Keeping the skin plump and supple as we age is one of the most important things we can do to help prevent and minimize the signs of aging. Essential oils can help support a healthy skin barrier, reduce dryness and dullness, prevent the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and help rejuvenate the complexion so that the skin looks fresh and vibrant.

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The Best Essential Oils for Aging

To help prevent and treat the signs of aging, use the following essential oils for wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, hyperpigmentation, and free radical damage.

These signs of aging occur as the skin loses oxygen flow to the tissues and collagen begins to break down.

Through the use of essential oils, you can help deflect free-radical damage and help protect the skin from aging prematurely.

Some of the best essential oils for aging include:

Carrot Seed – one of the best essential oils for preventing fine lines and wrinkles
Cistus – heals the skin and protects it from the signs of aging
Elemi – great for restoring the skin and rejuvenating damaged skin cells
Fennel (especially sea fennel) – helps repair the skin’s outer most barrier, restore luster, and rejuvenate the complexion
Frankincense – highly anti-aging and restorative – a must-have!
Galbanum – lifts sagging skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Geranium – fights oily skin and helps rebalance sebum production
Helichrysum – a very healing and rejuvenating oil
Lavender – one of the best essential oils for fighting the signs of aging and reducing fine lines
Lemon – helps lighten age spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation
Myrrh – helps prevent the formation of sagging skin and wrinkles
Neroli – soothes and softens the skin
Patchouli – helps restore the skin’s elasticity
Rose absolute – highly anti-aging, pH balancing, and restorative
Rose Otto (diluted version) – anti-aging and helps lessen fine lines and wrinkles
Rosewood – helps regenerate damaged skin cells and fight free radicals
Sandalwood – Smooths and soothes the skin. Highly anti-aging
Thyme – helps eliminate acne-causing bacteria
Ylang ylang – helps restore and regenerate damaged skin cells and improves elasticity

For more highly anti-aging essential oils, I recommend checking out my post on the complete list of ORAC rating for essential oils here.

The higher the rating, the more antioxidant power the oil has which can help you formulate powerful serums and other anti-aging recipes.

Essential Oil Recipes for Aging

The key to fighting the signs of aging and preventing the free radical damage that causes fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots is to be consistent. Each of the recipes below can be customized to fit your personal needs using the essential oil list above, just make sure to use your formula at least twice daily for best results.

Recommended Blend #1