Winters are at their full swing and most of us are finding it difficult to keep skin soft and hydrated. Markets are flooded with the skin care products that promise to give you healthy glowing skin. Most of these products doesn’t lives up to their promise and we end up by wasting money on these products. There are number of natural ways to keep skin glowing & healthy . Given below is the list of some of the natural body oils that helps make skin soft and supple. These body oils are considered good supplements for dry skin to normal skin .
Argan Oil
Argan oil is extracted from the kernels of Argan tree and is rich in Vitamin E. It is useful in healing dryness and itchiness. It provides deep hydration to skin leaving skin soft and glowing. Argan oil can cure many skin disorders and is a great solution for dry skin. Argan oil is now the world’s most expensive edible oil.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help to repair and rejuvenate skin. It penetrates deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. It is recommended to use extra virgin olive oil and it gives best results when applied to damp skin.
Coconut oil
It is a natural hydrating agent which sinks in deep and moisturizes skin making it soft and glowing. It contains antibacterial properties and naturally clears away dirt & dead skin cells. It also helps to get rid of itchy flaky skin and protects against sun. I is advised to choose organic, pure, extra virgin coconut oil.
Almond Oil
It is acquired from dried almonds and is rich in vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D. It is high lubricating and keeps the skin moisturized for long time. It soothes and treats skin allergies, minor wounds, chapped skin and other skin infections. It helps in removing dark circles, reducing wrinkles and provides sun protection.
Shea Butter Oil
Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the Shea tree and is enriched with Vitamin A. It is considered as a great moisturizer with exceptional healing properties. It helps in reducing blemishes, wrinkles and has properties to treat skin allergies. Shea butter oil is especially good for dry & sensitive skin and is suitable for treating stretch marks after pregnancy.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. It has many medicinal & cosmetic uses and is helpful in curing acne, eczema, inflammation, redness and skin irritation. It has calming & moisturizing properties that imparts natural glow on the skin. It is especially used for aromatherapy because of its mild scent and light texture.
Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood oil comes from the heartwood of the Santalum tree. It helps in providing moisture and making skin soft & supple. It cures various skin problems like rashes, inflammation, itching, eczema, soothe acne and shrink pimples. It is suitable for all skin types and is especially useful for chapped, dry or sensitive skin.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba is one of the finest cosmetic ingredients often used in anti-aging skincare. Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of jojoba. It soothes irritated skin and increases the natural production of collagen. It also provides effective protection against sun and fights the signs of aging. A regular application of this oil along with a moisturizer helps in healing chapped skin.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has been widely used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. It is used as a massage oil to relax muscles and relieve irritations, clear acne, heal burns, bruises scars. It is effectively used to treat wounds and fight infection.
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds wine grapes and is a good source of essential fatty acids & vitamin E. It acts as an excellent moisturizer and it also used as a massage oil. It helps in lightening the skin, minimizing fine lines & wrinkles and is useful for skin toning and tightening