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Wed May 12, 2010 8:32 am  |
Personnaly I like using Jojoba oil as it is quick absorbing and I find it moisturises my skin nicely. I also like vitimin E oil and have found this to improve fine lines.
I am curious, what is everyone's favourite oil? How do you use it and what benefits have you seen? |
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Thu May 20, 2010 5:32 pm |
The type of oil depends on your skin type. If you have mature skin you want a richer oil like Argan oil, Apricot seed oil, Borage, Camilla oil, Black Current oil, Wheatgerm oil, Olive oil, Rosehip seed oil, Avocado oil or any such rich oil
Normal skin: Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Coconut Oil, or any other lighter oil
Oily skin: Hazelnut oil, Jojoba oil (mixed with a lighter carrier oil), or any such astringent oil.
Sensitive skin: Coconut Oil, Kukui oil, Tamanu oil, St.Johns wort oil or calendula oil (usually blended with another carrier oil), or other such anti-inflammatory oils
These are a few samples of what can be used, however there are MANY more choices for each skin type, that is if you can get the type of oil from a retailer.. |
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Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:29 pm |
Like the posters above - I love most oils.
There is one I haven't seen mentioned - that I've been using since the first of the year, as needed, for everything from a zit to a bug bite or mosquito repellent.
Organic Copaiba
(Copaifera, Balsam copaiba, Para balsam, Maracaibo balsam, Copahu balsam, Jesuit's balsam)
Copaiba Oil, is a rich natural oil with a slightly spicy somewhat woody aroma which has the ability to soothe and soften dry, oily and even combination skin. This due to the high concentration of naturally-occurring essential fatty acids (the building blocks of healthy skin tissue) and it's powerful antioxidant, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.
It has a deep natural brownish resin colour which accounts for up to 60% of this gorgeous balsam.
In Brazil, Copaiba is widely used for its purported antiseptic properties and as a topical antibiotic to treat skin inflammation. Copaiba is pregnancy safe and great for warding off mosquitoes.
Copaiba oil is the best known source of caryophyllene (nature's potent defender against unwanted invaders that attack our skin) - great for treating a variety of skin conditions - including topical ulcers, eczema and psoriasis. |
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Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:43 am |
| Jasminerosey wrote: |
| then vegans who are importing food via plane using so much oil..which causes so many problems to wildlife/nature.. |
Sorry, this is totally off-topic, but my boyfriend has been studying the environmental footprint of various technologies--including wind, solar, coal, hydrogen fuel cells, animal agriculture, transportation--have on the environment. It is often less damaging for the environment to eat an apple shipped from Australia to, say, California, than to eat a similar apple shipped from across the U.S. to California...as it turns out, on a per mile basis, shipping via boat is far less environmentally damaging than shipping via ground transportation. Also, the environmental footprint of shipping in general is usually less than the intrinsic footprint of growing/raising/cultivating a food product, which is to say that a mango shipped from around the world is still better environmentally than, say, meat from a local cow, on a per calorie basis. Just want people to know that shipping is not as costly in terms of environmental impact as one might guess, and the intrinsic environmental impact of growing/raising a food/beauty product is usually much greater...just want people have more info from which to make their own decisions.  Hope it's okay that I added this aside. |
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Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:09 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| I have a question.. Do any of you apply oils while your face is damp? Sometimes I have trouble getting the oil to spread out evenly. |
My understanding is that oils are best applied to skin whilst it is still damp - they will help trap moisture. Also, it's a good idea to put the oil in the palm of one hand then rub hands together to warm the oil, then pat on to the skin. |
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Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:01 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| I have a question.. Do any of you apply oils while your face is damp? Sometimes I have trouble getting the oil to spread out evenly. |
I also find it's the best way to apply oils, as Keliu pointed out it seals the moisture in. |
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Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:07 pm |
| Skincare, i have used it everyday for around 2 years..but i don't have a problem with clogged pores, blackheads etc so i am not the best (or probably the right) resource..but i have not had any problems of this kind brought on with this oil....just smoother...less bruisable... skin(i manipulate my skin a lot with different massages, acupressure, vaculifter etc. and use the tamanu oil partially to prevent my skin from bruising or becoming to red/inflammed thru using these techniques) |
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