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Coming directly from nature, they are pure and put at our service to meet all our hair or body needs . Rich in vitamins of different groups and in fatty acids, they are essential for all natural beauty routines who respect each other! Alone, in synergy or even mixed with organic essential oils, they take care of the whole family at a lower cost.
Today we present to you in more detail what these oils are, which ones are used the most and what are their cosmetic properties !
A vegetable oil is quite simply a fatty substance which is obtained by pressing, or grinding, a nut (hazelnut, almond), a plant (hemp, evening primrose), a flower (arnica, muscat rose) or a fruit (apricot, avocado). The oils obtained by cold pressing are much more qualitative than those obtained by pressure and then heated. Not subjected to heat, they all retain their richness inessential fatty acids and vitamins !
Vegetable oils are not to be confused with mineral oils which are petroleum derivatives, without interest for the skin or even dangerous since they are considered occlusive in high doses!
Also not to be confused with oily macerates which are obtained following a solar maceration of flowers in virgin oils. Also not to be confused with essential oils which are aromatic molecules highly concentrated in active ingredients, obtained by steam distillation!
The most "classic" way to use an oil of plant origin is to incorporate it into your diet ! Olive, sunflower, flax, sesame or walnut and hazelnut oil are classics of French food. Rich in taste, they are also essential for the proper functioning of the body ! They are sources of lipids, essential fats, vitamins but also provide trace elements (magnesium, iron, etc.).
About cosmetics , there are several ways to use vegetable oils:
For each use the oil can be used pure, mixed with other oils as needed, or mixed with essential oils or aloe vera! Know that the needs covered by these oils are very vast. Almost every skin or hair problem can find its solution in an oil!
The best carrier oil is the one that's right for you! Depending on your skin type or hair , you will have the choice between different oils. Then it's a matter of taste and color! You can choose your oil according to its texture, greasy or dry finish, or according to its smell, it's up to you. The only thing we recommend is to choose virgin and organic vegetable oils ! Choosing it virgin, that is to say pure, allows you to know exactly what is inside. Say goodbye to useless preservatives, fragrances or questionable ingredients. Choosing organic will ensure you use quality oil , grown without pesticides or other chemical fertilizers. Natural and organic will always be better for you, whether for food or cosmetic use!
To help you find the one that suits you best, we offer an overview of the most well-known.
Coconut oil is an oil rich in fatty acids, vitamin E and provitamins A, B3, B5, B6! These properties make it a nourishing, soothing, purifying, emollient, regenerating and softening oil.
It's an all-purpose oil ! It can be used on the skin (note that it is a fairly comedogenic oil, if you are prone to pimples it should be avoided), on the hair, as a toothpaste, deodorant, natural lubricant, shaving "foam", make-up remover , etc.
In addition to being multifunctional, it is very pleasant to use since it leaves a sweet exotic smell on skin and hair! A real treat that benefits all skin and hair types .
Good to know:this oil tends to solidify when temperatures are cool. To liquefy it, simply pass it under hot running water.
Jojoba oil is the oil for oily skin and hair par excellence since it regulates the production of sebum! Thanks to this sebum-regulating action , it limits the effects of shine on the skin, repeated imperfections and hair that gets greasy too quickly.
Jojoba oil is also protective, nourishing, healing, regenerating, and fortifying for the hair. These properties make it perfect for helping skin heal and limit skin aging .
It is an oil rich in vitamins E, A, B, C, D, H and K (just that!) that takes care of you from head to toe!
Argan oil is the anti-aging oil par excellence ! It has a composition rich in vitamins A and E and fatty acids. It is antioxidant, protective, emollient, healing, regenerating, firming and toning!
It is the perfect oil for dry skin and hair but also formature skin since it promotes the repair and protection of the skin.
Argan Oil can be used to moisturize face, body and hair but also in oil bath.
We often hear that castor oil boosts hair growth and hair, and that it offers the scalp an excellent moisturizing mask! Everything is true, but castor oil also has a number of other qualities:softening, fortifying, antibacterial, healing, draining and nourishing. It is the perfect oil for dry, dull and damaged skin and hair .
It is used more in treatments or occasional masks than as a daily moisturizer because its finish is quite greasy and sticky!
The virtues of black cumin oil are quite broad:toning, nourishing, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory (perfect for post-sport massages!), healing, antioxidant, and softening!
This oil, rich in vitamins A and E, is often recommended forproblematic skin because it helps to disarm pimples but also helps the skin heal properly. It is also recommended for irritated scalps and mature, dry skin ! It can be used as a daily moisturizer, as a one-off treatment for massages and as a mask on the scalp.
Hemp oil is an oil composed of essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9) and vitamins A and E . It is highly appreciated for its various beauty properties:anti-wrinkle, firming, softening, soothing, nourishing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory.
It is recommended as a daily moisturizer, alone or with a little aloe vera, but also as a face or hair mask.
Hemp oil is often recommended for sensitive and dry skin , which it deeply moisturizes, and for mature skin how firm she is!
Healthy glow guaranteed with carrot oil ! Very well known for helping the skin to take the sun but also to make the tan last , carrot oil is rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A), fatty acids and antioxidants.
It is often recommended to apply it daily a few weeks before exposure to the sun.
It is also perfect for mature and dull skin who wish to treat themselves to a little sparkle!
A little less known than the others but just as effective and a source of vitamins, baobab oil is softening, repairing, healing, soothing, regenerating and nourishing!
It is perfect for body and face care to intensely nourish dry or irritated areas. Also perfect as a treatment to leave on damaged lengths or for anti-aging treatments !
Only drawback:baobab oil takes quite a long time to penetrate the skin, so you have to be patient to enjoy its benefits!
Packed with vitamins (A, B, D, E and K) and fatty acids, avocado oil is regenerating, nourishing, protective, antioxidant and penetrates the skin quickly without a greasy finish!
It is often recommended for eye contour care to moisturize and protect this rather sensitive area of the face.
Avocado oil revives dull hair and skin and provides good care for mature skin thanks to its anti-oxidant properties and nourishing.
Plum Oil is the perfect oil for sensitive skin! It is moisturizing, protective (strengthens skin barriers), softening and softening.
Applied every day, it gradually restores comfort andflexibility to the skin.
We recommend plum oil instead for facial care whether in body care or for the hair. Its smell of almond and frangipane seduces all gourmands!
Rich in vitamins A, E, D and K, and in fatty acids, borage oil is highly recommended for marked, sensitive or mature skin! This vegetable oil is anti-aging, antioxidant, toning, nourishing, healing and regenerating.
Marked skin (acne scars, stretch marks) is advised to use it as a daily care product to help get rid of scars and find comfort.
In terms of hair, it is also very popular since it restores shine to the hair dull and dry!
Often uncomfortable andprone to itching , dry skin needs to be nourished but also soothed. To meet these needs, softening, soothing and nourishing oils are the most recommended. They can be used pure or with a little aloe vera gel to offer a lighter and fresher texture!
The best vegetable oils for dry skin are:
All these oils can be applied on the body as well as on the skin!
It is often mistakenly thought that combination and oily skin does not need to be hydrated because it already is naturally. Well, it's a little true but also a little false! All skin types need hydration every day , you just have to know how to choose your moisturizer carefully.
combination skin , for example, are oily in the T-zone (chin, nose and forehead) and normal or dry on the rest of the face. Ideally, there should be one oil for the T-zone and one oil for the rest. That, of course, is ideal! In fact, you can use a single oil for the whole face if it is rebalancing and moisturizing . The most recommended vegetable oils for combination skin are:
oily skin , on the other hand, are oily due to an overproduction of sebum. They have a acne tendency , are often shiny and thick. To be hydrated, they need a soft, mattifying, non-comedogenic oil. and sebum regulating. The best vegetable oils for oily skin are:
Oils for combination to oily skin are to be applied pure or mixed with aloe vera, morning and evening.
The needs of mature skin are quite simple to satisfy, they need to be hydrated, toned, firmed and protected. The oils rich in vitamin E (antioxidants) are therefore the most recommended.
Among the best vegetable oils for mature skin we therefore find:
Just like for dry skin, oils for mature skin can be used pure or with aloe vera gel! You can vary the pleasures by using one oil in the morning and another in the evening, or by mixing them to enjoy the different benefits.
Unlike dry, normal, combination or oily skin, sensitive skin is not a skin type but a skin condition. All skin types may have been, or may one day be, sensitized by external or internal elements.
But then, how do you recognize sensitive skin? Simply by asking the right questions! Does my skin feel tight? Is it red or with small patches of dryness? Does she react quickly? … All these questions will help you better understand your skin and provide her with the care she needs.
Sensitive skin need to be soothed, repaired, hydrated and protected. For this we recommend different vegetable oils:
You can use them alone, with a little aloe vera gel or in addition to your moisturizer.
What better way to take care of your hair than to give it a good treatment from time to time? The hair, just like the skin, is put to the test all day long:heating devices, pollution, sun or even hard water, all these elements contribute to weakening the protective layer of the hair . Once this layer is damaged, the hair is exposed and becomes more sensitive. So how to keep your hair healthy ?
The best way to keep shiny hair , hydrated and silky, is to do oil baths! Once a week, if you have very dry/damaged hair, or once every two weeks, the oil bath works wonders. For this, you can use a single vegetable oil or mix it up for multiple benefits . Among our favorites:castor, broccoli, coconut, argan, monoi or even tiger nut oil!
Make your mixtures, leave on for a whole afternoon, or overnight, and make your shampoo. Gradually your hair will regain a beautiful color and will be nourished and protected!
To perform treatments, hair masks, massages or just to moisturize the skin occasionally, vegetable oils are essential for organic and natural cosmetics !
