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What is a carrier oil?
The name carrier oil stems from their use in carrying the essential oil into the skin. They do this by diluting the concentrated essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without side effects.in simpler terms, carrier oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fatty portion of a plant, usually from the seeds, kernels or the nuts. In this article I will discuss Buck-Thorn Carrier Oil, the oil that is abundantly rich in active ingredients.
Buckthorn Carrier Oil
Sea buckthorn oil is a wonderful orange coloured oil, which is extremely nutritive and freshening to the skin. It is of the genus Hippophae or commonly (Hippophae Rhamnoides). Buckthorn is native to Europe and the northern regions of Asia, mostly in China.
Historical Background
In the past, sea buckthorn was used in Greece as a fodder for horses. It was meant to aid weight gain and a shiny coat. Its old use has been familiar European and West Asian countries; it was largely required for its pharmaceutical attributes.
Method of extraction
Buck-thorn oil is extracted both from the seed and the fruit pulp or berries of the sea buckthorn plant in a process of mechanical cold pressing. The two types of oils differ significantly in terms of appearance and composition but both oils contain a variety of essential unsaturated fatty acids.
Properties of Buckthorn oil
It comprises many nutrients which make it highly nourishing to skin cells. Buckthorn oil has a lot of medicinal attributes which make it such a very useful oil.
These are some of the vital properties of buckthorn oil;
- Acts as an Antioxidant – The oil comprises of major and minor antioxidants.
- Anti-inflammatory – it can reduces inflammation when applied onto the skin.
- Anti-bacterial – acts against bacteria.
- Stomachic – it can aid digestion .
Health and useful benefits
Buckthorn oil is used by therapists in many of their oils and creams. It must be noted that the oil is a carrier oil and not an essential oil therefore it is used to dilute essential oils so that they are safe to use. Essential oils are highly concentrated oils that have been extracted from fruits, plants and seeds. They are never meant to be used as concentrates for they may cause harm such as irritation or reactions. When being used essential oils need to be diluted in carrier oils such as Buckthorn oil.
The many uses of Buckthorn oil.
- Prevention of sun burns
- Elimination of ageing symptoms
It reduces the three major signs of ageing skin.it does that by deeply penetrating into the skin and providing nourishment. This topical application of nutrients keeps the skin richly nourished. - Healing of dry skin
Continuous application of sea buckthorn oil facial aids healing of dry and parched skin. - Acne
Sea buckthorn gets rid of pimples with time and may be handy in lessening the redness of acne pimples.
Sea buckthorn oil is most useful in cosmetics and in topical medication for skin remedies. Buckthorn is a great ingredient in aromatherapy creams, various serums, and in all types of high-end skin products.
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