Essential Oils For Face Wrinkles
As we become older, face wrinkles, loss of elasticity and deep lines are impossible to avoid. Luckily, there is a natural way to help slow down the ageing process and face wrinkles along with it.
Using essential oils invites a nutrient-rich alternative to boost your skin’s complexion, increase skin elasticity and help minimise the appearance of wrinkles.
Benefits Of Essential Oils For Face Wrinkles
Implementing essential oils into your skincare routine provides a natural way to combat the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. In fact, some essential oils are known to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and are a natural source of antioxidants and vitamins. Using essential oils may help with the following:
- Restore sebum production
- Boost collagen production
- Even out skin tone
- Reduce oxidative stress
- Protect against radical and sun damage
- Increase skin elasticity
Best Essential Oils For Face Wrinkles
Various essential oils for face wrinkles are known to promote cell regrowth, boost collagen production and protect against environmental damage. Here are a few of our favourite essential oils that may help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles:
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil has a sweet, earthy aroma and is now known for its beneficial role in skincare. With compounds such as farnesol and borneol, Frankincense Oil is known to reduce the appearance of face wrinkles by balancing sebum production in ageing skin. It’s also great for increasing skin elasticity as it works to smooth the complexion, making your skin feel rejuvenated and youthful.
How To Use Frankincense Essential Oil for Face Wrinkles
Frankincense Oil can be used in the following ways:
Diluting: Dilute in your favourite carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply it to the affected area. We recommend a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.
Moisturiser: You can also add Frankincense Essential Oil to your chosen moisturiser and apply the skin. For facial application, we recommend a 1 - 2% dilution.
Lavender Essential Oil
With a floral, herbaceous aroma, Lavender Essential Oil is considered one of the most well known and versatile essential oils. In fact, a 2018 study found that Lavender Oil had anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as well as being a rich source of antioxidants. This means it may help to smooth skin complexion and protect the skin’s barrier from sun damage and environmental pollutants.
How To Use Lavender Essential Oil for Face Wrinkles
- Diluting: Dilute in your favourite carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply it to the affected area. We recommend a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.
- Moisturiser: You can also add Lavender Essential Oil to your chosen moisturiser and apply it to the skin. For facial application, we recommend a 1 - 2% dilution.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil has an earthy, woody aroma and is incredibly versatile across skincare, mental health and physical wellbeing. With natural anti-inflammatory abilities, Sandalwood Oil is known to calm inflammation while retaining moisture balance in dry and maturing skin. It’s also known to improve skin tone and complexion while working to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes.
How To Use Sandalwood Essential Oil for Face Wrinkles
Sandalwood Oil can be used in the following ways:
- Diluting: Dilute in your favourite carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply it to the affected area. We recommend a 1 – 2% dilution for skin application and a 1% dilution for facial application.
- Moisturiser: You can also add Sandalwood Essential Oil to your chosen moisturiser and apply to the skin. For facial application, we recommend a 1% dilution.
Rose Essential Oil
Rose Essential Oil carries a deep floral aroma and is known to be one of the most beneficial essential oils for skincare. With natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and hydrating properties, Rose Oil is known to deeply moisturise the skin, calm redness and reduce inflammation. Rose Oil is also filled with powerful antioxidants that work to promote collagen production, protect the skin’s barrier from environmental damage, and minimise the appearance of face wrinkles.
How To Use Rose Essential Oil for Face Wrinkles
Rose Oil can be used in the following ways:
- Diluting: Dilute in your favourite carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply it to the affected area. We recommend a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.
- Moisturiser: You can also add Rose Essential Oil to your chosen moisturiser and apply to the skin. For facial application, we recommend a 1 - 2% dilution.
Dilution Guidelines
Essential oils are extremely concentrated so it’s important that you are using a safe amount when diluting and applying to your face. When using essential oils for the face, we recommend diluting with a carrier oil. Some of our most popular carrier oils include:
- Coconut Oil
- Argan Oil
- Pomegranate Oil
- Almond Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Rosehip Oil
We always recommend applying a test patch on a small area of your skin before using on the face. Discontinue immediately if you experience a reaction within 24 hours.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding we suggest consulting with your GP or healthcare practitioner before implementing essential oils into your routine.
Other Tips For Face Wrinkles
Apart from using essential oils, there are other methods that may also help to reduce face wrinkles, including:
- Maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake
- Protect skin from harsh UV exposure
- Use gentle facial cleansing products
- Moisturise
- Avoid smoking
- Eat more antioxidant-rich foods high
Where To Buy Essential Oils For Face Wrinkles
While essential oils are generally available to purchase at health, wellness and retail stores, it is important to keep in mind that the purity and quality of these essential oils will vary. That is why we recommend finding a reputable supplier.
Here at AWO, we have a wide selection of 100% pure essential oils and organic essential oils that are sold at reasonable prices. Because our stock is purchased in bulk quantities our costs are significantly less, which allows us to offer our high-quality products at affordable prices. We are also based right here in Australia!
Essential Oil Safety
Whilst essential oils are natural products, they are extremely potent and can cause serious harm if used incorrectly. For this reason, we recommend the following:
- In line with the Therapeutic Goods Act, we do not recommend ingesting essential oils without the guidance of a registered Aromatherapist or Naturopath.
- Avoid using essential oils during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.
- We recommend storing your essential oils in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets.
- Essential oils can be very concentrated and are likely to cause irritation or reactions if applied directly to the skin. For this reason, it is important to first dilute your essential oils before using topically (on the skin). Our recommended dilution percentages can be found under the ‘Best Essential Oils For Face Wrinkles’ section.
Resources
Cardia, G.et al, 2018, ‘Effect of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil on Acute Inflammatory Response’. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness.