Essential Oils and their uses

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Essential fatty acids are great as carrier oils for essential oils and other skincare products to help nourish and smooth skin.

Essential Fatty Acids

Essential oils are often mixed with carrier oils that help dilute the natural chemicals in the essential oils. Many carrier oils also contain nutrients that complement the essential oils and help nourish and heal the skin. Fatty acids are one category of carrier oils that have many helpful benefits.

We frequently encounter fatty acids as part of our daily diets. Though many people try to avoid certain kinds of fat in their diets, fatty acids can actually improve health. When ingested, fatty acids are a source of energy for our body's cells and can help strengthen the cells. Fatty acids are necessary for healthy organ tissues and for distributing oxygen through the bloodstream. Fatty acids are also responsible for preventing signs of early aging in the skin and clearing cholesterol out of the arteries, which promotes weight loss.

Omega-7 and Omega-9 fatty acids can be produced within our own bodies, so we don't need an external source for them. Other fatty acids, referred to as essential fatty acids, cannot be produced in our body and need to be provided through our diet and other means. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids that can be found in foods like fish, nuts, seeds, and oils.

These essential fatty acids make excellent carrier oils for use with essential oils and skin care products. There is a very wide selection of carrier oils available that contain essential fatty acids, but it's best to choose one that has other benefits associated with it as well. Here are a few carrier oils that contain Omega-3 and/or Omega-6:
  • Coconut Oil. This mild oil is great for healing dry or irritated skin. Its long lasting effects also help the skin to retain moisture. Coconut oil also has a delicious, rich flavor that makes it great for cooking.
  • Hazelnut Oil. For those with oily skin, using essential oils or carrier oils topically may not seem like a good idea. But some oils, like hazelnut oil, act as an astringent, decreasing moisture instead of increasing it. You can get all the benefits of using essential oils and essential fatty acids while improving your complexion.
  • Wheat Germ Oil. As well as containing essential fatty acids, wheat germ oil is also rich in vitamins E, A, and D. It helps smooth rough skin and reduce wrinkles.
Some other favorites include olive, jojoba, apricot kernel, avocado and rosehip seed oils.

John is a professional blogger and writes interesting articles related to health and beauty, this article was researched and written with the help of Wholesale Cosmetics

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