Types of oils
There are two types of oils that can be used in the care of the body, - vegetable and essential. Vegetable oils are cold pressed method from nuts, seeds, grains and seed plants. The composition of the oil close to the fat composition, so they are easily absorbed, and substantially absorbed not cause allergic reactions. The most popular body oils are almond, argan, karite, jojoba and macadamia nuts.
Essential oils obtained from plant parts containing volatile odorants. For cosmetic purposes oils often not used in pure form but as additives. The most versatile and popular are lavender oil, ylang-ylang and tea tree.
Body oils can be used during the massage, after water treatment, for wrapping. Since all oils have different properties, and they should be selected depending on the purpose.
Advice on storage oils
Cosmetics and essential oils to store in an airtight container in a dark place - sunlight and oxygen causes oxidation. Shelf life of the open net oil - less than a year.
If you buy a ready-mixed oils, pay attention to its composition - the closer to the top ingredient list, the higher its content in the product.
Body oil after shower
Before you apply the oil to damp skin after a shower, it must be warm in the palms. Rub butter in small portions massage movements. To erase the excess oil, use a towel. So you avoid the inconveniences associated with sensations of fat on the skin.
Olive oil - universal home remedies that you can use to take care not only for the body but also for skin and hair. It contains a lot of vitamins that have on your skin and hair rejuvenating and regenerating effect. Olive oil accelerates the regeneration of the skin, improves its elasticity, smooths wrinkles.
Excellent mask for body work, if you mix equal parts olive oil and pulp of berries, fruits or vegetables.
Castor oil is obtained from a poisonous plant - castor. It is well improves skin elasticity, eliminates dryness and flaking, lightens freckles and age spots.
Sea buckthorn oil contains a record amount of vitamin A, helps to rejuvenate and improve skin elasticity. In addition, sea buckthorn oil helps treat some skin diseases such as eczema, lichen scaly, lupus, dermatitis.
To rejuvenate aging skin body try a mask of egg yolks 2-3 and 2-3 teaspoons of sea buckthorn oil.
Coconut oil is known for its unique properties since the days of Cleopatra. It is especially valuable for its fatty acids, due to which this oil has good emollient, nourishing, soothing and anti-microbial properties. After application to the skin of coconut oil is a thin film that protects against loss of moisture.
Peach oil - very easy and nutritious. It helps to smooth out wrinkles, eliminates peeling and tightens the skin. Peach oil suitable for very thin and sensitive skin, it can be used even for the lips and eyelids.
Almond oil restores skin elasticity and firmness. It is often advised to use to eliminate the irregularities of the skin and for the prevention of stretch marks.
All these oils can be used both in pure form or in mixtures. To soften the skin, for example, can be prepared from the tool 110 ml of jojoba oil and 10 mL of wheat germ oil. Nutritional properties has strong mixture of 100 ml of the almond oil, karite oil 100 ml and 30 ml of olive oil. A mixture of oils stored no more than 3-5 months.
Oil for massage and body wraps
For massages and body wraps correct way to use a mixture of cosmetics and essential oils. They have a pleasant aroma, soothe, relax and have additional beneficial properties for the skin. As a base, you can select any suitable for your skin cosmetic oil. Essential oils are selected depending on the desired effect.
Citrus essential oils are potent antiseptics, effectively help to lose weight and fight cellulite. Pain in the muscles and removes the feeling of tension ginger oil - it is well warms up the muscles and reduces spasms. Calmness and concentration gives jasmine oil.
When stretching and connective tissue weakness add any base oil 40 drops of lavender oil.
Refresh the skin, improve blood circulation and give courage to help the mixture of 35 drops of rosemary oil, 15 drops of peppermint and 25 drops of basil.
Tired legs will help a mixture of 20 drops of rosemary 5 drops of peppermint and 15 drops of lavender.
Firmness and elasticity of the skin will give a composition of 30 drops of lavender and 10 drops of neroli, frankincense and 7 drops 7 drops of rose.
Slimming and anti-cellulite, there are several recipes:
- 20 drops of juniper, cypress 15 drops, 5 drops of rosemary;
- 200 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ oil (base), 30 drops of fennel, juniper 30 drops, 30 drops of cypress
- 200 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ oil (base), 30 drops of orange, 30 drops of cypress 15 drops of sage.