Base oils are both the base and the active component of a cosmetic product. What are these substances? Any vegetable oil is a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids (the molecules of such an acid have double bonds). But this is not all, since vegetable oil is a source of vitamins, phospholipids, phytosterols and other biologically active substances.
How to get base oils?
Vegetable oil is obtained mainly from the kernels, fruits or seeds of plants after the so-called cold pressing. Subsequently, the resulting substances drive a series of filters. Such technology does not provide for exposure to high temperatures, and, therefore, finished oils retain their beneficial properties to the maximum.
What are base oils used for?
The beneficial properties of vegetable oils have been known for several thousand years. After all, it was with their help in the ancient world that women looked after their skin. In addition, oils were used in medicine.
These healthy products have not lost their significance to this day. Indeed, almost any cream, lotion, mask or any other cosmetic product contains certain vegetable oils. Each of them has unique properties.
Cosmetic oil nourishes and moisturizes the skin, normalizes metabolism and blood supply, promotes the formation of collagen and fibrinogen, normalizes the sebaceous glands.
In addition, vegetable base oils are used in medicine, for example, in the manufacture of ointments or creams. Not a single massage session is complete without oil. In a word, the range of use of these natural products is very wide.
Basic base oils
The skin of every woman needs special care. It is on her needs that you need to pay attention when choosing care products. Oils in cosmetics should fully meet the type and requirements of your skin. The oils that are most commonly used in cosmetics are described below.
Wheat germ oil . To begin with, it is worth noting that this oil enhances the regeneration of the skin, accelerates the healing of wounds, scratches and burns. In addition, it is an indispensable assistant in the fight for young, fresh skin. Regular use of this product has a visible anti-aging effect, slows down the aging process, eliminates small facial wrinkles. On the other hand, this component actively removes toxins and toxins, and also fights cellulite. Pregnant women use it to protect the skin from stretch marks.
Avocado Oil This oil contains a huge amount of active substances, vitamins and fatty acids. It is used to care for aging, dry skin. It moisturizes the skin, restores local immunity, strengthens the barrier properties of the epidermis, relieves inflammation and accelerates regeneration processes.
Sea buckthorn oil . It is widely used not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine. It has analgesic properties, promotes healing processes, relieves inflammation. It is often used to care for burnt or frostbitten skin areas.
Grape seed oil . This oil contains procyanide - a powerful antioxidant that positively affects the condition of the skin. This oil is used to care for oily or mixed skin types. The fact is that this oil tightens the pores and regulates the separation of sebum. In addition, it returns the skin a smooth, healthy color. It is often used during weight loss, as it maintains skin elasticity. Grape seed oil can be used as a lip balm.
Almond oil . Another well-known tool that is intended for everyday care of any type of skin. It perfectly nourishes the skin with vitamins, nourishes, softens and smoothes it. Almond oil is an indispensable remedy for sensitive skin prone to allergies and irritation. It is also used to strengthen hair and stimulate their growth.
In fact, in nature there are many useful oils of plant origin, each of which has healing properties. They are called “natural” cosmetics.