Anti Ageing Oils

There is something definitely enchanting, about creating your own beautiful skin care products.   Products that will nourish and enhance your skin, leaving it soft, smooth and glowing!   Anti-aging is the buzz word in skin care at the moment, however most commercial products are expensive and contain potentially harmful chemicals which can damage your skin long-term.  Why not create your own “beauty products”?  You’ll know exactly what’s in them, and have the fun in the process. 

Let’s take a look at some of the natural oils you could use when making your own DIY anti-ageing, skin-healing serum.

 

Camellia Oil

This oil has been used for centuries by women in East Asia to nourish the skin and hair.  They refer to it as the “Miracle Oil”.

Camellia oil works wonders on your skin in the following ways: 

• It penetrates quickly giving your skin optimum hydration without feeling greasy. 
• It increases skin resilience, giving your skin a supple, radiant glow. 
• It diminishes fine lines and acne scarring, as well as reducing the appearance of pores.  Contains Vitamins A, B, C, & E, natural antioxidants that safeguard your skin from the damaging effects of environmental free radicals. 
• It prevents and eliminates stretch marks.

 

Carrot Seed Oil

Carrot Seed oil is full of carotenoids which boost the body’s immune response to UV radiation, helping to prevent sun damage.  Carrot seed oil also stimulates the rejuvenation of skin cells, aiding in the detoxification process, helping to heal chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

 

Pomegranate Seed Oil 

Pomegranate Seed oil also contains high concentrations of antioxidants helping to prevent free-radical damage and slow the aging process.  This delightful oil helps to nourish skin, enhance elasticity, and promote cell regeneration. Pomegranate Seed oil also has a protective and healing action on dry, irritated, burned, or damaged skin.

 

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea Buckthorn Oil is another vitamin-rich oil that is exceptional for reversing the signs of aging.  It can help to moisturize dry skin, treat acne, and reduce the visibility of other skin conditions such as hyper-pigmentation or age spots.

 

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is a fantastic base oil for all anti-ageing serums because it is almost identical to the natural oils that our skin produces.  It’s easily absorbed and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.  TIP: Jojoba oil makes a great makeup remover – especially for waterproof eye makeup.