Many manufacturers use mineral oil in a majority of products that contain synthetic ingredients because it’s a good preservative. Mineral oil is the result of the distillation of petroleum which acts as a saran wrap against your scalp and skin, slowing down one of the skin’s main job which is to eliminate toxins. On the other hand natural oils are easily absorbed by the skin.
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Monday, 23 September 2013
Why natural oils?
Many manufacturers use mineral oil in a majority of products that contain synthetic ingredients because it’s a good preservative. Mineral oil is the result of the distillation of petroleum which acts as a saran wrap against your scalp and skin, slowing down one of the skin’s main job which is to eliminate toxins. On the other hand natural oils are easily absorbed by the skin.
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Castor oil benefits
Castor Oil is rich in fatty acids, vitamin E, minerals, and proteins, and has antibacterial and anti-fungicidal properties.
Castor oil benefits for your hair
• Promotes hair growth
• Helps to thicken hair
• Excellent hair and scalp moisturizer
Castor oil benefits for your hair
• Promotes hair growth
• Helps to thicken hair
• Excellent hair and scalp moisturizer
Avocado oil benefits
Avocado Oil is particularly great for natural hair. It is loaded with nutrients, amino acids, essential fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, B, D, and E. Avocado Oil is excellent for moisturizing, deep conditioning, improving hair strength, and boosting shine.
Avocado oil benefits for your hair
• It is also known to have natural sunscreen properties that can protect the hair and scalp from the damage caused by the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.
• Relieves dandruff. It works better when blended with other oils like jojoba oil or olive oil which are also very good for hair care.
Avocado oil benefits for your skin
• Anti- aging: avocado oil increases the production of collagen, and prevents aging of the skin
• This oil is good for natural skin care, as it greatly penetrates the skin, and helps to keep the skin well-moisturized
Avocado oil benefits for your baby
• Relieves nappy rash
• Relieves cradle cap
• Great as a massage g oil when massaging their infants.
Avocado oil benefits for your hair
• It is also known to have natural sunscreen properties that can protect the hair and scalp from the damage caused by the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.
• Relieves dandruff. It works better when blended with other oils like jojoba oil or olive oil which are also very good for hair care.
Avocado oil benefits for your skin
• Anti- aging: avocado oil increases the production of collagen, and prevents aging of the skin
• This oil is good for natural skin care, as it greatly penetrates the skin, and helps to keep the skin well-moisturized
Avocado oil benefits for your baby
• Relieves nappy rash
• Relieves cradle cap
• Great as a massage g oil when massaging their infants.
Grapeseed oil benefits
Grapeseed oil is rich with vital nutrients like protein, minerals, and vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and other antioxidants, and has many beneficial properties for the hair and scalp.
Grapeseed oil benefits for your hair
• Conditioner
• Helps reduce hair breakage and great at treating dry brittle hair.
• Good moisturiser,
• Relieves dandruff
• Promotes hair growth
Grapeseed oil benefits for your skin
• Massage oil
• Moisturiser for sensitive skin
Grapeseed oil benefits for your baby
• Good moisturiser for baby’s sensitive skin
• Relieves cradle cap
• Massage therapists also recommend parents use grape seed oil when massaging their infants.
Jojoba Oil benefits
Jojoba Oil is an extract of the Jojoba plant. Its molecular structure is similar to sebum (the scalp's natural oil), therefore is readily accepted by the scalp and does not disturb the skin’s natural balance. Jojoba is considered a moisturising oil since its molecules are small enough to penetrate the hair shaft
Jojoba Oil benefits for your hair
• Excellent moisturiser for hair and scalp
• Conditioning
• Prevents dandruff
• Promotes hair growth
Jojoba Oil benefits for your skin
• Excellent skin moisturiser
• Eases the symptoms of skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis & eczema.
• Massage oil
Jojoba Oil benefits for your baby
• Good moisturiser for baby’s sensitive skin
• Relieves cradle cap
• Moisturiser for your little one’s hair
• Great massage oil to use when massaging their infants.
Coconut oil benefits
A Plant-based oil extracted from the kernel of the coconut with a high concentration of saturated fatty acids, lauric acid, capric acid and vitamins E and K. It also has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and soothing properties. In its natural unprocessed state, coconut oil has a high moisture retaining capacity and does not breakdown or evaporate easily.
Coconut oil benefits for your hair
• Excellent moisturiser for hair and scalp
• Conditioning
• Prevents dandruff
• Promotes hair growth
Coconut oil benefits for your skin
• Excellent skin moisturiser
• Eases the symptoms of skin conditions like eczema.
• Massage oil
Coconut oil benefits for your baby
• Good natural moisturiser for your little one's sensitive skin
• Excellent for soothing nappy rash
• Moisturiser for your little one’s hair
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