Oh time, good old time. We can't stop it from passing, and we certainly can't turn it back. And we're reminded of its constant passing every morning when we take a look in the mirror while we're going about our skincare routine. 

Lines, marks, and sagginess are all signs of the natural process of our skin aging with time. 

Thankfully, we don't have to just sit by and watch as our faces get more and more wrinkled – there's plenty of all-natural solutions we can appeal to! Organic oils, in particular, have plenty of science behind them, showing the incredible effects they can have on skin revitalization. 

Table of Contents:

• The Science behind Aging Skin
• Nutrients Needed to Treat Fine Lines
• Lactic acid
• Vitamin A
• Vitamins C and E
• Coenzyme Q10
• The Best Essential Oils for Aging Skin
• Lemon essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Frankincense essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Ylang-ylang essential oil
• Other Oils for Aging Skin Prevention
• Coconut oil
• Jojoba and Olive Oil

The Science behind Aging Skin

Aging facial features, often identified through loose skin and wrinkles, is an inevitable process that happens because we produce less and less collagen and elastin as we age. 

Therefore, it’s only natural that people would want to preserve their plump young skin, and there are certain oil-based products that you could use for that (which we’ll explore below). 

It’s also best if you start using them even before these hallmark signs start appearing because prevention is always better than having to solve the problem in the first place.

Because aging signs are also signs of dehydration, it’s best to look for organic oils that will help seal in moisture in the skin, or you might want to invest in essential oils that you can easily mix with the products you are already using.

Nutrients Needed to Treat Fine Lines

To efficiently treat and prevent wrinkles and fine lines, make sure that the fine print of your product always contains as many of the following nutrients as possible: 

Lactic acid

Lactic acid helps exfoliate the skin and assists with its natural process of hydration. This essentially means that it helps the skin stay in a moisturized state so that it does not dry as fast. It’s also an amazing ingredient because it stimulates collagen production, meaning that it will give your skin firmness and structure. 

Vitamin A

This vitamin and its compounds (retinoids) boost hydration and help in the fight against sun damage. UV rays are extremely dangerous for your skin, especially since they dry it out a lot. 

Vitamins C and E

Vitamin C and E are powerful antioxidants, ensuring that free radicals won’t trigger oxidative stress, a process that is responsible for fine lines and saggy skin. Besides, they also protect the skin against sun damage and increase blood circulation.

Coenzyme Q10

Another nutrient that supports the production of collagen, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and loose skin. 

The Best Essential Oils for Aging Skin

Essential oils, when properly mixed up with your favorite skincare products (or some carefully chosen carrier oils), can wield some of the most efficient results in treating the effects of facial aging. Here are the best essential oils for aging skin: 

Lemon essential oil

While lemon juice has a high concentration of vitamin C, which helps boost collagen production, lemon essential oil has the potential of reducing the appearance of wrinkles and prevent damage caused by oxidation. 

Skin that has been treated with lemon oil (again, always properly diluted) should not be exposed to the sun, though, for at least 12 hours, as lemon essential oil may cause photosensitivity, so make sure to only apply it in the evening.  

Lavender essential oil

One of the most popular choices when it comes to aromatherapy, owing to its calming effects and relaxing smell, lavender essential oil is more than worth all the buzz it receives. Its main anti-aging property is the fact that it fights oxidative stress – a relaxing oil through and through. 

Frankincense essential oil

Frankincense oil is often used to help with scars and stretch marks, so it might as well work on fine lines. Additionally, it balances out the tone of your skin and promotes the growth of new cells to support your epidermal layer. Talk about an efficient 2 for 1 deal. 

Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary oil has antibacterial and antioxidant powers, with the latter being able to handle free radicals from starting the process of oxidation in your body and speeding up the appearance of aging signs. So use it with confidence at the first sign of oxidative stress. 

Ylang-ylang essential oil

Ylang-ylang also has antioxidant and skin healing properties. Not to mention that it smells amazing, which is why is so widely used in perfumes. 

Other Oils for Aging Skin Prevention

Beyond the essential oils we’ve mentioned above, the following organic oils can also provide tremendous help in combatting the signs of aging: 

Coconut oil

You might already be familiar with the wonders that coconut oil can produce essentially anywhere on your body, whether that’s your face, your hair, or your nails. Good news – it can help with aging skin just as well! Coconut oil products can act as a lubricant on the skin, so they’re incredibly good for those who have drier skin. 

While oily skin tends to age slower because of sebum production, those with with dry skin can easily make up for their lack of natural oils on the face by incorporating nourishing, coconut-based products into their routine.  

To reduce wrinkles and saggy skin, coconut oil also stimulates the production of collagen, that one protein that literally holds our skin and bones together. Other than that, coconut oil is antibacterial and an antioxidant, so it’s good to have around no matter your specific skin condition. 

Jojoba and Olive Oil

Jojoba oil is a very friendly organic component for those with oily skin, as there is not as much risk of clogging the pores as there is with coconut oil. It provides a lot of moisture, and it can also hold together the very reactive free radicals that can wreak havoc in your body and trigger premature aging.

On the other hand, olive oil cannot be left behind when it comes to treating wrinkles, as it contains vitamins A and E. It’s also a good fighter against sun exposure damage, and it has, of course, antibacterial effects. 

Invest in 100% pure oils and essential oil and reap all of the benefits that they can provide!