Best Oils For Crêpey Skin * Wild As The Wind Essential Oils

19th January 2026

Best Oils For Crêpey Skin

Wild As The Wind Carrier Oils & Essential Oils

Crêpey skin, characterised by thin, fragile, and wrinkled texture, is often caused by:

Collagen depletion
Oxidative stress
Environmental damage

While mainstream skincare relies on synthetic chemicals and invasive procedures, natural essential oils and carrier oils offer a safer, holistic alternative to restore elasticity, hydration, and cellular repair.

This article identifies the most effective essential oils and carrier oils for crêpey skin, backed by scientific research, traditional medicine, and practical application.

Wild As The Wind Facial Oils

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the pre-formulated facial oils, available from Wild As The Wind, contain many of the essential oils and carrier oils listed within this article. This is because these oils are not just excellent for helping with the issue of crêpey skin. They are excellent for all manner of skin issues.

When in combination, a lot of the oils listed can address all manner of skin problems.

This is why many of these essential oils and carrier oils appear in combination with each other in the following:

Wild As The Wind Facial Oil No. 2

Wild As The Wind Facial Oil No. 8

Top 10 Essential Oils For Crêpey Skin

There are a good number of individual essential oils that are beneficial for crêpey skin. However, some are better than others. This article lists the top ten essential oils, alongside the best carrier oils, for crêpey skin.

The ten essential oils listed are the aromatherapy oils that are most often recommended for improving the appearance of crêpey skin on the neck. However, these essential oils are just as effective for crêpey skin found on larger areas of the body, including arms, legs and décolletage.

List Of The Top 10 Essential Oils For Crêpey Skin

The essential oils in this list work mainly by supporting circulation, skin elasticity, skin renewal, and moisture retention. More specific actions are listed within the individual entries.

1. Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) Essential Oil

Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil is one of the many oils in this list that also appears in the ingredients list of one, or both, of the Wild As The Wind facial oils formulations.

This is because Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil is a supportive powerhouse for ageing skin. Revered in Ayurveda and ancient Egyptian medicine for its regenerative properties, Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil exerts a number of beneficial actions on tired, thinning skin.

Several active compounds, including alpha-pinene and limonene, reduce inflammation and promote collagen synthesis. Both actions are critical for reversing the crêpey texture of ageing skin that is losing its elasticity and structure.

Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil also lifts and firms skin, whilst reducing oxidative stress. (Sun damage is caused by oxidation.)

Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil is at the top of this list because it is an excellent essential oil for thinning, ageing, sun damaged skin.

Specific benefits of Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil:

Supports skin regeneration
Promotes collagen stimulation: this improves the appearance of skin elasticity and firmness
Reduces inflammation, thereby inhibiting cytokines that degrade collagen & protects against UV-induced damage
Enhances skin elasticity by stimulating fibroblast activity, which repairs connective tissue
Antioxidant and de-stressing – reduces oxidative stress
Calming and emotionally supportive – slowing ageing
Reduces the appearance of scars, age spots and wrinkles
Improves skin tone and minimises fine lines

Wild As The Wind stock several Frankincense Essential Oils:

2. Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Essential Oil

Myrrh Essential Oil is excellent for very dry, fragile, crêpey skin. It is particularly beneficial for mature or severely dehydrated neck skin.

Myrrh Essential Oil has been used for skincare purposes since biblical times due to its terpenoid-rich composition.

Specific benefits of Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Essential Oil:

Supports skin barrier repair
Deeply nourishing
Provide profound hydration
Wound Healing
Boosts hyaluronic acid production
Repairs atrophic skin
Increases skin density*
Heals fissures: effective for cracked elbows and knees, common in crêpey skin

*Clinical trials show that Myrrh Essential Oil improves dermal thickness by 20% over 8 weeks.

Wild As The Wind stock two Myrrh Essential Oils:

3. Helichrysum (Immortelle) Essential Oil

Helichrysum Essential Oil is profoundly anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. These are two of the most important actions to slow down the signs of ageing.

It is unsurprising that Helichrysum Essential Oil has earned the name Immortelle in France and Everlasting in the UK. Both are heavily suggestive of profound antiageing benefits of this aromatherapy oil.

Specific benefits of Helichrysum (Immortelle) Essential Oil:

Promotes skin repair and renewal
Supports collagen and elastin appearance
Helps reduce thinning of the skin
Reduces wrinkling
reduces crêpey texture + fine lines

Wild As The Wind stock several Helichrysum Essential Oils:

4. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil is another very antioxidant and anti-inflammatory… two of the most important actions to slow down the signs of ageing.

As well as combating oxidative stress and the ageing effects of inflammation, Lavender Essential Oil helps to deeply hydrate parched skin. This is because the linalool and linalyl acetate compounds in Lavender Essential Oil help to accelerate wound healing and lock in moisture.

Specific benefits of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil:

Moisture Retention
Repairs lipid barrier, helping to prevent trans-epidermal water loss, a major contributor to crêpey skin
Soothes irritation: Reduces redness and sensitivity caused by thinning skin
Antimicrobial: Protects against infections in microtears common in fragile skin
Scientifically shown to provide SPF 5 sun protection benefits

Wild As The Wind stock a good number of Lavender Essential Oils:

5. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Essential Oil

Geranium Essential Oil helps improve skin tone and firmness. Studied for its aflatoxin-suppressing and antifungal properties, also excels in skin rejuvenation and wound healing.

The citronellol and geranyl acetate in Geranium Essential Oil help to regulate sebum production and improve skin resilience. Both of these actions are important for reducing the development of crêpey skin.

Specific benefits of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Essential Oil:

Supports circulation and elasticity
Balances dry and / or aging skin
Balances pH – restores the acid mantle of the skin, critical for preventing crêpey texture
Stimulates circulation – enhances nutrient delivery to skin cells, promoting dermal density / thickness
Anti-ageing – a 2019 study confirmed the ability of Geranium Essential Oil to inhibit collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down collagen
Excellent for loss of firmness and uneven texture

Wild As The Wind stock several Geranium Essential Oils:

6. Rose (Rosa damascena) Essential Oil

Rose Essential Oil delivers so many benefits to our skin that it’s almost impossible to try and attempt to list them here. Please use the link provided to access more extensive information, provided on the Rose (Rosa damascena) Essential Oil product page. This will broaden your understanding of this truly important aromatherapy oil.

Specific benefits of Rose (Rosa damascena) Essential Oil:

Highly hydrating and rejuvenating
Supports collagen production
Improves softness and suppleness
Tonifying
Clarifying
Broken capillaries + red & inflamed skin
Fine lines & wrinkles
Dry & sensitive skin
Inflammatory skin conditions: Acne + Eczema etc

Wild As The Wind only stock one Rose Essential Oil:

Organic Bulgarian Rose Essential Oil

7. Neroli (Citrus aurantium) Essential Oil

Neroli Essential Oil, derived from bitter orange blossoms, is a very gentle but powerful antidote to crêpey skin. It is profoundly emotionally supportive as well as being an impressive anti-inflammatory and antioxidant aromatherapy oil.

It is one of the gentlest essential oils for crêpey skin, making it the ideal choice for those with sensitive, eruptive skin. As people who suffer from eruptive rashes tend to be very emotionally sensitive, with few creative outlets, Neroli Essential Oil makes for an ideal companion.

Plus, Neroli Essential Oil contains limonene and citral, which inhibit MMP enzymes that are responsible for collagen degradation, making it a potent anti-ageing agent.

Specific benefits of Neroli (Citrus aurantium) Essential Oil:

Encourages skin cell renewal
Improves elasticity and resilience
Gentle for sensitive skin
Brightens complexion – reduces hyperpigmentation linked to thin skin
Calms inflammation – ideal for sensitive, crêpey skin prone to irritation

Wild As The Wind stock two Neroli Essential Oils:

8. Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Essential Oil

There is a general understanding that Patchouli Essential Oil is one of, if not the best, aromatherapy oil for crêpey skin.

This is because Patchouli Essential Oil is a sesquiterpene-rich oil that enhances cell regeneration and reduces scar tissue. Plus the patchoulol content, in this oil, increases glycosaminoglycans, which maintain skin volume.

Studies Show that Patchouli Essential Oil improves elasticity. For example, a 2025 study noted a 30% reduction in skin sagging with topical use.

If you intend to use Patchouli Essential Oil with a single carrier oil, then the ideal pairing would be with Organic Tamanu Oil. This is perfect for scarred and crêpey areas of skin.

Also consider adding Organic Baobab Oil instead of Organic Tamanu Oil.

Specific benefits of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Essential Oil:

Scar reduction
Skin plumping
Antifungal: Prevents infections in compromised skin

Wild As The Wind stock several excellent Patchouli Essential Oils:

9. Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) Essential Oil

Carrot Seed Essential Oil is rich in carotol and beta-carotene, which help shield against photo-ageing whilst also stimulating keratinocyte turnover.

The unique natural chemical compounds found in Carrot Seed Essential Oil also help to promote cell regeneration and reduce oxidative stress. It is broadly used within the cosmetic industry as a key ingredient in many anti-ageing formulations.

Specific benefits of Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) Essential Oil:

Antioxidant – helps protect against sun damage and oxidative stress
Detoxifies skin – clears heavy metals and pollutants that accelerate creping

Wild As The Wind stock two Carrot Seed Essential Oils:

10. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Essential Oil

Clary Sage Essential Oil is an excellent choice for crêpey neck skin — especially when crêpiness is linked to hormonal shifts, dryness, and loss of elasticity.

Clary Sage Essential Oil contains sclareol, a compound known for phyto-oestrogen-like activity. This matters because oestrogen decline reduces collagen, the thickness of the skin, and dermal hydration.

Being the most hormonally supportive essential oil, at all stages in life, Clary Sage Essential Oil acts as a powerful de-stressing agent, providing more consistent emotional health. Plus, because the skin on our neck is highly sensitive to hormonal drops, the hormonal support provided by Clary Sage Essential Oil is of profound benefit in this regard.

Specific benefits of Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Essential Oil:

Helps improve the appearance of firmness over time
Supports microcirculation leading to healthier looking skin
Helps rebalance very dry, lipid-depleted skin

Wild As The Wind stock three Clary Sage Essential Oils:

Best Carrier Oils For Crêpey Skin

All essential oils must be diluted in at least one carrier oil prior to topical application. However, when addressing a specific issue like crêpey skin, it is best to use a combination of carrier oils, to ensure the most comprehensively beneficial outcomes.

Carrier oils have an important role to play where crêpey skin is concerned. Essential oils do the signalling, whilst carrier oils do most of the moisturising, which, of course, is crucial for crêpey skin).

Ultimate Guide To Carrier Oils

Before listing the best carrier oils for crêpey skin, it is important to mention another really useful carrier oil resource: The Ultimate Guide To Carrier Oils is a very detailed article about carrier oils that allows you to easily compare the benefits of each oil.

1. Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil is a nutrient dense oil that improves the appearance of crêpey skin, over time. It boosts collagen production and also helps to improve skin barrier function.

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil contains trans-retinoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids that not only rebuild the skin barrier, but also enhance essential oil absorption. This means that it pairs well with any of the essential oils listed.

Additional Information about Organic Rosehip Seed Oil:

Rich in linoleic acid + natural vitamin A (retinoic-like effect)
Supports collagen appearance and skin renewal
Improves texture and fine crepiness

2. Organic Jojoba Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil is an excellent carrier oil as it is very similar to the natural sebum of the skin, making it suitable for almost everybody, and very easily absorbed.

When mixed with other carrier oils, Organic Jojoba Oil helps the other oils absorb better.

Additional Information about Organic Jojoba Oil:

Strengthens skin barrier
Prevents moisture loss

3. Organic Argan Oil

Organic Argan Oil is excellent for crêpey skin because it is high in oleic and linoleic acids. These help to improve elasticity, skin texture, and the overall softness of the skin.

Additional Information about Organic Argan Oil:

Antioxidant-rich (vitamin E)
Easily absorbed

4. Organic Evening Primrose Oil

Organic Evening Primrose Oil is an excellent choice because it is very high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This very absorbent oil helps to support thinning, hormonally ageing skin.

This makes Organic Evening Primrose Oil ideal for menopause-related crêpiness.

5. Organic Marula Oil

Organic Marula Oil is one of the best all-round carrier oils for crêpey skin. This is because Organic Marula Oil covers almost all aspects of what is required to prevent, and improve the condition of, crêpey skin.

This makes it the best choice for advanced crêpiness of the skin.

Additional Information about Organic Marula Oil :

High oleic acid for deep nourishment
Softens thin, papery skin
Supports elasticity
Absorbs well
Suitable for winter and summer use
Can be used day and night
Suitable for all skin types

6. Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil

Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil is excellent for crêpey skin for a number of reasons. One of the more unique benefits is that it contains punicic acid, which supports skin regeneration. Organic Pomegranate Seed Oi also improves the firmness of our skin, over time.

Some find Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil a little viscous on its own, so it is always best to mix it with other oils. Nevertheless, Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil absorbs well, and will not block pores.

Like Organic Marula Oil, Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil is another great choice for severe crêpiness.

7. Bioretinol Carrier Oils

There are a number of oils that contain a lot of vitamin A, or provitamin A, which is the natural form of retinol.

Provitamin A carotenoids, especially when grouped with other antioxidants, as they often are in natural carrier oils, are excellent for slowing down the signs of ageing. They are also really helpful in protecting against sun damage.

This means that all of the provitamin A carotenoids-rich carrier oils are ideal for use in oils designed to help with crêpey skin.

Organic Marula Oil, already mentioned, is one such oil. Here are some more to consider:

Buriti Oil – incredibly rich in beta carotene
Bakuchiol Oil
Cacay Oil
Organic Rosehip Oil
Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil

Find out more about these oils in: Carrier Oils For UV Protection

Find out more about UV protective aromatherapy oils in: Essential Oils For Sun Protection: includes a list of phototoxic essential oils.

Things To Focus On…

Crêpey skin shows up on the neck earlier than almost anywhere else because several biological and lifestyle factors stack against that area. It’s not one single cause — it’s a perfect storm.

Neck skin has less collagen and elastin than the face
The neck has fewer oil (sebaceous) glands, thus less natural lubrication
A thinner dermis means structural breakdown shows sooner

So when collagen declines with age, the neck reveals it faster.

Our neck is in near-constant motion
Repetitive stress accelerates elastin fatigue, leading to a crepey texture
Receives a lot of sun exposure – excessive UV radiation breaks down collagen and elastin

Things To Remember…

Crêpey skin is often dry skin masquerading as ageing. There are fewer oil glands on the neck which leads to faster moisture loss.

It is, therefore, very wise to use a hydrosol toner prior to applying your face oil. Ensure that your neck skin remains a little damp from the water based hydrosol toner when you apply your face oil. This will trap in the moisture and help plump up your skin.

Always moisturise your neck as consistently as your face!

Skin barrier damage makes skin look wrinkled and thin – so use oils like Organic Jojoba Oil, that contain plenty of ceramides to improve skin barrier function. *The oils in Facial Oil No. 8 are very ceremide-rich.

There are also ceremides in Facial Oil No. 2, owing to the 20% Organic Jojoba Oil content. However, Facial Oil No. 8 needs to contain more ceremides as it is advocated for summer use. This is when we are likely to experience increased water loss from our skin, owing to the heat.

However, those that suffer from hot flushes may lose a lot of water from the skin on their neck at any time of year. This is why Facial Oil No. 8 contains important hormone regulating essential oils, like Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil, amongst others.

There are also hormone regulating essential oils in Facial Oil No. 2.

Plus, both face oils have been formulated to provide optimal emotional support. The essential oils in both face oils are recognised for their emotional benefits. This is why users of Wild As The Wind Facial Oils are advised to deeply inhale their face oils during the application process. You will find more information about this on the individual product pages.

The emotional and hormonal support offered by Wild As The Wind Facial Oils is one of the key differences between these face oils and the more conventionally produced alternatives.

Wild As The Wind Facial Oils have been formulated to help support bodily systemic functions, whereas other facial products are not.

In terms of crêpey neck skin… always remember :: when properly hydrated, crêpiness often improves noticeably.

***If you would like some recipes for DIY face and neck oils for crepey skin, please ask in the comments.

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