Features of using argan oil to care for the delicate skin around the eyes. Precautions and contraindications, recipes for masks and other care products.
Argan oil is often called a "magic elixir", because it contains a lot of useful elements - omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, sterol, vitamins E, A and F. It is thanks to these components that argan oil is one of the main and effective means used for cosmetic purposes. With its help, you can significantly improve the general condition of the skin of the face and slow down the onset of aging, getting rid of the first signs of wilting of the epidermis.
Argan oil properties for the skin around the eyes
Argan oil is widely used in the cosmetic industry as one of the main ingredients for skin care. This becomes possible not only due to the rich composition, but also due to the versatility of the product. Argan oil is ideal for treating different types of skin - sensitive, normal, problem, with a tendency to flakiness or oily.
The beneficial properties are determined by the unique composition of argan oil
- Tocopherol accelerates the regeneration of skin cells and has a moisturizing effect. Makes fine and deep wrinkles less visible. Vitamin E contributes to the formation of a protective layer on the sensitive and thin skin around the eyes, prevents the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Unlike olive oil, the vitamin E content is three times higher.
- Retinol helps to remove sagging and dry skin, puffiness around the eyes. The texture of the skin is aligned. Vitamin A has a rejuvenating and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Phytosterols accelerate the production of collagen by skin cells.
- Carotenoids have a wound healing and strengthening effect on the immune system. Alpha-carotene has a pronounced antioxidant effect, helps to improve the natural skin tone, restores the elasticity of the epidermis. Insoluble fatty acids (linolenic, linoleic, arachidonic) together are fat-soluble compounds.
- Vitamin F normalizes the nutrition of skin cells, stops the inflammatory process, and helps in the treatment of dermatitis. Almost in no way inferior to tocopherol in its ability to provide a moisturizing effect. The fat-soluble vitamin reliably protects the upper layers of the skin from negative influences from the external environment, prevents the onset of allergies.
- Squalene is a natural antioxidant that cleanses the epithelium from toxins accumulated over a long time, slows down the aging process of the skin.
- Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that prevent environmental damage to the skin.
- Fatty acids (ferulic, stearic, palmitic, omega-9 and omega-6). They have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Aliphatic monobasic carboxylic acids have a firming effect on the small capillaries of the skin, prevent the appearance of a vascular network, and increase the elasticity of the epidermis. Omega acids are responsible for the metabolic process in the skin, provide tissue saturation with the required amount of oxygen.
Features of using argan oil for the skin around the eyes
Argan oil can be used as a standalone cosmetic product and can also be added in small amounts to your daily eye cream. To achieve the effect of moisturizing, tightening the skin and eliminating dark circles under the eyes, it is recommended to use compresses, applications and masks with argan oil.
To achieve the desired result, you need to familiarize yourself with several rules for using argan oil in the care of delicate skin of the eyelids
- Argan oil is much better absorbed into the skin in a warm form, the cells assimilate a maximum of useful substances and organic elements. A small amount of oil is heated in a water bath; you can also dip a container with a product in hot water.
- The skin is pre-cleansed, the remnants of cosmetics and creams are removed. To enhance the penetration of nutrients into the skin, it is recommended to use a scrub to remove dead cells.
- Before a cosmetic procedure, wash yourself with warm water to maximize the pores open and improve the penetration of nutrients into the interior.
- A small amount of argan oil is applied to the skin around the eyes and evenly distributed, a gentle massage is performed to help the product absorb better.
- The massage is done with the pads of the fingers along the massage lines - in the direction from the bridge of the nose and towards the temple, as well as from the center of the cheekbone and to the inner corner of the eye.
- You need to rub in the oil gently and gently, you cannot stretch the skin in different directions.
- The product is left on for 45-50 minutes until it is completely absorbed into the skin.
- If the oil is not completely absorbed, the residues of the product are removed with a paper towel.
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Argan Oil Eye Mask Recipes
Today there are a large number of different masks, which contain valuable argan oil. Depending on the problem, you can stick out nourishing, moisturizing or rejuvenating masks to help get rid of the first signs of aging.
Anti-wrinkle mask
The mask contains three types of oils - a full-fledged complex of organic fatty acids, which helps to restore the healthy structure of the skin, and has an effect on the inner layers of the epidermis.
How to make an anti-wrinkle mask with argan oil:
- To prepare the mask, you need to take 4 drops of argan oil, olive and almond oil.
- Three oils are mixed in a glass container, after which the composition is heated in a water bath.
- The mask is applied in a warm form to the skin of the eyelids and rubbed in with light movements around the eyes.
- Movement in the direction of massage lines.
- The mask is left on for 40 minutes until it is absorbed.
- The remains of the product are removed with a paper napkin.
This product provides deep moisturizing and enhanced nutrition, due to which small mimic wrinkles are smoothed out, and deep folds become less noticeable.
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Nourishing mask
Due to its rich composition, the mask has a complex effect on the lower and upper eyelids. Several problems are solved at the same time - the skin around the eyes acquires a radiant, healthy look, the cells are saturated with useful elements.
How to make a nourishing argan oil mask:
- Avocado and oatmeal perfectly nourish the skin, tea leaves help to get rid of dark circles and puffiness of the eyes, argan oil provides intense hydration.
- To prepare the mask, you will need to take 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 20 g cucumber or avocado, 2 tsp. tea leaves, 10 drops of argan oil.
- Brew tea and steam the oatmeal in it. Grind the mixture until smooth.
- Grind the cucumber or avocado (try to use only seasonal ingredients in the mask).
- Mix vegetable puree with oatmeal.
- Argan oil is added and the composition is thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- The finished mask is applied to the area around the eyes, washed off with warm water after 30 minutes.
- After using the mask, a day cream must be applied to the skin.
Moisturizing mask
The combination of argan oil and aloe vera rejuvenates the skin around the eyes. A positive result will be visible after the first use of the mask. As a result of the beginning of the process of regeneration of the upper layer of the epidermis, as well as intensive hydration, the skin of the eyelids becomes smooth, elastic and well-groomed.
How to make a moisturizing argan oil mask:
- You will need to take 20 g of aloe, 5 drops each of jojoba and argan oil.
- The aloe pulp is kneaded, oils are added and the components are mixed well.
- The resulting composition is applied to the skin of the lower and upper eyelids.
- The mask is washed off with warm water after 30 minutes.
Vitamin mask
The mask uses strawberries, which contain natural acid. This substance has a pronounced whitening effect, the skin is also rejuvenated and fine wrinkles are smoothed out. Argan and olive vegetable fats provide delicate and gentle care for the thin and delicate skin around the eyes. After using this mask, the skin of the eyelids is tightened, it becomes smooth, fresh, and the look acquires a unique radiance.
How to make a vitamin mask with argan oil:
- The mask contains 2 strawberries, 5 drops of argan oil, 0.5 tsp. olive oil.
- The strawberry pulp is kneaded, argan and olive oil are added.
- The composition is thoroughly mixed, and the mask is applied to the lower and upper eyelids.
- The mask is washed off with warm water after 30 minutes.
- After using the mask, a moisturizer must be applied to the skin.
Contraindications to the use of argan oil
Argan oil is completely natural, so before you start using it, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing restrictions:
- Undiluted argan oil is very concentrated, so a sensitivity test is done first.
- A couple of drops of argan oil are applied to the back of the wrist and rubbed well into the skin.
- If after 30-40 minutes an allergic reaction does not appear (burning, redness or itching), you can use this remedy.
- It is strictly forbidden to use the product if there are open wounds on the treated surface.
- Limitations of the use of argan oil include filler injections, individual intolerance, and botulinum toxin injections.
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Argan oil is an invaluable product that is widely used in cosmetology. Thanks to the regular use of masks with this component, you can completely get rid of small mimic wrinkles and significantly improve the general condition of the skin.
