Lemon oil is obtained from fresh lemon peel, applying the method of cold pressing. As a rule, it has a light yellow shade and a magnificent fresh fragrance. Essential oil of lemon is very useful for the face skin, because it contains different vitamins and many trace elements. That is why it is used in cosmetology.
What is the use of lemon oil?
Essential oil of lemon for the face is useful in that it quickly inhibits the process of elastase production. It is an enzyme that is involved in the cleavage of collagen fibers. When they are destroyed, the elasticity is lost, the skin becomes not elastic and small wrinkles appear.
The use of lemon essential oil in the composition of various facial products, you not only slow down the aging process, but also:
- prevent the appearance of black dots;
- narrow the enlarged pores;
- soften the skin;
- improve the complexion.
- remove freckles and various in size pigmented spots.
Application of lemon oil
Lemon essential oil can be used to make facial masks.
The recipe for a mask
Ingredients:
- lemon oil - 2 drops;
- sea buckthorn oil - 20 ml.
Preparation and use
Mix the oils and allow to infuse the mixture for 5 minutes. Apply this mask for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
If you have a rash, then it is best to make a cream with lemon oil. It will dry the skin and completely neutralize the inflammation.
The recipe for the cream
Ingredients:
- melissa oil - 2 drops;
- lemon oil - 1 drop;
- Juniper oil - 2 drops;
- marjoram oil - 1 drop;
- almond oil - 15 ml.
Preparation and use
Mix the oil. This cream needs to lubricate the skin in the most problematic areas. Apply it at least twice a day.
To make pigment spots, a vascular asterisk or freckles less noticeable, you should make a lotion with lemon oil.
Prescription lotion
Ingredients:
- lemon oil - 3 drops;
- chamomile oil - 4 drops;
- wheat germ oil - 7 drops;
- salt - 5 g.
Preparation and use
Mix the oil. Add salt to the mixture and mix until it is completely dissolved. To apply such a lotion you need a thin applicator only on the area of pigmentation.