It is common knowledge that the skin around the eyes requires special care. It is very thin, almost devoid of the subcutaneous adipose and collagen layers, and therefore is most rapidly exposed to age-related effects, and is also more sensitive to negative environmental factors. Because of this, the periorbital area requires particularly careful care. And among the rich arsenal of agents for skin care around the eyes are very popular different oils.
Oil from wrinkles around the eyes
- Olive oil for the skin around the eyes . It is considered one of the most popular and effective in the fight against wrinkles. It can be applied as a mask with the addition of a few drops of lemon juice for 10-15 minutes, and as part of special creams and mixtures. Very effective is a mask of olive oil (50 ml) with the addition of vitamin E (10 ml).
- Castor oil for the skin around the eyes . Another popular oil, which is recommended to apply in heated form to problem areas. Since ancient times, this oil was considered an indispensable means for strengthening and growth of eyebrows and eyelashes, but on the delicate skin of the eyelids it should be applied very carefully, and preferably not in pure form, since ricin contained in castor oil can cause allergic reactions and irritations.
A mixture of several oils is considered to be very effective. For two tablespoons of base oil (olive, peach or grape seed) add 2 drops of essential oils of rosemary, geranium and lemon verbena. Apply oil to the area around the eyes with light patting movements before going to bed twice a week.
Nourishing recipes with oils for the skin around the eyes
- Nutritious Butterfly . In a water bath, melt one tablespoon of purified pork fat (smaltz) and add to it two tablespoons of vegetable oils. The resulting mixture should be stored in a jar in the refrigerator and lubricated around the eyelids before going to bed. It is recommended to use this button three times a week. Of the oils that can be used, olive, almond or jojoba oil is best suited, depending on the type of skin around the eyes.
So, for a fading, prone to wrinkles, dry skin is more suitable olive oil. For sensitive skin around the eyes, it is better to take almond oil . Jojoba oil is universal, suitable for all skin types, and it can be applied to the eye area even in its pure form. In the absence of smaltz, allergies to animal fats or excessively oily skin in the recipe, you can use a solid vegetable oil. For example, coconut oil, which is not used around the eyes in its pure form, but in a mixture with others softens the skin, makes it more velvety. If you have wide pores, inclined to clog, then take coconut oil is undesirable, and it is better to replace it with mango oil.
- Avocado oil around the eyes can be applied both in its pure form as a nutritional mask and used for the enrichment of cosmetic products. To do this, add it to the cream at the rate of
10-15 drops per 10 ml of cream.
If the skin of the eyelids turns red and flakes, then this mixture can help cope with this problem. Take one tablespoon of peach oil and half a tablespoon of avocado oil, add to the mixture 2 drops of essential oil of sandalwood and one drop of essential oils of rose and lime.
Within two weeks in the evening do the application for 15 minutes. It can also be used as a supporting agent, and twice a week lubricate the skin around the eyes. Store the mixture better in the refrigerator, and shortly before use, heat to room temperature.