Natural oils in FEMEGYL® cosmetic products

Harm

Many people mistakenly believe that applying pure oil to the skin gives a wonderful effect.
However, it is worth noting that butter is a fat. It turns out that when applied in its pure form, it clogs the pores and prevents the skin from breathing. The consequences are already known - the appearance of rashes and acne. Among other things, after prolonged use of the oil in its pure form, the skin becomes dry and dehydrated. This may seem strange, but it is indeed true. Yes, if you use it not for too long, it will perfectly moisturize the skin and make it soft by retaining moisture in the skin. However, long-term use of oil is fraught with the destruction of the skin's own water-fat layer. In addition, the film formed by oil on the surface of the skin prevents it from breathing normally and prevents excess moisture from evaporating. All this leads to a complete disruption of the processes occurring in the skin, its condition worsens.

Effect of use

In cosmetology, products obtained from different plants are used, so the spectrum of their action is very wide, each with its own indications for use and the effect it produces. They are obtained from plant materials - seeds, nuts, grains - usually by cold pressing, which allows them to preserve the maximum of useful substances.

Let's figure out which oil to use for what:

1. For dry, wrinkled, aging skin - olive, sea buckthorn, macadamia, wheat germ, avocado, rose hip, cocoa.
2. For sensitive people prone to allergies - peach, avocado, castor.
3. For problematic skin prone to inflammation – jojoba, hazelnut, grape seed, flaxseed, sea buckthorn, mustard.
4. For oily skin – grape seeds, sesame seeds.
5. For lip care – grape seeds, jojoba, walnut.
6. For hair care - castor, burdock, peach pits, olive.

This is only a small fraction of vegetable oils used in cosmetology for personal care. It is extremely difficult to harm the body with them, but for maximum effect it is better to select them correctly for a specific skin type or to solve certain problems.

Terms of use

In order not to harm the skin, but, on the contrary, to improve its condition, you need to follow some rules.
It is important to understand that oil should not be used without any other means; it cannot completely replace face cream - this can dry out and dehydrate the skin. For example, a good alternative would be to simply add a few drops of oil to your cream. In addition, manufacturers carefully select the composition of care products. It also contains oils (from 10 to 40 percent), but in addition to them, the cream or serum also contains other components that are beneficial for the skin. Therefore, a properly selected cream will be much more effective and healthy, especially if it is chosen taking into account the age-related characteristics of the skin.

The oil can also be applied pointwise to individual areas that require appropriate care. Or, for example, when there are no other moisturizers at the moment. It can even be applied as a base for cream. This is explained by the fact that oil simply retains moisture in the skin, but it itself is not water, it is fat. It turns out that you also need replenishment in the form of a cream.

Beneficial features

In terms of the content of vitamins and biologically active substances beneficial to the body, vegetable oils are significantly superior to synthetic products, and do not contain harmful substances. Due to the absence of preservatives, fragrances, dyes and other chemicals, the risk of allergic reactions when using the products is minimal, although the possibility of individual intolerance must be taken into account. In most cases, these products are suitable for the most sensitive skin. And most importantly, in their composition they are close to human sebum, which determines their excellent perception by the dermis, good absorption and maximum absorption of nutrients. Below is a list of properties they have:

• nutritious;
• moisturizing;
• softening;
• cleansing;
• anti-aging (stimulation of collagen synthesis);
• tonic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• normalization of the function of the sebaceous glands.

Consequences

If the skin has already become dry, and after washing there is a constant feeling of tightness, you should stop using the oil on an ongoing basis and consult a dermatologist. Normal moisturized skin does not show itself in any way if no care product has been applied - it is simply unnoticeable. If you experience significant discomfort after washing your face, you need to reconsider how to moisturize your skin.

The use of essential oils in cosmetology

In order not to harm your health, you need to use aromatic oils by adhering to the following rules:

1. Do not use undiluted. 2. Add only to high-quality cosmetics. 3. Test for individual tolerance, especially for people with light, delicate skin. 4. Avoid contact with eyes. 5. Use one type of product for no more than three weeks. 6. Use esters with bright spicy notes with caution. 7. Do not use in sunny weather if you need to go outside immediately afterwards. 8. Do not use for pregnant women and patients with epilepsy. 9. Take orally only as prescribed by a doctor. 10. When treating with homeopathic medicines, it is advisable to avoid using esters.

Application options

You can take care of your face and body skin using aromatic oils using the following procedures:

• washing, rinsing hair; • various masks; • steam baths; • baths, baths and saunas; • spot application; • compresses; • rubbing; • massages.

Due to the high biological activity, the dosage of esters is calculated in drops.

In the cosmetologist's salon

Essential oils are successfully used in beauty salons. Aroma lamps and stones disinfect and aromatize the room. Aromatherapy during cosmetic procedures relaxes and calms clients and attracts new visitors. Manicurists often use ethers to whiten the surface of nails, disinfect and heal damaged cuticles. Manicures and pedicures performed using oils look especially impressive. Nails become strong and shiny, and the skin of your hands becomes velvety.

Properly selected aromatic oils enhance the effect of massage procedures. Clove oil warms up well, orange oil breaks down fats, sandalwood oil has a lifting effect, nutmeg oil relieves pain.

Essential oils in home cosmetology

Skin needs regular care. And the best option would be natural remedies that bring maximum benefits and excellent results. Homemade cosmetics based on natural essential oils need to be chosen correctly and be able to navigate its diversity. This is a real art that requires time and some practice. The main rule when using oils is safety. High concentrations of chemicals and incorrect dosages can cause allergies.

It has been observed that odors that are pleasant to humans cause positive effects. Therefore, it is important to choose a scent that suits your liking, which will have a beneficial effect on the psyche and body:

• orange, bergamot, neroli – lift your spirits; • rose, ylang, jasmine – create spiritual harmony; • mint, incense, lemon balm – soothe, relax; • geranium, cloves, patchouli – relieve stress; • cinnamon, ginger, cedar, incense – warm.

Popular essential oils, the effect of which has been confirmed by practice and reviews from many women, help solve cosmetic problems: lavender, orange, rosemary, mint, lemon.

Adding a few drops of aromatic liquid to any cosmetic product can enrich its composition.

• cream – up to 10 drops per 100 g; • shampoo – up to 25 drops per bottle with a capacity of 200-250 ml; • masks – 8-9 drops per serving; • baths – a few drops.

The best results are obtained by compresses that include heated base oil with the further addition of esters. Mixing different types of oils gives excellent cosmetic results.

Hair care

The unique properties of essential oils can significantly improve hair health. Aroma oils for hair care are used in combination with base oils and various cosmetics, selected according to hair type and condition:

• oily hair – lemon, mint, sage, rosemary, tea tree, eucalyptus; • dry hair – orange, sandalwood, mandarin, chamomile, rose, ylang-ylang; • stop baldness – rosemary, tea tree, pine, cedar, coriander, mint, ylang-ylang; • get rid of dandruff – basil, geranium, lavender, grapefruit, eucalyptus, rosemary.

Oils are stored at positive temperatures from 6* to 25* in dark glass jars. Sub-zero temperatures do not deteriorate the properties, but the product becomes cloudy and thickens.

What oils are needed and why?

Before choosing the right oil, let's first understand what functions different types of oils perform.

Basic cosmetic oils are divided into groups:

• Stabilizing oils.
  These include jojoba oil, marula tree seed oil, sesame seed oil and others. These oils do not cause allergic rashes, do not irritate the skin, they are stable and do not undergo oxidation, so their use in skin care cosmetics is quite universal. They can be used as a base for a mixture of oils. Suitable as an emollient for and after tanning.
• Basic caregivers.
  These are macadamia oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, and others. They restore skin regeneration, protecting it from harmful environmental factors, toxins and radicals, including the sun, so caring oils are one of the components of sunscreen. Due to its resistance to oxidation and excellent moisturizing and absorbing properties, it is mainly used as a base in oil compositions.
• Active oils.
  Only 5-10% is added to the composition for safety reasons; they quickly oxidize under the influence of oxygen and the sun. These include cranberry oil, elderberry oil, evening primrose oil, caraway oil and others.
• Butters
  - shea butter, cocoa and coconut butter, mango butter and others. They are solid in consistency, but upon contact with the skin they melt pleasantly and penetrate the skin. Quite fatty oils, but they perfectly protect the skin; some act on the stratum corneum of the skin, while others in this group can penetrate deeper.

Depending on the skin type and the desired effect, compositions are made that are made up of several cosmetic oils, combining them from each group.

Use of sunflower oil for face and body skin care

There are three main ways to use vegetable oil to care for the dermis of the face.

Pure, without additives, sunflower seed product can be used to rejuvenate the dermis around the eyes - smooth out wrinkles, get rid of bruises and bags under the eyes.

Below are the main ways to use sunflower oil on the face.

Cream

A cream made from vegetable oil is an excellent replacement for night cream. Its properties extend to both the dermis of the face and the entire body.

Buttercream can be prepared at home. The following is a recipe for an anti-aging cream.

Required ingredients:

• ½ medium onion;
• 5 dandelions;
• 100 ml sunflower oil.

Onion and dandelion are finely chopped. These cream components are seasoned with a sunflower seed product and mixed. The resulting mixture must be heated over low heat for ½ hour. Then it freezes for about 12 hours. After the mass has cooled, it must be strained. The cream is ready.

The cream is applied to the desired area of ​​skin in a circular motion, like a massage. You can pat this area of ​​the dermis. A third of an hour after application, the cream is removed with a napkin.

Compresses

It has been said more than once that a product made from sunflower seeds is an effective remedy for facial wrinkles. The main way to use processed sunflower seeds is in compresses.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make an oil compress:

1. First you need to heat the oil over low heat.
2. Next, soak the gauze napkins in warm sunflower oil.
3. Apply the resulting compress to the problem area.
4. The maximum time for using this compress is ½ hour.
5. After the gauze is removed, the skin is wiped with a dry cloth.

Oil compresses can be applied to all areas of the face. To do this, you need to prepare a mask from cotton or gauze fabric. Holes are cut into the fabric for the eyes, nostrils and lips.

Cosmetologists recommend contrast washing after the procedure. This type of washing promotes blood circulation in the dermis of the face, and therefore helps the beneficial substances to be absorbed faster and better.

Masks

Masks are the most popular method that has a beneficial effect on the dermis of the face and neck. The main qualities of using cosmetic masks:

• Deep penetration of substances with beneficial properties into the pores of the dermis;
• Smoothing wrinkles;
• Soothing the skin;
• Improving the tone of the dermis.

Recipes for making masks based on sunflower seed oil

You can add freshness to the dermis of the face by making masks based on vegetable oil. In addition to the main ingredient, you can use any products that are sold in a grocery store or pharmacy to create them. One procedure helps maintain the freshness of the facial dermis for a long time.

The following article presents several recipes for homemade masks based on sunflower oil.

Oil mask with quail egg

An oil mask with quail egg is recommended for those who have tired skin with fine wrinkles.

Components that make up this mask:

• Sunflower seed oil – 1 tbsp. l.;
• Quail egg – 1 pc.;
• Fermented milk product (yogurt, kefir, fermented baked milk, etc.) – 2 tbsp. l.;
• Starch.

First, beat the quail egg. Next, it is mixed with a fermented milk product. Add oil to the resulting mixture. The mask should thicken. To do this, add starch until the mixture has the consistency of cream.

This mask is applied for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Oil mask with kelp

According to the recommendations of cosmetologists, it is advisable to use this mask for women aged 40 years or more, because the procedure promotes rejuvenation, elasticity and smoothness of the skin.

Ingredients from which the mask is prepared:

• Laminaria – 1 tbsp. l.;
• Aloe extract – 1 ampoule;
• Sunflower oil – 1 tsp;
• Green tea or chamomile decoction – ½ cup.

If kelp is purchased in tablets, then before preparing the mask it must be crushed to a powder state. It is also sold in pharmacies in the form of a ready-made powder.

Laminaria should be poured with cooled green tea or chamomile decoction. The liquid is added little by little until a porridge of semi-liquid consistency is formed. Next, the mixture is infused for ½ hour. Aloe extract and vegetable oil are poured into the infused mass.

The mask should remain on the face for no more than ½ hour.

Oil mask with aspirin and white charcoal

The main effect of an oil mask with aspirin and white charcoal is cleansing pores and rejuvenating the dermis of the face.

To prepare the mask you will need:

• Acetylsalicylic acid – 5 tablets;
• White coal – 5 tablets;
• Cucumber – 1 pc.;
• Sunflower oil – 1 tsp.

Acid and charcoal tablets must be ground to powder. Fresh cucumber is grated on a fine grater. One tablespoon of the mass obtained from cucumber is mixed with the powder. Everything is filled with sunflower oil.

Cosmetologists recommend keeping the mask on for no more than 20 minutes.

Oil mask with oatmeal and strawberries

The main beneficial properties of this mask are the effect of refreshed skin with a healthy color.

To prepare an oil mask with the addition of oatmeal and strawberries, you need to use:

• Strawberries – 5-10 pcs.;
• Sunflower oil – 1 tbsp. l.;
• Oat flour.

Strawberries need to be pureed. To do this, mash it with a fork. Next, mix the berries with butter. Add flour and mix everything.

The mask is applied in a thick layer for 20 minutes.

Oil mask with banana and ginger

The composition of the oil mask with banana and ginger helps get rid of wrinkles and fight age-related pigmentation.

Required ingredients:

• Banana – ½ piece;
• Unrefined sunflower oil – 1 tsp;
• Dry ground ginger – 1 pinch.

First you need to make porridge from a banana. After this, add oil to the fruit and mix. Sprinkle the resulting mixture with ginger and mix again.

The mask is applied to the dermis of the face for no more than 20 minutes.

Oil mask with cosmetic clay

Cosmetologists recommend using an oil mask with cosmetic clay for people with enlarged pores and age-related skin problems.

• Cosmetic clay (green or pink) – 1 tbsp. l.;
• Cold boiled water – ½ cup;
• Unrefined vegetable oil – 1 tsp;
• Rosemary essential oil – 5 drops.

Clay is mixed with water. The result is a mass of thick consistency. Sunflower oil and rosemary are added to the mixture. Mix the ingredients of the future mask.

The mask stays on the face for a maximum of ¼ hour.