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Vegetable oils and their beneficial properties for the body and hair

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Vegetable oils contain many benefits for our body. They come from so-called oilseed plants which contain particularly lipids, unlike essential oils which come from aromatic plants. Generally, their extraction is carried out by mechanical pressing and ideally cold. There are two types of vegetable oils, virgin oils and macerates. These are products very rich in fatty acids and vitamins. This is why they are widely used in cosmetics because they have nourishing, moisturizing and protective effects. Vegetable oils do not need chemical preservatives and as organic products, they are more economical and far more effective than all other beauty products. Precisely, care creams provide water to the skin while vegetable oils deposit a greasy layer which does not allow the water to evaporate.

The most common vegetable oils:

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When we talk about oils in cosmetics, we often think of these oils which have become popular in recent years such as castor oil, coconut oil and argan oil. And there is no need to prove it, because they are very effective. First of all, for castor oil, it can act on any type of skin: normal, dry, fragile, irritated or delicate. In addition, it promotes the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows just as it protects nails. It is an excellent makeup remover that can be used to combat dark spots. It is also very renowned for its beneficial effects on hair growth and care. Then there is coconut oil which is also called copra oil. It is suitable for all skin types and has the property of hydrating, softening and releasing dead cells shed by the skin. And again, it tones, strengthens and makes hair shinier. Finally, for argan oil, it is an anti-acne, anti-psoriasis, anti-redness and anti-aging product for the skin, and an anti-hair loss product. Argan oil can also strengthen brittle nails.

Other lesser known vegetable oils in natural cosmetics

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There are other oils that are less well known but just as effective. First of all, arugula oil is a macerate that prevents and slows down hair loss. It makes them thicker and shinier. For the skin, it can remove freckles and vitiligo. Secondly, there is sweet almond oil which is suitable for dry, sensitive, irritated, normal and mature skin and not for the skin of people allergic to nuts. It has softening, nourishing, strengthening and soothing properties, and is ideal for dry hair. As for mastic oil, particularly pistachio oil, it has multiple virtues in terms of beauty but also in terms of health. Indeed, it is a real medicine for blood circulation problems such as cellulite, edema, heavy legs or varicose veins. It can also cure bruises, bedsores, hemorrhoids, prostatitis, nasopharyngitis and sinusitis; just as it is capable of relieving fatigue and bruised feet. Finally, there is evening primrose oil which is a product made for tired, mature or normal skin as it has an anti-wrinkle function. There are also mixtures of oils which together increase their virtues. A rather surprising one is called snake oil, which, contrary to its name, is not a snake-based oil, but refers to a figure in Greek mythology having snakes in place of hair. This oil is a clever blend of different oils such as arugula, avocado, castor and coconut oil. These vegetable oils are very effective for the hair, they have the particularity of nourishing and protecting the hair, and of constituting a natural defensive barrier.

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Are you surprised by all these oils and their benefits? However, this is only a small glimpse of what exists. To continue to amaze you, we are going to tell you about special oils, the effectiveness of which would be difficult to believe if we did not find numerous testimonials on various blogs and videos concerning quite unexpected uses. This is the case with an oil called ant oil. Here again we do not find any ants in the composition. It is mainly composed of tiger nut oil. This has the effect of considerably slowing down hair growth. Used in daily application after hair removal preferably (rather than shaving) and for several hair removals, you will obtain convincing results and sometimes from the first hair removal on the slowing down of growth. According to some testimonies, the hairs hardly grow back after three months of use, or very fine. You will find organic tigernut oil on the site de Manila

Fenugreek oil for breast enlargement

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Fenugreek is known to provide volume to the chest when used internally, what is less known is its use as an oil. Via daily massages you will be able to observe a firming of the chest. Daily application allows: to naturally swell the chest and increase the size of the breasts, but also to make the skin smoother and softer. All you have to do is type “breast enlargement” on Google to see the numerous testimonials, particularly on Amazon, which advocate its use and effectiveness.

We will finish by telling you about black seed oil which has enormous benefits for external use, but also for internal use. It has a powerful healing power against skin and scalp diseases, so much so that it is said that it can cure everything except death.

To conclude, we advise you, if using it, to choose your oils carefully and to prefer certified organic products for greater effectiveness.

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