A TikTok user who posts anti-aging skincare tips has revealed the four oils she uses to stave off wrinkles and look younger.
Cindy Currie, who promotes “aging gracefully,” shared her favorite blend of oils that make her skin glow: a concoction of castor oil, black seed oil, rosehip oil and frankincense oil.
In a video with over 77,000 views, she said it “all started with castor oil” — an oil she claimed is highly emollient and penetrates the skin deeper than any other oil, providing intense hydration.
It contains ricinoleic acid, which Currie explained is great for inflamed skin.
“It can help to fight acne-causing bacteria and prevent breakouts,” she said in the post.
Next in the mixture is black seed oil, which as thymoquinone as an active ingredient, a “super potent” antioxidant that supposedly protects the skin from “free radical damage and oxidative stress,” preventing premature aging.
It’s also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and helps balance oil production, making it good for both dry and oily skin, she claimed.
Currie describes rosehip oil, the next ingredient, as a “super powerhouse” due to its contents of vitamins A, E and C. Vitamin A promotes skin regeneration, vitamin C brightens the skin and vitamin E helps against free radicals, she explained.
The retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) in rosehip oil can help keep skin looking young by promoting the regeneration of skin cells, helping to mitigate the formation of scars, stretch marks and hyperpigmentation, she said.
The final ingredient is frankincense oil, which helps to promote skin cell turnover, reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes and help tighten and tone the skin.
Gara Post, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The NOW Massage, works with all-natural oils that are anti-inflammatory and can also help slow down the signs of aging when used in a daily self-care routine and post-massage to extend healing benefits.
“Containing vitamins A, C and E, as well as essential fatty acids, rosehip oil combines these ingredients to help regenerate skin cells and promote collagen production,” she told The Post. “Additionally, black seed oil is packed with essential nutrients like vitamin A and amino acids which play a crucial role in combating inflammation and soothing skin irritation and redness.”
“Applying these oils right after a bath or shower, while your skin is damp, helps seal in moisture to give you that next-level glow,” Post advised.
It should be noted that not all skin is created equal, and skincare routines may be different for someone else.
Be sure to check with a dermatologist for recommendations for your specific skin type.
