Natural Skincare for Dry & Mature Skin

Natural Skincare for Dry & Mature Skin DRY SKIN ANALYSIS

Pores: fine – almost invisible
Texture: appears taut, fine and even translucent; susceptible to premature ageing due to insufficient sebum and moisture; skin can feel tight and even rough due to dryness
Sebaceous Activity: lacking sebum (oil production)
Visual Analysis: looks generally healthy; creamy makeup goes on easily, powders can look patchy. Tendency to dry patches and some roughness in dry areas, relating to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.

MATURE SKIN ANALYSIS

Pores: skin goes through significant changes during 30's, and pores tend to become more visible around nose, chin and apples of cheeks, even though skin is dry in appearance
Texture: fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable, becoming more deeper, generally dry to extremely dry, prone to red blotchiness and uneven pigmentation
Sebaceous Activity: insufficient production of sebum, combined with patches of dehydrated on cheeks and forehead
Visual Analysis: complexion can look dull and dehydrated, and has a tendency for broken capillaries under eyes, around nose and cheeks; skin can appear loose – esp. under eyes and along jawline.

Dry and mature skins need to replenish low moisture reserves to address the signs of visible ageing. Replenishing the loss of sebum on the skins surface with equalising ingredients will aid hydration, supplementing dryness. Combined with regular massage, aromatherapy massage will keep your skin in tip top shape.

The skin's self renewal mechanisms and sebum production have slowed, so your selection of oils for Dry + Mature skin remedies need to replenish moisture and regulate sebum content. Drinking enough filtered water daily keeps the skin cleansed and well-hydrated from the inside.
The list of revivifying aromatherapy ingredients is comprehensive, so choose your fav essential oils and mix away:
  • Sandalwood - skin

  • Geranium - reduce inflammation

  • Rosewood – calming oil

  • Rose – powerful regenerative oil

  • Jasmine – a very soothing and strengthening oil, contains antiseptic properties to help control bacteria, is excellent for acne, and works to reduce excessive sebum production

  • Neroli – powerful antibacterial and antiseptic, good for acne conditions

  • Frankincense– helps balance sebum secretion and is good for toning excessively oily skin.

    A blended base oil is most effective when it comes to rejuvenating ageing and dry skin.

    Start with apricot kernel oil and wheatgerm oil, mix in some rich, creamy avocado oil, and for the ultimate skin serum, add a touch of EPO. Vitamin A laden apricot kernel oil mixed with the natural anti-oxidant Vitamin E from the wheatgerm oil, makes a very potent blend for reducing the signs of dry and mature skin.

    Avocado oil, added to the equation, is rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and dry and mature skins respond to this lush oil as it penetrates deeply and softens skin.

    Evening Primrose Oil is an excellent addition to your base oil for mature, ageing skin. It's rich moisturising properties make it outstanding for dry skin, as it is rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Break 1-2 capsules into your base oil for a skin boost!

    *To minimise irritation when using aromatherapy in your skincare, it is recommended that a maximum of 50 drops of essential oil is added to 100ml of carrier oil. Some oils like tea tree and lemongrass need only 1 – 2% concentration if skin is sensitive.

    Dry + mature skins can play havoc with makeup application, so check out the 5 min makeup in this MaQ article for more dry skin makeup tips and links :)

    Next months article in this "natural skincare" series looks @ home-made aromatherapy remedies for the care of skin problems and conditions.

    Bella *}{*
    Let your natural beauty shine!!