balance of the epidermis and reduce excess sebum production.

For facial skin care masks are used, which are based on basic or essential oils.

For fading skin of the face, chest and even the body should be based on olive oil. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 yolk and a little pasty curd, it is recommended to apply the mixture on a dry or wet surface of the face and leave it for 10-15 minutes.

Mix grape seed oil with a small part of green peas and a tablespoon of natural yogurt, beat the products in a blender and apply gruel on clean skin to rejuvenate, apply to face immediately - the mask dries quickly in air.

Oily skin requires special care.: masks with the addition of tea tree essential oil are designed to cope with excessive sebum production. Strongly brew green tea and cool it, add 3-4 drops of essential extract, a little lemon juice, mix thoroughly.

To narrow the pores, dilute the white clay according to the instructions and add a few drops of orange extract, egg white and grapefruit juice.

A simple recipe for homemade masks for oily skin. - A mixture of any cosmetic clay with a few drops of base oil (flaxseed, olive, castor, wheat germ) should be spread on the face and décolleté.

You can use cosmetic extracts in the composition of masks for the abdomen and other areas of the body that are prone to sagging and dryness: apply any of them on a cleansed body surface, let it soak for up to 15 minutes and blot dry with a towel.

See the following video for a recipe for making a face mask using black cumin oil.

The brand "Spivak" is famous for its natural base and essential oils - shea, coconut, bay, blackberry seeds, cinnamon. Women note that they often use lipid extracts in their pure form at night, and especially during the cold season, for improved nutrition and hydration of the skin.