Floral waters and facial mists are ideal for aging skin and to prevent signs of aging.  The best time to use them is during the day and just prior to applying the oils.

Avoid

• Pulling, rubbing or over manipulating your facial tissue
• Using alcohol-containing toners which are too harsh

Special treatments

• Facial steaming
• Facial compresses
• Nourishing masks
• Firming masks

Mature Skin Top choices

Carrier Oils: Hazelnut, Kikui nut, Macademia nut, evening primrose, rose hip seed, St. John’s Wort, Vit E, Wheatgerm

Essential Oils: Carrot seed, Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Ylang ylang, Myrrh, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Green myrtle, cistus and Sandalwood

Recipes

Royal Treatment Oil: replenishing facial oil for mature skin

2 tsp Hazelnut oil

1 tsp Avocado oil

10 drops carrot seed oil

10 drops Rosehip oil

5 drops Evening Primrose oil

3 drops Rose essential (Bulgarian preferred) EO

3 drops Clary Sage EO

2 drops Jasmine EO

2 drops Frankincense EO

Place 2 to 4 drops of blend onto your finger tips. Apply onto moist face and neck (use floral water).  Always work upwards against gravity when applying oils. Avoid the eye area.

Facial mask for Mature skin: to soften wrinkles and provide moisture

1 tsp Natural Yogurt

2tsp Honey

1 capsule Vit E

1 tsp oat flour

2 drops Geranium EO

2 drops Frankincense EO

1 drops Myrrh EO

Apply the mask to the entire face and neck.  Leave on for 20 min.  Rinse with warm water to remove. Follow with floral water of facial mist.

Always follow your intuition and skin care needs.  Remember to test the oils before applying!

Have fun!

Yamin Chehin L.Ac; Dipl. O.M