The inevitable aging process is hard on the skin. Problems like fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin start to appear as the skin’s natural oil production decreases.
While there are many commercial
anti-aging products available, most of these formulas are expensive and contain
potentially harmful chemicals which actually damage your skin in the long-term.
Instead of pouring money into these pre-made “beauty products” why not create
your own using all natural anti-aging oils?
Everyone wants clear, bright, soft,
blemish-free skin. But before you spend a small fortune at your local day spa
or at the cosmetic counter, you should first try one of the following natural
oils that can help provide your skin with the nutrition it needs. While you
will find countless commercially made anti-aging creams, many of these formulas
are loaded with harmful chemicals which can actually cause damage over the long
term, not mention that these creams are extremely expensive as well!
Why buy some pre-made product that is loaded with things you don’t want on your skin (petroleum, anyone?) when there are plenty of natural oils from Mother Nature that you can use to give you that beautiful complexion?
Why buy some pre-made product that is loaded with things you don’t want on your skin (petroleum, anyone?) when there are plenty of natural oils from Mother Nature that you can use to give you that beautiful complexion?
Well, Here Is A Compilation Of The Different Anti-Aging Oils
Rosemary Oil
Rosemary oil is the perfect oil to tighten skin as well as for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and those tiny lines around the eyes. It can also act as a natural preservative for any other oil that you might want to blend with this oil.
Jojoba oil
As the body ages, the sebaceous glands, which produce natural oils and hydrate the skin, slow down. Jojoba oil replaces the oils without making your skin greasy and rehydrates dry skin. It also helps remove fine lines and slows down the aging process.
Sweet Almond Oil
One of the most commonly used carrier oils around. Sweet almond oil is odorless and only lightly oily so it’s good for those with skin that is normal or oily by nature. This oil has large amounts of vitamin K and E, which means that these oils can help you to maintain elasticity of the skin as well as to help the skin regenerate itself. If you spend a great deal of time in the sun, this can be your oil of choice as it is a natural UV blocker.
Lemon Oil
Although the smell of this might remind you of furniture polish, lemon oil can help to lighten age spots or dark spots while it also preventing and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Cypress Oil
This oil has a beautiful, earthy smell that will improve circulation and strengthen the skin. This means that your skin will have a natural, healthy glow! Cypress oil is also known for reducing the appearance of varicose veins and broken capillaries under the skin surface.
Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ also has skin regenerating properties that help keep your skin young and flawless for years. Its oil is high in vitamin A as well as vitamin E; powerful anti-oxidants that help prevent free radical damage to skin cells.
It supports the skin’s natural process of regeneration and is good for treating dry and aging skin.
Frankincense oil
For those who suffer from sunspots or age spots, Axe states that applying frankincense oil is supposed to be the best at evening out the skin tone. The oil should help lessen deep pitting, deep wrinkles and scars. It is also supposed to help tighten the skin, so using it where the skins is sagging, below the eyes or on the jowls, will help firm it up. The oil is supposed to help improve the elasticity of the skin, too.
Patchouli Essential Oil
This is the perfect essential oil for those with more mature, aging skin. Patchouli oil encourages new cell growth and smooth’s fine lines and wrinkles. This oil also has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic compounds. This oil is very good for those who suffer from skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, or eczema.
Carrot Seed Oil
You might have seen a good number of lotions and face creams lately touting the benefits of carrot seed oil. Like the vegetable, carrot seed oil is loaded with antioxidant carotenoids which can improve the body’s immune system response to the suns UV rays, which can help prevent sun damage. These carotenoids stimulate the rejuvenation of skin cells and can help those with chronic skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema, to heal their flare ups.
Geranium Oil
Geranium oil is an effective anti-inflammatory. It also helps to lighten age spots and even out overall skin tone. Geranium oil also improves circulation under the skin’s surface which aids in cell regeneration, making it useful for fading scars, wrinkles, and other visible imperfections in the skin.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is also good for aging skin. In fact, lavender is much more than its sweet fragrance and is used extensively in cosmetic products.
Its high antioxidant content protects the skin from damaging
free radicals and dangerous UV sun rays. It reduces the visible effects of
aging, prevents new lines from forming and helps the skin regenerate.
Lavender oil also has antiseptic and antifungal properties
that help treat a number of skin conditions, such as acne and psoriasis. It
also promotes good sleep, which is essential for skin and overall health.
- Add 5 or 6 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel. Apply it on your skin and massage gently. Wait 10 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water. Do this every other day to enjoy younger looking skin.
- Also, use water infused with lavender when washing your face to keep your skin hydrated, fresh and youthful.
Apricot
Kernel Oil
This is one of the best carrier oils anywhere for creating oil blends that heal the skin. Apricot kernel oil is rich in omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid, which will hydrate and nourish the skin. The vitamins E and A that this oil contains will help to regenerate skin cells as well as collagen. This oil is non-greasy and is absorbed into the skin very quickly. Most people with very dry skin find that this oil works perfectly for them.
Coconut Oil
This super luscious coconut oil is loaded with vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which makes this oil an excellent carrier oil for skin healing. Comprised of mainly medium chain triglyceride lauric acid, coconut oil is well-known to be one of the healthiest oils for the skin (and the body when you consume it!) Coconut oil will clear up acne like magic while for those with more mature skin, it can help reduce the signs of aging, can help to fade stretch marks, while it strengthens the epidermis. Coconut oil has a natural SPF of about 4, so it’s great for a mild sunscreen that will protect your skin from sun damage naturally, with no harmful chemicals.
Pomegranate Oil
Pomegranates are said to be a super food, and both Axe and Atalla agree that pomegranate oil is excellent for helping heal sun-damaged skin. It is also supposed to help improve the elasticity of the skin and slow down the aging process.
Pomegranates are said to be a super food, and both Axe and Atalla agree that pomegranate oil is excellent for helping heal sun-damaged skin. It is also supposed to help improve the elasticity of the skin and slow down the aging process.
Avocado Oil
Although avocado oil is a very thick oil, it is one of the healthiest oils for the skin. You might not want to use it on your face, but since avocado oil is super rich with vitamins E and A, as well as collagen improving plant sterolins, you might want to consider using this oil everywhere else!
Sandalwood Oil
Besides smelling great, sandalwood oil can help to soothe irritated and damaged skin while fading lines, scars, and wrinkles. This will help to smooth out the surface of the skin and give you a more youthful appearance.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Mix Ylang Ylang with any of the excellent carrier oils on this list, such as coconut or sweet almond oil, and enjoy the rich, floral scent! This essential oil will also help to control oil production and therefore minimize acne breakouts. This oil is excellent for all skin types, however, so even if you don’t have acne, you can enjoy the beautiful scent and the skin rejuvenating properties as well.
Neem Oil
Neem oil has health-promoting as well as anti-aging qualities. It has antioxidant as well as antiviral, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Its antioxidant nature protects the skin from environmental toxins that accelerate the aging process.
This oil is also high in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which help rejuvenate skin cells and restore elasticity.
Vitamin E has an emollient effect on skin and helps reduce
the appearance of fine lines, age spots and wrinkles.
Neem oil also helps fight off bacteria that cause acne,
psoriasis and eczema.
1.
Mix 1 tablespoon of Neem oil in 1/3 cup
of lukewarm olive or coconut oil.
2.
Massage your skin with this
mixture for 5 minutes and then leave it on for another 10 minutes. You
don’t need to rinse it off.
3.
Do this once daily before going to bed.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
This is perhaps one of the most well-known essential oils for those who are prone to acne breakouts. Tea tree oil has antibacterial compounds that will kill the bacteria that cause acne. Tea tree can also help to regulate oil production which will also help decrease the severity of breakouts. Mix a few drops of this essential oil with any of the carrier oils on this list.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Depending on the recipe you wish to use, this oil is quite versatile and it can be used as either an additive, like essential oils, or as a carrier oil. More than any other botanical oil, rosehip seed oil has more vitamin A, which can reduce the depth of winkles, lighten age spots, heal damaged skin, and increase the production of collagen.
This oil is a very nourishing and loaded with essential fatty acids including omega-3 linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid, which improve the texture and elasticity of the skin. Rosehip seed oil is a very lightweight oil when compared to other carrier oils but this can make this oil perfect for those who want the perfect complexion without the appearance or feeling of an oily face.
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil
You might not have heard of this age old oil, but once you use it, you will tell everyone about it! Sea buckthorn oil is super vitamin rich and great for reversing the signs of aging. This oil can stop eczema, hyperpigmentation, and treat acne.
You should be able to find any of these oils at your local health food or natural store but if for some reason you can’t find the oil you want to try, you can find these online. Don’t forget that although most oils safe for just about everyone, if you are pregnant, have a medical condition, or are consuming prescription medications, please consult your doctor before you try any herbal product to protect your health.
Olive Oil
Olive oil works as the perfect anti-aging oil to maintain younger-looking skin. This oil is rich in vitamins A and E as well as several other minerals and fatty acids that your skin needs to fight free-radical damage.
When used topically on the skin, it stimulates the
production of collagen, which gives your skin a youthful glow with a smooth
texture.
When taken internally, extra-virgin olive oil protects your body against age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, peptic ulcers and more.
- Before taking a bath, massage your body with lukewarm olive oil for 5 to 10 minutes daily. This will improve blood circulation and keep your skin moisturized and free from aging signs.
- Also, include 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in your regular diet.
Argan Oil
Argan oil is comprised of roughly 80% fatty acids which work wonders to hydrate skin, restore elasticity, and fade fine lines and wrinkles making this another excellent carrier oil for anti-aging serums.
Neroli
Oil
Neroli oil is great for soothing irritated or damaged skin because it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic compounds, so this can be great for those with acne, psoriasis, eczema, and other types of skin problems. Neroli oil is often recommended for those who wish to fade stretch marks and heal scars.
Myrrh Oil
This uncommon oil can be used to improve skin strength. You can add this oil to any of the other carrier oils on this list, such as coconut oil or apricot kernel oil, for added strength so that you have a super smooth, younger looking complexion.
There You Are With All The Anti-aging Oils You Need .
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