Facial Treatment Oils have been around for a very long time, though not usually associated with The Best Skin Tightening Products! These are the little-known secrets to firm skin!

The Bare Truth About Natural Healing Oils

Skin tightening creams have been around for a long time, each claiming and delivering their many promises, or mostly so. Facial treatment oils, sometimes called “natural healing oils”, are usually not associated with skin tightening products as the connotation of the word “oil” itself is of a slippery non-absorbant, even “slimy” constitution.  And in many cases, that would be right.

But, there is a big BUT in this!  Several natural healing oils actually help restore the moisture to your face, make it supple, soft and actually tighten up the skin pores.  In fact, many of these oils are used as major ingredients in some of skin care’s best skin tightening products! Just that with their long and latin dermatological/scientific names you would not know them were you to read the label, unless you either are in “the know” of these terms, or the label advertises it clearly.

Usually, cosmetic companies will avoid mentioning too much about oils so to avoid the first connotation of pore-clogging, non-absorbing slimy lotioning cream – that would put off the majority of its clientele!

Some Historical Facts About Natural Healing Oils

Natural Healing Oils have bee around for thousands of years. Yes! without any fancy laboratories or fancy packaging. Simply, they were used in various cultures as the basis for skin care.

Down Under, (Australia), aboriginal tribes used emu oil as a moisturizer for an almost-inconceivable length of time—more than 40,000 years!

In Egypt, it was discovered from many burial sites and hieroglyphics, that ancient Egyptians used a big variety of plant-based oils on the skin, including castor, olive, and sesame oils (Cleopatra was reputed to favor the latter two).

Though people rarely lived to pass the age of 40 in those days, damage from the sun and sand was still undesirable. Such woes may have been treated with fenugreek and moringa oils, which boost circulation and deliver antioxidants. In ancient Egypt, oils were so valuable that records suggest they may have been used as a form of payment for labor!

In today’s cosmetic world there are some wonderful & natural based products that give us exactly what the ancients used…but even better! Here is a short ReView on three of the BEST!

Lotus Face Treatment Oil

100% Pure Plant Extracts

Skin Type: Combination – Oily

Texture: Oil  

 

The Lotus flower provides an oil that has wonderful purifying attributes that hydrates, tones, and balances oily skin types. In this case, Clarins’ exclusive concentrate of Rosewood, Geranium and Lotus extracts tighten the pores and refine the skin texture. Hazelnut Oil softens, soothes and seals in moisture to minimize the appearance of fine lines. Its constitution is non-staining. And Clarin’s being the best at keeping with nature’s flow, it is preservative-free.                                                                                 Lotus Face Treatment Oil Oily/Combination Skin 30 ml

About Some of The Ingredients

Sacred lotus

Nelumbium speciosum – Asia

The lotus is an aquatic perennial plant rooted in shallow water, thanks to rhizomes scattered with tubers. A sacred flower of the East, the lotus symbolizes purity, spirituality, and wisdom. It is also a plant widely used as a food and in traditional Asian medicine. In cosmetics, lotus flower helps to soften and decongest the skin.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis – France  

Rosemary is a small, fragrant shrub from the Mediterranean region which grows wild or cultivated on chalky soil. The long, narrow, sweet-smelling leaves, rich in essential oils, are much used today to flavor food.There is a legend that in the 16th century, Isabelle of Hungary prepared with her own hands a rosemary cordial which is supposed to have restored her to health and youth at the age of 70.Essential oils of rosemary are used in cosmetics for their aromatic powers as well as their revitalizing, moisturizing action. Ursolic acid, a component of rosemary, has strong anti-irritation and repairing properties which were recently discovered.

 

Santal Face Treatment Oil

100% Pure Plant Extracts

Skin Type: Dry
Texture: Oil  

This is Clarin’s best selling soothing face treatment oil that offers relief for the Dry or Extra-Dry skin. It is made 100% of pure plant extracts. Again being from the Clarin’s house, it has zero preservatives. Clarins’ essential oils of Sandalwood, Cardamon and Lavender tone, soothe, and comfort a skin that is dry, irritated or stressed. Hazelnut Oil softens, smoothes and reduces redness. This Santal Face Treatment Oil helps prevent moisture loss and is non-staining.

Santal Face Treatment Oil Dry Skin 30 ml

About Some of The Ingredients

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum – France  

Parsley is a biennial plant cultivated throughout the world as a culinary herb. Despite its beneficial effects, Parsley is much-prized by “wizards” and is one of the gardener’s dreads. Legend says that anyone who plants parsley seeds is likely to die before the year is out.

In the south of France, it is still thought if a pregnant woman touches parsley the plant will die. Setting aside these age-old beliefs, Parsley has a taste and scent that conceals important benefits for a healthy balance of minerals and vitamins in the body. It is amazingly rich in vitamins C and A, as well as iron, calcium, and magnesium. In cosmetology, Parsley is often utilized to tone the skin and lighten skin coloring.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis – France  

Rosemary is a small, fragrant shrub from the Mediterranean region which grows wild or cultivated on chalky soil. The long, narrow, sweet-smelling leaves, rich in essential oils, are much used today to flavor food.There is a legend that in the 16th century, Isabelle of Hungary prepared with her own hands a rosemary cordial which is supposed to have restored her to health and youth at the age of 70.Essential oils of rosemary are used in cosmetics for their aromatic powers as well as their revitalizing, moisturizing action. Ursolic acid, a component of rosemary, has strong anti-irritation and repairing properties which were recently discovered.

Sandalwood

Santalum album – India, South Pacific  

Sandalwood is a small tree indigenous to India. In traditional Chinese medicine, Sandalwood was used to relieve stomach pains and sickness. Sandalwood oil is much valued in cosmetology as it gives off an extremely pleasant fragrance. Its warm, spicy odor makes it a frequent ingredient in oriental perfumes, as well as in soap, creams, and lotions.

 

 

Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil – Dehydrated Skin

100% Pure Plant Extracts

Skin Type: Normal
Texture: Oil  

 

The Blue Orchid is a Hydrating face treatment oil that restores vitality and radiance to the dehydrated skin. With the wonderful combination of Patchouli and Blue Orchid extracts it tones and revitalizes the moisture-depleted skin. Hazelnut Oil softens, smoothes and seals in the moisture to help minimise the appearance of fine lines. This is a must for your anti-aging skin care routine!

Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil 30 ml

About Some of The Ingredients

Orchid

Vanda coerulea – China  

The vanilla plant belongs to the family of orchids or herbaceous vines, originating in Mexico and later introduced into Brazil. The fruit pod is used in cosmetics and has a protective action for the cells. The Clarins specific photo-protective active ingredient, Sunactyl, contains vanilla extract.

Orchid – the name of this flower is full of mystery and evokes beauty, rarity and luxury. One of the Queens of the Flower Kingdom, the Orchid was originally from China, where cultivation began far in the distant past. It was imported from the East into Asia Minor, where it was long used for preparing emollient creams and decoctions.

My Conclusion

For beautiful, firm, plump looking skin with an essence glow to it, I would highly recommend using one of these facial treatment oils as they are part of the Best Skin Tightening Products that will enable you to regain that youthful glow!

Personally, I have used the Lotus Face Treatment Oil, as I have combination skin, it has a lovely scent to it, and my skin is radiant and soft. I have found that it complements the rest of my skincare routine perfectly. So, yes, I have no reservations recommending these skin tightening products as they are indeed the best – in my opinion!

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