The essential apricot oil is obtained from grains in bones using the cold-pressed technology. It is very useful, because it contains a high concentration of vitamins, mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as salts and various trace elements. Apricot oil is used in cosmetology and is successfully used in medicine due to its high penetrating ability in the skin and mucous membranes. Consider the areas in which this product produces the greatest effect.
Apricot oil for face:
- It nourishes and moisturizes dry, dehydrated skin.
- Promotes the acquisition of elasticity and the production of collagen.
- Smoothes shallow wrinkles.
- Helps to get rid of irritation and vascular network.
- Removes skin inflammation.
- Protects sensitive skin from the harmful effects of tap water, sun and wind.
Apricot oil for the face is desirable to use as masks and applications, appropriate to the type and skin problems.
From wrinkles:
- mix in equal parts apricot kernel oil and almond oil;
- soak the cotton wool mixture with a mixture of oils and apply to the skin for half an hour;
- at the end of the allotted time, do a light massage with the oil remaining on the face until it is completely absorbed;
- The mask can be done twice a day.
From inflammation and acne:
- mix apricot and any vegetable oil for the face in proportions of 1: 1;
- add to the mixture of 1-2 drops of essential oils of lavender, lemon and tea tree;
- Apply the mask for 10 minutes, remove it with a gentle moisturizing cream massage movements.
Apricot oil for hair
For the health of the scalp and giving the hair shine and elasticity, apricot oil is used in its pure form as follows:
- grease the split ends with natural apricot oil;
- enrich the product in question with shampoo or any other hair care products;
- after washing, massage the scalp with apricot kernel oil;
- Apply a clean oil to wet hair along the entire length to eliminate dryness.
Apricot oil from the cold
During cold weather people are constantly exposed to colds and flu. Treatment of the common cold is a particular problem, since its symptoms may persist for a long time, the mucous membranes dry up and become irritated. An excellent solution to this problem is to dig in the apricot oil in the nose with the addition of one drop of vitamin A. This method not only quickly relieves the protracted rhinitis, but also eliminates dryness and burning sensation in the nasal sinuses. In addition, the apricot oil therapy method is safe and suitable for treating children.
Apricot oil for eyelashes
No matter how high the quality of mascara, it, in any case, contains weighting substances that injure eyelashes. For their rapid recovery apricot oil is well suited:
- to remove make-up from eyes with the help of apricot kernel oil;
- lubricate the skin around the eyelashes with this oil for the night, before going to bed;
- clean brush carefully put the oil on your eyelashes every day.
The above methods will make the eyelashes lush and thick, and also moisturize the skin around the eyes and prevent the formation of wrinkles.
Apricot oil for skin of the body
For moistening:
- mix in equal proportions of apricot and peach seed oil;
- add to them 2 drops of sandalwood oil, ylang-ylang and lavender;
- rub into the skin of the body after showering or taking a bath.
To eliminate cellulite:
- mix equal parts of apricot and avocado oils;
- add 3 drops of juniper and orange oils;
- intensively rub the resulting mixture into a clean skin, preferably after a shower, with problem areas every other day.