How to choose oil for the face

Cosmetic oils are very popular among the fair sex. And for good reason - they are well moisturized and nourished, they help to restore freshness to the fading skin of the face. They are also completely natural, which makes them even more in demand.

Oils are:

• Base oils are those produced by hot and cold pressing - coconut, avocado, shea, mango and many others.

• Essential - oils with a characteristic odor and taste that do not leave marks on clothing and surfaces, because they evaporate immediately. They are also called "volatile." These are the ethers of orange, clove, cinnamon, lavender, mint, patchouli, eucalyptus, and so on.

The positive effect of oils on the skin of the face is difficult to overestimate. So they:

• They help to produce collagen, which leads to the prolongation of youth and the later appearance of wrinkles;
• Include vitamins and minerals that nourish;
• Suitable for moisturizing skin and improving color;
• Keep the skin in tone and improve blood circulation;
• Get rid of inflammation and redness;
• Certain species have an antiseptic effect;
• Almost everyone has a hypoallergenic effect;
• Protect from the harmful effects of environmental factors, including ultraviolet.

Many women and girls are guided when choosing a well-known brand or good reviews and are upset that the purchased product did not have the desired effect. The thing is that it is best to focus on what your skin type.

It should be first moistened with tonic or pink water - this will improve the effect. The best thing you can do for this type of skin is to moisturize it as actively as possible. Oils that handle it:

• Avocado. Champion in the means to moisturize. Well nourishes, makes the skin elastic, as well as provides protection from ultraviolet radiation;
• Macadamia nut. Often used in anti-aging creams. It perfectly moisturizes, making it suitable even for very dry skin that has experienced acne;
• Jojoba. It is well absorbed, protects the face from any harmful external influences;
• Wheat germ. Rich in antioxidants.

Here you need to give preference to those tools that protect the face from the production of subcutaneous fat and shine. Therefore, fatty drugs do not fit, here you need something easy, such as:

• Grape seed oil. Often used in cleansers for oily skin. Regulate the water-lipid balance, tighten and eliminate the oily sheen;
• Hazelnut. Reduces inflammation, suitable for sensitive skin;
• Jojoba. Suitable for oily skin. Removes black dots, nourishes. With this oil, the scars from old pimples disappear, and new ones do not appear;
• Hemp. Studies in recent years tell us that it has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Helps to cope with irritations;
• Japanese camellia. Gently moisturizes, does not give oily shine, cares for the skin.

The rating shows that it is better to choose base and universal oils. Instead of pure oils, you can use creams and scrubs with their addition. Suitable oils:

• Jojoba. Valuable and effective oil for all skin types, moisturizes, but does not give oily shine, well nourishes and nourishes;
• Almond oil is good not only for care, but also for protection from ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, it is best to use it in the warm season;
• Grape seed and its ester moisturizes well and quite often forms part of creams and scrubs;
• Coconut is almost entirely composed of saturated fat, and also has a bactericidal effect;
• Sea buckthorn products were made many years ago. She is known for healing wounds, coping with inflammations and is good for dermatological problems.

Over the years, our face needs more care. It is better to nourish and saturate with vitamins and antioxidants. Oils that do well with this:

• Argan. Indispensable in skin care. Normalizes the water-lipid balance and contains acids that nourish mature skin;
• Apricot oil is famous for regenerating cells and giving the skin youthfulness, as well as nourishing it with vitamins and acids;
• From rice bran. Rich in antioxidants, acids and nourishes the skin with vitamin E;
• Roses Mosquets. Contains a lot of vitamin A and is the best suited for eye care;
• Borage gives skin youthfulness and elasticity. Not surprisingly, this oil is often used in anti-aging cosmetology;
• Evening primula eliminates wrinkles, but is only suitable as an addition to basic care.

For diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, special skin care is needed. Help in this case will be able to:

• Kiwi, black currant and hemp;
• Apricot, Soy, Grapes and Baobab;
• Borage.

You should start by applying a few drops on the pads of your fingers and a soft spread with light circular movements across the face and around the eyes. Facial massage will also help. It should start in the cheeks and forehead, and then gradually go down.

First of all, you should know a few rules on the correct preparation of masks from oils. After all, if you do not follow them, the effect may not be.

• Be sure to heat the mixture before use. Otherwise, it is not properly absorbed into the skin. Heating should be done strictly on a water or steam bath, without using a microwave;
• Mix all the ingredients before heating them in equal proportions. The exception applies only to the mixture of base oils with essential oils;
• Vegetable oil with essential oil should be mixed in proportion to one spoon of two or three drops;
• The product should be applied after washing, preferably on a steamed and clean face;
• It is worth making masks in the evening when you definitely will not be painted and put other means on the skin;
• Oils do not require rinsing, but if you are uncomfortable, you can cleanse your face with tonic or micellar water.

Cooking masks at home is an easy and useful exercise, since you choose the ingredients yourself and know what exactly is in each tool.

• For dry skin care. First you need to take some vegetable oil and reheat. Take the gauze, pre-cut holes for the nose, eyes and mouth, moisten it in warm oil and put on face. Fifteen minutes later, take off the napkin and rub the face with water. Take the dried flowers of chamomile and succession - a tablespoon each - and pour three tablespoons of olive oil. Put the resulting mixture in a water bath for ten minutes, cool, then take a teaspoon of the mixture and grind it with the yolk. The mask is ready, now you only need to apply it with a thin layer on the face and leave for fifteen minutes. And after wiping his face tea brewing.

• Normal skin. Heat half a cup of flaxseed or olive oil in a bath and add five drops of vitamins A and E each. Do the same manipulation with gauze and hold it until it cools down, then moisten it again in solution. It takes about twenty minutes, after which it is recommended to wash with warm water. This mask will smooth the skin and remove unwanted wrinkles.

• Oily skin. Brew weak green tea and add a large spoonful of oatmeal, five milliliters of lemon juice and a couple of drops of tea tree oil. Apply on face, and after twenty minutes, rinse with water. The mask perfectly cleans and smoothes the skin.

A few more options of masks with essential oils can be found in the video below.

Many women praise cedar oil. They say that they like the smell very much, and it also perfectly smoothes the wrinkles. Someone removes pustules with it, someone simply adds to the cream - the result is positive everywhere and everyone is happy.

Grape seed oil has saved many who have tried it from oily shine. The skin has become soft and elastic.

Peach oil has successfully eliminated more than one woman from wrinkles. Masks from it possess, according to them, some wonderful property, after them youth and smoothness on the face is felt.

Flaxseed oil also has a lot of positive feedback on wrinkles and rejuvenation.

Someone is very pleased with the effect of masks from olive oil, without any additives. They say it smoothes the skin and makes it soft.