In the Asian tropics grows a tree of kananga or artabotris with large and beautiful flowers, possessing a persistent and rather sharp aroma. Of these, fragrant essential oil is produced. It is actively used in perfumery and aromatherapy, especially as an aphrodisiac. In cosmetology, the most high-quality ylang-ylang oil for the face is used, it has a high degree of purification, therefore it has a high cost.
Is it useful for the face to use natural essential oil ylang-ylang?
As you know, ethereal essences are not applied undiluted, but always mixed with the plant base. The oil from kananga flowers is universal, because, depending on the chosen base, equally affect all types of skin.
Beneficial features:
- elimination of acne;
- normalization of sebum secretion;
- narrowing of pores;
- moisturizing and softening;
- withdrawal of irritation;
- toning;
- smoothing of fine wrinkles;
- increased tonus and elasticity;
- improvement of the relief;
- securing the tan .
Masks with cosmetic oil ylang-ylang for the face
Consider three main recipes for different types of epidermis.
For dry, irritated, flaky skin
Ingredients:
- crushed pulp of avocado - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- ethereal essence of rosewood - 1 drop;
- oil ylang-ylang - 2 drops.
Preparation and use
Stir all ingredients, apply mass to the face. Wash off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. You can replace the avocado with persimmons, danes and bananas.
For oily, mixed skin and acne
Ingredients:
- jojoba oil - 1 tbsp. spoon (incomplete);
- lemon ether - 1 drop;
- kanangi flower oil - 2 drops.
Preparation and use
Shake all the components in the glass container, and lubricate the skin. After 40 minutes wash with cool mineral water.
Mask for rejuvenation
Ingredients:
- peach oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- floral honey or motley grass - 1 tsp;
- sour cream - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- ether ylang-ylang - 3 drops;
- oat flour - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Carefully combine all the components. Apply a thick mass on the skin. After 20 minutes wash with lukewarm water.
Enriched with ylang-ylang cream for face skin
To enhance the properties of any cosmetics, it is recommended to add 2 drops of the described product to each teaspoon (5 ml) of cream or milk . It is not necessary to enrich the entire jar at once, you can add butter portionwise.