Oils produced from natural products are extremely useful: they are used in various fields of human activity: in cooking, in medicine, in cosmetology. Many cosmetics for the body and face contain such components. If you want to see this for yourself, feel free to use vegetable oils for your face. The effect will be amazing!
Types of funds
Types of oils
Oils are divided into basic and essential. Basic ones include those that can be used in their pure form without any additives. They can solve many problems related to dry skin. They exhibit their best properties as an independent product, although they can be mixed without fear. When purchasing, you need to make sure that it is natural and does not contain any additives. As for essential oils, the situation is more complicated; you need to know which oil goes with which.
Essential ones are very concentrated. They need to be applied, I add drops to the base product. Use in its pure form is dangerous for the skin and can cause burns. Oils for cosmetic purposes allow you to save on expensive creams.
List of oils by their use
Most organic oils are multifunctional and suitable for different areas of the skin and for hair care. But still, among the oils presented in the review, you can choose the most suitable and often used in professional cosmetology for each area of application.
For skin
- coconut
- almond
- grape
- wheat oil
- olive
For hair
- castor
- coconut
- peach
- grape
- avocado oil
For face
- castor
- almond
- wheat oil
- jojoba oil
- apricot
- cacao butter
Around eyes
- almond
- wheat oil
- jojoba oil
- olive
- cacao butter
Essential oils for dry skin
Rose oil for dry skin
Basic cosmetic oils cannot always provide a clear effect, so they are advised to be combined with essential oils. The most popular ethers are:
- carrot seeds - they remove toxins and increase the protective reaction of the dermis;
- roses - thanks to this product the skin becomes velvety and soft;
- neroli - this ester is able to retain moisture inside the epidermis, relieve the dermis of irritation, and eliminate age spots.
Due to their strong concentration, essential oils for dry skin are almost never used in their pure form. This can lead to irritation and, in some cases, burns.
Essential oils from the following plants have a soothing effect on dry skin:
- chamomile – it has anti-inflammatory and softening effects;
- lavender – will relieve irritation;
- orange - the ether of this fruit helps to moisturize and soften the irritated dermis, it helps maintain the best balance of moisture in the epidermis;
- jasmine - if combined with almond oil, you can get rid of allergic rashes and relieve irritation.
Dry skin can be much longer young and beautiful with the timely and correct use of essential oils. They are much stronger than regular creams and help normalize fat balance.
Recipes
The best results can be obtained by using vegetable oil not in its pure form, but in combination with other useful substances. There are a large number of recipes for preparing cosmetics with vegetable oil:
- Moisturizing mask. 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of half a lemon and 100 grams of pureed beans (they must first be soaked for at least 2 hours) are mixed and applied to the face, avoiding the eye area. After 20 minutes, tired skin will look fresh and velvety. Treat your face with this procedure 2 times a week.
- Nourishing mixture for the face: cocoa butter (1 tablespoon), rosehip (1 tsp), sea buckthorn (1 tsp), oil solution of vitamin A (4 drops) and E (4 drops) mix and add a little baby cream. The applied mass should be kept on the face for 15-20 minutes.
- Composition for washing: just add a teaspoon of corn oil to 1 liter of warm water and wash with this solution to eliminate problems on sensitive skin.
Masks and components at home should be selected purely individually, taking into account skin type, and, if possible, taking into account the recommendations of a cosmetologist.
Almond and coconut products
Almond oil
Cosmetic oils such as almond and coconut are quite suitable for dry skin. The main advantage of almond is its high concentration of vitamin A, which is simply necessary for this type of dermis. It directly affects the speed and quality of restoration processes.
Almond oil stops the withering process. If you use it regularly, you can get rid of wrinkles. Thanks to this product, the surface of the skin is moisturized, and in addition, the water balance of the epidermis gradually returns to normal. This product will help cope with cracks and folds that appear due to dryness.
People who are subject to anxiety and stress, which have a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin, are recommended to apply it at night. By morning, the surface of the dermis will be restored and become rested. The pleasant-smelling oil made from coconut is great for flaky and dry skin. It will remain tender and soft longer.
It contains vitamins: group B, PP, C.
There are also acids:
- oleic;
- lauric;
- caprylic;
- stearic;
- palmitic.
High efficiency and excellent results are due to this rich chemical composition. Regular use of a mask with coconut oil will give the dermis irresistibility and radiance. Dryness will be replaced by hydration, the complexion will become better, rashes and age spots will disappear.
It is advisable to purchase a cold-pressed product to prepare masks. In order for its effect to begin as quickly as possible, it is recommended to warm it up a little in a water bath to a temperature of 40-45°C. Apply the product in the evening for 20-30 minutes on a previously cleansed skin surface. After the time has passed, you need to remove the excess with a paper napkin. Anyone who systematically uses coconut oil will no longer apply any other cosmetic product to moisturize. The fact is that even a small amount is enough to thoroughly moisturize the surface of the face.
Cosmetologists' opinion
Since the product is actively used in modern cosmetology, the opinion of experts on it is obvious. Knowing how the product is useful, it is added to creams, masks and scrubs, not only for the face, but also for hair and body.
Experts are unanimous: the higher the degree of purification, the more valuable the resulting product, the more benefits it will provide. The method of extraction and further distillation play a role.
Reviews
“Among modern face care products, natural products, including coconut oil, undoubtedly occupy a leading place. It acts at the cellular level, penetrates deep into the dermis and ensures the transport of other beneficial substances.”
“Rejuvenation through vegetable fats that have gone through several stages of purification is a priority today. Cosmetology is opening up the broadest prospects for the production of relatively inexpensive, but extremely effective beauty products that can retain youth and provide complete care.”
Soybean and olive oil
Soybean oil
The popularity of the soybean product lies in its composition. It contains a large amount of tocopherol, which provides the skin with the necessary nutrition, and lecithin, which helps restore damaged cells and form new cells.
Cosmetologists recommend soybean oil for the care of dry skin, because the action of the product is aimed at moisturizing and nourishing it. In addition, the use of this product leads to an increase in the ability of the dermis to retain moisture. If you use it regularly, a kind of protective film is formed on the dermis, which protects it from the aggressive effects of the external environment and drying out. The excellent emollient properties of soybean oil help cope with the problems of chapped and rough skin.
Useful masks for aging and dry facial skin often contain olive oil. It promotes excellent nutrition, hydration and softening. Helps retain moisture on the surface for a long time. It contains many:
- monounsaturated fats;
- vitamins such as K, E, D, B, A;
- all kinds of nutrients.
Thanks to this composition, the dermis retains elasticity and youth for a long time. Wrinkles stop appearing, existing ones are smoothed out, and the pores do not become clogged.
Even if you have sensitive skin, you should not be afraid of an allergic reaction. Used as a stand-alone product or as one of the components in masks for moisturizing. It goes well with:
- various essential oils;
- egg yolk;
- cottage cheese.
Use for facial beauty
Vegetable oils are very popular in facial skin care, and their effect is as follows:
- nutrition;
- hydration;
- softening;
- smoothing out minor wrinkles;
- elimination of peeling and dryness;
- restoration of elasticity;
- even out skin color.
Face masks with vegetable oils are especially popular. They are recommended for girls with any type of epidermis, but they are especially effective for dry and aging skin. Indications for the use of these masks become more frequent in the autumn and winter seasons, when wind, snow and cold have an adverse effect on a person’s face (the only uncovered area of skin during the cold period).
Castor and flaxseed oil
Linseed oil
The unique castor product consists of such acids as: oleic, linoleic, ricinoleic.
It also contains vitamins, proteins and antioxidants. The value of castor oil is to moisturize dry dermis. It can soften rough skin and fight flaky skin. Its anti-aging and whitening effects are noted, as well as the ability to eliminate:
- wrinkles;
- freckles;
- dark spots.
Although the components included in its composition have beneficial properties, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test before use, because acids can provoke adverse reactions. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend using it in combination with the following base oils:
- peach;
- olive;
- avocado;
- sea buckthorn, etc.
Castor oil makes effective face masks.
Flaxseed oil is considered a healing and highly nutritious natural product. It is obtained from flax seeds after cold pressing. Only the unrefined, unrefined product is characterized by beneficial properties, because if it is purified, these qualities completely disappear. Unrefined contains a large amount of vitamins, the main percentage of which is F, as well as A and E. This product is rich in saturated fatty acids. Its use has a positive effect on the dermis of the face. The skin surface is well moisturized, nourished, and rejuvenated.
This is very important for people with dry or loose, wrinkled skin. Strengthening properties help make the skin more elastic and elastic, and shallow wrinkles are smoothed out well.
It is necessary to remember that flaxseed oil or a product with its component in the composition is stored in an open container for no more than 15-20 days, preferably in the refrigerator. In a sealed form at a temperature not exceeding +10 ° C, no more than 12 months.
Advantages
Vegetable oils have been used by our distant ancestors. Some plants, when pressed, produce excellent oils that have been used in a variety of ways. Using oils you can:
- Get treatment. The beneficial properties of oils are used in many medicines. Moreover, they can be either pharmaceutical production or their own.
- Eat. It is difficult to imagine food without the use of oils. In cooking, oils are used both cold and during the preparation of various dishes.
- Change. A person’s appearance will become much better if various oils are added to their repertoire of face and body care products.
The composition of vegetable oil is similar to the fat of human skin, which explains the fact that vegetable oils very rarely cause allergies when used and are quickly and easily absorbed by the skin.
Cosmetics can contain several different oils at once; they easily “get along” with each other. Vegetable oils are added to the following cosmetics:
- masks;
- lotions;
- Eau de Toilette;
- cream;
- shower gels;
- shampoos;
- scrubs and many others.
Peach and apricot products
Apricot kernel oil
The best oils for dry skin include peach oil, which with constant use:
- eliminates cell dehydration;
- smoothes out small wrinkles;
- moisturizes and nourishes;
- eliminates peeling;
- makes the cover elastic, soft and elastic.
Long-term use helps strengthen the blood vessels of the dermis, and this has a positive effect on its color and cleanses the pores. Peach is good for people with sensitive dry skin because it relieves inflammation and irritation.
Apricot oil contains large quantities of:
- organic acids;
- vitamins A, E, B, C;
- magnesium;
- potassium, etc.
It, unlike other oils, does not remain on the surface of the dermis, but is well absorbed and does not leave a greasy residue. Apricot is ideal for those who are prone to dry skin. To moisturize, it must be applied to a damp surface. It can be used instead of night cream. To do this, just wipe your face with it. It is not necessary to rinse off, since it does not clog the pores, it is perfectly absorbed.
You can replace eye cream with this product. If you apply a few drops to the skin around the eyes and eyelids, after a while it will become smooth, fine wrinkles will become less noticeable, and swelling will disappear. Compresses from it will help eliminate:
- expression wrinkles;
- peeling;
- irritation.
How to use?
The easiest application is to smear your face with any chosen cosmetic oil.
It is better to do this not with your fingers, but with a cotton pad or swab, trying to apply an even layer to the skin. Don't apply so much oil that it drips from your face. The effect does not increase depending on the amount of oil applied. On the contrary, if you see an area of skin with excess oil, blot it with a cotton pad.
A person needs to be prepared to wear a mask:
- It is advisable to steam it. This can be done by lying in the bath or making compresses with hot water.
- Treat with a scrub to remove dead particles and open the skin pores as much as possible.
- Massage lightly.
The oil should not be applied to the face when cold; it is advisable to heat it to a temperature of forty degrees, but not higher.
conclusions
To use oil or not to risk it? There are no strict rules, and what is good for one person will cause the opposite reaction for another. The choice of oils should be approached carefully and tested. If during the first week of use there is no result or the condition worsens, then you should discard the product and replace it with another.
To prevent ready-made cosmetic mixtures from deteriorating and becoming rancid, store them in dark glass containers in a cool place. After use, wipe the neck of the bottle dry to prevent a rancid smell.
