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Benefits of flaxseed oil
Among the products of plant origin, flaxseed oil contains the largest amount of essential omega-3 fatty acids. These acids come only with food and are not synthesized by the body. In addition, this oil contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements: phosphorus, B vitamins, as well as A, E and many others. Therefore, linseed oil is taken both internally and as an external agent.
Flaxseed oil is rich in thiamine and niacin. These substances smooth fine wrinkles, and retinol stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, which are responsible for skin elasticity.
Also, the oil is useful for enlarged skin pores, increased oiliness and a tendency to inflammation. Retinol normalizes the sebaceous glands and evens out complexion, while choline relieves irritation.
| The content of substances in linseed oil | % |
| Oleinovaya Chisloth | 13 – 29 |
| linoleic acid | 15 – 30 |
| Folic acid | Until 5 |
Harm of linseed oil
It is forbidden to use flaxseed oil with individual intolerance. Before use, you can conduct a test – rub a drop of oil on your wrist and, if irritation does not appear within half an hour, linseed oil can be used without fear.
In addition, flaxseed oxidizes quickly, so you should not buy it for future use in large volumes – rancid oil is unlikely to harm the skin, but it will definitely not be useful.
How to choose flaxseed oil
High-quality oil is sold only in glass containers, and preferably from dark glass. The most useful is unrefined oil, which has not been chemically and thermally processed. The color of such unrefined oil is golden, the specific smell is quite pronounced and it tastes slightly bitter. It is worth distinguishing natural bitterness from too strong, which indicates that the product is spoiled.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the oil, it quickly goes rancid, so you should not buy oil at the end of the expiration date – such oil will not last long when opened.
Flaxseed oil should be stored in a dark, cool place at temperatures up to 20 – 25 degrees. When stored in the refrigerator, it thickens, and you can return it to its original consistency by leaving it at room temperature for several hours.
The use of linseed oil
Flaxseed oil is used to care for the skin of the face, body, nails and hair. It is also taken orally as a biologically active food supplement. Whole body health is the key to healthy skin.
Unrefined oil is most useful for cosmetic purposes and does not need to be heated, much less boiled, so as not to destroy vitamins and other healing substances.
Flaxseed oil is quite fatty, so use it in its pure form for oily skin should be careful not to cause the opposite effect. Most of all, this oil is suitable for dry, dehydrated skin prone to peeling, as well as for chapped lips and rough feet.
Linseed oil is also suitable for massage, but it is quite thick. Before using for massage, the oil must be rubbed in the palms and thus warmed up.
Flaxseed oil can be used to remove makeup. The skin is wiped with a cotton swab slightly moistened with oil. Excess oil is removed with a paper towel.
To improve the condition of the hair, the oil is rubbed into the scalp an hour before washing with shampoo. And to make eyelashes thicker, applying linseed oil with a brush at night will help.
Regular rubbing of the nail plate and cuticles with oil will reduce dry skin and help to avoid cracks and brittle nails.
Can it be used instead of cream
You can apply the oil on the skin undiluted, as well as enrich it with essential oils or mix with cosmetics – creams, balms. In its pure form, this oil is more suitable for dry skin care.
The oil is applied along the massage lines at night as a nourishing mask, or in the morning before leaving the house to protect the skin from drying out during the day.
Reviews and recommendations of cosmetologists
— Flaxseed oil has one of the most striking anti-aging effects due to the high concentration of vitamin E. It restores the natural protective film of the skin, accelerates skin regeneration, saturates it with vitamins and fatty acids. This helps prevent dryness and flaking of the skin. Oil is more suitable for dry skin care, for oily it is better to add it to the composition of other cosmetics, and not use it in its pure form, so as not to clog pores. You should also carefully use any oils for inflammatory phenomena. You can use the oil in its pure form, as it is basic and does not cause burns, – believes Natalia Akulova, cosmetologist-dermatologist.