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Natural Oils for Skin
Updated 10/10/2020
- Dehydration
- dry, flaky skin
- acne inflammation,
- premature ageing
- sensitivity, irritation, redness
Are you worried about any of these skincare concerns? Then facial oils may become your new best friend.
Oils are packed with natural goodness, and different oils bring different beneficial nutrients to your skin.
They have a real affinity with the skin, penetrating the upper layers of the stratum corneum – your outer layer of skin, where they have a protective role, helping to improve the barrier lipids.
A few of these oils we have listed below, to get you started on your facial oil journey:
Natures natural oils
Apricot Kernel
The kernel family creates lovely oil for sensitive thin skin.
- Rich in oleic acid
- It naturally contains Vitamin E
- It offers lovely softening and moisturising properties
- Rich in phytosterols, which gives the oil its anti-inflammatory properties
Camellia Oil
- Rich in Vitamin E
- A light, non-greasy affordable oil
- It contains around 80% oleic acid
- Rich in essential fatty acids
- Penetrates the skin well and offers really lovely regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties
- The other benefit is that it has a really long shelf life, around 18 to 24 months
Hazelnut Oil
- Rich in Phytosterols
- Rich in squalane
- Helps to reduce trans-epidermal water loss
- These natural oils for skin, have a dry, light skin feel, which is due to the tannins in the oil
- Rich in oleic acid, making it a good inclusion for a dry skin
Sunflower Oil
- Rich in linoleic acid
- Offers lovely light moisturising qualities
- Naturally contains a high percentage of vitamin E
Grape Seed Oil
- Has great slippage for massage
- Rich in phytosterols, thus making it a great anti-inflammatory oil
- Rich in tannins and catechins, these natural oils for skin help to slow down the dance of destruction created by free radicals
Soybean Oil
- A lightweight oil, that is readily absorbed into the skin
- Contains phytosterols as it is anti-inflammatory, so it is great for soothing an irritated skin
- It contains flavones which behave as antioxidants on the skin, protecting the skin against oxidative damage
Sweet Almond Oil
- Has a really long shelf life
- This oil is high in oleic acid
- It can help with a sensitive, irritated skin
- High in linoleic acid, so it is great for a dry skin
- contains phytosterols, making this oil the perfect choice for helping with sun-damaged skin
In our article on barrier cream, we take a closer look at the properties of facial oils and their role in skin health.
In all of our products here at the Naked Chemist, we try to harness the wonderful benefits of CO2 extracted botanicals, which can be found in the following formulas:
Miracle cleanse is formulated with healing botanicals that protect as they cleanse, helping to return a delicate skin in a state of flux, back to health.
Bio lipid complex containing cold-pressed seed oils, and co2 extracted oils, Bio lipid can help bring delicate skin back into balance.
Nectar balm is infused in a healing blend of CO2 oils, herbs, exotic butters, and phytosterols, to help to heal damaged skin.
Nectar balm is infused in a healing blend of CO2 oils, herbs, exotic butters, and phytosterols, to help to heal damaged skin.