Which facial oil to choose? Facial oils for dry skin: application, recipes

Text: Daria Tatarkova

Natural oils can serve as a great help in self-care: they can help smooth out skin unevenness, cope with flaking or, on the contrary, with oiliness. Many natural oils are true multitaskers, they are cheaper than many products that contain them, and the origin and composition of the oils themselves are easy to trace. We figured out why ten natural oils are good and asked cosmetologist, pharmacist and founder of The Organic Pharmacy brand Margot Marron to comment on them.

Margot Marron
pharmacist, founder of the brand
The Organic Pharmacy

Natural oils are one of the pillars on which the world of cosmetology rests: they include vitamins A, E and many others; they moisturize, nourish, protect, they can be used on the face and hair both in pure form and as an addition to daily care, making masks out of them, instead of creams and even for washing. Despite the apparent absurdity, many natural oils perfectly dissolve makeup and skin impurities, while they themselves are not comedogenic and do not require further care. Washing with oils is also suitable for those who have oily skin: the use of oils similar in composition to sebum helps regulate it and, unlike drying agents, does not cause the skin to restore the protective barrier and produce additional sebum.

Essential fatty acids, which are part of many natural oils, are extremely important for the health of the entire body and skin, but they are not synthesized by humans on their own, so they must be consumed with food. A lack of these acids leads to skin withering and its inability to absorb moisture, but their balance can be restored with the help of cosmetics and oils. Oleic acid restores damaged cell membranes so they can retain moisture again; The epidermis improves its protective functions, while the aging process of skin structures slows down and metabolism within cells is activated. Linoleic acid provides biological penetration active substances into the deep layers of the skin, helps retain moisture in cells and helps get rid of dryness and flaking.

Always choose only unrefined, cold-pressed oils - this phrase means that the oil is obtained by pressing the raw product without any thermal or chemical treatment, which causes irreparable damage to the beneficial properties of the oil. This way you acquire the most useful and vitamin-rich substance.

Coconut

The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to beauty oils is probably coconut oil. Those who know nothing about it have clearly lived somewhere in isolation - for the last couple of years, everyone who is not too lazy has been trumpeting about its miraculous properties: from beauty bloggers to weight loss specialists and adherents of healthy cooking. Some take it before meals, some use it for oil washes, instead of hair conditioner, and some even use it when cooking instead of butter and sunflower oil.

It is important not to overdo it. Coconut oil is extremely nutritious, so try it in small quantities first. Both skin and hair from masks from coconut oil become radiant - it perfectly replenishes the lack of natural oils and has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.

Margot Marron

In most cases, in cosmetology it is customary to use refined coconut oil, but in our laboratory we prefer to use pure, first cold-pressed coconut oil, thick and dense white. Despite this thickness, it is completely non-comedogenic, has a powerful antibacterial effect, creates a protective layer on the skin that prevents sunburn and chapping, and is also suitable for all skin types.

Olive

Olive oil is good not only for Mediterranean recipes, but also for improving skin condition - it contains a large number of antioxidants. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as a base for a scrub (just please don't use sugar as an abrasive, as half of YouTube advises). The most popular combination for oil washes includes this - olive oil perfectly moisturizes the skin without clogging the pores. If you combine it with castor or hazelnut oil for washing, you should take into account the characteristics of your skin: the drier it is, the more of the first you need, up to the complete abandonment of the second.

Margot Marron

When used externally, olive oil retains moisture and saturates the skin and hair with vitamins A, E, D, B and K. It perfectly cleanses the skin of impurities and removes even waterproof makeup; it can be applied instead of eye cream, and does not necessarily need to be washed off : If you don't have very oily skin, you can use the oil instead of night cream and leave it on your skin until the morning.

Castor

Castor oil can definitely come in handy to regrow your eyebrows after that unfortunate decision to pluck a little more or pluck your eyelashes, just as your grandmother advised. It is obtained from a plant with the unsightly name castor bean, but don’t let that scare you - it helps to smooth out stretch marks and scars a little, a couple of drops can be added to your daily care products, but most importantly, it is indispensable for cleansing the skin. Castor oil gently dissolves impurities and, in combination with moisturizing oil - jojoba or olive - is effectively used in oil cleansing. Contrary to popular belief, in many cases of skin problems it is not necessary to constantly dry out the skin with drugs, but to dissolve impurities without removing the skin's natural oil barrier - and this is where castor oil comes to the rescue.

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Ricinoleic acid, which is part of castor oil, gives it amazing nourishing and softening properties, helps cope with dry skin, flaking and loss of elasticity. However, it can cause an allergic reaction, so you need to use castor oil very carefully and precisely. Apply literally one drop at a time on your eyelashes, spreading from the tips to the base and being careful not to touch the skin of your eyelids.

tea tree

Tea tree oil, familiar to all fans of Lush, who use it in their popular Tea Tree Water. The antiseptic properties of tea tree oil cannot be compared, perhaps, with almost any other - this the best remedy, to dry out a nasty pimple overnight, or even in a couple of hours. It perfectly removes redness and helps fight oily skin without drying it out. It can be used either spot-on or as an additive to used products aimed at combating imperfections or acne. The main thing to remember is that, unlike most other oils, it is extremely poisonous when taken orally, so you should not experiment, but leave it on the shelf with jars.

Margot Marron

One of the most effective essential oils. It has unique antiseptic, antifungal and bactericidal properties, and therefore is actively used both for healing cuts and burns, and for treating acne-prone skin. Despite the pronounced smell and quick effect, the oil is not allergenic and its application to the skin in its pure form does not lead to irritation or burns of the skin and mucous membranes.

Avocado

In the “most underrated oil” category, avocado oil will definitely win - there’s not as much hype around it as there is around coconut oil, but it’s definitely not inferior to it. Unlike many other oils, it is obtained not from the seeds, but from the pulp. It contains vitamins A, E, antioxidants and much more - in practice this means that if it suits you, then you can use it for everything: washing, moisturizing, face, body and hair - this is a truly universal oil. Besides the fact that it can help improve skin and lighten scars and help mature skin, you can safely cook with it to reap all the nutritional benefits of avocados.

Margot Marron

Avocado oil is similar in composition to sebum. It promotes the production of collagen, has excellent restorative properties and is suitable for washing, however, it is not recommended for application to the skin as a skin care product in its pure form, as it is quite heavy - it is better to mix it with other oils.

Macadamia

Macadamia is a plant native to Australia that produces incredibly tasty fatty nuts, from which the oil of the same name is subsequently obtained. In addition to the fact that they can be eaten, the substances contained in nuts - and, accordingly, in oil - have an extremely beneficial effect on the skin. Thanks to fatty acids, the oil perfectly moisturizes the skin and hair, restoring tone and elasticity, while it is perfectly absorbed. This oil will be especially well received by tired and aging skin, as well as colored and damaged hair- it will provide them with excellent growth, returning them to the desired healthy state. It is often used as a makeup remover if you are tired and too lazy to wash your face thoroughly.

Margot Marron

Macadamia oil is an excellent restorative and rejuvenating agent; when applied to the skin, it acts as an antioxidant, gives the skin softness and velvety, restores firmness and elasticity, moisturizing and caring for it. Contains palmitic fatty acid, which is very important for hair, which is secreted in small quantities by the sebaceous glands.

Hazelnut

Hazelnut oil is an excellent analogue of castor oil for cleansing the skin if the second one does not suit you. It is an astringent, that is, it has a tightening effect - which is not at all necessary for those with dry skin, but those who are prone to severe oiliness may like this effect. The size of pores is, of course, dictated by genetics, but it helps to visually reduce them. This oil is safe in its pure form for cleansing the skin and is especially suitable for those who constantly face skin problems and inflammation. As with other nut butters, use hazelnut butter with caution if you have allergies to nuts in general.

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Hazelnut oil is used in the treatment of rosacea, serves as a protective barrier in sunny, windy and frosty weather, cleanses the skin and heals inflammation, which helps eliminate acne and skin abscesses, and in general is perfect for everyday care. When added to hair products, it gives hair shine and prevents hair loss, and also “seals” hair scales and thereby allows you to preserve the color of dyed hair for a long time.

Jojoba

Many people get scared when they find out that jojoba oil (or jojoba, as you prefer) is, in the strict sense of the word, not an oil at all, but a liquid wax - associations immediately arise with something that seals the pores tightly. In fact, the oil is suitable for many people, does not cause a negative reaction from the skin, is perfectly absorbed and restores water balance. The proteins in its composition resemble collagen - it is not surprising that it is credited with the ability to restore elasticity to the skin.

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The composition of the oil, or actually wax, is incredibly similar to sebum, and the pH is as close as possible to normal pH human skin, therefore it is suitable for any skin type and regulates the production sebum, dissolving sebaceous plugs. It also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties and is ideal for treating acne.

Rosehip

Rosehip oil, favorite remedy Miranda Kerr, according to the tabloids, is one of the most nutritious. It is an excellent remedy for restoring damaged areas of the skin, promotes its renewal and healing: it helps to resolve scars, burns, acne spots, it is even recommended for the treatment of eczema. For moisturizing the skin in general, it may be too oily, especially if your skin is not prone to dryness, but it is suitable for spot use - on those same scars - or as an additive to existing cosmetic products.

Margot Marron

Natural rosehip oil contains the highest amount of essential fatty acids of any known oil, which are important for the healthy functioning of cell membranes. Antioxidants in the oil - including ascorbic and retinoic acids, lycopene, lutein, rubixanthin, xanthophyll and zeaxanthin (carotenoids) - restore skin elasticity and radiance.

Almond

Many who have used sweet almond oil first of all note its light texture - unlike some other oils, it does not leave a greasy feeling at all, and is not inferior in its caring properties. It has a calming effect and helps relieve skin redness. Interesting bonus almond oil- its ability to help with dark circles under the eyes: many note that after using it, the dark circles under the eyes become smaller. The oil has a light, even neutral odor, and therefore it is often used as a base oil. It is well absorbed, moisturizing dry and mature skin and not clogging oily and combination skin. If you have any doubts about cleansing your skin with oil or even the compatibility of oils with your facial skin care, many advise you to try almond oil first, due to its gentle but effective effect.

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Almond oil perfectly moisturizes and nourishes thin skin under the eyes, making it denser and thereby lightening bruises. Vitamin E helps slow down the aging process of the skin and serves as a UV filter, vitamin A moisturizes the skin, and vitamin F normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and thereby prevents the expansion of pores. When purchasing, be careful and take only sweet almond oil, since bitter almonds are very toxic and are not intended for skin care at all.

Argan

If you have ever used popular Moroccanoil oils, then you are familiar with the miraculous properties of argan oil firsthand - this is perhaps one of the most healthy oils for hair. It is obtained from the fruits of a rare argan tree growing in Morocco. One hundred percent argan oil works even better than cosmetic products containing it, which often add silicones to ensure smooth hair. Pure argan oil can be applied to combat dryness and signs of aging throughout the body. The key is to use it sparingly because it is extremely nutritious. The oil will help heal dry cuticles during treatment skin diseases, and with it, your hair not only stops splitting, but also dries much faster if you apply a little after washing. The main thing to remember is that if you find cheap argan oil, it is most likely a diluted fake.

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One of the rarest and therefore most valuable and expensive oils. The unique nourishing and strengthening properties of argan oil are due to the very high content of vitamin E, which is an ideal natural nourishing, moisturizing, softening and healing agent. That is why argan oil is recommended for strengthening and intensive restoration of dry and split ends of hair and even nails.

Always use 100% cold-pressed oils, and before using any oil on your face, test on a small area of ​​skin to ensure there is no allergy. Be careful what oil you take internally: never experiment if it is indicated for external use only. Skin sensitivity to oils, as to any drug, is individual - always keep this in mind.

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Dry facial skin is no less inconvenient and discomfort than oily skin or combined type. Therefore, it is wrong to assume that she does not need careful care. Thin and dry skin ages and wrinkles faster, especially if you do not take proper care of it. Care for a person prone to extreme dryness includes the use of components that are capable of retaining moisture in cells for a long time. Vegetable oils have good moisturizing properties. The main thing is to learn how to use them correctly for cosmetic purposes.

Dry skin of the face, what to do?

The skin can be dry due to many reasons. But the main factors include:

• - disruption of the sebaceous glands;
• - diseases nervous system and gastrointestinal tract;
• — changes associated with age;
• - vitamin deficiency;
• - prolonged exposure to direct sunlight;
• — frequent peeling;
• - washing with hot chlorinated water and soap.

Before you begin to deal with increased dryness of facial skin, you need to determine what caused it. This is the only way to get rid of it effectively and quickly.

Rules for caring for dry skin

1. Wash your face only in the evening. It is not advisable to do this in the morning so as not to deprive the skin protective barrier from the fat that accumulated on it overnight.
2. Wash with water at room temperature, not hot.
3. It is better if the water for washing is filtered, settled or cooled after boiling.
4. Use creams, lotions and tonics that have a moisturizing effect. Do this morning and evening.
5. Apply moisturizing masks to your facial skin twice a week.
6. Use special cosmetics for dry skin types that do not contain alcohol and do not have a drying effect.

If you follow these simple tips, and also use regularly cosmetic oils for face, the skin will receive sufficient hydration and become beautiful and healthy again.

Castor oil, unique in its beneficial properties, is produced from a poisonous plant – castor bean. However, when spinning harmful substances are filtered out and remain in the cake, which makes it possible to obtain a truly valuable product - a product that perfectly cares for both sensitive and dry and aging skin.

Beneficial Effects of Castor Oil:

• — nourishes the skin of the face;
• - moisturizes it;
• - cares for dry and aging skin;
• - gives sagging skin elasticity;
• - smoothes out fine wrinkles and makes deep wrinkles less noticeable.

Since castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which often causes allergic reactions, it is not recommended to use castor oil in its pure form for facial care. To be on the safe side, it is better to combine it with other beneficial ingredients.

Nourishing mask with castor oil

Mix in one container 2 teaspoons of castor oil, 1 teaspoon of raw potato puree, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fresh milk and 1 egg yolk. Warm the mixture slightly and apply warm to cleansed facial skin. Can be applied in a thick layer to both the face and décolleté. It is better to carry out the procedure in a horizontal position. Rinse off after 15 minutes with warm water.

Moisturizing lotion with castor oil

Add 1 teaspoon of castor oil to 1 glass of calendula infusion. Mix the ingredients well and wipe your face with this lotion every day. There is no need to wash your face after the procedure.

Useful facial oils, of course, include oil extracted from olives in their list. This product is especially recommended for dry and aging skin. Olive oil wonderfully softens, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, retaining moisture for a long period of time. Pores do not become clogged when using oil.

What else is remarkable this product? Olive oil accelerates the regeneration of skin cells, and this contributes to its rejuvenation. The skin remains young, elastic and firm for a long time. This is explained by the high content of vitamins A, B, D, E and K, monounsaturated fats and other beneficial elements in the oil. Regular use of olive oil prevents the appearance of wrinkles and smoothes those that have already appeared on the skin of the face.

The cosmetic product almost never causes allergic reactions, so it can be safely applied even to sensitive skin.

Olive oil mask for dry skin

If your facial skin is extremely dry, you should use masks made from a mixture of olive oil and the pulp of berries, fruits or vegetables. You just need to mix 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable or fruit mass with 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil. Apply the resulting mask to your face for about 20 minutes.

For dry skin, products such as banana, persimmon, melon, apricot, gooseberry, lingonberry or black currant are perfect. You can also use grated raw vegetables: potatoes, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, zucchini or bell peppers.

Softening face mask with olive oil

Grind thoroughly 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fat cottage cheese with 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil. These components can be replaced with 1 tbsp. spoon of butter and 1 egg yolk. Apply the resulting mass to the face for 20 minutes. Wash with warm water.

Video of making masks for dry skin from olive oil

Jojoba oil can be used to care for any skin type, but it is especially effective on dry and flaky skin. It is also recommended to use this oil for loss of elasticity, aging and sagging facial skin. Clear signs of aging (wrinkles) are also a reason to buy jojoba oil.

The oil itself has a fairly thick consistency - it will be convenient to use it in its pure form only on small areas of the skin. For example, if peeling appears in some places on your face, you need to lubricate these areas with jojoba oil several times a day.

To use the product for complete facial care, you can use it instead of a cream for dry skin. In this case, it is better to dilute it with oils that have a lighter consistency in a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3. As an additional component, grape, peach or apricot seed oil, as well as almond oil or rosehip oil, are suitable.

Winter face mask with jojoba oil

Mix the following ingredients in one container: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of jojoba oil, 1 teaspoon of beeswax, 1 teaspoon of homemade sour cream, 7 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 egg yolk. Make the mixture homogeneous and apply a thick layer to the face for 20 minutes. It is advisable to lie down and relax as much as possible during this period of time. The remains of the mask can also be applied in a very thin layer to the area around the eyes and massaged onto the lips.

Essential oils, like vegetable oils, are useful natural products that are widely used in cosmetology. Unlike vegetable oils, the former are almost never used in their pure form, as they cause severe skin irritation. The only exceptions include those moments when undiluted essential oil is applied pointwise to problem areas of the skin (herpes, pimples, blackheads, cuts, wounds, etc.). In all other cases, essential oils must be diluted with base vegetable oils or added to natural cream or a homemade mask.

Cosmetologists strongly discourage mixing essential oils with ready-made commercial creams. They explain this by the fact that essential oil, capable of penetrating into the deepest layers of the skin, can also draw harmful substances that are part of the cream into the body.

If after applying a product that contains essential oil, slight redness occurs, do not worry - this is a normal skin reaction. But if, in addition to redness, you are bothered by itching or irritation, it is better to stop the procedure. Perhaps the dosage of oil has been exceeded or it is simply not suitable for of this type skin.

When caring for dry skin, you can use essential oils of the following plants:

jasmine, rose, sandalwood, patchouli, blue chamomile and myrrh.

Mask with essential oils for dry skin

As a base, take 10 ml of avocado oil and add a drop of orange essential oil, 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil and 1 drop each of blue chamomile and rosewood essential oils. Mix well and apply to skin. Wash off after 15 minutes.

Almond oil contains a fairly large amount of vitamin A, which is why the product is often used to prepare cosmetics that have a strong moisturizing effect. For dry and aging skin, this product is simply irreplaceable, and it can also be used for other types of facial skin.

Indications for use of almond oil:

• - dry skin (water-lipid balance is normalized skin);
• — damage and microcracks (oil has restorative and wound-healing properties);
• — tired skin (recovery after stress);
• — acne (the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect);
• - withered skin.

Nourishing mask with almond oil

Take 1 tbsp. spoon of cocoa powder and dilute it with warm milk - you should get a homogeneous mass (average in thickness). Add 2 teaspoons of almond oil and 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture. After stirring, apply to facial skin. Wait 20 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water. The mask can also be used for the area around the eyes, but in this case it must be washed off 10 minutes after application.

Moisturizing mask with almond oil

Grind 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cottage cheese with kiwi pulp (in the same quantity). Kiwi can be replaced with grapes, watermelon or apple. Add 2 teaspoons of almond oil to the mixture. Apply the mask to your face. When 20 minutes have passed, rinse with water at room temperature.

Coconut oil can be refined or unrefined. Both are used for cosmetic purposes, but purified, refined oil is considered more useful and valuable. It has a more transparent color and a less pronounced coconut aroma.

Oil extracted from coconuts is very healthy, primarily due to its composition. The main percentage is lauric, myristic and many other saturated fatty acids. Thanks to these substances, the oil has a solid consistency. Despite this, it is absorbed into the skin quite quickly. If you regularly use coconut oil when caring for your facial skin, it will always be soft, smooth and velvety.

Solid coconut oil is very easy to apply. You just need to hold a small piece of oil in your hand and wipe your skin with it. Upon contact with it, the oil will begin to melt and be absorbed into the skin. Then you need to evenly distribute the product over the entire face area, and remove the remaining residue with a paper napkin.

Cosmetologists recommend using pure coconut oil instead of a nourishing night cream. It can also be used as protective agent for facial skin, whether in the summer under the sun, or in winter in the wind and frost.

Nourishing mask with coconut oil

Take 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and mix with 2 tbsp. spoons of rice flour. Then dilute the mixture until thick with freshly brewed green tea. Steam your facial skin and apply the prepared mask to it. Leave for 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with lukewarm water.

Video of preparing masks for dry skin with coconut oil and honey

Without exaggeration, we can say that peach oil can “revitalize” facial skin. If used regularly, it will prevent dehydration of skin cells, help smooth out fine wrinkles, and maintain the firmness and elasticity of the skin. With long-term use, peach kernel oil helps strengthen skin blood vessels, which has a beneficial effect on skin color and cleansing pores.

Beneficial properties of peach oil:

• — nourishes, moisturizes and softens the skin;
• - tightens the skin, makes it firm and elastic;
• - smoothes out wrinkles that are not too deep;
• - eliminates peeling and increased dryness of the skin;
• - improves complexion;
• - relieves inflammation and irritation (suitable for sensitive skin).

Peach oil mask to nourish dry skin

Mash half a ripe peach into a puree. Add 1 tbsp to it. spoon peach oil and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of moisturizer. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and then immediately apply to clean skin faces. Using warm water, wash off the mask after 15 minutes.

Moisturizing peach mask-scrub

Grind several pieces of ripe peach, after removing the peel from it. Add 1 tbsp to the puree. a spoonful of bran and 1 tbsp. spoon of warm peach oil. Mix all ingredients and apply the mask to damp facial skin. Gently massage the skin for a minute. Leave the product to absorb for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

With proper and regular use of grape seed oil, the skin of the face becomes not only well hydrated, but also elastic, firm and very soft. If you add grape oil in a cosmetic product, it will help normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and prevent clogging of pores. The face will radiate freshness and have a healthy appearance if you simultaneously apply oil-based cosmetics and consume useful product for food.

Grapeseed oil has a light texture and can be used pure, undiluted. Moreover, it can be used both over the entire face and in the area around the eyes. Apply a thin layer of oil under the eyes.

Grape seed oil mask

Mix jojoba oil and grape seed oil in equal proportions. Then add a couple of drops of rose and lemon oils to the mixture. Heat the mixture until warm and apply to the skin using a cotton swab. Apply the film on top of the face, leaving the areas of the eyes, nose and mouth open. Cover with a towel and leave the mask on the skin for 2 minutes. Rinse off without soap, using only warm water.

Shea butter is an excellent helper for facial care with dry, sensitive or tired skin. This product is also suitable for healing aging skin. Just a few applications of this effective product can smooth out fine wrinkles, even out the complexion and make the skin velvety and elastic.

Effect of using shea butter on the face:

• — improvement and lightening of skin color;
• — giving the skin smoothness, smoothing texture and increasing elasticity;
• - elimination of fine wrinkles and reduction of deep wrinkles;
• — acceleration of the skin regeneration process, elimination of tightness, peeling and redness of the skin;
• - preservation normal level skin hydration for 8 hours;
• — effective protection skin from winter frosts and summer sun rays.

Nourishing cream with shea butter

Melt 1 tbsp in a water bath. a spoonful of shea butter and 1 teaspoon of beeswax. Add 1 tbsp to the mixture. a spoonful of grape seed oil. In a separate container, heat 1 tbsp. a spoonful of rose water (can be replaced with chamomile decoction). Combine the ingredients and beat thoroughly using a mixer.

Place the container with the resulting mixture in cold water and continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Then add 1 capsule of vitamin E, 2-3 drops of D-panthenol, 2 drops of benzyl alcohol and 2 drops of chamomile and lavender essential oils. Transfer the finished cream into a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for 3 months.

IN as soon as possible Using flaxseed oil, you can relieve dry and flaky skin. Flax seed oil has strengthening properties, which significantly increases the firmness and elasticity of the skin, tightens the oval of the face and smoothes out shallow wrinkles on it.

You can simply lubricate your face with flaxseed oil for quick hydration, or you can use it as a base for preparing homemade cream. It is important to know that opened flaxseed oil or the product that contains it can only be stored for 15-20 days. If the bottle of oil is not opened, the shelf life increases significantly and is 1 year. Storage temperature – no more than 10 degrees. It is best to use the refrigerator for this.

Does your skin lack vitality and elasticity? Then be sure to check out our list of the best natural facial oils that are renowned for their moisturizing properties.

Coconut oil is probably one of the best natural moisturizing oils because it is so versatile. Its amazing antioxidant and antimicrobial properties will help keep your facial skin healthy and hydrated. Moreover, coconut oil has anti-inflammatory qualities, making it an excellent cosmetic product for those with sensitive and dry skin.

Coconut oil is obtained from coconut pulp, containing about 65% valuable oil. For the skin of the face and body, we recommend using refined, purified oil that is fairly transparent and without a pronounced odor. It is non-allergenic and does not clog pores. Apply it to clean skin of the face and neck in a thin, even layer at night as a nourishing cream or during the day to protect your facial skin. severe frost and wind or in hot sunny weather.

You can also do face mask with the addition of essential oils (for example, lavender). Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water and you will see your skin instantly smoother, more hydrated and elastic.

The best cosmetic oils - almond oil

Almond oil is one of the best natural facial oils. Its popularity is primarily due to the fact that it is non-greasy, making it ideal for all skin types. Vitamins E and A, which are part of almond oil, promote good skin hydration, slow down the aging process and protect against UV radiation. Vitamin F helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and prevent enlargement of pores on the face, and zinc, which the oil is especially rich in, makes it ideal cosmetic product to treat skin irritation and reduce scarring.

Almond oil can also be used undiluted as a stand-alone product or added to your cream before applying to the face or eyelids.

Sesame oil

Sesame oil is a natural and effective remedy used for daily care for the skin. It is very rich in antioxidants and minerals and also contains the active ingredient sesamol, which helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Other beneficial components of sesame oil include lecithin, protein and B vitamins.

Mix 50 ml apple cider vinegar, 100 ml sesame oil and 50 ml warm water. Use this mixture as a moisturizing night cream. You will very soon see the result - healthier, moisturized and smoothed facial skin.

Also, sesame oil, due to its good penetrating and cleaning ability, can be used as natural remedy for removing dirt or decorative cosmetics.

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil is another amazing natural facial oil that absorbs well into the skin, is non-greasy, and also works well when mixed with other oils (like olive or coconut oil). This is one of the best moisturizers, which also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Jojoba oil is an excellent choice for oily and problem skin with acne, because it can balance sebum production and tighten pores.

Rosehip seed oil

Rosehip oil is ideal natural oil for the face because it smells divine, absorbs quickly into the skin, helps even out the complexion and get rid of blemishes and acne scars. Plus, it's very rich in vitamin C, an important nutrient for keeping skin healthy.

Cosmetic oils are a real gift from nature due to their universal properties and high content of valuable biologically active substances that protect the skin from the negative effects of free radicals, impart softness and smoothness, soothe irritations and promote cell regeneration.

These products have long been very popular in skin care procedures and are a common component in many beauty recipes.

There are several most effective ways the use of facial oils, which can significantly improve the condition of the skin without resorting to expensive products.

First, aloe gel is applied to the clean epidermis, and then an oil base. You can also mix the oil and gel in your palm and apply at the same time. The same applies to hydrolate - first we spray it on the face, and then apply the oil base. You can also add it to your night or day cream or serum.

Homemade moisturizer recipe

Melt on steam bath 2 tsp. coconut oil, add 2 tsp. jojoba. When the mixture has cooled, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 tsp. aloe juice and beat the ingredients thoroughly. Transfer the finished cream to a clean bowl. Apply better in the morning on clean skin.

For inflammation and irritation

Cosmetic oils are an excellent remedy for treating skin problems such as itching, irritation, redness and inflammation. Due to their high regenerative properties, they accelerate wound healing and heal sunburn.
The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties of these drugs are indispensable for the treatment of acne. The best oils in this area are mango and tamanu, burdock, calendula, aloe, chamomile and black cumin, tea tree and rosemary, castor, lavender, fir.

Lotion recipe

Mix 2 tsp. burdock oil, 3 drops of tea tree or rosemary essential oil, 1 tsp. rose water and 2 tsp. witch hazel decoction. Mix the ingredients well. Rub your face 2 times a day.

Reduces acne scars and blemishes

Here you need to be patient, since it takes at least a month and a half to get results. Regular application of oil to the problem area can lighten acne spots and reduce scarring. The most effective oils are cocoa oil, prickly pear oil, aloe oil, coconut oil, rose oil, marula oil, and amaranth oil.

In addition to the above methods of using oils, these cosmetic preparations are indispensable in the preparation of masks.

In mask recipes, essential oils and oil bases are used in accordance with the needs of your skin.

Light non-comedogenic base oils for problematic and oily skin: aloe, flaxseed, walnut, mango, raspberry, burdock, shea butter, sunflower, argan.

More oily for normal and combination skin: almond, flaxseed, sesame, rosehip, pomegranate, apricot, olive, prickly pear, tamanu, peach, jojoba, sea buckthorn, cedar, pumpkin, grape.

Non-drying oils that are suitable for dry and mature epidermis: argan, jojoba, avocado, raspberry, coconut, macadamia, peach, olive, aloe, pumpkin, prickly pear, amaranth, marula, mango, shea.