Are vegetable oils beneficial for our skin and hair?We'll tell you right away. But first… have you ever thought about applying oils to your lips? You might be more familiar with gloss, lip balm, petroleum jelly, lip balm… but what about lip oils? Did you know they existed? Take note because they are trendy Do you want to know why? We'll tell you in a moment, but first…
Have you ever noticed that when you apply vegetable oils to your body, they are quickly absorbed? Well, there's more, it's not just an immediate effect, in the long run, your skin, hair, and lips also benefit, and all this has a very simple scientific explanation which we will explain shortly.
If you have experienced that your skin or lips appear dehydrated, flaky, cracked, and your face looks dull and lacking luminosity, you've tried everything, but you still can't find the solution, this will interest you. And if your hair feels rough, dull, and lacks shine, it will also be useful for you to read what's next, so stay tuned!
Surely you've heard about Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9, and triglycerides, right? Do they sound familiar? Well, they have a lot to do with the benefits of vegetable oils for your skin and hair (like argan oil, jojoba, marula, and calendula… among many others). In the end, it all comes down to LIPIDS and who are they? Our main characters, now let's introduce them.
What are lipids and what are they for?
Lipids are biomolecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, they are insoluble in water. One of their most well-known components are fatty acids(Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 are some of the most mentioned ones), and when these join, they form more complex structures like triglycerides.
Now, to the important part, lipids are in our body and have different functions.
Functions of lipids
Store energy
Form biological membranes
Cover and protect organs
Regulate body functions
Protect us from the cold
Preserve and protect our skin
This last point is very important for what we want to explain in this article.
Our skin is the “interface” between our body and the environment (as well as being the largest organ in our body). That is, it is the intermediary between the world around us and our body, hence the importance of having an optimal barrier function that effectively protects us from dehydration, the penetration of microorganisms, allergens, irritants and also radiation. Therefore, preventing water evaporation and electrolyte loss through the body surface is essential, and this is achieved through the proper functioning of the stratum corneum.
What is the stratum corneum?
It is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of about 20 sublayers of dead cells, which are regularly shed in a process known as desquamation, and by a matrix rich in lipids (our main characters), which act as a filter, preventing excessive elimination of body fluids, and protecting us from external pathogens (barrier function).
This lipid layer is made up of triglycerides and fatty acidsdo they sound more familiar now? These help form stable structures in the skin, essential for performing the barrier function and reducing water permeability. Environmental agents or the simple passage of time cause the loss of these lipids. The good news is that we can easily replenish them how?We'll tell you in a moment
Having said all this, now think about your lips… They allow you to eat, bite, kiss, talk… And at the same time, your lips say a lot about you… when you bite them because you're nervous, when you're surprised and open your mouth in awe, when something is wrong and you say "Oh oh...", when you stretch them to smile because you're happy, or when you open your mouth out of sleepiness or boredom… Think about all the movements they have to make in a day and everything they face: wind, sun, heat, cold… Because of all this, our lips are often dry, cracked, or damaged. What they need is for us to strengthen their barrier function. Let's see how we can do it!
To choose or not to choose vegetable oils for our skin, lips, and hair?
Of course, vegetable oils are mostly composed of triglycerides and free fatty acids (here they are again…), remember, just like the lipids in our skin.
That is why vegetable oils have so many benefits for our skin, lips, and hair. Why? Because of their similarity. Well, their chemical structure is so similar to the lipids that naturally occur in our body, making them quickly and efficiently absorbed by our body, while providing hydration to the deeper layers of the epidermis. This happens in the same way with the cuticle of the hair fiber, the outermost layer of our hair.
For the same reason, vegetable oils have great compatibility with our skin barrier, as they contain nutrients such as Omega-3 and Omega-9, antioxidants, or vitamins like E and F, which help nourish the skin and hair, and protect against damage caused by free radicals. And we cannot forget their emollient properties, which help to provide softness and improve the texture of the skin, lips, and hair. Hey! And let's not overlook their versatility and adaptation to all skin types.
Vegetable oils: the great allies of natural cosmetics
As we have explained, vegetable oils have a lot to offer our body, but if we also consider the combination and composition of these triglycerides and fatty acids as the fingerprint that identifies and distinguishes each vegetable oil, this allows us to decide on a rich and effective combination, to add different benefits to a product or treatment for our skin and hair.
Knowledge is power, and that is why vegetable oils are so present in Freshly's cosmetic formulas because we know what they are capable of and what they can bring to our body. In fact, nothing more and nothing less, Freshly oilshave already nourished the skin of more than 1,200,000 people, would you like to join?
Now let's reveal which are the 4 vegetable oils that your hair, face, and body are crying out for, and you should listen to them…
The 4 vegetable oils that are trending this season. Your body, face, lips, and hair are crying out for them...
Oil for the face…
And the chosen one is… Jojoba Oil.
This well-known highly moisturizing and nourishing oil is extracted from the nut (seed) of the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), and it is composed of 96% ceramides. What does this mean? Ceramides are responsible for coating the cells of the epidermis and help to intensely regulate its hydration. They are very similar to those of human skin, so they are quickly absorbed and act rapidly, and the best part! this vegetable oil is not greasy to the touch.
In addition, it contains linoleic acid, a natural skin restructurer and regenerator, very effective. Its vitamin E content also helps to firm our skin and provides a defensive system against free radicals. And if you have oily skin and have always thought that oils are not for you… Sorry to tell you that you're wrong. Jojoba oil is ideal for oily and/or acne-prone skin, as it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps significantly reduce the number of pimples. The properties of jojoba oil are numerous, it is a super complete vegetable oil, which is why your face is crying out for it.
Where can I find jojoba oil for the face?
Let's go with a basic. Surely you know that facial cleansing is very important, but... have you ever thought that you can clean your skin and even remove makeup with oils? Well yes. The Silky Passion Cleansing Oil is a 100% natural cleansing oil that includes organic jojoba oil in its formulation to deeply clean and repair the skin, without irritation, and respecting the most sensitive areas such as the eyes. It removes excess sebum, has an antioxidant function, but also regenerates and hydrates the skin, reducing dryness. Areal natural cocktail that your skin is eager to drink.
Oil for the lips…
Calendula oil is a must.
We hinted at it, oils are a revolution for the lips, and now you know why vegetable oils are so beneficial and effective, which is why many lip oils include them in their formulation. Without a doubt, if we have to highlight one, it would be calendula oil, for its high content of linoleic acid and its soothing and repairing properties. Since it helps to strengthen the barrier function of our lips and maintain their hydration, it's a great choice!
What is a lip oil? How is it different from a gloss or a lip balm?
Let's go back to the lip oil topic, why are they trendy? And how are they different from a gloss or a lip balm? Very easily, they are a hybrid between both, as lip oils have the nourishing and repairing part typical of lip balms, but they also provide a super appealing and non-sticky wet shine on the lips. All this, combined with the multiple benefits we've already mentioned about vegetable oils for our skin (they reinforce the barrier function and are much more compatible with our body), makes them even more ideal for the delicate and thin skin of the lips.Do you need more reasons to decide to try a lip oil?
You've convinced me! Where can I find a lip oil with calendula oil for the lips?
In the Golden Dream Lip Oil. This 100% natural lip oil contains 7 vegetable oils blended in a nourishing cocktail designed to protect the skin of your lips, reinforce the barrier function, and maintain hydration, achieving a glossy and juicy wet-lip effect, without a sticky sensation—it has it all!
Oil for the body…
Without a doubt…Marula Oil.
This vegetable oil is rich in antioxidants and Omega 9, ideal for improving the appearance of stretch marks. It is obtained from the marula tree, native to southern Africa. It is known as the “African miracle”, as it acts as a moisturizer, nourisher, revitalizer, and antioxidant (it has 16% more antioxidants than other oils like argan) and is especially suitable for dry and damaged skin. It is rich in vitamin C and also strengthens the skin's lipid barrier and protects it from harmful environmental factors. You now know all the properties of marula oil and now…
Where can I find marula oil for the body?
In our best-seller the Golden Radiance Body Oil, you can find this potent oil ideal for reinforcing our lipids, combating dehydration, and reducing stretch marks. But it is also combined with 11 other vegetable oils, such as babassu, hazelnut, jojoba, rosehip, avocado, and macadamia, among others. A super nutritious and 100% natural food for your body's skin, it's begging for it!
Oil for the hair…
The ultimate hair oil is… Argan Oil.
Known as liquid gold because it nourishes, strengthens, and adds shine to the hair. Its main function is to nourish the skin and keep the hair silky, manageable, and shiny. It is highly moisturizing, contains vitamin E, antioxidants, and 80% essential fatty acids(do they sound familiar?). Additionally, it is not greasy at all (even suitable for oily hair) and is quickly absorbed, leaving the hair looking healthy, soft, and shiny. We know you're eager to include it in your routine, so keep reading...
Where can I find argan oil for the hair?
The Golden Drops Oil Serum is what you were looking for, this 100% natural hair oil, includes, of course, argan oil and 9 other vegetable oils, such as babassu, macadamia, and baobab, among others. A real natural cocktail for the hair, that melts into your hair fibers to hydrate them, provide softness, and give them a great shine boost instantly!
And if you have curly hair, you're in luck! Because our Radiant Curls Oil Serum includes argan oil, pequi oil, inchi oil, baobab oil, and flaxseed oil, among others. A 100% natural formula ideal for nourishing, repairing, and strengthening curly hair.
Now you know which 4 vegetable oils your skin, lips, and hair need. Also, why they are so beneficial and effective for our body. We'll remind you, because these oils prevent dehydration and repair cells, but that's not all, thanks to their affinity with the skin and hair, they blend with them, strengthening the skin barrier. In short, they act as reconstruction units for our own cells, without a doubt, they are your allies!
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