BEST CARRIER OILS FOR SKIN TIGHTENING

BEST CARRIER OILS FOR SKIN TIGHTENING

Almost all carrier oils will plump and hydrate the skin helping make skin appear more taught and youthful. The carrier oils listed below are particularly good choices to use in skin-tightening DIYs.
  • Almond Oil
    one of the gentlest oils
    extremely nourishing
    rich in antioxidants like Vitamin D
    excellent emollient known for its ability to soften and recondition the skin
  • Apricot Kernel Oil
    very gentle and nourishing
    full of vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants that protect the skin from signs of aging and sun damage
    quickly absorbs into skin
  • Evening Primrose Oil
    high levels of essential fatty acids
    this is a powerhouse of an oil– small amounts are often added to other carrier oils to enhance their beneficial effects
  • Grapeseed Oil
    helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks
    helps tighten loose skin
    slightly astringent so it stimulates blood flow
  • Jojoba Oil
    Unlike other oils and butters, the wax structure of jojoba oil is very similar to the natural oils of our skin.
    antibacterial properties
    full of antioxidants and nutrients that help soothe and calm inflammation
  • Pomegranate Oil (aka pomegranate seed oil)
    great anti-aging oil
    full of antioxidants that help prevent cell damage from free radicals
    improves skin elasticity
  • Rosehip Seed Oil
    rich source of essential fatty acids that are wonderful at fighting dryness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    helps increase cell turnover and new growth, revealing new, more youthful-looking skin
    one of the richest plant sources of vitamin c that supports collagen production and is great for skin elasticity!

OTHER GREAT INGREDIENTS FOR SKIN TIGHTENING

  • Aloe Vera Gel
    naturally helps to increase collagen production
    malic acid in aloe improves skin elasticity
    has a mild astringent property that tightens pores and skin
  • Caffeine
    temporarily tightens skin
    stimulates blood flow reduces fluid retention (making it great for cellulite scrubs, under eye creams, and more)
  • Vitamin E
    antioxidant that helps fight the harmful effects of free radicals like wrinkles and brown age spots
    protects and nourishes skin
    softens and moisturizes skin which is great because well moisturized skin tends to look more youthful and less wrinkled
  • Witch Hazel
    natural astringent
    minimizes the appearance of pores
    reduces inflammation
Which carrier oils have you tried? I use jojoba for serums that I make for and apply on my face. From what I've read, it is the least pore clogging, most similar to the oils our skin produces. Now learning about the benefits of all the other types, I'm definitely going to try or mix them up!

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