HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURAL OILS IN SKINCARE
April 28, 2011
AVOCADO OIL
Avocado oil is an excellent emollient for the skin. It contains Vitamins A, various B vitamins including B1 and 2, Vit E, VIT D as well as beta carotene, potassium and lethicin. It has many qualities which will aid in the treatment of dry skin.
BORAGE OIL
There is ample evidence from research on both humans and animals showing that borage oil has a significant effect on improving the health and appearance of skin tissue. Clinically, borage oil has been shown to be a very effective agent for treating skin disorders and for alleviating the inflammatory symptoms associated with these disorders. For everyday use, borage oil has been shown to be very effective in treating the redness, inflammation, and moisture loss associated with dry skin.
Whether you take borage oil orally or apply it to your skin, it appears to positively affect the texture, suppleness and moisture content of skin.
Simply put, borage oil is good for your skin
COCONUT OIL
The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin giving it a soft, smooth testure. It makes an ideal addition to an ointment for the relief of dry, rough skin. Psoriasis and Eczema sufferers often see great improvement in these distressing conditions.
Coconut oil will not only bring temporary relief to the skin, but it will aid in healing and repairing. It will have lasting benefits, unlike most lotions. It can help bring back a youthful appearance. The coconut oil will aid in removing the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. The skin will become more evenly textured with a healthy “shine”. While doing this the coconut oil will penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and strengthen the underlying tissues.
SAFFLOWER OIL
Contains Omega 6 fatty acids, cis-linoleic acid and Vitamin E.
These are the oils contained in ‘Soothe that Skin’ base cream. All of these oils will aid in healing and preventing moisture loss from the skin. Sore dry and irritated skin needsto be soothed.
We have chosen the essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender and Chamomile to add to our base cream. These oils have wonderful therapeutic properties. Due to their tiny molecular structure, essential oils applied to the skin can be absorbed to into the bloodstream.
SANDALWOOD OIL
This wonderfully healing oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. It has a cooling effect and gives relief from all types of inflammation. It is also an emollient. It soothes the skin, relieves it from inflammation and irritations, cures infections on it and keep it fresh and cool. Sandalwood oil is used in nsome hospital burns units in India.
LAVENDER OIL
The Health benefits of Lanvender Oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is used to treat various skin disorders. It heals cuts, burns and sunburn rapidly as it aids in the formation of scar tissue.
CHAMOMILE OIL
This soothing, calming oil is Antiseptic, Analgesic and Antibacterial. Combined with Sandalwood Oil and Lavender Oil it makes a suberb combination for the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis.
Not only do these oils have a highly therapeutic affect on the skin, they are extremely calming to the nervous system helping to alleviate the stress which so often can trigger all of the above conditions.