Body Oil

The use of body oil is a century-long story. 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 arranged whole wars for the possession of rare essential oils. Although references to their beneficial effects on humans are also found in the cave paintings of 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 contain 118 testimonies of the birth of oil therapy and oil incense recipes for anointing, consecration, and other church ceremonies.

Natural body oils are a powerful gift of nature, a real storehouse of valuable microelements, a powerful antiseptic, moisturizing and antibacterial agent. A few drops are enough to awaken or put a person to sleep, relieve stress and pain, stimulate metabolic processes and enhance regeneration. After oil massage or wrapping, the skin becomes soft, smooth, silky, moisturized and saturated with substances that activate the production of elastin and collagen, necessary for the rejuvenation of cells. 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 from patchouli and myrrh - are made from a mixture of two types of oils: base and aromatic.

The base is obtained by cold-pressing from seeds, grains, seeds, and nuts. They are similar in composition to the subcutaneous fat and therefore usually hypoallergenic. They are liquid or solid, and are the basis of cosmetics.

Aromatic - this is a highly concentrated extracts of ethereal oil plants. May cause allergies, in their pure form they are practically not used, they are usually used as odorous additives to the basic bases. Since they contain no fatty acids, essential oils are called "the soul of plants, their life force."

List of the most popular and effective body oils:

• flaxseed - the best nutrient for the care of lethargic and flabby skin, eliminates irritation, peeling, helps with dermatitis;
• sunflower and olive - the most available effective nourishing, vitaminizing, moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant and skin regeneration activating agents, often used as a day cream in winter and night cream at other times of the year or as a lotion for removing makeup from dry skin, and mixed with vodka are suitable for problem skin;
• amaranth - it is considered one of the most valuable (along 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 it;
• burdock - protects, nourishes and strengthens the skin, enhances regeneration and improves metabolic processes;
• castor - very nourishing, perfectly softens, smoothes and whitens the skin;
• almond - perfectly cares for dehydrated skin, actively nourishing and moisturizing it;
• sea ​​buckthorn - an excellent rejuvenating, wound healing, skin softening and brightening agent;
• coconut - instantly softens fading skin, actively nourishes it with useful trace elements and promotes fast rejuvenation;
• peach - rich in vitamins, eliminates desquamation, maintains elasticity, slows 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 pits) - effective in the fight against cellulite and whitening and gentle care of children's skin, restores the epidermis, saturates with vitamins, has strong moisturizing, nourishing, softening, tonic and anti-aging properties,
• grape (from pits) - ideal for moisturizing, nourishing and matting problem and oily skin, regulates the functions of sebaceous secretions, noticeably reduces pores, activates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and vitaminizing processes, helps maintain skin elasticity, which is especially valuable during pregnancy;
• from wheat germ - it has a high penetrating ability, activates blood circulation and enhances the elimination of toxins, ideally against cellulite, reduces stretch marks, visibly smoothes the skin, enhances regeneration and elasticity, in combination with essential oils shows its nutritional, antiseptic and moisturizing qualities as effectively as possible
• jojoba - it is usually used as a lipid material in the form of a cosmetic mixture with aromatic oils, actively softens and nourishes moisture with dehydrated and sensitive problematic skin;

• karite (shi) - valued for unique moisturizing, regenerating and protective qualities and a high ability to influence the level of collagen in the epidermis, as well as to effectively eliminate its coarsened areas;
• from macadamia nuts - great for effective rejuvenation and nourishing recovery of mature skin, retains its elasticity and tone, actively prevents dryness and frostbite;
• sesame - when mixed with essential oil essences, it effectively rejuvenates, moisturizes, levels, nourishes and relaxes the skin, normalizes the secretion of greasy fat, reduces pores, eliminates inflammation, protects from solar radiation, suits any skin (especially dry and mature);
• from calendula flowers - the best balm for inflamed, oily and very sensitive skin, effectively eliminates irritations, oily shine, acne, enlarged pores, couperosis and microtraumas of the skin, protects against the negative effects of ultraviolet rays;
• ginger - a great anti-stress and spasmodic remedy, with a massage, relieves pain in the muscles, relaxes and gives a feeling of peace;
• jasmine - similar in properties to ginger and lavender, quickly soothes, relieves stress and heals insomnia;
• from hazelnut - perfectly cleans, rejuvenates, tightens, smoothes and tones the inflamed skin, quickly eliminates dehydration, itching, oiliness, acne, irritation, can significantly enhance the regeneration of the skin and soothe and moisturize them after a strong tan;
• orange (neroli oil) - obtained from the inflorescences of orange tree, used for abundant nutrition and saturation of the skin with moisture and making it silky and soft;
• from mango - a unique antioxidant and natural moisturizer for the body, perfectly whitening the skin and preserving its smoothness, softness and elasticity;
• camelina - saturated with phospholipids, magnesium, linoleic acid and vitamins A, D, E and K, which is similar to linseed and sesame under the action, gives the skin a fresh and well-groomed appearance, reduces dryness, inflammation and flaking;
• citrus (made of mandarin, 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 curative in the healing of microcracks, wounds and inflammations on the skin, softening of the epidermis and removing peeling, indispensable for improving the tone and elasticity of the skin, effective in treating cellulite, metabolic disorders and acne;
• chocolate (from cocoa fruit) - A favorite for all women vitaminizing, nourishing, toning and moisturizing means for wrapping and masks, stimulating the renewal of all the cells of the epidermis, which allows you to effectively and quickly achieve toned, elastic, smooth and velvety skin and helps you to relax and get a magical pleasure from a pleasant procedure and seductive chocolate flavor.

The use of natural oils in the care of the body does not require large expenditures and is often much more effective even the most expensive creams and serums. Oil extracts are saturated with biologically active valuable substances (phospholipids and phytosterols), natural vitamin complex and useful macro- and microelements, which are usually part of the metabolic processes of the human body and therefore easily perceived and absorbed by them.

Body oils have different effects on the skin and are divided into nourishing, moisturizing, emollient, tonic, whitening, anti-cellulite, rejuvenating (accelerating cell metabolism and regeneration), protective (from sun) and massage and healing (soothing, anti-stress, antiseptic, antiedematous, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, restoring skin turgor and regulating the work of sebaceous secretions, blood circulation, lymph flow and collagen and fibrogenic processes of the synthesis of epidermal cells).

Classification of body oils for their effects on the skin:

• nourishing and emollient - sunflower, coconut, flaxseed, burdock, camelina, olive, and castor;
• moisturizing - from mango, cocoa, carite, neroli, clary sage, jojoba, almond and grape seed;
• anti-aging - 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;
• whitening - apricot, mango, grape, lemon and camphor;
• protective - rose hips, sesame, camelina, walnut and avocado;
• healing and soothing - Argan, sea buckthorn, burdock, amaranth, from calendula, jasmine and lavender flowers.

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

• for normal - peach, nut, apricot, almond, oslinnikovoe;
• for fat and inflamed - flaxseed, amaranth, almond, camelina, watermelon, camphor, grape, as well as hazelnuts, black cumin, wheat germ and passionflower;
• for dry - walnut, mango, carite, avocado, jojoba, coconut, apricot, peanut, olive, soybean, wild rose and borage;
• for sensitive - sesame, peanut, peach, coconut, amaranth, apricot, jojoba;
• for children's and massage emulsions for babies - from almond, sesame, castor seed, castor seed, peach seed and apricot;
• against cellulite - camelina, almond, camphor and coconut, as well as milk thistle, passion fruit and apricot kernels, grapes or peach;
• for eyelids and anti wrinkles around the eyes - peanut, amaranth, wild rose, sesame, burdock, argan and grape seed;
• for fading - olive, peach, flaxseed, soybean, mustard, chocolate (from cocoa), apricot and borage (borage), jojoba, evening primrose, mango, carite, rosehip, walnut and coconut, macadamia and avocado.

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

The best are oils from coconut, apricot, jojoba, macadamia, almond, carite and olives, and those that are labeled as "first cold pressed oil, unrefined". But the choice of massage base oil is not as important as its perfumed 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 allow you to repeatedly improve its quality and beneficial effect.

Essential oils are added to the base immediately before the massage, preheating to 40-45 ° C, and 4-5 tablespoons of the base relies not more than 10 drops of flavored.

• For relaxing relaxation, oils of sage, lavender and mint are good, and for a disturbing effect - from fennel, laurel, geranium, basil, bergamot, cinnamon and black pepper.
• As an anesthetic, you can use extracts of lemon balm, mint, pine and fir.
• Miraculously increase libido massages with oils of ylang-ylang, rose, sandalwood, neroli and ginger.
• Mint and sage essences are suitable for soothing “sport” massages, and for warming ones - from pepper spices.
• Dehydrated body skin is recommended to be massaged with rosemary, orange, sandalwood or chamomile oil.
• For oily massage, it is better to use oil balms of 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.
• Kayaputa, chamomile and patchouli oil extracts are ideal for rejuvenating massage.

Cellulite is perfectly handled by massage bergamot, juniper, rosemary, geranium balsams and oil mixtures from patchouli, cypress, fennel and all citrus fruits, and with shallow stretch marks - lavender, mint, rosemary and cloves.

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

Do it yourself and apply healthy oil blends, creams, scrubs and fragrant bath salts. The main thing is to observe 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, heat, apply to the skin for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Moisturizing wrap for aging skin - eucalyptus, pink, carrot (from seeds) and olive oil mixed in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 10, soothe moist skin for 7-10 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Nourishing 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 mass. It is necessary to choose those that are hermetically packed in a small plastic or glass opaque container and are provided with a description of the basic properties, an indication of the dosage and detailed instructions. The average price of conventional oils - within 150 rubles per 100 ml, exotic - from 250 rubles and above.

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

Oils for body care invariably cause 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 metered. Also in the reviews it is mentioned that avocado oil should be stored at room temperature, and the rest - in the refrigerator.

How to choose body oil, you can learn from the video.