Cypress essential oil: Another important ingredient in essential oil blends for aging skin, cypress oil strengthens the dermal layers, making them thicker. With age, the skin not only loses its tautness but also becomes thinner, which leads to the appearance of varicose veins and broken capillaries. Cypress oil improves circulation and battles both these issues, so it can also be used for under eye dark circles.
Lemon oil: Not to be confused with lime oil, this essential oil is extracted through cold press or distillation from the bright yellow peels of lemons. Like its juice, the essential oil derived from the fruit is also a potent astringent and a natural bleaching agent that helps to lighten age and sun burn related dark spots.
Lemon oil
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Both the aroma and the topical application of this oil create a soothing effect. So, it yields marvelous results on damaged skin. Sandalwood oil is an effective treatment against scars, fine lines and wrinkles.
Frankincense essential oil: This essential oil has been in use for centuries and is made from the resin of the Boswellia carterri tree. It is an anti bacterial and anti inflammatory agent. Both these properties make it ideal for oily and pimple prone skin. Moreover, frankincense oil is a natural toner and skin purifier that pulls out impurities from the cells, tightens the skin, reduces the size of the pores and evens out the skin tone.
It also helps to protect existing cells from free radical damage while spurring the growth of new tissue. The biggest benefit of frankincense oil is that it hydrates the skin while balancing the secretion of sebum. So, the skin does not feel oily but it does take on a distinctly smoother and suppler appearance when treated with this essential oil. If you are dealing with deep wrinkles or are concerned about your facial skin losing its elasticity and tightness, this oil will give a youthful glow to your