Oils in your Beauty Products?

In August I went to a make-and-take party at my friend Kiara's, she is a seller of YL and uses essential oils in her everyday life. We made toothpaste, shaving cream, body butter, and leave-in-conditioner. It was a fun time, and the stuff we made was awesome! I actually use all of it. 

Some of the goodies from Augusts make-and-take

It really got me thinking about continuing the theme and trying to gradually switch to all natural. So, over the last few weeks I have transitioned into a natural approach to my beauty regimen. My main ingredient is coconut oil, it literally has an amazing use for everything!

Coconut oil can be used as a face wash, a face moisturizer, a deep conditioning hair treatment, frizz fighter, makeup remover, and so much more. 

Plus adding other oils  (Carrier Oils) can aid in the benefits. Argan oil helps to nourish dry hair, due to its richness in vitamin E and fatty acids. It also won't clog pores and has anti aging properties making it great for the skin. Avocado oil is thick and is good for dry, brittle, damaged hair. Plus has m multiple different vitamins that are necessary for proper skin health. Jojoba oil is similar to our skins natural sebum and is excellent for the skin, it also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Sweet almond oil has many different uses. It is full of vitamins so it is nourishing to the skin. It protects against UV rays, prevents wrinkles, fine lines, and fades scars. For the hair it helps to treat split ends, fights frizz, and nourishes dry hair. It also has pain relieving properties and increases blood circulation, so it is a great carrier oil for muscle rubs. Macadamia oil is also to the skins natural oils, so its nourishing to drying skin. It is full of antioxidants and fatty acids. It promotes soft, youthful skin, prevents wrinkles, and has healing properties, while also treating acne and eczema. It can be used to heal and reduce scar and sun burns. It is also used to treat split ends and dandruff. Hempseed oil is non greasy and helps to eliminate acne. It is high in vitamins and has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant properties. It can also be used to soothe sore joints and muscles. Hazelnut oil can help stimulate cell regeneration, it tones and tightens the skin while treating acne, wrinkles, and age spots. It is full of vitamin E and other anti-oxidants. 

Resources

Tree Hugger: 12 uses for coconut oil

Tree Hugger: 7 ways to use oil in your natural beauty routine