5 Uncommon Beauty Oils

Hey Girlies,

With all the hype In the media at the moment surrounding coconut oil and argan oil I thought it was time to let you know of 5 other oils that have amazing beauty benefits. You may or may not have heard of these oils but every one of them has awesome benefits.


These are 5 Uncommon Beauty Oils


Moringa Oil

Moringa Oil comes from the seeds of the Moringa tree, Moringa oil has a high level of behenic acid, a fatty acid. It has a shelf life of around 5 years due to antioxidants that act as preservatives. Moringa oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, fatty acids and vitamins A, E and C which helps to stabilize collagen in the skin, help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help repair damaged skin cells. It is excellent used as a moisturiser for rough skin conditions, minor skin abrasions and is to help clear blackheads and pimples with regular use.

Baobab Oil

Baobab oil is extracted from the seeds in the fruit of the Adansonia tree in Africa and is one of the few natural oils that is added in its raw state to cosmetic products. Baobab oil contains omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, D, E and F. Baobab oil is an excellent skin moisturiser that quickly absorbs into the skin and doesn't clog pores, it helps fight the signs of aging, encourages skin cell regeneration and helps to promote skin elasticity. Baobab oil is commonly used on sun damaged and irritated skin caused by eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is also great for stretch marks and as a miracle mask for dry brittle hair.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is actually a wax extracted from the jojoba bush. 25-30% of our skin sebum is made up of wax esters and joboba oil is the only known oil that contains wax esters similar to what our own skin produces which makes it the ultimate beauty oil. Jojoba oil contains antioxidants, vitamins A, D and E and omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, jojoba oil is also naturally hypoallergenic. Due to it's various properties Jojoba oil is extremely versatile and is used as a moisturiser, hair treatment and has been used to treat sunburn, fine lines and wrinkles, acne and stretch marks as well as a wide variety of skin ailments including eczema and psoriasis.

Marula oil

Marula oil is extracted from the kernals of the Marula tree , Marula oil has high levels of anti-oxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E, essential amino acids and flavinoids that help cells renew and resist damaging effects of the environment. Marula oil can help build collagen, neutralize free radicals and help fight photoaging. Marula Oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids that restore and hydrate the skin as well as help to restore and improve skin elasticity. Marula oil is pH balanced, non-comedogenic and has anti-microbial properties whic may assist in healing acne spots and scars. It's great for dry sun damaged skin, stretchmarks and scar tissue and can also help to minamise the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Emu Oil

Emu oil is harvested from the fat of the Australian emu. It is availible as a liquid or a cream. Emu Oil contains vitamins A, E and Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Emu oil contains oleic acid which deeply penetrates the skin down to muscle tissue. Because of this Emu Oil does not clog pores or cause acne and leaves no greasy feeling on the skin. Emu oil can be used as a facial moisturiser or on dry irritated skin caused by eczema or weather damage. It can also help to treat scars, stretch marks, cracked heels and psoriasis.

So Girlies there we go! 5 new beauty oils for you to try. Let me know of any other beauty oils you may use.

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