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Harmful substances in sunscreen that threaten coral reefs
It concerns a total of 10 substances that were banned at the turn of 2019/2020 in Palau. Palau became the first country in the world to ban chemical sunscreens in 2019/2020. It was about time since these substances are so toxic that they kill coral reefs. The substances in question are: oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) octinoxate (octyl methoxycinnamate) octocrylene 4-methyl-benzylidene camphor triclosan methyl paraben ethyl paraben butyl paraben benzyl paraben phenoxyethanol All these substances have, of course, always been banned with us. We believe conventional sunscreens are completely out of the question. Here, phenoxyethanol stands out to us, as it is a common preservative found in many natural and organic cosmetic products. Phenoxyethanol is found in everything from hair care products to various skin care products. Many consider it a better alternative than parabens, but we maintain that it is not acceptable. We have already seen how mass tourism killed the coral reefs at "Leonardo di Caprio’s beach" (the movie The Beach, filmed on a Thai beach). A mix of chemicals from sunscreens, littering, and lack of respect for our nature quickly destroyed the paradise-like beach. It is time to ban all chemical sunscreens, as they ultimately end up in our water through swimming, showering, and urine (the substances are absorbed into our bodies and some are excreted through urine). It may feel like a big step, but why wait until it’s too late? Now we have the chance to prevent environmental damage so we can preserve them in better condition for the next generation. You can learn the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens and what you should avoid. All our sunscreens are safe for coral reefs, free from harmful ingredients and nanoparticles. They are thus gentle on our health and our water (coral reef safe). They contain no chemical sunscreens or harmful preservatives.
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Dry skin with pimples? Natural solutions for balance
I have received many emails from customers who over the years have developed drier skin and then experienced outbreaks of pimples, acne, red spots, and other impurities. Those who have reached out have been at different stages in their lives. Everything from teenagers to people in their 50s, but the majority are those who had clear skin but face this dilemma around the age of 30. They naturally wonder what they should do. The common problems everyone shares Everyone has had different skincare routines and skin issues, but most have had this in common: Dry skin (also applies to those with oily/greasy skin): the skin feels very tight after washing. Conventional skincare products (especially creams) have been used for a long time (several years). The skin just gets drier over the years. For some, this results in the skin overproducing sebum, leading to oily and greasy skin. They change cleansing products or routines. Those with dry skin switch to milder cleansing creams or cleansing oils and may skip washing their face in the morning. Some with dry but oily/greasy skin switch to even more drying cleansing products. They continue to moisturize the skin with conventional creams. Recently, pimples, acne, red spots, or other impurities have broken out. The skin condition worsens. The skin just gets drier and the impurities continue to break out. Why the problems occur Dry skin can be caused by many reasons. But regardless of whether it’s hormonal, environmental, or health changes causing dry skin, facial cleansing products with a lot of foam are needed—that is, products that wash away a lot of sebum and dirt to remove residue (e.g., silicones, synthetics) from conventional products. Sometimes deep cleansing like exfoliation and masks are needed to purify the skin. The residues usually come from conventional facial creams. Because the skin gets drier over time, people switch to milder cleansing products but continue using the same types of facial creams. The mild cleansers can’t remove all the residues, which then build up in the skin over time. Or they use more drying products if they have oily/greasy skin (which actually stems from dry skin). Eventually, so much residue has built up in the skin that it breaks out as impurities. Those with oily skin (which stems from dry skin) might manage to wash away residues with strong products but instead get impurities and acne because the skin produces far too much sebum. Solutions to the problems Stop using conventional skincare (especially facial creams) and clear out residues and impurities with natural products. Give the skin time to find balance. Then wash with natural, preferably organic oil + water or mild cleansing products. Occasionally deep cleanse the skin with organic scrubs and masks. Moisturize the skin only with natural creams and/or oils as well as serums without synthetic ingredients that remain in the skin and cause problems. In this article – The Ultimate Guide for Dry Skin – you can read more about solutions and get product recommendations.
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Simple salad jars for picnics and lunch
A great way to bring a healthy and really tasty salad on a picnic is in a glass jar. It’s also an easy way to take lunch to work. Layer ingredients such as: cooked sweet potato, radish, chickpeas, buckwheat, avocado, cucumber, marinated and then fried tofu, and fresh spinach. You can come up with lots of combinations; if there are several people, you can make one jar per person. Choose your favorites and mix; marinated tempeh, lentils, cooked beans, cooked brown rice, cooked cauliflower or raw marinated cauliflower, rutabaga, shredded zucchini, shredded beets, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, sprouts of all kinds, dry-roasted seaweed, cabbage, cooked millet, cooked quinoa, bell pepper, fresh berries, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and so on… Make a tasty dressing and bring it on the side! Tahini Dressing Tahini is a big favorite; it’s simply stone-ground sesame seeds. It’s fatty, tasty, and satisfying. Mix olive oil, vinegar or lemon, dark or light tahini, pepper, and herb salt in a blender. Taste and add salt as needed. That’s it! Buckwheat & Avocado Salad 2 dl buckwheat – soaked overnight a few small spring onions 2 lemons 2 limes 1 large head of romaine lettuce or a few small ones 1/2 cucumber 2 ripe avocados 1 handful of mint leaves 1 handful of parsley 1 handful of pea shoots 0.5 dl sunflower seeds 2 tbsp hemp seeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 1/2 tsp salt flaxseed oil olive oil Drain the water from the soaked buckwheat and rinse again. Cook the buckwheat in fresh water for about 20 minutes. When you turn off the heat, let the buckwheat sit covered for another 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. Pour into a large bowl and let cool. Dice the onions. Add to the buckwheat. Add a little salt. Add juice from the lemons and limes, along with a bit more salt. Chop the romaine lettuce and pea shoots, dice cucumber and avocado, and finely chop parsley and mint leaves. Add to the bowl. Add chia seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds. Mix until well combined. Top with olive oil and flaxseed oil. Of course, you can choose another oil instead of flaxseed oil, such as black cumin oil, omega 3-6-7-9, or avocado oil. Taste and see if more seasoning is needed. Salad with Spiralized Vegetables 1 zucchini – shredded – easiest done with a spiralizer 1 large pear – shredded 1 large carrot – shredded 1 package arugula 1/2 dl pomegranate seeds 1/2 dl coarsely chopped walnuts Dressing 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (omit if you don’t want any sweetness) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp white sesame seeds 1 tbsp tamari Pepper, to taste 1 garlic clove, crushed Mix the dressing. Mix everything into a salad. With a spiralizer, you get wonderful, hearty salads that are easy to eat. Bean & Quinoa Salad 5 dl cooked beans of your choice 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Shredded purple cabbage Chopped greens, e.g., kale or chard 2 tbsp olive oil Shallots 1 garlic clove 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 shredded carrot 2 dl cooked quinoa Salt & black pepper Lemon juice If you’re cooking the beans from scratch, they need to be soaked overnight first. Rinse your greens and chop into larger pieces. Sauté onion and garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Then add the greens, 1 tbsp oil, and sea salt. Cover for about 3 minutes and let soften. Remove from heat and place all ingredients in a large bowl. Add carrots, shredded purple cabbage, cooked quinoa, cooked beans, and a splash of lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
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7 simple ways to improve your brain health and mental capacity
How can you feel more alert, enthusiastic, motivated, and joyful? In this article, we share tips on how you can best support your brain. Use your brain Our brain and nervous system are the center for information processing in the body. All impressions from our senses and everything happening inside the body are registered and managed by our brain and central nervous system. If we can find ways to help our brain and nervous system feel good, everything works better: our health, our relationships, our work, and our learning. 7 ways to train your brain 1. Dance Dancing helps integrate the parts of the brain that allow you to maintain balance, strategize, and keep rhythm. 2. Get physically active Physical activity has a major impact on brain health; it helps the prefrontal cortex and the medial temporal cortex, areas of the brain that control your ability to plan, organize, and make decisions. By increasing your heart rate, exercise pumps more oxygen to the brain. As a result, even short bouts of moderate-intensity exercise improve your ability to process and later recall information. 3. Do puzzles Puzzles are a fun way to stimulate the left hemisphere while also meeting the needs of the creative right hemisphere. 4. Do crosswords Crosswords are not only fun but also expand vocabulary, prevent memory loss, and increase mental clarity. Engaging in intellectual activities like crosswords can reduce the risk of cognitive decline later in life. 5. Learn a new language It stimulates the brain and has been shown to reduce the risk of brain aging while fostering a closer connection to another country, which opens the mind. Because the left and right hemispheres exchange information when speaking two languages, it increases gray matter. 6. Do a craft, knit, or crochet Just like crosswords and puzzles, it protects your brain from age-related damage and provides feelings of satisfaction and happiness. Because these activities involve many different areas of the brain, they develop additional creativity, problem-solving skills, and visuospatial processing. 7. Shake up your routines Not long ago, scientists believed that the brain was incapable of change and that its decline was inevitable after reaching its peak during youth. Today we know this is not true. Our brains actually have a feature called "neuroplasticity" – the ability to adapt to new environments. To stimulate neuroplasticity, it is important to change your routine. This means both trying new activities and trying new ways to do the same things you are used to. This helps you get off autopilot so your brain works actively. They also improve concentration and memory. For example, you can try new foods, brush your teeth in a new way, start new hobbies, meet new people, listen to new music, take new walking routes, or look at art. Nootropics: Nutrients that support the brain The term nootropic comes from the Greek words for "mind." We translate it as nootropic. Nootropic substances improve the brain's executive functions. This means attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving. Executive functions also include mood states, such as alertness and motivation, as well as counteracting stress. People use nootropic substances for various reasons, from passing an exam to gaining confidence in social situations. Others use them to improve athletic training, to support long hours working on creative projects, to enhance memory, or to help relax and improve cognitive function. Cognitive function is our ability to take in, store, process, and retrieve information. How do nootropic substances work? Nootropic agents work in different ways. Some increase the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the brain. Others change the levels of neurotransmitters, chemical compounds that send messages between the brain and body. Popular natural nootropic substances Ginseng L-theanine Bacopa monnieri Rhodiola rosea / Golden Root Turmeric / extract from Turmeric Lion's Mane Creatine Choline BioPQQ Q10 GABA Ashwagandha Zinc, magnesium, and calcium are also effective nootropic minerals Basic nutrition Basic nutrition for the brain is also essential to function as well as possible. Of course, our daily diet is the most important, but supplements can also support the brain. Here are the major stars that help our brain handle everyday life: Probably the most important fatty acid for nerve cell health. Especially astaxanthin (found in, for example, BioSuperFood) helps protect nerve cells from oxidative stress. The water-soluble B vitamins are involved in energy production and cell metabolism, which is incredibly important for brain cells. Vitamin D – The hormone-like vitamin D helps the brain stay in shape throughout life; especially after age 50. Magnesium helps regulate nerve impulses in the brain and throughout the nervous system. MCT oil – Provides energy to the brain and nervous system. Good sleep One of the most underrated health remedies of our time is good sleep. Sleeping deeply and waking up rested has become somewhat of a luxury product, rather than a human right. There is also a lot of misleading information in the health industry suggesting that we can (or should) sleep less and still feel good. That’s not true. We live longer, feel better, and function better if we are well rested. It’s that simple. Herbs that support relaxation To counteract stress and help the nervous system recover, it can be a good idea to take supplements that support these processes in the body. Here are some of our favorites: A very effective product containing L-theanine along with adaptogenic herbs. Adrenal Pro – A fine blend of adaptogenic herbs that support our ability to recover and handle challenges. Lemon balm – Naturally supports both relaxation and mood. Meditation / Yoga / Mindfulness Additional ways to create space and openness in the nervous system are yoga, meditation, and spending time in nature. This can be invaluable for brain health. Studies have shown that when we engage in activities that activate our body’s “rest and digest system,” the brain functions very differently than when we have the “tunnel vision” that stress often causes. It is extremely important for both our overall well-being and our brain’s health to regularly disconnect from all impressions and to-do lists to simply enjoy life here and now. One of the simplest ways is to just sit in a beautiful natural spot for a while and do nothing. Another way is to practice Mindfulness or meditate for 15 minutes daily. Truly doing nothing is almost a forgotten art – but it’s very important for the brain. We hope this was helpful, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions for us.
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9 smart tips to keep your makeup fresh this summer
With the summer heat comes sweat, and most of us use less makeup during the summer or none at all. For those of you who still want to wear a little makeup, I have some really good tips for a smarter and fresher makeup look this summer. 1. SPF as foundation or powder Foundation with sun protection is so convenient. My biggest favorite is HIRO’s mineral foundation, whose sun protection is tested and documented. Depending on the shade, the protection varies between SPF 25 or 30. Powder and powder-based makeup can easily look dry and cakey in the summer heat. But not HIRO! It is so finely milled and sits naturally on the skin. If you still find the result too heavy or matte, skip dense brushes and choose a fluffier powder brush for a lighter application. 2. Customize your own liquid foundation From left: cream, serum, and oil. Mix HIRO’s mineral foundation with face gel, face cream, serum, or oil to create a liquid foundation with SPF. It’s so simple and highly recommended. The advantage is that you can adjust your foundation according to how your skin feels. Try mixing with aloe vera gel if your skin is sunburned or oily. Mix with raspberry seed oil or a good facial sunscreen for an extra SPF boost! 3. Tinted sunscreens for the face For those who don’t want to mix, there are now really good tinted day creams with SPF. They all provide light to medium coverage, even out skin tone, and offer sun protection. Alga Maris tinted sunscreens are designed for the face with both SPF 30 and SPF 50 in different shades. Perfect if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the sun or heading off on a sun holiday! 4. Fix your foundation if it’s too light You can achieve a darker foundation shade with a bronzer. However, bronzers tend to turn too red or orange when mixed in larger amounts. Therefore, choose a bronzer with a warm tone without too much red. Cocoa Kissed from 100% Pure is a big favorite for many. 5. Use light makeup that lasts Apply your liquid makeup with a brush. It usually results in thicker layers when you use your fingers. With a brush, it’s easy to apply a thin and even layer of makeup that stays well on the skin. Check out brushes like these from HIRO or Purobio. 6. Keep bacteria away from your face Makeup brushes are a more hygienic choice compared to fingers. However, this only applies if the brushes are washed after use. In summer, we sweat more and the T-zone tends to get oilier. Don’t let dirt and bacteria thrive in your brushes. Use Dr. Bronner’s or Vermont Soaps’ effective liquid soaps for super easy brush cleaning. 7. Sweaty? No problem! A common mistake is to apply more powder when the skin is sweaty. Don’t do that. It cakes immediately! Instead, use a tissue or napkin and press it against the shiny areas. 8. Focus on your brows Natural filled-in brows give a more awake face and are perfect if you want to keep your makeup minimalist. Choose a water-free brow color with wax that stays put and doesn’t dissolve from sweat and moisture. 9. Fresh and healthy cheeks Try blush in stick, cream, or pencil form. It blends nicely into the skin and gives a natural healthy flush to the cheeks. Cream makeup has the same beautiful glow as skin in daylight. Perfect for a no-makeup summer look. Check out multisticks from HIRO. They can also be used as eyeshadow and lipstick. Truly all-around products. Tinted lip balms or creamy lipsticks also work great as blush this summer. Or we have lovely creamy blush pencils from PuroBIO. They are perfect to keep in your bag for a little “pick me up” on the cheeks. We wish you a warm and wonderful summer!
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Loelle Organic Argan Oil for Skin & Hair
Loelle is a Swedish company that offers organic certified cold-pressed argan oil. Loelle’s argan oil is hand-pressed by a women’s cooperative in Morocco. Today, there is a wide range of argan oils from various brands. Argan oil is a popular “all in one,” year-round, multi-oil. During spring and summer, it is great for the skin both before and after exposure to strong sun. It does not work as sun protection but is used for care and repair of (damaged) skin and sun-damaged hair, as protection against free radicals, and to counteract fine lines. A few drops of argan oil give hair incredible shine in the summer sun. The hair becomes soft and nourished. What can differentiate argan oil on the market is: The bottle: is it plastic, metal, or glass. Organic certification or not. Pressed from picked nuts or fallen nuts (the almonds inside the kernels). Cold-pressed or not. Hand-pressed or machine-pressed. There are probably more points, but I believe I have covered most of the main aspects. All of this and the production process itself affect the quality and scent of the oil. Review Rating: 5 out of 5 I really like Loelle’s argan oil. It stands out because it absorbs into the skin very quickly without feeling greasy and provides all the positive effects that argan oil offers. A big plus is that the oil comes in a glass bottle and not plastic. The scent is also very mild and neutral, not nutty at all as I expected. So this oil suits most people. If you think argan oil is sticky and slow-absorbing, try Loelle’s!
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Loelle's Organic Black Soap - Natural Skincare for Smooth Skin
This is yet another product that deserves its very own post. A Moroccan black soap with a eucalyptus scent. I would say it is one of Loelle’s finest products *hugs the jar*. Anyway, I am completely sold on this magical black soap. Once a week, I treat myself to extra time in the shower with this soap and a scrub glove. What is black soap? Don’t confuse this with African black soaps. Moroccan black soap is a simple product with a short ingredient list, mostly consisting of organic olive oil, and cannot be used as a regular shower gel or body scrub. The black soap is like thick syrup, very concentrated, and works best with a moderately rough scrub glove. A dollop on a damp glove creates wonderfully soft lather that scrubs away dead skin cells and dirt like nothing else. Strangely, the soap does not dry out the skin. The skin becomes extremely soft, smooth, and silky. This is perfect for those with dry skin who don’t want to absorb creams and oils. It’s excellent to scrub with this before applying self-tanner. 5 out of 5 Loelle’s black soap gets top marks from me and has become a staple product that must be in my bathroom all year round. + incredibly concentrated.+ organic and natural without unnecessary additives, few ingredients.+ makes the skin incredibly smooth, soft, and silky.+ great at scrubbing away dirt and dead skin cells.+ does not dry out the skin.
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Odylique Timeless Rose Moisturizer for sensitive skin
Odylique has won a number of awards for its ethical, organic products. Their products contain a high proportion of organic ingredients of the highest quality and are certified by the Soil Association. Odylique Timeless Rose Moisturiser is a luxurious, light day cream with a gentle rose scent that just melts into the skin. This is the face cream with a capital F for those with sensitive skin, skin that flushes/becomes red, as well as mature or dry skin, and it can also help with rosacea. Perfect for sensitive, dry, or mature skin The cream is rich in antioxidants, contains rose flower water as well as essential oils from rose and geranium that are soothing, astringent, and reduce redness. Extracts from rosehip and sea buckthorn promote cell renewal, and aloe vera juice and jojoba oil are moisturizing and balancing. It is a cream that effectively boosts the skin and, with its light texture, can be used on the face, neck, décolleté, and the delicate skin around the eyes. Vegan-friendly. Review I have tried the cream and think it works perfectly for my dry, reactive skin. The skin calms down when the cream is applied to the face, and now after a few days it even feels like it has better elasticity than before. I managed to sit a little too long in the sun over the weekend and my skin reacted immediately. But a thicker layer of the cream in the evening and morning calmed it down, and the skin became soft and smooth.
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Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo for dry scalp
I brought Odylique's Gentle Herb Shampoo into the store because a customer requested it, and I had no special expectations for the product. I have dark, thick Asian hair that is dry and unmanageable. After having dandruff eczema on my scalp, my hair hasn't been the same. Even though the dandruff eczema has disappeared, I feel like my hair gets dirty/oily quite quickly and I have to wash it more often than I used to. This despite using the same shampoo and conditioner. I have had to wash my hair every other day instead of every 3-4 days. It also itches a bit if I wait too long between washes. Day 1 The first sight of the shampoo gave me a positive surprise. The shampoo looks like a thin hair conditioner. Despite this, it foams a little, enough to massage it into hair and scalp. The shampoo felt so beneficial that I spent some time massaging the scalp with it. What a hallelujah scalp experience! So nice and soothing it was! It took more shampoo than usual, but maybe not surprising considering the wonderful scalp massage. It was worth it. When the shampoo was rinsed out, the hair felt incredibly clean, maybe a little too clean as the hair had "high friction" just like a freshly washed plate. According to the shampoo bottle, the hair will not need follow-up conditioner after a period of use. However, I felt a strong need for conditioner. When the hair had dried, the strands were separated one by one, instead of the shapeless hair I had before that was more clumped in sections. The hair had a nice fall and was very fluffy, light, soft, and smooth. I felt like I was in a shampoo commercial, as the hair felt incredibly fresh and moved beautifully. The hair doesn't smell much, but I notice a faint scent of herb garden and forest walk when I put my nose in the hair. Day 2 Very fresh scalp and the hair feels freshly washed. The hair looks as good as on day 1 and smells just as fresh. My hair is usually thick and heavy, but now it feels strong, has volume (!), shine, and is incredibly smooth. Not a sign of dry hair at all. Day 3 The hair is the same as on days 1 and 2. I am completely sold on Gentle Herb Shampoo and often smell my hair. It still smells freshly washed and there is no sign of grease or dirt anywhere. However, it started to itch just a little on the scalp in the evening. Day 4 The hair looks just as clean and shiny but the fresh scent has disappeared. The pleasant feeling on the scalp is almost completely gone. Day 5 The hair is completely flat and it's time for a wash. This time the Gentle Herb shampoo foamed much more, so I didn't need to use as much. Besides, the hair became so soft that conditioner was hardly needed, but I chickened out and used a little conditioner anyway. Next time I don't think conditioner will be necessary. I think I will have a hard time switching shampoos. Odylique's Gentle Care Shampoo is completely superior, at least for my hair and scalp. If you feel like trying it, the shampoo is available in a 20 ml tube for 39 SEK. Perfect if you want to try it first. Otherwise, it comes in 200 ml or 500 ml.
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DIY: Natural skin oil with organic oils for your skin
Yes, to some extent. There has been a lot of discussion about raspberry seed oil and carrot oil as they are said to offer high protection. We cannot support this claim as we have not found enough research to prove it. What we can say for sure is that vegetable oils provide nourishment and moisture to the skin, making it healthy and well-cared for. Approximate SPF protection: Raspberry seed oil SPF? Carrot oil SPF? Macadamia oil 6 SPF Avocado oil 4-8 SPF Coconut oil 4-6 SPF Olive oil 2-8 SPF Shea butter 3-6 SPF Almond oil 5 SPF Sesame oil 4 SPF Jojoba oil 4 SPF Note: We do not recommend using oils as a full sun protection but rather as nourishing body oils, facial oils, or hair oils to provide the skin with moisture and nutrients. Each oil contributes in its own way; read more on the product page of each oil. DIY: Make your own skin oil Making your own skin oil by mixing different oils is an excellent way to combine their unique properties – a true super mix! We think this mix works well as an “After Sun” treatment. You will need: 100 ml almond oil 100 ml coconut oil 2 tbsp shea butter 2 tbsp avocado oil 1 tsp raspberry seed oil 1 tsp carrot oil Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a water bath over very low heat. Stir the container until they have fully melted together. Add the other oils and continue stirring until everything is well combined. Pour the oil into a glass bottle and store it in a cool, dark place to keep it fresh as long as possible. Here you will find our fine, cold-pressed, and organic oils.
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5 natural oils for problematic skin - find your favorite
The common perception is that all vegetable oils are greasy. There is a wide variety of oils with different properties and “oiliness.” The trick is knowing which one suits your skin type. Of course, you can buy pre-mixed face and body oils, but it’s nice to try them one by one to see which work best for your skin type. You can also mix your own custom oil. It’s both fun and economical. Oil is the purest thing you can put on your skin and is therefore the best option for sensitive and problematic skin. Here we share five favorites! 1. Castor Oil This much-talked-about oil is often used on the scalp and hair. Many find it makes hair grow more and gives thicker, denser, and shinier hair in just 2-4 weeks. Some have even gotten longer eyelashes. Castor oil is very oily and sticky, so it can be tricky to wash out of hair, but it may be worth the effort if it works for you. Another unique property is that castor oil is incredibly cleansing, meaning it draws out dirt from the skin like no other oil. Makeup disappears in an instant. Keep in mind that it is so oily and cleansing that it can dry out the skin if used alone. Therefore, it’s wise to mix it with another neutral oil. 2. Evening Primrose Oil A dry oil that is absorbed immediately by the skin. Great for all problematic skin such as itchy eczema, dandruff eczema on skin and scalp, atopic eczema, psoriasis, dry and flaky skin, and itching. It also works as a serum under a face cream or another facial oil. 3. Green Avocado Oil A very nourishing and mild oil. It is oily but not sticky, and leaves the skin velvety, though it takes a long time to absorb. Protects against weather and retains moisture. Gives the skin suppleness and a healthy glow. Soothes both skin irritations and sunburn. 4. Almond Oil Neither too oily nor too dry. The oil is popular because it is mild, softening, and cleansing. Great for softening rough and dry skin. Very good as a cleansing oil for the face as it removes makeup. 5. Jojoba Oil It is a bit waxy and protects against weather without clogging pores. The skin doesn’t become sticky, greasy, or shiny. Jojoba oil absorbs well into the skin and provides moisture and softness. The best thing about jojoba oil is that it soothes all itching. Many find it calms eczema, including dandruff eczema. What are your experiences with vegetable oils? Feel free to share in a comment!
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Loelle's jojoba oil & almond oil for dry & sensitive skin
Jojoba oil, like argan oil, is a true multi-oil that also works fantastically on hair. It moisturizes, softens, and soothes any itching. If you check your organic products at home, you'll notice that jojoba oil is in everything, such as makeup, creams, and shampoos. There is something magical about Loelle's oils as they all absorb into the skin so easily and quickly on dry skin. Otherwise, sometimes a little water helps. The jojoba oil is no exception and quickly sinks into the skin. Loelle's jojoba oil works excellently on both dry and wet hair. The hair immediately becomes shiny and soft without looking greasy. In the summer, a tip is to use jojoba oil in the shower instead of both shower gel and hair conditioner. It works really well. A few drops go a long way, and a whole 100 ml bottle lasts a long time. Here you can read more about how to use jojoba oil. Almond Oil You really get a wow feeling from Loelle's almond oil, just like with their argan oil. This almond oil is uncomplicated and absolutely wonderful. It does one thing and does it really well, namely moisturizing dry skin and keeping it nice and supple for a long time. The almond oil absorbs into the skin in no time and is not sticky. So if you are sensitive and have dry skin, this almond oil will become your best friend. I rub my dry hands with this every evening; there is nothing better. Both the almond and jojoba oils are organic and cold-pressed oils and are, of course, bottled in glass bottles and not plastic. Previously blogged about the argan oil here.
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