What scrub oil base is best for your skin?

As well as an exfoliant scrubs contain a oil base to nourish the skin. There are many oils suited to be this base, and plant-based oils have some amazing benefits alongside the obvious moisturising benefits. Here I will outline the benefits and why I chose these particular oils for Juliette’s body scrubs.

1) Cold Pressed Grapeseed oil

•  Grapeseed oil is a great all-rounder. Suitable for all skin types including acne-prone and sensitive skin
• Antioxidant properties
• Anti-inflammatory
• Has high amounts of omega chain fatty acids and Vitamin E and C that is known to help with skins softness, elasticity, and moisture retention
• Is a light oil that does not clog pores
• Can assist with premature aging and may help stretch marks, fade scars, and fine lines giving firmer-looking skin
• Hydrates and moisturises skin
• Can help prevent sun damage
• Is a booster for collagen repair and growth

2) Cold Pressed Olive oil in body scrubs

• Moisturising and hydrating by preventing water loss due to an ingredient called squalene
• Fights bacteria
• Can be used for the majority of skin types, (small qty in applications)
• Helps with the removal of fake tan and makeup
• Contains antioxidants that assist in fighting environmental damage
• Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, D, K, and E
• Tends to clog pores and leave a greasy feeling if used in large quantities

3) Castor Oil

• Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, therefore achieving two results at once. Castor oil hydrates (great for dry skin)  and the ricinoleic acid fights bacteria
• Has good anti-inflammatory properties that assist with irritated skin
• Helps to stimulate collagen production and elastin
• Aids in removing dirt and grime from the skin
• Well known for its healing properties Castor Oil assists with fighting eczema, rosacea, and dermatitis and like type issues
• Rejuvenates the skin, leaving it soft and smooth
• Contains goodness via vitamin E, proteins, and Omega 6 fats
• Castor oil also has the ability to enhance the absorption of other cosmetic ingredients.
• Rare to be associated with any skin sensitivities
• Can leave a slightly tacky feeling on the skin
• Helps soothe sunburn
• The antioxidants in castor oil help prevent wrinkles

4) Fractionated Coconut Oil

• Is a natural agent for giving moisture to your skin
• Easily absorbed into the skin
• Fractionated coconut oil is the queen of cleansing by removing gunk and dirt without removing your skins natural oils
• Amazing for Normal to dry or sensitive skin
• Fantastic carrier oil for essential oils
• Fractionated coconut oil is high in vitamin A, E, and C
• Contains antioxidants to aid in firming the appearance of aging skin
• Has properties to nourish and balance your skin health
• Soothes razor bumps and razor burn

5) Rosehip seed oil

• Contains fatty acids make rosehip seed oil an excellent option for hydrating irritated, dry skin
• The human skin easily absorbs rosehip seed oil, this allows powerful antioxidants to seep deep into the layers of skin
• It is a non greasy, dry oil
• Fabulous for all skin types
• Rich in vitamin A (retinol) and C Rosehip seed oil assists in skin cell regeneration and boosting our skin’s radiance
• With an abundance of what are called polyphenols and anthocyanin along with vitamin E, rosehip oil may assist with easing the irritants caused by Dermatitis, Rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema
• Vitamins in Rosehip seed oil help with sun damage
• Is known to assist in the reduction of fine lines and scars

6) Avocado Oil

• Wonderful for sunburn
• Promotes collagen production
• Is known to help prevent and treat acne
• Softens and hydrates your skin to leave it glowing
• Rich in vitamins A, E, C, and K
• Moisturises dry skin assists with those fine lines and wrinkles
• Avocado oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties
• Helps with easing the irritants caused by Dermatitis, Rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema
• A little goes a long way

 With all these amazing beneficial properties what’s not to love about these oils!

 We carefully choose specific blends of these oils to provide body scrubs that offer a range of benefits for your skin.