Flax seed oil
It is one of the most used oils in the world for many industrial and food purposes. It is used in many pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It produces the omega-3 ingredient, which is the largest source of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed oil is used in some countries as food. It is characterized by its aromatic fragrance and its bitter taste, known in Egypt as hot oil, and can not be extracted easily home, so the seeds are taken directly by soaking and then eaten, or eaten powder.
Benefits of flaxseed oil for skin
Although there are many nutritional benefits of flaxseed oil that humans have known since ancient times, some civilizations have been able to use that plant for cosmetic purposes, Greece and the ancient Egyptians used it to improve skin and hair. In modern times flax seeds can be used for skin as follows :
- Moisturizing for the skin: Flaxseed oil contains many moisturizers and removes dead cells accumulated on the surface of the skin, so it can be used directly on the dry skin, especially, or in the mixture and creams of moisturizing the skin in any part of the body, and can be used as a moisturizer and treatment of lips of cracks in the winter by using it every two hours and before the development of lipstick.
- Inflammatory Wizard: Flaxseed oil can be used to treat skin infections due to allergies or exposure to the sun for a long time, as it moisturizes and maintain the water in it and eliminates inflammation, and is a substitute for moisturizing cream by rubbing it on the areas to be treated.
- Makeup remover : Flaxseed oil is very effective in removing cosmetics, especially eye makeup. It removes makeup quickly and safely. It also moisturizes and nourishes lashes and eyelids, which increases the growth of eyelashes and improves their shape. Therefore, flaxseed is one of the most beneficial oils for eye health.
- Treatment for the eyelids: Flaxseed oil can be used to treat bloating eyelids, whether due to allergies or cosmetics, by dipping a piece of cotton in linseed oil, putting it on the eyelid for half an hour, and repeating the process daily for healthier and more beautiful eyelids.
- Food supplement: The use of linseed oil in daily food improves the general health of the body, which means giving the skin more beneficial nutrients, which makes it more beautiful and fresh.