Ylang-ylang oil for face: how to use than useful, reviews
Ylang-ylang face oil: composition, home mask recipes and feedback on its effectiveness.
Ylang ylang oil is produced by water or steam distillation. It is obtained from the flowers of Kananga fragrant. The result is an oily liquid, a little liquid consistency with a pleasant smell, its color is light yellow. It has a spicy aroma with fruity floral notes.
Most often this oil is used as a stimulant, and erotic, but it is also effective for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. Let's find out how useful is ylang-ylang oil for the face and how to use it.
Oil comes in four grades, in the cosmetology, Extra and 1st grade oils are used. This universal remedy has a positive effect on any type of skin.
Oily skin oil helps to reduce intense production of sebum, dilated pores narrows. Also he cures acne, which makes him irreplaceable in the fight with problem skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties, they help in the treatment of skin diseases, for example, eczema.
If you plan to use such oil for a dry skin type, then it is moistened, softened, tender and smooth. It's no secret that dry skin is prone to premature aging more than others, and oil prevents early wilting.
Oil will soothe inflamed patches of sensitive skin, reduce redness, itching, flaking, irritation. Essential oil has a rejuvenating effect, tones the fading skin, smooths wrinkles, helps the skin to be supple and elastic.
In addition to the listed properties, the oil levels the skin, fixes the tan, removes irritation after the ultraviolet rays.
How to apply essential oil ylang-ylang
You already know that essential oils are never used in pure form, it is better to dissolve it in a base natural oil or cosmetic product. But you can add 1 tablespoon of base not more than 3 drops of essential. Such a mixture is used as a cream, mask or applied separately to certain areas.
It should be noted that it is not recommended to mix ylang-ylang with purchased cosmetic products. In such products there are too many chemical compounds, dyes, preservatives.
But the cream itself does not penetrate deep into the skin, which can not be said about essential oils. It can "pull" into the deep layers of the skin all the harmful compounds in the cream, and this can lead, at least, to irritation. To effectively use this oil, it is better to add it to homemade masks.
You can add 2 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil to each mask you choose.
Mask for dry skin: ripe avocado pulp should be crushed, then add 2 drops of ylang ylang oil to each table spoon, preferably if you add 1 drop of rosewood oil to the mixture obtained. This mixture should be applied to the face, washed off after 20 minutes. Your skin will soften, become moisturized. You can replace the avocados with melons, bananas or pulp of persimmons.
If you have a problem skin with acne, then you can make a mask: jojoba oil 1 tablespoon, 2 drops of ylang ylang oil and 1 drop of lemon oil. Lubricate the mixture with the mixture and enjoy 30-40 minutes. In a week, this mask can be done 2-3 times.
For oily skin, you can make a salt peeling: 1 teaspoon normal, but better than sea salt, you need to soak it well in oil, better grape seed oil. Add 1 drop of ylang ylang to the already soaked salt and massage the skin with such a scrub. Will be enough 1-2 minutes.
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Ylang ylang oil is produced by water or steam distillation. It is obtained from the flowers of Kananga fragrant. The result is an oily liquid, a little liquid consistency with a pleasant smell, its color is light yellow. It has a spicy aroma with fruity floral notes.
Most often this oil is used as a stimulant, and erotic, but it is also effective for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. Let's find out how useful is ylang-ylang oil for the face and how to use it.
Oil is of four kinds, in the cosmetology, Extra and 1st grade oils are used. This universal remedy has a positive effect on any type of skin.
Oily skin oil helps to reduce intense production of sebum, dilated pores narrows. Also he cures acne, which makes him irreplaceable in the fight with problem skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties, they help in the treatment of skin diseases, for example, eczema.
If you plan to use such oil for dry skin type, then it is moistened, softened, soft and smooth. It's no secret that dry skin is prone to premature aging more than others, and oil prevents early wilting.
Oil will soothe inflamed patches of sensitive skin, reduce redness, itching, flaking, irritation. Essential oil has a rejuvenating effect, tones the fading skin, smooths wrinkles, helps the skin to be supple and elastic.
In addition to the listed properties, the oil levels the skin, fixes the tan, removes irritation after the ultraviolet rays.
How to apply essential oil ylang-ylang
You already know that essential oils are never used in pure form, it is better to dilute it in a base natural oil or cosmetic agent. But you can add 1 tablespoon of base not more than 3 drops of essential. Such a mixture is used as a cream, mask or applied separately to certain areas.
It should be noted that it is not recommended to mix ylang-ylang with purchased cosmetic products. In such products there are too many chemical compounds, dyes, preservatives.
But the cream itself does not penetrate deep into the skin, which can not be said about essential oils. It can "pull" into the deep layers of the skin all the harmful compounds in the cream, and this can lead, at least, to irritation. To effectively use this oil, it is better to add it to homemade masks.
You can add 2 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil to each mask you choose.
Mask for dry skin: ripe avocado pulp should be crushed, then add 2 drops of ylang ylang oil to each table spoon, preferably if you add 1 drop of rosewood oil to the mixture obtained. This mixture should be applied to the face, washed off after 20 minutes. Your skin will soften, become moisturized. You can replace the avocados with melons, bananas or pulp of persimmons.
If you have a problem skin with acne, then you can make a mask: jojoba oil 1 tablespoon, 2 drops of ylang ylang oil and 1 drop of lemon oil. Lubricate the mixture with the mixture and enjoy 30-40 minutes. In a week, this mask can be done 2-3 times.
For oily skin, you can make a salt peeling: 1 teaspoon normal, but better than sea salt, you need to soak it well in oil, better grape seed oil. Add 1 drop of ylang ylang to the already soaked salt and massage the skin with such a scrub. Will be enough 1-2 minutes.