Comment chouchouter sa peau avec les huiles végétales ?
There are countless cosmetic products on the market designed to care for your skin. Their ingredients are sometimes questionable, and their harmful effects on health are well established.
To ensure you’re using healthy products, you can look for organic or Ecocert certifications, or opt for products made with plant-based oils. They have so much to offer, and contrary to what you might think, they don’t leave your skin feeling greasy—they nourish it!
Discover 5 exceptional plant-based oils to care for your skin (and your health) naturally.
1. Immortelle vegetable oil, a medicinal vegetable oil
Immortelle, also known as Italian Helichrysum(Helichrysum italicum; Helichrysum angustifolium in Latin), is a plant in the Asteraceae family that grows as a shrub throughout the Mediterranean region.
It has anticoagulant and blood-thinning properties. When applied topically, it reduces bruises and contusions, whether recent or old. It also provides relief from heavy legs, varicose veins, and spider veins.
Comme base de soin en cosmétique, elle fait disparaître la couperose tout en étant cicatrisante.
2. Rosehip seed oil, a luxurious skincare product
The term "wild rose" encompasses several varieties of rose bushes, including Rosa rubiginosa, commonly known as the dog rose or wild rose. This delicate oil is extracted from its fruit, the rose hips.
This precious oil promotes tissue regeneration. It is suitable for aging, lackluster, dry, dull, and/or flaky skin. Its sweet scent subtly perfumes your skin while nourishing it.
3. Sweet almond oil: a must-have for your bathroom
L'huile d'amande douce, Prunus amygdalus dulcis en latin est l'huile des enfants et des bébés.
Elle est riche en acide gras et sa lenteur de pénétration permet de nourrir en profondeur les peaux délicates.
When applied to a baby's bottom during diaper changes, it helps prevent and relieve irritation.
At the same time, it’s a must-have for layering, a Japanese philosophical principle of “slow beauty.” Thanks to its fatty acid content, it’s an unparalleled makeup remover that can tackle even the most stubborn and waterproof makeup!
4. Prickly Pear Vegetable Oil: A Rare Ingredient for Exceptional Skincare
Prickly pear vegetable oil ( not to be confused with the oily macerate), Opuntia ficus indica, is a rare oil that repairs mature and damaged skin.
Omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, along with vitamins F and E, give it exceptional regenerative, antioxidant, and restorative properties . Omega-6, or linoleic acid, is a polyunsaturated fatty acid known as an “essential” fatty acid, which means it cannot be synthesized by the body.
It must be obtained from external sources. This fatty acid acts as a skin protector while nourishing cell membranes. It also protects the skin from dehydration.
Prickly pear seed oil is a luxurious treatment for the eye area and for revitalizing tired, age-damaged skin.
5. Neem oil, a little bit of India in your bathroom
Neem oil, Azadirachta indica, is a time-honored remedy in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. The seeds of the neem tree are harvested, then washed, drained, dried, and finally pressed.
Son odeur peut incommoder... dans ce cas, l'associer avec une autre huile végétale ou quelques gouttes d'huiles essentielles. Elle possède des propriétés anti-fongiques et anti-bactériennes et pénètre facilement. Elle sera alors recommandées en cas de mycose ou de peaux à tendance infectieuse (suite d'acné par exemple).
En Inde, non seulement l'huile de neem fait parti de la pharmacopée traditionnelle mais elle est également utilisée comme insecticide et répulsive en agriculture. Petit plus (et non des moindes !) : appliquée sur les cheveux, l'huile de neem prévient l'infestation des poux !
Vegetable oils are delicate. Once opened, they oxidize. Therefore, they should be stored away from heat and light, and you should avoid buying containers that are too large.
Certaines huiles végétales coûtent relativement cher. Ceci s'explique par le fait que leur production nécessite une quantité plus grande de matière première pour 1l d'huile. Cependant, leur pouvoir nourrissant est tel que quelques gouttes dans le creux de la main suffisent pour appliquer sur votre visage ou votre corps.