Skin & Hair Care : The Oils Your Body Will Love

Did you know that oils are amazing as cosmetic products?

while industrial cosmetics are full of chemicals, some of them dangerous, oils are 100% natural and contain only good things.

Not all oils are the same though, each oil has it’s own properties so different oils are good for different uses.

Some oils can be used straight on the skin as they are, while others are too strong and have to be mixed with another oil as using them by themselves will irritate the skin.

When making your own oil collection, make sure to get at least one oil which can be used as a carrier oil. A carrier oil is a base oil, normally neutral in scent, into which you can mix other oils. Owning a carrier oil is extremely useful as some oils are too strong to be applied straight on the skin and have to be mixed with another oil in order for you to be able to use them safely.

Jojoba oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil and coconut oil are great options for carrier oils.

Building your oils collection? Make sure you get at least one carrier oil

Here are some of the most useful oils that will do wonders to your skin, along with how to use them:

Use by themselves or as carriers:

1. JOJOBA OIL

Jojoba oil doesn’t need to be diluted and can be applied directly to your skin. That makes it a perfect carrier oil for skin care purposes.

The most interesting fact about jojoba oil is that it’s almost identical to our sebum! That means that it can connect to our skin in a natural way. In places where the sebum is lacking the jojoba oil takes it’s place, and in places where there is too much sebum the oil helps to get rid of the unnecessary sebum. in short, it works great at balancing the skin.

Jojoba oil naturally contains vitamins E + B, Omega 6, antioxidants and iodine and is excellent for so many things! it treats fungal and bacterial infections, helps with anti aging and reduces wrinkles, protects the skin from acne, helps with scars, burns and cuts and even treats dandruff and makes your hair shiny.

How to use jojoba oil?

Apply to your lips as a moisturizer

Use on a cotton ball as a make up remover

To soften the hair, apply to the hair after the shower

Before and after shaving, apply to the skin to prevent cuts.

2. Sweet Almonds Oil

Sweet almond oil is such a magical oil! It’s super gentle so you can use it even on babies. It contains magnesium, zinc and vitamins and thanks to its light texture gets absorbed by the skin very easily and doesn’t leave you with an oily feeling.

Sweet almond oil can be used as a natural peeling product – it removes the dead cells and cleans the pores as well as encourages the growth of new healthy skin.

It works perfectly as a carrier oil too as it doesn’t have smell or colour.

Note – do not use this oil if you have a nut allergy.

How to use sweet almonds oil?

As a make up remover

For massages

As a nail strengthener

As a skin moisturizer

To treat the skin after staying in the sun

as a hair strengthener and as a treatment for dandruff

3. Hemp Oil

With lots of omega 3 and 6 hemp oil is the perfect moisturizer for our skin, nails and hair. It’s like having a face mask and a lotion 2 in 1. The hemp oil contains vitamin E, zinc, sodium, copper and other minerals and helps with removing dead cells, moisturizing the skin and avoiding wrinkles.

How to use hemp oil?

As a night anti aging face mask, simply apply and massage into the skin before going to sleep.

4. Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, D, K and E, contains antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory. It moisturizes the skin, protects it against premature aging, manages sun damage as well as environmental damage, and is suitable for all skin types.

How to use olive oil?

As a lip balm or to treat dry lips

Apply on dry skin as a moisturizer

As a moisturizer for the eye area

As a massage oil

Use on a cotton ball as a waxy make up remover

5. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a versatile cosmetic oil which is light, nourishing and promotes healthy looking skin. it’s absorbed easily into the skin without clogging the pores. You can use it on your body, face and hair. Coconut oil is great for all skin types and for mature skin too.

How to use coconut oil?

As a moisturizer for dry skin

As a massage oil

As a carrier oil to mix with essential oils

Apply on your hair to make it soft and shiny

As a base for skin care products

6. Castor Oil

Castor oil nourishes the hair roots, treats the sculp and strengthens the hair. If applied regularly it will help make the hair fuller, softer and healthier.

Castor oil is good for the skin too and will treat problematic skin efficiently, sooth it and leave it healthier.

How to use castor oil?

Apply a few drops of Castrol Oil to the desired area and massage as needed. When washing your hair, add a few drops of castor oil to your shampoo.

7. Tea Tree Oil

A very affective anti fungal oil.

Tea tree oil is known for its natural therapeutic abilities. It helps cleanse the skin and nails and protect them from free radicals. It relieves the skin, enriches it with moisture and improves its elasticity.

How to use tea tree oil?

Cleanse the skin using 2 drops of tea tree oil on a cotton ball.

Apply on your nails.

Put 5 drops in the hot tub.

Oils you should mix into a carrier:

While the oils above can be applied straight onto the skin or hair, the following oils are too strong to be used on the skin which means that in order to use them you have to first mix them with a carrier oil, a cream or a paste.

As mentioned above, jojoba oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil and coconut oil are great options for carrier oils.

✨ Mix 2 drops of the desired oil with 10 ml of carrier oil and use the mixture to massage or as a body oil.

✨ Put 5 drops of rosemary oil into a hot bathtub and enjoy.

8. Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil is known to improve the general feeling, cleanse the skin and hair, help with breathing and is very affective against lice, ants, cockroaches and other insects. Another great thing is about Rosemary oil is that it improves focus and memory and helps us think more clearly.

9. Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is one of the most calming oils out there. Not only it can calm you down and help you when you are stressed, it also calms your skin, cleanse it and protects it from free radicals, moisturizes it and improves it’s elasticity.

10. Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil has quite a few good qualities, from sanitizing to helping you breath easy. When it comes to cosmetic uses, this oil cleanses the skin and protects it against free radicals, moisturizes it and gives it a healthy look.

11. Orange Oil

Orange oil is made of the peel of sweet orange. besides quite a few other health benefits like lowering blood pressure and helping with stress, it’s also amazing for your skin and nails. Use orange oil to cleanse the skin and protect it from free radicals, sooth it and give it a healthy look.

12. Lemon Grass Oil

This refreshing lemony oil purifies and cleanses the skin and gives it a healthy look. It soothes the skin and helps preventing insect bites.

(Note: the oils above have many more good qualities. However, this article focuses only on skin and hair care).

Do you use one of the oils listed above? Which one is your favorite? Share your experience in a comment! 👇