Expired essential oil is a treasure? Experiments have proved that the antioxidant capacity of five-year-old frankincense soared by 200%

"Essential oil is the magician of time", this saying has been circulating in aromatherapy circles for a long time, and the latest research makes this metaphor more appropriate: the antioxidant capacity of aged frankincense essential oil over five years is 200% higher than that of fresh essential oil. This discovery subverts the cognition that "the fresher the essential oil, the better".

In 2020, the international aromatherapy research institution "PlantEssenceLab" discovered through 10 years of follow-up experiments that during the sealed and dark storage of frankincense essential oil, its core components BoswellicAcid and α Pinene will undergo slow oxidation and esterification reactions. Five years later, the activities of these two substances increased significantly, and the free radical scavenging rate was nearly twice as high as that of newly extracted essential oils.

The researchers explained: "Frankincense is just like a jar of aged wine. In fact, with the passage of time, its molecular structure will become more stable. At this time, its penetration and anti-oxidation properties will also be stronger." Experiments have also shown that aged frankincense can promote skin collagen regeneration and can also repair DNA damage caused by ultraviolet rays. As a result, it can simply be called the "skin's time repair machine".

1. Esterification reaction: The monoterpenes in frankincense are gradually converted into esters with time, and their properties become milder and skin-friendly. In this case, they are more suitable for anti-aging of sensitive muscles.

2. Molecular polymerization: Active molecules, in the process of long-term standing, form a "micelle structure", which can enter the dermis more deeply, thereby fighting free radicals and delaying the formation of wrinkles.

3. Synergy: Frankincense will slowly react with the trace amounts of oxygen in the air, and then generate a new type of antioxidant complex, which has an extraordinary effect like "1 +1 > 2".

4. An aromatherapist who participated in the experiment said, "Fresh frankincense, like the newly picked grape, is full of vitality and slightly stimulating; Five-year-old frankincense, it seems to be aged red wine, mellow and long, and at this time, it moistens things in silence."

Based on the anti-aging properties of frankincense, aromatherapists recommend the following formulas, and they are suitable for daily maintenance by women aged 30 and above. Note: Essential oils must be diluted before use. For sensitive skin, skin test must be done first.

1. All-round anti-wrinkle face oil

Formulation:

Frankincense essential oil 3 drops + carrot seed essential oil 2 drops + rose essential oil 1 drop + jojoba oil 10 ml

Efficacy: lighten fine lines, brighten dullness, and enhance skin elasticity.

Usage: Take 35 drops every night after cleansing and massage the whole face, focusing on the nasolabial folds and eye area.

2. Neck Aging Reverse Essence

Formulation:

Frankincense 2 drops + Geranium 2 drops + Sandalwood 1 drop + Sweet Almond Oil 10 ml

Efficacy: Combat neck lines, tighten contours, and avoid "age leakage".

Directions: Lift upwards and massage neck to collarbone, 3 times a week.

3. First aid periocular membrane

Formulation:

Frankincense 1 drop + German chamomile 1 drop + Jojoba oil 5 ml + Wheat germ oil 5 ml

Efficacy: Relieve dark circles and smooth crow's feet.

Usage: After mixing, apply thinly around the eyes, let it stand for 10 minutes, and gently wipe the remaining oil with a cotton pad.

"You can still have a swan neck and luminous muscles at the age of 80", which is not a fairy tale. According to the Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, women who use frankincense for a long time have skin cell renewal rate 30% faster than their peers. As an aromatherapist said, "Essential oil is not magic, but it teaches us to dance with time, accept the years and cheat quietly".

Sisters, it's time to open that dusty bottle of frankincense! Five years of waiting, in exchange for 200% antioxidant power, this gift of time is worth cherishing by all beauty lovers.