Amazing Benefits of Avocado Oil

The popular avocado is nutritious and provides many health benefits. Avocado trees are native to Mexico and Central America. They are now cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world and they cannot withstand freezing temperatures. The avocado fruit, which is a large berry that has a single seed, ripens after harvesting. It contains more protein than any other fruit and more potassium than a banana and is one of the top five foods with the highest levels of vitamin E. Avocado oil comes from the flesh of this fruit.It is one of a few oils not extracted from the seed and is very beneficial to the health as it is high in nutrients, vitamins and unsaturated fats. As well being used as a cooking oil and added to salads, avocado oil provides many benefits when applied to the hair and skin.

How to Relieve Dermatitis Naturally

I recently had a bad experience with dermatitis or inflamed, irritated skin, which became the inspiration for this post. I don't normally have excema or similar skin conditions but a few years ago, my skin reacted to the laundry powder I was using. The subsequent inflammation flared up mainly on my legs. Of course I changed my laundry detergent to an ecological one and the condition cleared. But over time, I got careless with the laundry detergent I was using and after a time of using ordinary detergent and a powder to whiten the clothes,my skin reacted again. This time the irritation mainly broke out on my arms and seemed to take longer to clear up. Of course I have gone back to a detergent with no perfumes for sensitive skin. There are now several different brands of these that can be purchased from organic shops. Both times, I developed the condition in winter, while wearing heavier clothes close to the skin. I also learnt that I had been using too much washing detergent in every wash. Detergents are made stronger now and leave a residue on the clothes so it is only necessary to use a small amount.

Ten Fantastic Benefits of Honey

Honey has been used as a medicinal remedy throughout time. The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used it regularly and it is still popular today, both medicinally and as a sweetener for cakes and drinks and to spread onto bread. Honey can be kept indefinitely without going off because of its unique chemical composition. This was shown when pots of perfectly preserved honey were found during excavations of ancient Egyptian tombs. Honey is low in moisture and acidic which make it a forbidding environment for bacteria and microorganisms. Honey is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.It is also one of the most nutritious natural foods available as it contains natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Manuka honey, from New Zealand, has wonderful healing effects. 'UMF' or 'Unique Manuka Factor' is a worldwide standard used in identifying and measuring the antibacterial strength of some manuka honey. It guarantees that the honey has the special UMF anti-bacterial property and a UMF rating of 10 is the minimum that is recognised.

Ten Important Benefits of Argan Oil

High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids,argan oil, also known as 'liquid gold', is believed by many to be the best oil for skin and hair care.It is one of the rarest but most sought-after oils in the world because of its limited growing area,declining supply and increasing demand. 

Coconut Oil

I have always loved tropical islands and it was during my first visit to a tropical island, many years ago, that I tried fresh coconut juice and used coconut oil on my skin for the first time. I had a great time on the island and have visited other tropical places since.For me now, the scent of coconut oil conjures up happy memories of swaying palms, turquoise waters and soft, white sand so of course I enjoy using it.

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm, cocos nucifera. It is used in both skin and hair care as well as in food preparation. Here I want to look at the benefits and uses of coconut oil in skin and health care. 

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil comes from the seeds of the jojoba plant, which grows naturally in the deserts of Arizona, California and Mexico. It closely matches the natural oils of the human skin and therefore is excellent for both skin and hair care.

Almond Oil

 For skin care, I love natural oils. One of my favorites is almond oil. Almond oil comes from the nut, so the trees are not damaged in obtaining it. Almond oil, which is rich in vitamins D and E, fatty acids, proteins, calcium and magnesium, is also an antioxidant. It helps the skin maintain moisture levels and is quickly and easily absorbed when applied. It helps delay the signs of ageing.Sweet and bitter almond oils are available, but sweet almond oil is more commonly used.

 Benefits of Almond Oil.

 When applied to the skin, almond oil has many benefits:

 It improves the complexion.

 It soothes irritated skin inflammation and rashes.

  It helps the skin retain moisture.

 Due to its anti-oxidant content, it can delay the signs of ageing.

 It can relieve eczema.    
It can be used to massage the scalp.

 It reduces hair fall and is a good moisturizer for dry hair.

 It helps relieve dandruff.

 It can be massaged into the nails to strengthen them.

 It can be applied safely to products for babies.

 Risks of Almond Oil.

 Almond oil provides no protection against the sun's rays and therefore should never be used as protection from the sun. It is also contra-indicated for people with an almond allergy. It is always advisable to use good quality, organic brands of oil for skin care as low quality oils can worsen any problems. 

Storing Almond Oil.

Almond oil must be stored in a cool, dry place. It can go rancid if exposed to heat because of its high vitamin E content.