Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne – Won’t it Clog My Pores? Rosehip oil is popularly known for its powerful anti-aging properties but it’s also great for healing and soothing acne prone skin. It doesn’t clog pores at all since it’s one of those ‘dry’ oils that do not leave a greasy feel on the skin. Although it’s a 2 on the comedogenic scale, rosehip oil is lightweight, absorbs rapidly into the skin and has astringent properties that do not make the face greasy when used alone, as with thick oils like olive and wheat germ. Check out the properties of rosehip oil for acne below: Anti-inflammatory properties– Continue Reading
Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne?
Is Rosehip Oil Good for Acne? Rosehip oil, extracted from the hips of the wild rose, is one of the best skin and hair care oils due to its natural healing properties. It is used to heal and treat a wide range of skin conditions including acne, facial scars, dry parched skin, eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, clogged pores and so much more. In this article, we shall discover the nutrients in rosehip oil for acne, its properties and how to use it in your acne skin care routine. Nutrients in Rosehip Oil ► Essential Fatty Acids – Rosehip oil has a high fatty acid content (about 80%), especially linoleic acid Continue Reading
My Favorite Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
Carrier oils, also known as base oils, are vegetable oils got from the kernels, nuts, seeds or fruit of a plant. They are called carrier oils because they simply ‘carry’ the essential oil onto the skin. Most carrier oils are extracted from the fatty parts of the plant which can be squeezed to get oil. Since essential oils are very potent and concentrated, you must blend them in a carrier oil before application. There are many carrier oils for essential oils you can use but there are also many differences why you would choose one particular carrier oil over another including the cost, availability, nutrient Continue Reading