Oil for body

The use of body butter is a story that goes back centuries. More than 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians first began to use aromatic extracts squeezed from plants as healing balms for the body and soul, and even staged whole wars for the possession of rare essential oils. Although references to their beneficial effects on humans are also found in rock paintings of the primitive inhabitants of the Earth, and in ancient treatises of the Chinese, Greeks, Persians, Arabs, Romans, Hindus, Japanese and many other peoples.

The biblical texts provide 118 evidence of the origin of oil therapy and recipes for oil incense for anointing, consecration and other church ceremonies.

Natural body oils are a powerful gift of nature, a real storehouse of valuable trace elements, a powerful antiseptic, moisturizing and antibacterial agent.A few drops are enough to wake or put a person to sleep, relieve stress and pain, stimulate metabolic processes and enhance regeneration. After an oil massage or wrap, the skin becomes soft, smooth, silky, moisturized and nourished with substances that activate the production of elastin and collagen, which are necessary for cell rejuvenation. Incredibly fragrant essential oils are indispensable in the production of perfumes and a number of cosmetic, anti-cellulite and medicines.

Cosmetic body oils - from simple and affordable sunflower and olive to rare and exotic patchouli and myrrh - are made from a mixture of two types of oil: base and aromatic.

Base oils are obtained by cold pressing from bones, grains, seeds and nuts. They are close in composition to subcutaneous fat and therefore usually hypoallergenic. They are liquid or solid, and are the basis of cosmetics.

Aromatic are highly concentrated extracts from essential oil plants. They can cause allergies, they are practically not used in their pure form, they are usually used as odorous additives to basic bases. Since they do not contain fatty acids, essential oils are called "the soul of plants, their life force."

The list of the most popular and effective body oils:

• linen - the best nourishing agent for the care of sluggish and sagging skin, eliminates irritation, peeling, helps with dermatitis;
• sunflower and olive - the most affordable effective nourishing, vitaminizing, moisturizing, softening, antioxidant and activating skin regeneration products, often used as a day cream in winter and night cream at other times of the year or as a make-up remover lotion for dry skin, and mixed with vodka are suitable for problem skin;
• amaranth - is considered one of the most valuable (together with rosemary) due to the presence of squalene in the composition, which prevents the formation of cancer cells, ideal for mature skin, thanks to vitamin E it optimally moisturizes and rejuvenates;
• burdock - protects, nourishes and strengthens the skin, enhances regeneration and improves metabolic processes;
• castor - very nutritious, perfectly softens, smoothes and whitens the skin;
• almond - perfectly cares for dehydrated skin, actively nourishing and moisturizing it;
• sea ​​buckthorn - an excellent anti-aging, wound healing, softening and skin lightening agent;
• coconut - instantly softens aging skin, actively nourishes it with useful trace elements and promotes rapid rejuvenation;
• peach - rich in vitamins, eliminates peeling, maintains elasticity, slows down aging and accelerates the recovery of skin damage;
• avocado - heals and moisturizes, eliminates redness, peeling and flabbiness, activates regeneration and enhances the elasticity of the skin;
• apricot (from seeds) - effective in the fight against cellulite and whitening and gentle care for children's skin, restores the epidermis, saturates with vitamins, has strong moisturizing, nourishing, softening, tonic and anti-aging properties,
• grape (from seeds) - ideal for moisturizing, nourishing and matting problematic and oily skin, regulates the functions of sebaceous secretions, significantly reduces pores, activates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and vitaminizing processes, helps maintain skin elasticity, which is especially valuable during pregnancy;
• from wheat germ - has a high penetrating ability, activates blood circulation and enhances the elimination of toxins, ideal against cellulite, reduces stretch marks, visibly smoothes the skin, enhances regeneration and elasticity, in combination with essential oils, it shows its nourishing, antiseptic and moisturizing qualities as efficiently as possible;
• jojoba - usually used as a lipid material in the form of a cosmetic mixture with aromatic oils, actively softens and hydrates dehydrated and sensitive problematic skin;

• shea (shea) - is valued for its unique moisturizing, regenerating and protective qualities and its high ability to influence the level of collagen in the epidermis, as well as for the effective elimination of its coarsened areas;
• from macadamia nuts - excellent for effective rejuvenation and nourishing restoration of mature skin, maintains its elasticity and tone, actively prevents dryness and frostbite;
• sesame - when mixed with essential oil essences, it effectively rejuvenates, moisturizes, smoothes, nourishes, relaxes the skin, normalizes the secretion of sebaceous fat, reduces pores, eliminates inflammation, protects against solar radiation, suits any skin (especially dry and mature);
• from calendula flowers - the best balm for inflamed, oily and very sensitive skin, effectively relieves irritation, oily sheen, acne, enlarged pores, rosacea and microtrauma of the skin, protects against the negative effects of ultraviolet rays;
• ginger - an excellent anti-stress and antispasmodic agent, during massage it relieves muscle pain, relaxes and gives a feeling of peace;
• jasmine - similar in properties to ginger and lavender, quickly calms, relieves stress and treats insomnia;
• hazelnut - perfectly cleanses, rejuvenates, tightens, smoothes and tones inflamed skin, quickly eliminates dehydration, itching, oiliness, acne, irritation, can significantly enhance skin regeneration and soothe and moisturize them after a strong tan;
• orange (neroli oil) - obtained from the inflorescences of the orange tree, used for abundant nutrition and saturation of the skin with moisture and making it silky and soft;
• mango - a unique antioxidant and natural body moisturizer that perfectly whitens the skin and maintains its smoothness, softness and elasticity;
• camelina - saturated with phospholipids, magnesium, linoleic acid and vitamins A, D, E and K, similar in effect to linseed and sesame, gives the skin a fresh and well-groomed appearance, reduces dryness, inflammation and flaking;
• citrus (from tangerine, grapefruit or lemon) - a highly effective antiseptic and aphrodisiac, effectively burns subcutaneous fat deposits and restores the elasticity of the epidermis, pleasantly tones and also gently stabilizes the heart rhythm;
• camphor - good for tightening loose skin, smoothing its pigmentation, giving freshness and eliminating acne;
• from black cumin - truly healing in the healing of microcracks, wounds and inflammations on the skin, softening the epidermis and eliminating peeling, indispensable for improving the tone and elasticity of the skin, effective in the treatment of cellulite, metabolic disorders and acne;
• chocolate (from cocoa fruits) - a vitaminizing, nourishing, toning and moisturizing agent for wraps and masks, beloved by all women, stimulating the renewal of all epidermal cells, which allows you to most effectively and quickly achieve firmness, elasticity, smoothness and velvety skin and helps to relax and get magical pleasure from a pleasant procedure and seductive chocolate flavor.

The use of natural oils in body care is inexpensive and often much more effective than even the most expensive creams and serums. Oil extracts are saturated with biologically active valuable substances (phospholipids and phytosterols), a natural vitamin complex and useful macro- and microelements, which are usually part of the metabolic processes of the human body and therefore are easily perceived and absorbed by them.

Body oils affect the skin in different ways and are divided into nourishing, moisturizing, softening, toning, whitening, anti-cellulite, rejuvenating (accelerating cell metabolism and regeneration), protective (from sunlight) and massage and healing (soothing, anti-stress, antiseptic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, restoring skin turgor and regulating the work of sebaceous secretions, blood circulation, lymph flow and collagen and fibrogen processes of epidermal cell synthesis).

Classification of body oils according to their effect on the skin:

• nourishing and emollient - sunflower, coconut, linen, burdock, camelina, olive and castor;
• moisturizing - from mango, cocoa, shea butter, neroli, clary sage, jojoba, almonds and grape seeds;
• rejuvenating - sea buckthorn, amaranth, sesame, peach, macadamia and hazelnut;
• anti-cellulite - from patchouli, wheat germ, black cumin, apricot kernels and cocoa beans;
• tonic - mint, bergamot, pine, fennel, fir, sandalwood, nutmeg and all citrus fruits;
• bleaching - apricot, mango, grape, lemon and camphor;
• protective - wild rose, sesame, camelina, walnut and avocado;
• healing and soothing - argan, sea buckthorn, burdock, amaranth, marigold, jasmine and lavender.

Base oils are able to have a peculiar effect on different skin and are used as the basis for a variety of cosmetic lotions, creams and scrubs for the face and body:

• for normal - peach, walnut, apricot, almond, aspen;
• for oily and inflamed - linen, amaranth, almond, camelina, watermelon, camphor, grape, as well as from hazelnuts, black cumin, wheat germ and passionflower;
• for dry - walnut, mango, shea butter, avocado, jojoba, coconut, apricot, peanut, olive, soy, rosehip and borage;
• for sensitive - sesame, peanut, peach, coconut, amaranth, apricot, jojoba;
• for baby and baby massage emulsions - from almonds, sesame seeds, castor beans (castor), peach and apricot pits;
• against cellulite - camelina, almond, camphor and coconut, as well as from milk thistle, passion fruit and apricot, grape or peach seeds;
• for eyelids and anti-wrinkle around the eyes - peanut, amaranth, wild rose, sesame, burdock, argan and grape seeds;
• for the fading - olive, peach, linseed, soybean, mustard, chocolate (from cocoa fruits), apricot and borage (borage), jojoba, evening primrose, mango, shea butter, rosehip, walnut and coconut, macadamia and avocado.

Massage oils for the body should be saturated with antioxidants, minerals, active fatty acids and valuable vitamins, because. these miraculous herbal balms will not only soften, nourish and moisturize the skin, but also activate regeneration, stabilize metabolism, and start the rejuvenation process.

The best oils are those made from coconut, apricot, jojoba, macadamia, almond, shea and olives, and those that are labeled as "cold pressed first oil, unrefined".But the choice of massage base oil is not as important as its perfume saturation. A clear dosage and proper use of flavored oils will have a significant impact on the emotional state literally 15-20 minutes after the start of the massage and will greatly improve its quality and beneficial effect.

Essential oils are added to the base oils immediately before the massage, preheating to 40-45 ° C, and no more than 10 drops of flavored oil are required per 4-5 tablespoons of the base oil.

• For relaxing relaxation, oils of sage, lavender and mint are good, and for an exciting effect - from fennel, laurel, geranium, basil, bergamot, cinnamon and black pepper.
• As an anesthetic, extracts of lemon balm, mint, pine and fir can be used.
• Massages with oils of ylang-ylang, rose, sandalwood, neroli and ginger miraculously increase libido.
• Mint and sage essences are suitable for a soothing "sports" massage, and pepper spices are suitable for a warming one.
• Dehydrated body skin is recommended to be massaged with rosemary, orange, sandalwood or chamomile oil.
• When massaging oily, it is better to use oil balms from cedar, juniper, grapefruit, cypress, lemon or tea tree.
• Problematic inflamed skin will come to life after a gentle massage with eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, chamomile and thyme oils.
• Oily extracts of cajuput, chamomile and patchouli are ideal for a rejuvenating massage.

Massage bergamot, juniper, rosemary, geranium balms and oil mixtures from patchouli, cypress, fennel and all citrus fruits do an excellent job with cellulite, and lavender, mint, rosemary and cloves work well with shallow stretch marks.

Usually, body oils are used as a spray (including those with glitter), a moisturizing mask, a nourishing wrap or a massage cream after a shower in the evenings - by morning they no longer need to blot the residue, as they have time to absorb, moisturize and soften the skin as much as possible.

Do-it-yourself and apply healthy oil mixtures, creams, scrubs and fragrant bath salts is not difficult. The main thing is to follow the proportions indicated on the label and apply them correctly to the skin (warm and after a shower).

Chocolate honey mask for dry skin - 5 tbsp. cocoa powder mixed with 2 tbsp. liquid honey and a couple of drops of cocoa butter, warm, apply to the skin for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Moisturizing wrap for aging skin - mix eucalyptus, rose, carrot (from seeds) and olive oils in a ratio of 1:1:1:10, lubricate wet skin for 7-10 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Nutritious cosmetic ice - dissolve five drops of patchouli oil and a teaspoon of heavy cream or honey in 200 ml of boiled water, pour into molds and freeze.

Pharmacies usually sell natural oils, their mixtures and solid massage aromatic masses. It is worth choosing those that are hermetically packed in a small plastic or glass opaque container and provided with a description of the main properties, indication of the dosage and detailed instructions. The average price of ordinary oils is within 150 rubles per 100 ml, exotic ones - from 250 rubles and more.

Today, Indian oils are especially valued on the Russian market. As well as various oil body care products that are produced by well-known cosmetic brands Black Pearl, Cleopatra's Secret, Natura Siberica, Nivea, Lierac, Clarins, The Body Shop, Avene, Planeta Organica, Bio Oil, Anne Semonin and L'Occitane.

Body oils consistently garner positive feedback from almost everyone who has ever used them. But it is worth remembering that essential oil compositions can cause allergies, so their use should be strictly dosed. Also, the reviews mention that avocado oil is best stored at room temperature, and the rest in the refrigerator.

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