What are the best natural oils for a healthy skin?
Beyond the pleasure of massaging our skin with natural oils, their richness nourishes the dermis in-depth and helps keep it smooth and luminous. If you are interested in natural skincare, check also the benefits of oatmeal facemasks.
Natural oils should not be confused with essential oils, which are obtained by steam distillation of aromatic plants and are highly concentrated substances that cannot be applied directly to the skin. Precisely, vegetable oils, due to their ability to penetrate, serve to dilute essential oils and thus be able to apply them directly to the dermis.
Natural oils are extracted from the plants’ fatty parts, either from the fruit (olive, coconut, argan…) or from the seed (sunflower, soya, flax…). They are formed by natural fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and trace elements, which help preserve the hydrolipidic layer of our skin, prevent water loss, and maintain its natural state of hydration. They also contain vitamins A and E and other components that justify their use in cosmetics.
1. ARGAN OIL
Argan oil is extracted from the fruit of the “tree of life” (Argania Spinosa), which grows on Morocco’s southwest coast. The fruits are harvested from the ground and dried in the sun. Women’s cooperatives carry out the oil extraction process following a laborious artisan process.
It moisturizes and nourishes the skin in depth. It is perfect for treating sun-irritated skin and reducing all types of inflammation with a powerful soothing effect.
6. WHEAT GERM OIL
Obtained from wheat (Triticum), wheat germ oil has an intense orange color and a strong smell; it is a perfect source of essential fatty acids and vitamins, especially E.
It regenerates the tissue and soothes the skin making it more flexible. Thus, it can be used to treat eczema and hives. Also, it is a good anti-wrinkle.
2. ROSEHIP OIL
Rosehip oil originates from the seeds of the Rosa moschata or Rosa rubiginosa, which grows in the Andes in the wild. Oily, transparent, orange-yellow, and with a characteristic smell, it has a high polyunsaturated fatty acid content.
Experts confirm it is beneficial in the regeneration of damaged tissues. Its continuous application prevents skin aging and attenuates scars, wrinkles, and sunspots on the skin, neck, and neckline.
3. SWEET ALMOND OIL
Sweet almond oil is one of the best natural oils for healthy skin. It comes from the fruit of the sweet almond tree (Amygdalus Communis L. Var. Dulcis). It has 95% of unsaturated fatty acids, mainly linoleic and oleic. Hence, favoring the regulation and renewal of the skin mantle’s oily phase in all types of skin, especially the most sensitive.
4. EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) is obtained from this plant’s seeds, which are subjected to a cold-pressing process. It is very rich in unsaturated essential fatty acids, which improve the elasticity of the skin.
Research shows it promotes cell regeneration, improves skin dryness, and regulates the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which is why it is often used to soothe inflammation, eczema, and skin rashes, and that’s why it made it to our list of best natural oils for a healthy skin.
5. HAZELNUT OIL
It is extracted from the hazelnut tree (Corylus avellana) and is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins A and E.
Hazelnut oil regulates sebaceous secretion, making it suitable for treating oily and acneic skin. It penetrates easily and cleans the pores.
6. WHEAT GERM OIL
Obtained from wheat (Triticum), wheat germ oil has an intense orange color and a strong smell; it is a perfect source of essential fatty acids and vitamins, especially E.
It regenerates the tissue and soothes the skin making it more flexible. Thus, it can be used to treat eczema and hives. Also, it is a good anti-wrinkle.
