Friday, January 16, 2009

Four of The Best Oils for Your Skin


Some types of oils, like mineral and coconut oils, can potentially clog your pores and may even be detrimental to the health of your skin. But others, like the following, provide improtant benefits:



  • Jojoba Oil - The skin stregthener. Similar to structure to that of natural sebum, jojoba oil can help reduce the production of oil while strengthening the epidermis. Jojoba oil is one of the main components of The Scandle Body Candle.

  • Tea Tree Oil - Antifungal and antibacterial. Tea tree oil has been used for centuries to heal the skin. In addition, it carries oxygen into the hair follicles, reducing and killing the bateria that lead to pimples. Tea tree is one of the essential oils that makes up The Scandle Healing Blend.

  • Wheat Germ Oil - The acne fighter. A rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, wheat germ oil is effective in treating acne and blemishes, and provides antioxidant properties.

  • Almond Oil - The skin soother. Used for centuries for its ability to nourish, almond oil is ideal for soothing sensitive skin.

2 comments:

  1. I have read that Coconut Oil was great for the skin and doesn't clog pores. It is suppose to work wonders...where did you read otherwise?

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  2. It can potentially clog your pores. If you have oily skin, that specific type of oil can clog your pores. The more of a specific oil you put on oily skin the more potential for problems.

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