THE MOST COMMON COLD PRESSED OILS FOR SKIN CARE: SWEET ALMOND AND WHEATGERM

Sweet Almond: (Prunes amygadalus) oil is cold pressed from the kernel and is very pale yellow. Contains calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and is rich in protein.

It is the most versatile oil, light and easily absorbed by the skin. It can be used for any skin type for it promotes elasticity and slows down wrinkling. It helps to relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation of the skin. Suitable for all skin types, and used in massage oils.

Wheatgerm: (Tritium durum or Ttitcum aestiva) the oil is extracted from seed, it is yellow to orange in colour. Rich in vitamin E&B6, protein, phosphorous, zinc, iron and sulphur. Because of its vitamin E content it is a natural anti-oxidant, use in a 10% dilution with other oils. The oil is used for all skin types, prematurely aged skin and helps to relieve symptoms of dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

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