Essential oil skin care refers to the use of active ingredients from plants to nourish the skin, and can affect the sense of smell through aroma, thereby improving mood. The molecular weight of essential oils is usually between 80 and 200 Daltons, with a maximum of no more than 800. It can penetrate the epidermis into the dermis and promote blood circulation, improving skin condition.
The active ingredients of essential oils are extracted from plants, and are relatively stable alone, and can also be used in combination with multiple essential oils.
The following are some commonly used essential oils:
1. Lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil is currently the most used and common type of essential oil. It is the safest "universal essential oil" and is widely used for its elegant fragrance and outstanding efficacy.
Lavender essential oil can relieve insomnia and headaches, soothe emotions, and can be used for lavender aromatherapy to improve sleep.
It can be mixed with rose essential oil to achieve beauty effects.
2. Rose essential oil
Rose essential oil can be used alone, or you can add a few drops of rose essential oil to your lotion and cream to nourish the skin.
In 2010, Chinese researchers published a study that found that rose essential oil has strong bactericidal activity compared to 10 other oils. They also found that after a 0.25% dilution for five minutes, Propionibacterium acnes was inhibited.
Another reason why rose essential oil is used for skin beauty is because it has an excellent ability to increase skin permeability.
German scientists explained in a 2010 article that rose oil can be determined to be lipophilic.
3. Frankincense essential oil
Frankincense essential oil is an astringent that can be used to help reduce the appearance of large pores and wrinkles. It is also one of the best essential oils for firming skin. The oil can be used on any loose skin, such as the abdomen, jowls, or eye bags. It can be used alone or mixed with jojoba oil. It is also used to reduce age spots, fade spots, and even out skin tone.
4. Geranium essential oil
This essential oil can be used on dry skin, oily skin, acne skin, and sensitive skin.
Geranium essential oil has antibacterial and soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, which can comprehensively promote skin health.
At the same time, geranium essential oil can also condition the skin, increase skin elasticity, make the skin rosy, and improve fine lines. It is an essential oil with very ideal beauty effects.
