With age, the skin becomes thinner and less elastic, which encourages the appearance of wrinkles . They are part of a natural aging process of the skin, but there are factors and bad habits that enhance their premature appearance. The exposure to the sun is a great enemy of the skin, since the dry and thickens. In the same way, a poor diet can cause wrinkles to appear due to lack of vitamins or minerals. Another key factor in the formation of wrinkles is the habit of smoking, since oxygen disappears, causing a decrease in blood circulation in the skin of the face. In addition, every person who smokes makes a series of repetitive facial movements which contribute to the creation of more wrinkles.
If you do not want the passage of time to reflect on your skin, you must take care of it and protect it. Hydration is essential to maintain the elasticity of the skin, you must use day and night cream, apply nourishing masks for wrinkles and use oils, such as rose oil. The rose is a great ally for your skin thanks to its regenerating , astringent, healing, toning, antiseptic and calming power.
How to make homemade rose oil
Ingredients:
- 500 ml of olive or almond oil
- 50 gr of roses
Preparation:
1. Cold soak for 40 days
2. Hot soak a. 5 hours in the oven at 50ºC b. Leave to marinate for a whole day
3. Strain and store in a dark container
Another option to the oil is to create a rose ointment by mixing 3 grams of beeswax and 6 ml of rose oil, being able to add other essential oils of aromatherapy as an option.
