Herbal oils

Herbal oils (effects on skin and hair) (Part I)

Herbal oils: nowadays, by identifying the harmfulness of chemicals, the tendency to use herbal compounds has increased. Herbal oils are one of the ingredients that have great effects on the health and beauty of skin and hair. Some important herbal oils used are:

Herbal oils: Marula Oil

Herbal oilsThis oil is made from Marula tree fruit, which is native to South Africa. The oil is rich of fatty acids and quickly absorbs.

Tea tree oil

Herbal oilsThis penetrated oil can treat skin inflammations, blemishes and acne. This oil has antibacterial properties and can be used to treat acne.

Argan oil

Herbal oilsThis oil is sometimes referred to as liquid gold. It is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that can fight the aging process of the skin. It also has omega-3 fatty acids, which will increase skin collagen. This oil is used for all skin types. It can also be used as a hair conditioner. Due to its high absorption, it does not grease the hair.

Herbal oils: Chamomile oil

Herbal oilsIt has a sedative effect. Chamomile oil has a sedative effect and reduces inflammation and disinfection.

Coconut oil

Herbal oilsThis oil has a moisturizing effect and can improve and repair damaged and damaged skin and reduce allergic skin reactions.

Herbal oils: Rose and Carrot Oil

Herbal oilsUsually in vitamin (A) skin care products. Vitamin A is a type of retinoid that replaces old skin cells and collagenizes. The two oils contain vitamin A and are effective in the treatment of acne and have anti-aging properties.

Rosemary Oil

Herbal oilsRosemary oil has a tremendous effect on hair growth, making the hair thicker and healthier. It is also effective in treating hair loss and inflammation of the scalp.

Olive oil and Avocado

Herbal oilsThese oils play a significant role in improving the skin and fragility of the nails. It is also effective in preventing skin cracks caused by weight changes or pregnancy.

 

 

 

Reference
WebMD

Collected By
Dr. Sara Bakhshaei

About Sara Bakhshaei

Dr Sara Bakhshaei ParsiTeb Company Researcher
Dr Sara Bakhshaei is a PhD. graduate Agroecologist from the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. She has done researches in some agricultural and health fields such as Plant Ecology, Agroecology, Data Analysis, Crop production, LCA and Pharmaceutical effects of medicinal plants. She completed her researches as an Internship period in IFF institute(Institute of Social Ecology) in Vienna, Austria. Since 2016 she works as a senior researcher at Parsiteb herbal pharmaceutical company. She has 8 years of work experience as a university lecturer in Iran and published more than 100 articles in her research fields. Now she continues her study in the field of Phytomedicine at the Boku University of Vienna.

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