Anti-aging skin care oils can be made on your own simply by obtaining a carrier oil used to mix with other essentials oils. The end result of these oils is a lovely way to protect, nourish and pamper your skin. By using organic oils, you will know for sure you are smoothing something wonderful onto your skin. Many essential oils have natural anti-aging properties and can be used as a bath oil, massage oil, or skin conditioning treatment.

It is important to use a carrier oil because of the high concentration of aromatherapy oils which are too concentrated to be used directly on the surface of the skin. For sensitive skin, a carrier oil such as sunflower seed oil or apricot kernel can be used. For skin that is dry, chose a sesame seed oil, sweet almond oil, or an avocado carrier oil. Then, mix a couple drops of the essential oil with the bigger amount of the carrier oil.

To give your skin extra anti-aging pampering, after you have taken a hot bath or shower, massage your favorite oil into the skin and it absorbed better when the skin is still soft and supple.

Introduction to Aromatherapy Oils and Their Properties:

• Lavender –calming and promotes cell growth
• Chamomile – calms sensitive dry skin, reduces puffiness, broken veins, aids in promoting skin elasticity and strengthens skin
• Geranium – calming
• Sandalwood – calms itchy skin and balances aging skin
• Grapefruit – stimulating
• Cypress – Good for puffiness, water retention
• Neroli - Good for skin regeneration, broken veins, skin elasticity
• Frankincence – tones and lifts skin, has anti-wrinkle properties, promotes deep breathing and assists in meditation
• Rosehip – penetrates quickly, rich in fatty acids (Omegas), rejuvenates and repairs aged, sun-damaged skin and helps heal scarring
• Argan oil – anti-wrinkle benefits and also helps scarred skin
• Rose oil – expensive but one of the best for aging skin. Also good for mood elevation and stress relief

The recipe below is a marvelous natural anti-aging oil which can be smoothed onto your face. It is an organic anti-wrinkle oil. Massage it onto the skin and neck after cleansing and feel fabulous..

1 teaspoon of wheatgerm oil
2 tablespoons of hemp oil
1 capsule of evening primrose oil
4 drops each of essential oils of frankincense and sandalwood

After making, be sure to store in a dark glass bottle, and store in a cool dark place. Shake before using.

You can see by the list of oils available to you in a natural products store, there are plenty of lovely skin preparations you can make from organic oils to help fight anti-aging naturally.

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