Olive oil for the skin around the eyes: what is the secret of its effectiveness?

2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14

Natural olive oil is used not only in cooking, in various fields of production, but also in cosmetology. This product contains a huge amount of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins. It has a beneficial effect on the body when taken internally and when applied externally. Olive oil contains vitamin E, which protects the dermis from premature aging.

That is why cosmetologists advise to apply it more often to the face and especially to the area around the eyes.

The use of olive oil in cosmetology

The use of oil for cosmetic purposes helps:

• slow down cellular aging, prolonging youth;
• moisturize the upper layers of the dermis;
• nourish the skin, increase its elasticity;
• eliminate fine wrinkles;
• protect the upper layers of the dermis from ultraviolet radiation
• improve your face.

It turns out that olive oil is also a fairly active antiseptic.

When applied to the face, small wounds heal much faster. Cosmetologists recommend using the oil in its pure form or in the form of preparations made on its basis to care for the area around the eyes. The skin in this part of the face is quite thin. It begins to age first, a mesh of wrinkles appears in the corners of the eyelids. For this to happen as late as possible, you should take care of yourself properly.

How to choose olive oil against wrinkles around the eyes?

You need to give preference to a product that:

• packed in glass, not plastic containers;
• sold in dark colored bottles;
• has no sediment;
• has a characteristic pleasant smell;
• has a "fresh" date of production;
• produced by the first cold pressing, which should be noted on the label;
• is natural (the inscription "extra virgin" on the bottle).

The use of olive oil in home cosmetology is quite extensive.

Based on this product, you can make:

• compresses and lotions (the drug is used in its pure form);
• masks (additional components must be selected based on the needs of the skin);
• creams;
• makeup remover.

How to properly care for the skin around the eyes?

To preserve youth and beauty for a long time, you need to pay special attention to cleansing.

In modern cosmetic stores, you can find a variety of makeup remover lotions, but none of the products compare in effectiveness and degree of usefulness to olive oil.

To remove cosmetics, including waterproof ones, you need to slightly warm the oil in a water bath, and then moisten a cotton pad or swab in it and gently wipe your eyelids.

This cleaning method is an excellent prevention against dermis aging.

Olive oil can be used as compresses. It needs to be warmed up, soaked in special tissue or paper napkins and put on the eyelids. It is very convenient to cut out in advance a special "mask" with slits for the eyes, or make blanks in the shape of crescents, and then put them on the lower eyelids.

The exposure time of the compress on delicate skin should be about 15 minutes. During this period, it is better to lie down on the sofa, taking a horizontal position, close your eyes and try to relax. You do not need to wash your face after the procedure. If the oil is not completely absorbed and its excess remains on the eyelids, you should simply blot it with a paper towel.

Olive oil against fine wrinkles can also be used as part of a cream. You just need to add it to your favorite eyelid care product. This will increase the effectiveness of the industrial product. The cream can be used for its intended purpose, applying it to the skin 2 times a day, and also used as a mask, applying a thick layer on the eyelids for 10-15 minutes.

Anti-wrinkle olive oil: recipes for popular formulations

To eliminate wrinkles on the lower eyelids, you can use oil as the main ingredient in masks.

The following nutritional formulations are most popular:

• with wheat flour. To prepare a mask, you need to mix 1 teaspoon of wheat flour with 1 teaspoon of oil. The resulting gruel should be applied to the area of the lower eyelids for 20 minutes. This procedure is ideal for those with a combined face type;
• with cottage cheese. If the area around the eyes is very dry, you need to mix 2 teaspoons of oil with 1 teaspoon of fat cottage cheese. The resulting composition is required to be applied to the lower eyelids for 20 minutes. It is advisable to relax the muscles of the face as much as possible during the procedure, lying with closed eyes in the dark;
• with avocado. The avocado mask helps to strengthen the upper layer of the dermis, give it elasticity. To prepare it, you need to mix 1 teaspoon of tea oil with 2 teaspoons of avocado pulp and apply the mixture to the eyelids for 20 minutes, then blot with a napkin. It is recommended to use only ripe fruit for this recipe;
• with essential oils. To make the care more effective, you can add essential oils to the oily product. Lemon, rosemary, and ylang-ylang concentrates are ideal for these purposes. It is very important that they are diluted thoroughly in the base oil. It is forbidden to apply pure concentrates on the skin, as this can cause burns;
• with vitamins. Vitamins A and E can be added to olive oil. These can be purchased at the pharmacy. For 1 tablespoon of a table base, you will need about 7 drops of the vitamin solution. Such a care product helps to fight even deep wrinkles;
• with parsley. If you need not only to remove "crow's feet", but also circles under the eyes, swelling, in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley and use the mixture as a mask, applying it to the lower eyelids for 20 minutes.

What should be the correct application of the oil?

To make wrinkles in the area around the eyes less noticeable, and the dermis to strengthen, become more toned, you need to apply oil on it regularly. As for makeup remover, it should be done daily. Compresses and masks should be applied to the lower eyelids 2 times a week during the cold season and no more than 1 time a week in summer. If the face is dry, it is permissible to take care of it more intensively. When you need to get rid of crow's feet in a short period of time, masks based on natural oil can be done daily.

It is necessary to store the oily product correctly. It is advisable to keep it in a cool dark place. It is light that destroys fatty acids, as a result of which harmful compounds are formed, and the product acquires a rancid odor and taste.

Olive oil is an extremely valuable cosmetic product. It is perfect for the face, gives the skin under the eyes extraordinary softness, gives elasticity and smoothes fine wrinkles. It can be used in pure form, as well as in masks.