Every woman wants to be beautiful. Those who are born beautiful may look worm out with the passage of time and age. This is a reason why, in order to stay beautiful, women of all ages need expert adivice, commonly known as Beauty Care. Oils plays an important role, and their range is so vast, that they cover the entire range of "Top to Toe" beauty, body and hair treatment. There are a number of oils:
a) Basic or original oils which are pure vegetable extracts.
b) Processed or commercial oils prepared with analytical combinations of various necessary ingredients as required.
c) Synthetic oils have varied uses and wide range. Almond, coconut, sesame, castor, clove and cinnamon are commonly used varieties of oil available in our country. The therapy of these oils have not been recommended but prescribed since ancient times in our country.Here is some information regarding the cosmetic and pharmaceutical properties of some oils useful for the skin and scalp.
Almond Oil (Badam)
There are two types of almonds: sweet and bitter. Bitter almonds contain traces of hydrocyanic acid and not recommended for beauty care. It oil is used for face massage to improve the complexion and to prevent wrinkles of the delicate skin around the eyes. It is also used to remove eye make-up when the oil is wiped with a wet piece of cotton wool, in a nose to ear direction. For dry and brittle hair, a hot oil massage with almond oil should be given once a week. Oil is useful for a face and body massage when the skin is very dry, in upward and outward directions. In winter, it is applied for heeling chapped lips.
Coconut Oil (Nariyal)
The oil is extracted mostly form the dried kernel which contains about 60-70 percent oil. Nowadays, oil is also extracted from the coconut shells. Coconut oil with a little camphor has been found to cure skin diseases and wounds. Oil from the shells is used to cure leprosy wounds. For the thickness and growth of healthy hair, apply oil on the scalp with a piece of cotton wool, keep on overnight and wash off in the morning. A massage with coconut oil once a week makes the hair healthy and lustrous.
Sesame Oil (Til Oil)
Sesame sees are of three types: white, red and black. Maximum oil is found in the white seeds, while the oil extracted from black seeds has medicinal properties. The seeds contain 50 to 60 percent oil and, therefore, soften rough skins and encourage the growth of hair. It is also the most beneficial oil base in formulations for massages in paralytic conditions. Apply a liberal amount of sesame seed oil to clean facial skin. Massage gently, leaving the eyes and nostrils clear. Now dip a towel in hot water, wring in out, and place over the face for a few minutes to encourage the oil to soak into the skin. Try to lie down with your feet up, to increase blood flow to your face.
Castor Oil
It helps growth and since it is thick and sticky in texture, very curly, frizzy and unmanageable hair can be making manageable by combing down with castor oil.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is a good conditioner, excellent for the growth and thickening of hair. Mix two teaspoons of hot oil with henna to make a paste and apply to the hair. Try to leave it on for at least six hours or so and wash it out next morning. Your hair will become glossy and shiny.
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