Face Bergamot Oil - Benefits and Applications

Many people like invigorating and delicious bergamot tea. However, not everyone knows that bergamot can be used not only as a tonic and invigorating drink, this plant is often used for medical and cosmetic purposes.

The most common use of bergamot, after tea, is oil. It is mined by cold pressing various parts of this plant. Due to the diverse and rich content of nutrients, bergamot oil is actively used to treat various skin diseases, both with internal and external use.

The composition and beneficial properties of the oil

Bergamot oil is a unique tool that contains a storehouse of nutrients that positively affect the human body, especially the skin of the face:

Vitamins

1. Vitamin A - accelerates blood circulation in the skin and evens the complexion.
2. Vitamin B - smoothes wrinkles and helps fight various skin rashes.
3. Vitamin C - whitens the skin, accelerates the production of collagen and is an excellent protection from the sun's rays.
4. Vitamin E - removes harmful substances from the skin and helps in the fight against age spots.
5. Vitamin PP - has a lifting effect and perfectly regenerates the skin.

Trace elements

• Magnesium - helps fight teen acne.
• Calcium - preserves the integrity of collagen and elastin fibers.
• Iron is involved in the oxygen metabolism of cells.
• Zinc - promotes rapid healing of wounds, abrasions and bruises.
• Copper - is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin.
• Phosphorus - is responsible for the degree of elasticity and elasticity of the skin.

Unsaturated fatty acids

• Omega-3 - slows the aging process of the skin.
• Omega-6 - heals various skin irritations and allergic manifestations.
• Omega-9 - moisturizes the skin and strengthens its vascular system.

Esters

1. Heratinol - warns against the bites of various species of insects, as it contains a deterrent component.
2. Linalool - gives the skin a pleasant and lasting fragrance.
3. Linalyl acetate inhibits oxidation of the skin.

Due to this diverse and rich composition, bergamot oil has many beneficial and healing properties for the skin of the face:

1. Warns and treats purulent-inflammatory processes on the skin of the face.
2. Tones up the skin cells, improving their elasticity and turgor.
3. It has an anti-decay effect and prevents the growth of microorganisms in the damaged areas of the skin.
4. Destroys various harmful microorganisms.
5. Relieves inflammation and soothes the skin of the face.
6. Helps in the fight against fungus.
7. Relieves pain from injuries and shocks in the face area.
8. Fights different types of viruses.
9. It activates the processes of skin regeneration.
10. Lightens the skin of the face.
11. Reduces body temperature, removing redness of the skin.
12. Improves immunity, which also has a beneficial effect on the appearance of skin.
13. Struggles with various skin defects.
14. Helps to fight stress, which adversely affects the condition of the skin of the face.
15. Removes circles under the eyes.
16. It is an excellent additional component in the treatment of acne, acne and irritation.
17. Strengthens the cells of capillaries and blood vessels.
18. It protects the skin from ultraviolet rays.
19. Moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Despite the huge number of useful properties, before applying bergamot oil to the skin of the face, you should consult a specialist. A professional cosmetologist or dermatologist will prompt you the correct dosage and duration of application of the essential oil, depending on the individual characteristics of the organism and the presence of various skin diseases.

Indications

The rich composition of the oil of bergamot and the variety of its properties, positively affecting the skin of the face, allows the use of this tool for people of any age, skin type and individual characteristics.

According to experts, this tool is ideal for use in the case of:

• Oily skin.
• Gray color faces.
• Sagging skin.
• Lots of wrinkles.
• Poor regeneration of the skin.
• Fungal lesions.
• Enlarged pores.
• Accelerated skin aging.
• The presence of various rashes: acne, blackheads, comedones and others.

Contraindications

Despite the many indications for the use of this essential oil, it, like many other natural products,has a small number of contraindications for which it is necessary to limit the use of bergamot oil:

• Insomnia.
• Pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding period.
• Individual intolerance to the components that make up the oil of bergamot.
• The period of worsening allergies.
• For sensitive skin, use is allowed only after consulting a specialist.
• It is not recommended to apply oil in pure form.

Never use bergamot oil before visiting a tanning salon or in direct sunlight.

An important aspect in the use of bergamot essential oil is to test for allergies. It is enough to drop a few drops on the inner side of the wrist and look at the reaction of the skin within 20 minutes. If the above contraindications do not apply to your body and the test for allergies did not show a positive result, you can safely apply this essential oil to the skin of the face.

Recipes

Bergamot essential oil is so popular in use that today there are many time-tested and effective recipes for improving the condition of the skin of the face or to combat various shortcomings.In this article, we collected the top 3 most useful recipes based on bergamot oil:

Preparation of an effective mask to combat teenage acne

1. In a clean glass container, pour 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil and add a teaspoon of bergamot and thyme.
2. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly mixed and dip in a cotton pad.
3. Apply this tool on the skin should be on the massage lines.
4. After applying the mask, you should rest in a stationary state for about 20 minutes.
5. The remaining part of the mixture, which is not absorbed, should be washed off with warm water, or wiped with a cotton pad, dipping it in a tonic for the face.

The course of application - daily before bedtime until the complete disappearance of teenage acne.

Preparation of masks against wrinkles and sagging skin

1. Pour some water into a special container and soak 20 grams of kelp in powder form in it.
2. Then add the yolk from chicken or quail eggs and one teaspoon of bergamot oil to the container.
3. Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply on the face, neck and décolleté.
4. Relax for half an hour with the mask applied, and then rinse it with warm water and do not apply cosmetics for two hours after the procedure.

Course application - several times a week for a month, with an interval of 10 days, until the desired result is achieved.

Preparation of nourishing mask for skin prone to dryness

• Add in a glass jar about a tablespoon of sour cream and cottage cheese.
• Follow the consistency of the mixture, the mass should be homogeneous, like a face cream.
• Then add 2 teaspoons of bergamot oil and half a teaspoon of vanilla to the ingredients.
• Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply on face along the massage lines.
• After half an hour, wash off the remnants of the mask with warm water.

Course application - a couple of times a week as needed.

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