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!
