It's something people are willing to go under the knife and get injections for and something that people spend thousands of dollars to achieve. We’re talking about firming skin. Luckily, reducing the appearance of sagging skin may not require any of the above when you have powerful astringent ingredients like essential oils. 

To help your skin look its very best, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite skin tightening oils. Read on for great-looking skin. 

What Causes Sagging Skin?

There are several potential causes behind saggy skin. Different causes may require different treatments, so it’s important to understand the cause of your skin condition. The most common causes of sagging skin include:

Aging

One hurdle in aging is that your body begins to produce less collagen and elastin synthesis, especially around menopause. These two elements can hinder skin firmness and elasticity.

Free Radicals

Through pollution, exposure to UV rays, smoking and dust, our bodies are subjected to free radicals daily. After a while, free radicals take their toll by damaging skin-cell membranes and causing premature aging. How so? Free radicals attach to healthy skin cells and cause oxidative damage which in turn can inhibit collagen production, induce hyperpigmentation and damage elastic fibers. 

Inflammation

Inflammation can be a double-edged sword. While it’s the body’s natural response to repairing tissues and preventing infection, it can also disrupt skin depending on how long the inflammation lasts and its intensity. What’s more, long-lasting inflammation can lead to developing wrinkles and lines.
 

Keeping Skin Firm

A great skincare maintenance routine is the key to achieving a firm, bright and flawless skin complexion. Make sure your daily skincare regimen includes the following three steps:

• Cleansing

• Moisturizer

• Sun protection

Clean and moisturize your skin in the morning and evening and apply sun protection whenever you’ll be exposed to UV rays.

Depending on your skin type, skin condition, and the amount of time you’re willing to put in each morning and evening, you can also include exfoliation, toner and masks.

While different skin has different needs, we recommend using natural products, free from artificial aromas and ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin. 

How To Get Firmer Skin With Essential Oils

Looking for oils that boost skin elasticity, increase blood circulation, reduce the appearance of aging skin, all while making skin look firmer? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here are our top essential oils for firmer skin and how to use them. 

Tone It Up

Spike Lavender

With a significant amount of 1,8 cineole, Spike Lavender contains all of the amazing skincare benefits of Lavender essential oil, along with the astringent properties of 1,8 cineole. Firm your skin by making a Spike Lavender and Rosemary oil toner.

How To

Combine 6 drops Spike Lavender, 6 drops Rosemary essential oil with 2 tsp of 190-Proof Grain Alcohol. Add this mixture to a 2 oz spray bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with Distilled Water. Spray the toner onto a clean cotton pad and apply liberally to your face and neck. Use twice daily and follow up with a moisturizer.

Moisturize

Yuzu

With toning and astringent properties, Yuzu is a great option for firming skin. Make a nightly moisturizing lotion with Yuzu and Lemon.

How To

Stir in 3 drops of Yuzu and 3 drops of Lemon- Steam Distilled to 1 oz of Unscented Lotion. Apply the lotion to your face and neck in the evening to remedy dry skin as well as tighten skin. 

Restore

Rose

One of the best oils for skincare, Rose helps firm, nourish, restore and draw moisture to skin. Not only that, but Rose has an incredibly luxurious, and sought-after aroma that is sure to entice those around you. Enhance the look of skin with a tightening Jojoba carrier oil and Rose balm.

How To 

Melt 1 tsp of Soy Wax and 2 tsp Shea Butter together with 1 oz of Jojoba oil in a double boiler over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 6 drops of Rose oil and transfer to a 2 oz tin. Allow to cool. To use, take a dime-size amount, soften it by rubbing it together in your hands and apply to sagging skin in the morning and evening.

Tightening Mask

Myrrh 

In the 18th century in London, women would boil eggs, replace the yolk with powdered Myrrh, cook the egg in a pan and use the resulting oil at the bottom of the pan to rid blemishes. We can’t tell you how effective this was, but EG can tell you that in modern times, Myrrh does help to tighten pores and firm skin. Try this Myrrh, Neroli and Rosehip oil face mask for tighter looking skin.

How To

Add 3 drops Myrrh and 3 drops Neroli oil to 1 oz of Rosehip Seed oil. Then add to 1 tbsp of White Clay. Combine the mixture until it is even and smooth. Using your hands or a face mask brush, apply the mask to your face and neck. Allow it to set for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water and a clean towel.

Prevent

Skin Love 

A blend of Frankincense oil, Geranium oil, Lavender oil, Sandalwood oil and other top skin firming essentials, Skin Love is a miracle in a bottle. Packed with calming and anti-inflammatory properties, Skin Love synergy blend is formulated to boost cell regeneration, prevent scarring, enhance skin’s elasticity and level out stretch marks.

How To

Create a firming facial serum by combining 6 drops of Skin Love with 1 ounce of a nourishing carrier such as Avocado oil, Grapeseed oil, Argan oil or Sweet Almond oil and add a few drops of vitamin E for an added dose of antioxidants. Alternatively, our Skin Love roll-on is prediluted in Fractionated Coconut oil and ready to be used for spot treatment. 

Get Beautiful Looking Skin

Gone are the days when olive oil was the only available natural remedy for skincare. Because at Edens Garden, we offer a bevy of the best natural skincare remedies that help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, dark spots, oily skin, scars and more. Browse our blog for more info on everyday skincare and shop the best essential oils for great-looking skin here. 

Sources:

1. Skin Ageing: Natural Weapons and Strategies - NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3569896/

2. 23 Essential Oils for Skin Conditions and Types - Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/essential-oils-for-skin

3. Skin wrinkles and blemishes Information | Mount Sinai. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/report/skin-wrinkles-and-blemishes