Seven Oils That Are Great For Your Skin

Healthy oils are not just for cooking or to put in your salad. They contain high levels of antioxidant vitamins that can soften, hydrate, and protect your skin and nails. Here are six natural oils that can make your skin feel soft and smooth. Please remember, I am not a medical professional, any product so the following is not medical or professional advice. I find that using the pure oils can be an effective and less expensive option than using prepared skin and hair care products.

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Argan Oil

Argan oil comes from nuts of a tree found in southwestern Morocco. They are harvested by the Berber community, roasted and pressed to extract the oil. It contains high levels of vitamin E and has 80% unsaturated fatty acids making it more resistant to oxidation. Argan Oil is very popular at the moment. And no wonder! It is easily absorbed it is. I have very fine hair and argan oil is one of the few oils that I can use as a leave-in conditioner. Argan Oil Moroccan Organic Pure 2 fl oz Liquid – $10.99, 3.95 shipping – Available at Piping Rock

 

Avocado Oil

Avocado oil contains high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins C, A and D, it is also rich in unsaturated fats. Recommended for wrinkle reduction, itching, inflammation as well as dry skin.
Pure Avocado Oil — 16 fl oz – $18.99, 2.99 shipping – Available at Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.

 

Sweet Almond Oil

Between 36-60% of the kernel of an almond is oil. It is high in omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. It is great for use as a massage oil! Sweet Almond Oil 16 oz – $12.21, 5.95 shipping – Available at LuckyVitamin.com

 

Sesame Oil

A very rich oil. Often used for massages, sesame oil is high in vitamin E and is great for dry or irritated skin, hair and nails. Sesame Oil Certified Organic — 8.5 fl oz – $9.89, 7.07 shipping – Available at iHerb

 

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose oil comes from the seeds of a wild flower found in the US. High in Omega 6 fatty acid, its anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable as a treatment for brittle nails, eczema, skin damage or irritation. Essentials Organic Evening Primrose Oil — 1300 mg – 90 Capsules – $22.75, 4.99 shipping – Available at evitamins.com

 

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is from a shrub native to parts of Arizona, California and Mexico. Rich in Vitamin E, it can be used on the skin, hair and for nail care Jojoba Oil 4 fl oz Oil – $8.49, 3.95 shipping – Available at Piping Rock

 

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a rich, easily absorbed moisturizer. I use it both for cooking and for cosmetic use. Many people have good success wearing it in the hair as a leave-in conditioner, that is difficult to pull off with my fine hair but it does make a good deep conditioning treatment for someone with my hair type. I typically use it as a moisturizing makeup remover. Nutiva – Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 54 oz – $24.72, See Site shipping – Available at LuckyVitamin.com