After sun exposure, even when the skin takes on a beautiful gingerbread-like glow that we wish to preserve for as long as possible, it is essential to also repair the cells damaged by ultraviolet rays and to purify the epidermis.
Repairing, Refining and Illuminating the Skin
At the end of summer, replenishing lipids and deeply rehydrating the skin is essential if you want to prolong a radiant complexion. This requires restoring the hydrolipidic film and gently exfoliating to smooth the skin texture. Vegetable oils are the primary sources of essential fatty acids, which are fundamental components of all cell membranes. Their presence in a formulation, as dilution carriers, is just as important as the aromatic molecules themselves.
Argan vegetable oil is an excellent choice, undoubtedly one of the most powerful anti-aging and anti-spot oils. It helps prevent visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and pigmentation spots and is particularly appreciated by mature skin. Carrot vegetable oil, or more precisely carrot oleate, with its natural orange hue and high carotenoid content, provides a healthy glow while supporting cellular repair.
To further rehydrate the skin, aloe vera gel is an outstanding source of hydration and freshness when applied directly to the skin. It also offers gentle exfoliating properties, helping to smooth skin texture and restore epidermal hydration.
Essential oils contribute to tissue coherence and cellular regeneration while helping to counter inflammation, oxidation, immune imbalance, and even chromosomal disruption.
Carrot essential oil is both a cellular regenerator and a purifier of sebaceous glands. It repairs skin cells damaged by UV exposure and regulates the hydrolipidic film. The skin becomes smoother, the complexion brighter, and the tissue more toned. It also helps reduce hyperpigmentation spots and revitalizes the basal layer of the epidermis. Egyptian geranium essential oil complements these effects beautifully thanks to its astringent, regenerating, and toning properties. Lavender aspic essential oil provides a gentle aromatic peeling effect over repeated applications, refining skin that often thickens after prolonged sun exposure.
Supporting the Liver for a Healthy Glow
Skin purity is essential for radiance, freshness, and luminosity. Over the summer, the skin thickens as an adaptive response to sunlight, and sebum production may become unbalanced. Autumn is the ideal season to purify all elimination pathways internally, including the skin, which expels many toxins through sebum secretion.
Used internally, carrot essential oil supports liver drainage, purifies the blood, and helps regulate sebaceous glands, contributing to a brighter complexion and smoother skin.
It is beneficial to combine it in synergy with lovage root essential oil, known for supporting heavy metal elimination, and lemon essence, which protects the liver and lightens the hepatobiliary system.
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Topical Synergy: Repairing & Beautifying Gel
Properties: exfoliating, detoxifying, astringent, regenerative and purifying for the epidermis, pigment-regulating.
Indications: combination, oily or thickened skin, dull skin and/or skin thickened by tanning, hyperpigmentation spots.
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| Lavender aspic essential oil Lavandula spica | 1 g |
| Cultivated carrot essential oil Daucus carota | 1 g |
| Egyptian geranium essential oil Pelargonium asperum | 2 g |
| Carrot oleate | 2 g |
| Aloe vera gel | QS to 50 g |
Place the mortar on a scale and tare it. Weigh each essential oil and vegetable oil one by one, mix thoroughly, then add aloe vera gel up to 50 g. Blend with the pestle until fully homogeneous.
Directions for Use
Apply morning and evening to clean skin as a day or night cream. Use as a course for up to 2 months if needed.
Precautions for use
Avoid sun exposure for 8 hours following application.
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Sublingual Synergy: Radiant Complexion
Properties: draining and detoxifying for the skin and other elimination organs (liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines), digestive stimulants.
Indications: seasonal drainage of elimination pathways, particularly the skin; acne, eczema, psoriasis; dull, dehydrated skin; uneven complexion; oily or congested skin.
| Cultivated carrot essential oil Daucus carota | 3 ml |
| Verbenone rosemary essential oil Rosmarinus officinalis | 2 ml |
| Lovage root essential oil Levisticum officinalis | 3 ml |
| Lemon essence Citrus limon peel | 2 ml |
Preparation
In a 10 ml amber glass bottle, blend the essential oils in the indicated quantities. Close with a dropper cap and shake gently.
1 ml = approximately 30 drops.
Directions for Use
Take 3 drops in a small spoon with a little flaxseed oil, morning and evening, for 3 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, history of hormone-dependent cancer (verbenone rosemary).
