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Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:44 pm  |
I'm doing my order today.
I'm going to order pomegranite oil but don't want it to be lonely in the parcel. I'm ordering from New Directions and you can ordere teeny sizes which are cheap.
I currently use PSF Squalane whixch I find good - I still feel I need more moisture )especially coming up to the winter).
I have read sgood things about:
macadamia
camellia
seabuckthorn
Woul those oils be good for my dry skin?
Thank you very much.
Emma x |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:51 pm |
Macadamia Nut Oil: Macadami integrifolia, tetraphylla, or ternifolia, cold pressed from Hawaii. Contains: Palmitoleic acid, 60% oleic acid, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, very stable. Uses: All skin types. Contains the highest level of palmitoleic acid of any plant oil. This is found in human sebum among the young, but the level dramatically drops in mature skin. For this reason Price suggests Macadamia Nut oil for the skin of older people. Tones aged or dry skin, Skin-softening. wound healing. used as an aid against sunburn. Macadamia's fatty acids are helpful in maintaining the skin's critical water barrier functions. It is self-stabilizing and requires no antioxidants. In addition, it has an excellent safety profile that includes low order of oral toxicity.
I love it and it smells very yummy. I don't have dry skin but I think it would be great for it.
I don't think Seabuckthorn oil can be used in such large amount. That would be extremely expensive. Its something you add into other carrier oils or concoctions and if its the berry kind, it can stain the skin in large amount.
I have not used camellia oil but definitely read many good things about it. Its good to calm the skin I think. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:56 pm |
Thank you Wildcat - my skin sometimes needs soothing so camellia sounds the go - I'll also get macadamia.
Emma x |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:03 pm |
Another question please:
Is it beneficial to mix about 4 oils together? E.g. seabuckthorn (it's cheap on ND ), macadamia, pomegranite and camellia.
Or is it better to stick to a couple of oils?
I'd also like to mix in a bit of Beta Glucans with this mix.
What do you think?
Emma x |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:11 pm |
I saw a recent study on pubmed suggesting Camellia oil stimulates collagen production. I certainly liked it during my Epidermx phase - it's quite a light one that you can use during the daytime.
Personally, I was disappointed in the macadamia nut stuff after all the good things I'd read here - just seems thick and ordinary. |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:12 pm |
Emma2006,
You really need to test and feel each oil on its own yourself. I think its a good idea to combine Macadamia Nut oil with Camellia Oil since Macadamia nut can feel too overpowering on its own. You then experiment adding pomegranite and/or seabuckthorn oil with the mix. See what your skin like the best.
I would use BG neat first then use oil. That's just my preference. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:22 pm |
Thank you both.
That makes a lot of sense to try them separately because I might react I one of them and not know which one if they're all mixed in. |
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Mon May 14, 2007 8:52 am |
Good idea
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Emma2006,
You really need to test and feel each oil on its own yourself. I think its a good idea to combine Macadamia Nut oil with Camellia Oil since Macadamia nut can feel too overpowering on its own. You then experiment adding pomegranite and/or seabuckthorn oil with the mix. See what your skin like the best.
I would use BG neat first then use oil. That's just my preference. |
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Wed May 23, 2007 8:50 pm |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
Thank you both.
That makes a lot of sense to try them separately because I might react I one of them and not know which one if they're all mixed in. |
I was experimenting with different oils for OCM and tried macadamia in lieu of the 1 part EVOO in my 1 part Castor oil, 3 parts jojoba, and a drop of tea tree. I tried it 2 nights running and ended up with tiny zits on my nose and eczema on my cheek.
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Fri May 25, 2007 7:38 am |
Emma,
Be careful using the seabuckthorn oil. I have rosacea, so I experimented with the seed (not berry) oil. It's very moisturizing and soothing, but it caused breakouts for me and someone else I know who tried it. We probably used too high a concentration, but I didn't have the patience to figure it out. 
HTH! |
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Nadine, age 50, live in VA; half-Asian, slight yellow tone; sensitive, dry/combo skin |
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