Flaxseed oil in cosmetology

Flaxseed oil obtained from flaxseed is a valuable product, the use of which is recommended for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular, nervous, metabolic pathologies, oncological diseases, etc. This is because this oil contains essential fatty acids that are not produced in the body, but in which it needs to function normally. In addition, flax oil contains vitamins A, E, B, F, K, minerals and other useful substances. Linseed oil is recommended not only to eat, but also used for cosmetic purposes to maintain the health and beauty of the skin of the face and body, as well as hair and nails.

Properties of linseed oil in cosmetology

The peculiarity of this oil is that it is suitable for any type of skin and hair and helps in a short time to cope even with serious shortcomings. In cosmetic products for the skin it is added for:

• nutrition, saturation of the skin with useful components;
• moisturizing the skin;
• elimination of dryness and flaking;
• reducing wrinkles;
• prevention of premature skin aging;
• regulation of the sebaceous glands;
• elimination of inflammation, rashes on the skin.

The use of linseed oil for hair is that it allows:

• accelerate hair growth ;
• get rid of dry dandruff;
• eliminate the problem of cross-section, dry hair;
• to strengthen hair bulbs.

In addition, linseed oil helps to strengthen the nail plates, to rid the nails of delamination and brittleness.

Application of linseed oil in home cosmetology

Here are a few simple recipes for linseed oil, which are used in home cosmetology.

Mask for aging skin:

1. Combine the yolk of one egg and one teaspoon of linseed oil.
2. Add a teaspoon of honey, stir.
3. Apply to washed face.
4. Wash off after 15 minutes with warm water.
5. Repeat the procedure twice a week.

Mask for oily skin prone to rashes:

1. Mix a tablespoon of wheat flour with two tablespoons of low-fat kefir.
2. Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of flaxseed oil.
3. Apply to clean skin.
4. Wash off with warm water after 15 minutes.
5. Make a mask twice a week.

Mask for dry skin of hands:

1. Mix a teaspoon of flax seed oil with a vitamin E capsule.
2. Add one egg yolk, stir.
3. Apply on steamed skin of hands, put on gloves.
4. Wash off after half an hour.
5. Repeat the procedure once a week.

Mask for strengthening and nourishing the hair:

1. Mix a tablespoon of linseed oil and one yolk.
2. Apply on hair, rub into roots.
3. Wash off after 20 minutes with shampoo.
4. Periodicity of the procedure - once a week.