They can rejuvenate your dead cells like no other. Seven oils that you can add to your beauty regime
Sunflower Oil
Its seeds taste delicious, but the pretty sunflower also makes a fantastic topical beauty oil thanks to a lightweight texture and subtle scent. This oil is best used as a direct facial moisturiser.
Sesame Oil
Ayurveda can't state the benign use of sesame oil enough. The ancient science prescribes its use as a massage oil that helps warm and detoxifies the body, which heals dry, cracked skin on elbows and heels.
Coconut Oil
We've all grown up on those commercials where we saw women crediting their long, black, thick lustrous hair to the use of coconut oil. But apart from the mane, this essential oil is also considered good for the skin. It has been shown to have amazing moisturising benefits for the skin and hair. Use it as a deep conditioning treatment, to dab away flyaways, add shine, soothe dry hands or as an all-natural replacement for shaving cream. Coconut oil can sometimes also speed up wound healing and has been found to be effective in increasing hydration and reducing water loss in dry skin.
Olive Oil
Think olive oil, and you think scrumptious Italian fare, but this favourite food ingredient has for centuries been used to cleanse and protect the skin. Use olive oil as a moisturiser (it is wonderful when applied directly to skin) as well as creating hair and face masks (great for shine and smooth texture).
Almond Oil
Rejuvenating almond oil can be used as a light, all-natural skin moisturiser and hair conditioner. Mix a little with honey and lemon juice to create a softening face mask, purported to reduce the appearance of fine lines, and wrinkles. Almond oil can also be used as a shine-boosting deep conditioner. Here's a beauty tip: leave in for twenty minutes, wash and rinse.
Rose Oil
Apart from its sweet fragrance, rose oil's complex chemical composition with several biologically active ingredients have a positive effect on various skin problems. For one, like most of the oils listed on the page, it has an excellent moisturising effect on dry and chapped skin. But it is good for oily skin too, and can be used as a skin toner.
It acts as an astringent, that helps in tightening skin tissues, opening skin pores on the face, and controlling the greasiness. This oil also has antibacterial properties that can cure skin infections and is an effective treatment for acne, and is often used as a home remedy to sunburned and highly sensitive skin as it has a cooling effect.
Grapeseed Oil
DUE to the high omega-6 content, grapeseed oil is great for psoriasis, and acne and many other skin conditions. It's rich in antioxidants, vitamin E and omega 3-6-9 fatty acids and has antiinflammatory properties. Besides, it is mildly astringent, so it helps tighten and tone the skin as well moisturise. Use it to cleanse, remove makeup and hydrate the skin.
