Ingredients

Below is a brief description of the ingredients and the potential benefits that these ingredients may contain in assisting your bodies natural processes to achieve optimal Hydration and nitrification to completely rejuvenate your skin.

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Proprietary mineral Blend

These natural earth minerals maximize the optimal benefit to your skins. These minerals may aid in loosening dead skin cells and debriding the pores to fight against bacteria that can cause acne. These minerals can nutrify your skin by aiding in the production of collagen to rejuvenate your skin to a healthy and more youthful appearance.

Carrier oils potential benefits

Shea butter- Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, antifungal, help prevent acne, cell regeneration, sun protection.

Apricot seed- Helps to improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin.

Sweet almond- Improve complexion, helps hydration, is antibacterial, treats acne, helps heal sun damage and fade scars.

Sun flower- Protecting skin against bacteria and germs. retains moisture and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Rice bran- Vit. B and E are hydrators and anti-ageing. keeps skin hydrated and maintains the skin’s protective barrier.

Vegetables glycerin- Soothe skin irritation, protect against infection and antimicrobial, promotes wound healing.

Emu- Anti-inflammatory, Healing wounds, Bug repellant, helps relieve signs of wrinkles, scars, and blemishes.

Argan- Free radical damage, burns and hyperpigmentation, antibacterial and fungal, acne, anti-aging, excessive oiliness.

Bees wax- Helps to treat psoriasis and eczema (dermatitis). Its a humectant and natural exfoliator,

Essential oils potential benefits

Frankincense essential oil - Natural astringent, rejuvenates damaged skin from conditions like acne and wounds. . Reduces appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Lavender essential oil - Has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial and detoxifying benefits. Helps reduce redness, soothe and calm the skin and rapidly heal minor cuts, scrapes and rashes.

Lemongrass essential oil - Enhances overall skin texture. Cleans and detoxifies skin and pores. Eliminating excess oil. The antioxidants aid in neutralizing free radicals and promote skin's suppleness.

Tea tree essential oil - Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to treat acne and reduce acne scars.

Orange essential oil - Antimicrobial microbial, pain relief, and aids in the production of collagen. Increases blood flow and is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin as well as acne-prone skin.

Rose Geranium Oil - Balances skin's natural oil production, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, fights acne-causing bacteria, enhances circulation, reduces the appearance of varicose veins, thread veins, cellulite, and dull skin.

Blue Tansy essential oil - Anti-inflammatory properties. Calm irritated skin, reduces heat, clears congested pores, fights acne causing bacteria and reduce redness, helps repair damaged skin. wound-healing and anti-wrinkles.

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Carrier oils potential benefits

Hemp seed- Balances production of oily skin and hydrates . Anti-aging properties. Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Shea butter- Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, antifungal, help prevent acne, cell regeneration, sun protection.

Apricot seed- Helps to improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin.

Sweet almond- Improve complexion, helps hydration, is antibacterial, treats acne, helps heal sun damage and fade scars.

Sun flower- Protecting skin against bacteria and germs. retains moisture and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Rice bran- Vit. B and E are hydrators and anti-ageing. keeps skin hydrated and maintains the skin’s protective barrier.

Vegetables glycerin- Soothe skin irritation, protect against infection and antimicrobial, promotes wound healing.

Bees wax- Helps to treat psoriasis and eczema (dermatitis). Its a humectant and natural exfoliator,

Essential oils potential benefits

Cinnamon essential oil- Anti-fungal, antioxidant, antibacterial benefits for acne fighting and reducing skin blemishes.

Cypress essential oil - Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial for treating acne as it can help kill the bacteria. It is an astringent and can help reduce the appearance of oil on the skin, without drying it out.

Peppermint essential oil- Naturally cleanses the skin and has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It has a cooling effect which soothes irritation and inflammation due to acne.

Copaiba essential oil- Has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial properties. Helps to relieve dry skin conditions, revive mature skin and aid in wound healing.

Vetiver essential oil- Skin cell regeneration and boosting the growth of new cells. Wound healing, reduces scars, blemishes, and marks due to acne, burns or pox by removing dead skin cells from the body and rejuvenates skin.

Cedarwood essential oil- Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties for skin conditions like acne. It is helpful for alleviating and reducing stubborn breakouts.

Frankincense essential oil- Natural astringent, rejuvenates damaged skin from conditions like acne and wounds. . Reduces appearance of stretch marks and scars.

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Proprietary mineral Blend

Carrier oils potential benefits

Jojoba oil- Antibacterial and fungal, regulates oil production, anti-inflammatory, reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Shea butter- Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, antifungal, help prevent acne, cell regeneration, sun protection.

Apricot seed- Helps to improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin.

Sweet almond- Improve complexion, helps hydration, is antibacterial, treats acne, helps heal sun damage and fade scars.

Sun flower- Protecting skin against bacteria and germs. retains moisture and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Rice bran- Vit. B and E are hydrators and anti-ageing. keeps skin hydrated and maintains the skin’s protective barrier.

Vegetables glycerin- Soothes skin irritation, protect against infection and antimicrobial, promotes wound healing.

Bees wax- Helps to treat psoriasis and eczema (dermatitis). Its a humectant and natural exfoliator,

Essential oils Potential benefits

Frankincense essential oil - Natural astringent, rejuvenates damaged skin from conditions like acne and wounds. . Reduces appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Peppermint essential oil- Naturally cleanses the skin and has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It has a cooling effect which soothes irritation and inflammation due to acne.

Orange essential oil - Antimicrobial microbial, pain relief, and aids in the production of collagen. Increases blood flow and is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin as well as acne-prone skin.

Rosewood essential oil- antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties. Prevents acne, blemishes, scars, pimples and blackheads. Reduces fine lines and blemish's. It regenerates the skin and possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

Black spruce- Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, disinfectant therapeutic properties.

Ho wood- Antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral.

A more detailed description of the potential benefits of the ingredients found in our products.

Proprietary Blend of Natural Earth Minerals

If you have ever experienced the amazing and healthy feeling that comes from the benefits of soaking in a mineral spring then you already know what you may expect from using Celestial Glow. These minerals have been prepared to maximize the optimal benefit to your skins. These minerals may aid in loosening dead skin cells and debriding the pores to fight against bacteria that can cause acne. These minerals can nutrify your skin by aiding in the production of collagen to rejuvenate your skin to a healthy and more youthful appearance.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. The oils capture the plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” Unique aromatic compounds give each essential oil its characteristic essence. Our Essential oils are obtained through distillation (via steam and/or water).

Sun Safe essential oils potential benefits

Frankincense essential oil - is a natural astringent. This means that it's good for skin care as it can help heal skin imperfections and conditions like acne and wounds. Frankincense has been known for rejuvenating damaged skin as a healing oil. This is useful for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Lavender essential oil - is probably the No 1 essential oil when it comes to healing skin conditions, burns and cuts. With its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial and detoxifying benefits, lavender essential oil can help reduce redness, soothe and calm the skin and rapidly heal minor cuts and scrapes, as well as any rashes.

Lemongrass essential oil - is known to enhance overall skin texture from cleansing and detoxifying the skin and pores to eliminating excess oil from the skin. The antioxidant properties of the oil aid in neutralizing the free radicals and promoting the skin's suppleness.

Tea tree essential oil - is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It's thought to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin.

Orange essential oil - Research has shown that orange essential oil may have several benefits. Some examples include antimicrobial activity, pain relief, and anticancer properties. is shown to promote the production of collagen as well as increase the blood flow to the skin. It is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin as well as acne-prone skin.

Rose Geranium Oil - is reputed to balance the skin's natural oil production, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, eliminate infection-causing or acne-causing bacteria, enhance circulation, reduce the appearance of varicose veins, thread veins, cellulite, and dull skin.

Blue Tansy essential oil - antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its most common use is to calm irritated skin, reduce heat, and relieve delicate or troubled skin. Blue tansy's ability to clear congested pores, kill off pimple-causing bacteria, and reduce redness, make it one of the best oils for acne-prone skin. blue tansy oil has been shown to help repair damaged skin. In one study , mice that had been exposed to UV radiation showed improvement after being treated with camphor which is a naturally occurring primary ingredient . This led researchers to suggest camphor could be a potent wound-healing and even anti-wrinkle agent.

Hemp Health essential oil potential benefits

Cinnamon essential oil-The anti-fungal, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of cinnamon make it useful against acne and skin blemishes. Cinnamon can also help remove acne by drying out the skin and by supporting blood flow to the skin. Cinnamon's antiseptic properties can help in effective treatment for pimples, blackheads, etc.

Cypress essential oil -Because of its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties, cypress oil is often recommended for treating acne as it can help kill the bacteria which causes and worsens acne conditions. Cypress oil is also a natural astringent and can help reduce the appearance of oil on the skin, without drying it out.

Peppermint essential oil -naturally cleanses the skin and has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It has a cooling effect which soothes irritation and inflammation due to acne.

Copaiba essential oil- has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial properties. Helps to relieve dry skin conditions, revive mature skin and aid in wound healing. Copaiba oil is one of the safest oils to use on your skin! The Musculoskeletal System: helps to relieve swollen joints, arthritis pain, muscular aches, and soreness.

Vetiver essential oil- is hailed for its use in skin cell regeneration and boosting the growth of new cells. It facilitates wound healing, effectively reduces scars, blemishes, and marks due to acne, burns or pox by removing dead skin cells from the body and hence bestows a radiant skin.

Cedarwood essential oil-has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This may make it beneficial for skin conditions like acne. One case study indicated that the addition of cedarwood oil to traditional acne treatments was helpful for alleviating and reducing stubborn breakouts.

Frankincense essential oil- is a natural astringent. This means that it's good for skin care as it can help heal skin imperfections and conditions like acne and wounds. Frankincense has been known for rejuvenating damaged skin as a healing oil. This is useful for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Bro Glow essential oil potential benefits

Frankincense essential oil- is a natural astringent. This means that it's good for skin care as it can help heal skin imperfections and conditions like acne and wounds. Frankincense has been known for rejuvenating damaged skin as a healing oil. This is useful for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Peppermint essential oil -naturally cleanses the skin and has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It has a cooling effect which soothes irritation and inflammation due to acne.

Rosewood essential oil-This oils has many potential benefits such as antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties are possessed by rosewood oil which helps to treat acne. It prevents the skin ailments such as acne, blemishes, scars, pimples and blackheads. It eliminates the fine lines and provides blemish free skin. It regenerates the skin, slows down the signs of ageing and provides the youthful skin. The regular usage of rosewood oil provides the flawless skin in few weeks. has an analgesic effect which soothes pain and possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

Black spruce- The oil is thought to have the following properties: analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, disinfectant therapeutic properties.

Ho wood- Ho Wood Essential Oil is mostly made up of linalool. Linalool is known to have these therapeutic properties: airborne antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral.

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Almond Oil

More than soothing dry skin, almond oil can improve complexion and skin tone. It’s highly emollient, which means it helps to balance the absorption of moisture and water loss. Because it is antibacterial and full of vitamin A, almond oil can be used to treat acne. Its concentration of vitamin E can also help to heal sun damage, reduce the signs of aging, and fade scars.

Apricot Oil's

Apricot oil is light and easily absorbed because it resembles the skin's naturally-produced oil sebum. Apricot oil helps to improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin. It also nourishes the skin and lowers the appearance of face wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes (that's the Vitamin C and E working in partnership.

Apricot oil is also naturally high in Vitamin E which boosts the skin’s ability to retain elasticity and clarity by helping to protect cells from damaging free radicals (such as environmental pollutants), promoting a more radiant complexion.

Apricot oil is light and quickly makes skin soft and smooth (that's due to its Vitamin A content); it percolates deep into the skin and provides long-lasting moisturization. Its fatty acids act as non-greasy emollients to nourish and restore dry skin.

The oil’s natural linoleic acid (omega 6) content strengthens the skin’s barrier function and its oleic acid (omega 9) content softens skin and gives a satin-like feel.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is made from the kernels that grow on the argan trees native to Morocco. It’s most frequently sold as pure oil, which can be directly applied topically (directly to the skin) or ingested in order to provide several health benefits. It comes in supplement capsule form to be taken by mouth. It’s also commonly mixed into a number of cosmetic products like shampoos, soaps, and conditioners.

Argan oil has traditionally been used both topically and orally to improve the health of skin, hair, and nails. It contains a number of different beneficial properties and vitamins that form a powerful combination to boost skin health.

Protects from sun damage

Moroccan women have long used argan oil to protect their skin from sun damage, a practice was supported by a 2013 studyTrusted Source.

This study found that the antioxidant activity in argan oil helped protect the skin against free radical damage caused by the sun. This prevented burns and hyperpigmentation as a result. Long term, this may even help prevent against the development of skin cancer, including melanoma.

Moisturizes skin

Argan oil is perhaps most commonly used as a moisturizer. This is why it’s often found in lotions, soaps, and hair conditioners. It can be applied topically or ingested orally with daily supplements for a moisturizing effect. This is largely thanks to its abundance of vitamin E, which is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can help improve water retention in the skin.

Treats a number of skin conditions

Argan oil contains a large number of healing properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both help reduce symptoms for a number of different inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea.

For best results, apply pure argan oil directly to patches of skin affected by psoriasis. Rosacea may be best treated by taking oral supplements.

Treats acne

Hormonal acne is often the result of excess sebum that’s caused by hormones. Argan oil has anti-sebum effects, which can effectively regulate amounts of sebum on the skin. This can help to treat several different types of acne and promote a smoother, calmer complexion.

Heals skin infections

One of argan oil’s traditional uses is to treat skin infections. Argan oil has both antibacterial and fungicidal properties. This gives it the capability to help treat and prevent both bacterial and fungal skin infections.

Improves wound healing

Antioxidants are clearly a powerful force. The strong combination of antioxidants and vitamin E found in argan oil can be used to help wounds and cuts heal fasterTrusted Source. You can take argan oil supplements regularly to experience this benefit throughout your body.

Soothes atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition with symptoms like itchy, red skin. Research has found that applying argan oil topically to the affected area can help treat symptoms. Vitamin E and the natural inflammatory properties found in argan oil can both lead to this soothing effect.

One studyTrusted Source was conducted treating dermatitis patients with placebo or oral vitamin E, which is in abundance in argan oil. The researchers found that participants who received the vitamin E saw a significant decrease in symptoms.

Has anti-aging effects

Argan oil has long been used as an anti-aging treatment. Though it was only ever supported by anecdotal evidence, a recent study with postmenopausal participantsTrusted Source was able to back up this claim. Researchers found that a combination of oral and cosmetic argan oil led to a significant increase in elasticity of the skin. This provided an effective anti-aging treatment.

Reduces skin’s oiliness

Some of us have naturally oiler skin than others. Those who do often go out of their way to get rid of the oily sheen that can occur. Thanks to argan oil’s sebum-reducing capabilities, it can help decrease total sebum and reduce oiliness of the skin.

One study found that a twice-daily application of cream that contained argan oil reduced significant sebum activity and oiliness within just four weeks.

Prevents and reduces stretch marks

Stretch marks are particularly common during pregnancy, but anyone can experience them. One 2016 studyTrusted Source found that a water-in-oil cream containing argan oil improved skin elasticity. This helped prevent and treat stretch marks early on.

Last medically reviewed on December 14, 2017

Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP — Written by Ana Gotter — Updated on September 29, 2018

Bees Wax

There are good reasons why beeswax has been used topically on the skin since ancient Egyptian times.

You can find beeswax in many products today, including:

Makeup, sunscreen, baby products. Beeswax can create a protective layer on the skin. It’s also a humectant, which means that it attracts water. Both of these qualities can help the skin stay hydrated. Beeswax is also a natural exfoliator, ideal for sloughing away dead skin cells and it will work double-duty to keep your skin soft and hydrated.

Thanks to its antibacterial agents, beeswax has a long history of being used for certain skin issues. Historically, this has included treating burns and wounds. Nowadays, it’s used to soothe symptoms of certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema (dermatitis).

A 2018 study even found that natural products, such as beeswax, were far superior to the management of sensitive skin than skincare products with synthetic ingredients.

Emu oil

Emu oil has become popular recently due to health claims surrounding its uses and benefits. It is a bright yellow liquid, made up of mostly fat, which is collected from the deposits below the skin of the bird.

It is a widely available commercial product that may have some unique benefits.

Once the fats are collected, they are passed through various filters and processes until pure oil is produced.

The different types of emu oil depend on the different levels of filtration and processing.

Most emu oils will go through full processing in order to reduce bacteria and contaminants. Some emu oils are refined more than others, in order to create higher contents of fatty acids.

Organizations such as the American Emu Association have certification programs that aim to ensure that the emu oil people buy is pure, and that the emus enjoyed the best possible lives.

Completely pure emu oil will always be fully refined. This is the type of emu oil that is studied for its beneficial effects.

Benefits

The use of emu oil originates from the Australian Aboriginal culture. According to their oral history, emu oil has been used for over 40,000 years.

The oil has been used to relieve minor aches and pains, help wounds heal quicker, and protect skin from the elements.

The Aboriginal people first introduced emu oil into European culture as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer.

European settlers soon adopted the use of emu oil and many other natural remedies that the Australian Aboriginal people provided. Since then, people have attributed many more benefits to emu oil, although evidence is lacking to support many of these claims.

Anti-inflammatory

The most popular benefit of emu oil is its use asTrusted Source an anti-inflammatory. It also contains compounds that have antioxidant properties.

In a review posted to the journal Nutrition, researchers noted that the potent anti-inflammatory effect of emu oil may be beneficial in treating conditions such as arthritis.

In the case of arthritis, it is used as a massage oil.

Enhancing skin moisture and absorption

Emu oil is thought to have benefits for skin conditions and wounds.

The skin easily absorbs emu oil. This can help lock in skin moisture, making the skin less prone to cracking or drying out.

Emu oil may help reduce skin damage Trusted Source associated with cancer radiation.

It appears that emu oil can pass this absorbable trait on to other compounds when they are mixed together. This property may explain why emu oil is regularly mixed into moisturizers containing other helpful compounds.

Stimulating the skin

The research also signals that applying emu oil to the skin may help increase the number of healthy skin cells. Emu oil stimulates the skin to reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles, and rejuvenate aging or sun-damaged skin.

Emu oil has also been recommended for use in the treatment of skin conditions Trusted Source, such as skin wounds and seborrheic dermatitis. It may also help with alopecia, rosacea, hypopigmentation, and shingles.

Healing wounds

Because of its painkilling effect, antioxidant levels, and ability to reach deep into the skin, emu oil can be applied to small wounds, cuts, bruises, or burns.

It can help ease the pain of minor wounds, and the antioxidants may help protect the skin from additional damage.

Bug repellant

Applying emu oil to the skin before heading outdoors can help repel insects. This is partly due to substances called terpenes found in the oil.

Many insects are disoriented or repelled by terpenes, and putting the oil on exposed skin can keep bugs at bay.

Function

Aboriginal people have used emu oil for thousands of years for its anti-inflammatory effects and benefits to the skin.

While many topical creams claim to be effective for dry skin, arthritis, and inflammation, most creams and lotions are made up of large particles that cannot penetrate the skin.

However, emu oil is made up of smaller particles, which allows it to carry many healthful compounds to deep layers of the skin.

Emu oil contains high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), antioxidants, and compounds, including:

Essential fatty acids: Emu oil is high in omega-3, omega 6, and omega-9 fatty acids. These help reduce inflammation, ease muscular pain, and arthritic joint pain. They may also help relieve signs of wrinkles, scars, and blemishes by nourishing the skin cells.

Vitamin A: An antioxidant and essential nutrient, vitamin A is an excellent skin tonic, often found in topical anti-aging creams.

Additional compounds like carotenoids, flavones, polyphenols, tocopherol, and phospholipids.

Hemp seed oil

Hemp seed oil is often referred to as “hemp oil,” and it’s harvested by cold-pressing hemp seeds. Hemp oil is often unrefined. It’s a clear green oil and can have a nutty flavor.

It’s different from cannabidiol (CBD) oil, which is an extract of the cannabis plant and utilizes hemp flowers and leaves for its production.

Hempseed oil is made from the hemp seed itself and usually doesn’t contain any THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component, although this seems to be widely disputedTrusted Source. According to 2017 researchTrusted Source, CBD oil may also have very low and insignificant levels of THC.

Hemp oil has numerous health benefits, including those that improve skin health. It’s so beneficial for skin health thanks to its nourishing vitamins and moisturizing qualities.

There are a number of skin care benefits that you can get from using hempseed oil topically.

Moderates oil production

Hemp oil is perfect for most skin types as it can moisturize without clogging your pores. It can even help to balance out oily skin, hydrating it and regulating the skin’s oil production.

Dryness can also cause your skin to overproduce oil, which in turn, can stimulate acne. Hemp oil can prevent dry skin without clogging pores. This helps reduce acne that’s caused by excess oil. Its helps to moisturize and soothe inflammation.

One of the omega-6 fatty acids that hemp oil contains is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory while simultaneously encouraging skin growth and new cell generation.

This can help to calm inflammation and irritation on the skin, including acne and some conditions like psoriasis, while keeping the skin nourished and moisturized.

Treats atopic dermatitis

Part of what makes hempseed oil so beneficial to the skin is that it’s rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming these nutrients can help to treat skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.

One randomized, single-blind crossover study found evidence that dietary hempseed oil reduced the symptoms and appearance of clinical atopic dermatitis after 20 weeks.

Has anti-aging properties

In addition to moisturizing and soothing the skin, hemp oil has anti-aging properties. Hemp oil can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as prevent signs of aging from developing. The linoleic acid and oleic acids found in hemp oil can’t be produced by the body but can play a crucial role in skin health and anti-aging.

www.medicalnewstoday.com Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP — Written by Ana Gotter — Updated on July 3, 2019

Jojoba oil

The jojoba plant is a hearty, perennial plant that grows in North America. Not only does it thrive in the harsh, desert climates that could kill most living things, but it also produces a nut with many healing properties.

The nut of the jojoba plant can be made into an oil. Jojoba oil is gentle enough to be used as a carrier oil to mix with other essential oils. You can also use it on its own.

Many people use jojoba oil as part of their skin care routine. And there are good reasons for that. There’s plenty of evidence supporting the use of pure jojoba oil as a remedy for acne, dry skin, and countless other skin conditions.

It’s moisturizing: Jojoba oil is a humectant ingredient. This means that it works to attract water to the top layer of the skin, helping to keep the skin hydrated. This may help prevent bacterial infections, acne, and dandruff from forming.

It’s antibacterial: Jojoba oil contains antimicrobial and antifungal properties. While lab tests Trusted Source found that jojoba oil doesn’t kill all bacterial or fungal species, it does kill certain bacteria and fungi that can cause salmonella, an E. coli infection, and candida.

It’s an antioxidant: Jojoba oil contains natural forms of vitamin E. This vitamin works with your skin Trusted Source as an antioxidant. This means that jojoba oil can help your skin fight oxidative stress caused by everyday exposure to pollutants and other toxins.

It’s noncomedogenic: Although jojoba oil is a botanical substance, its makeup is so similar to the oil (sebum) your body naturally produces that your skin can’t tell the difference. This makes it less likely to build up on your skin and clog your pores, leading to fewer breakouts and less severe acne.

It’s hypoallergenic: On a molecular level, jojoba oil is a wax. Although it can be absorbed into your skin, its waxy nature allows it to create a soothing seal on the surface. Unlike other botanical essential oils, jojoba oil is typically nonirritating. Allergic reaction is rare.

It helps control sebum production: Jojoba oil regulates sebum production because it’s so similar trusted Source to the sebum that your body produces naturally. When you put jojoba oil on your skin, your skin is soothed and moisturized. This sends a signal to your hair and sweat follicles that your skin doesn’t need additional sebum for hydration. This keeps skin from looking oily and helps prevent acne caused by clogged pores.

It may help promote collagen synthesis: The antioxidants in jojoba oil may help your body produce collagen. Collagen is a protein that’s in your skin and joints as well as the parts of your body made of cartilage. Collagen levels decrease trusted Source as you get older. This is part of the reason your facial structure changes as you age. At least one study trusted Source links antioxidants applied to the skin to improved collagen synthesis.

It may help speed up wound healing: Jojoba oil is a promising ingredient trusted Source in stimulating wound healing. Preliminary research shows trusted Source that jojoba oil encourages your skin cells to bind together after they’ve been separated by a scratch or cut. This may also be the reason for its ability to treat acne and acne scarring. These wound-healing properties could be connected to jojoba oil’s concentration of natural vitamin E.

It may help soothe eczema, psoriasis, and other drying skin conditions: Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Topical application may help relieve dryness, flaking, itching, and related symptoms. People who have inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema may find jojoba oil especially beneficial.

It may help soothe sunburns: Jojoba oil is a popular ingredient in some natural sunscreen products. One study trusted Source suggests that vitamin E, when combined with other antioxidants, can help protect your skin from sun damage. Jojoba oil contains both. Sun damage can dehydrate your skin and cause flaking. Jojoba oil restores vitamin E, adds moisture, and promotes healing to soothe these symptoms of sunburns.

It may help treat acne: At least one clinical trial indicates that jojoba oil can help keep acne at bay. Jojoba oil has soothing anti-inflammatory agents, healing properties, is moisturizing, and is a natural antimicrobial. These properties suggest that jojoba oil could help you avoid breakouts as well as promote healing for mild acne.

It may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: Oxidative stress can be linked trusted Source to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There’s no research that links jojoba to treating wrinkles and fine lines directly, but other plant products with antioxidant properties have been shown trusted Source to improve the elasticity of skin. This means that the antioxidant power of jojoba oil may help slow the signs of aging when used on your skin.

It may help minimize the appearance of scars: Vitamin E has long been recommended by health professionals to help with scarring. Research on whether this works — and, if so, to what extent — is still ongoing trusted Source. If you’d like to try vitamin E as a remedy to scarring, jojoba oil may prove to be beneficial in the healing process. Jojoba oil’s natural wound-healing properties combined with its vitamin E content, could minimize the appearance of scars.

Rice bran oil

Rice bran contains high levels of Vitamins B and E, and is an excellent hydrator and anti-ager. It also contains squalene, which occurs naturally in human sebum (the oils in our skin that keep us hydrated and maintain the skin’s protective barrier).

Rice bran oil’s fatty acids and other nutrients, meanwhile, provide excellent anti-aging properties while protecting against environmental pollution and UV rays. Powerful but easily absorbed, Rice Bran Oil provides serious hydration without clogging pores.

Shea butter

Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from that region.

Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids — combined with its easy-to-spread consistency — make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin.

It’s safe for all skin types: Shea butter is technically a tree nut product. But unlike most tree nut products, it’s very low in the proteins that can trigger allergies. In fact, there’s no medical literature documenting an allergy to topical shea butter. Shea butter doesn’t contain chemical irritants known to dry out skin, and it doesn’t clog pores. It’s appropriate for nearly any skin type.

It’s moisturizing: Shea butter is typically used for its moisturizing effects. These benefits are tied to shea’s fatty acid content, including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. When you apply shea topically, these oils are rapidly absorbed into your skin. They act as a “refatting” agent, restoring lipids and rapidly creating moisture. This restores the barrier between your skin and the outside environment, holding moisture in and reducing your risk of dryness.

It won’t make your skin oily: Shea butter contains high levels of linoleic acid and oleic acid. These two acids balance each other out. That means shea butter is easy for your skin to fully absorb and won’t make your skin look oily after application.

It’s anti-inflammatory: The plant esters of shea butter have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. When applied to the skin, shea triggers cytokines and other inflammatory cells to slow their production. This may help minimize irritation caused by environmental factors, such as dry weather, as well as inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.

It’s antioxidant: Shea butter has significant levels of vitamins A and E, which means it promotes strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are important anti-aging agents. They protect your skin cells from free radicals that can lead to premature aging and dull-looking skin.

It’s antibacterial: A 2012 study suggests that oral doses of shea bark extract can lead to decreased antimicrobial activity in animals. Although more research is needed, this could indicate possible antibacterial benefits in humans. Because of this, some speculate that topical application may decrease the amount of acne-causing bacteria on the skin.

It’s antifungal: Shea tree products have been established as powerful ingredients to fight skin infections caused by fungi. While shea butter may not be able to treat every kind of fungal infection, we know that it kills spores of the fungi that causes ringworm and athlete’s foot.

It may help prevent acne: Shea butter is rich in different kinds of fatty acids. This unique composition helps clear your skin of excess oil (sebum). At the same time, shea butter restores moisture to your skin and locks it in to your epidermis, so your skin doesn’t dry out or feel “stripped” of oil. The result is a restoration of the natural balance of oils in your skin — which may help stop acne before it starts.

It helps boost collagen production: Shea butter contains triterpenes. These naturally occurring chemical compounds are thought to deactivate collagen fiber destruction. This may minimize the appearance of fine lines and result in plumper skin.

It helps promote cell regeneration: Shea’s moisturizing and antioxidant properties work together to help your skin generate healthy new cells. Your body is constantly making new skin cells and getting rid of dead skin cells. You actually get rid of anywhere between 30,000 to 40,000 old skin cells each day. Dead skin cells sit on the top. New skin cells form at the bottom of the upper layer of skin (epidermis). With the right moisture balance on the surface of your skin, you’ll have fewer dead skin cells in the way of fresh cell regeneration in the epidermis.

It may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scarring: It’s thought that shea butter stops keloid fibroblasts — scar tissue — from reproducing, while encouraging healthy cell growth to take their place. This may help your skin heal, minimizing the appearance of stretch marks and scarring.

It may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: By boosting collagen production and promoting new cell generation, shea butter may help reduce what researchers call photoaging — the wrinkles and fine lines that environmental stress and aging can create on skin.

It offers added sun protection: Shea butter can’t be used by itself as an effective sunscreen. But using shea butter on your skin does give you some added sun protection, so layer it over your favorite sunscreen on days you’ll be spending outside. Shea butter contains an estimated SPF of 3 to 4.

It may help soothe conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis: Shea’s anti-inflammatory properties help soothe skin and relieve itching. This may prove especially helpful for inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. Shea also absorbs rapidly, which could mean quick relief for flare-ups.

It may help soothe sunburn and other skin burns: Shea’s anti-inflammatory components may reduce redness and swelling. Its fatty acid components may also soothe the skin by retaining moisture during the healing process.

It can help promote wound healing: In addition to reducing underlying inflammation, Shea is also linked to the tissue remodeling that’s crucial for treating wounds. Its protective fatty acids may also help shield wounds from environmental irritants during the healing process.

Where do all of these benefits come from?

The benefits of shea butter come from its chemical makeup. Shea butter contains:

linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic fatty acids, ingredients that balance oils on your skin

vitamins A, E, and F, antioxidant vitamins that promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth

triglycerides, the fatty part of the shea nut that nourishes and conditions your skin

cetyl esters, the waxy part of the shea nut butter that conditions skin and locks in moisture.

Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a non-comedogenic carrier oil which is highly absorbent, and won’t clog pores. It’s non-irritating for most people, and can be used on all types of skin, including dry, normal, oily, and acne-prone.

The linoleic acid in sunflower oil makes it effective for protecting skin against bacteria and germs. Linoleic acid helps to maintain the skin’s natural barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect

Vegetable glycerin

May moisturize skin: Vegetable glycerin is a popular skincare treatment because of its moisturizing power. Research shows that applying glycerin to your skin may gradually improve its smoothness and suppleness. In fact, using creams containing glycerin may increase skin hydration in as few as 10 days.

In one study, a cream made from glycerin was more effective than those made from silicone oil or hyaluronic acid at hydrating skin and preventing loss of moisture.

In another study, adding glycerin to a warm water bath was more effective at improving skin moisture levels and protecting against skin irritation than a warm water bath alone.

Vegetable glycerin may lead to better skin health by helping soothe skin irritation, protect against infection and promote wound healing. Studies show that applying glycerin-containing products may protect your skin against irritants and microbes, as well as soothe inflamed or wounded skin. Moreover, vegetable glycerin may act as a barrier to safeguard your skin from the elements, including wind and cold.

Another study reports that vegetable glycerin may be more effective than a placebo at reducing sensations of smarting in people with eczema. However, it appears to have no effect on stinging, itching, drying or irritation.

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