Amaranth oil for face - benefits and applications

In this publication, we consider what beneficial properties amaranth oil has, in what areas it can be used, as well as the beneficial substances that make up this product.

general information

Oil is extracted from a plant called amaranth - it has been known to mankind for 8 thousand years. The seeds themselves can be used to make bread, which is why the plant is considered a grain crop. In southeastern countries, amaranth still produces a large number of healthy and tasty food products - both for children and adults. There are a large number of different varieties of amaranth, they are divided into categories depending on nutritional value.

Amaranth oil is very popular in cosmetology. It contains unsaturated fatty acids, useful vitamins and minerals.

Skin Benefits

Let's consider what amaranth oil has useful properties for the epidermis:

1. Dermatologists prescribe this product for various ailments of the skin, such as psoriasis, herpes, eczema, trophic ulcers. Even with burns, the oil will be effective - it is enough to apply a small amount to the burned area in order to speed up the regeneration processes, as well as reduce pain.
2. It has an antiseptic effect - can be used as a defense against bacteria.
3. Moisturizes and softens the skin, so amaranth oil is an ideal option for people with dry skin, on which irritation often appears.
4. When used regularly, it provides a rejuvenating effect - due to the fact that amaranth oil contains substances such as vitamin E and squalene. Beauticians recommend adding the product to masks and creams for women whose skin is already beginning to gradually fade - wrinkles appear on it, and turgor decreases.

In addition to being an excellent product for the epidermis, it is also used to treat certain diseases such as anemia, obesity, diabetes, etc.

What beneficial substances does oil contain?

1. Squalene. The main purpose of this substance is to protect against aging. In oil, more than 10%. Helps retain moisture, makes skin soft and silky. It has a pronounced antibacterial effect, therefore, protects the skin from the ingestion of various pathogenic microbes, which can lead to inflammatory processes. By the age of 25, the concentration of squalene in the dermis begins to gradually decrease, it is with the onset of this age that you should already think about using amaranth oil as an additional source of squalene.
2. Vitamin E. It should be noted right away that in no other vegetable oil the concentration of this vitamin is as high as in amaranth oil. It is a natural antioxidant that not only prevents the development of cancer, but also helps protect the skin from adverse external factors. With regular use, it allows you to tighten the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles, makes the skin healthy, supple and beautiful.
3. Calcium. It plays a huge role in supporting the life of the whole organism. If calcium is not enough, a person may begin to have problems with hair, teeth, bones. Amaranth oil should be included in your diet for people who want to have healthy and shiny hair, as well as strong nails.
4. Phospholipids. They are necessary in order to maintain normal fat metabolism. They allow normalizing metabolism, improves metabolism, and improves the functioning of all organs. Phospholipids are necessary for people who have a disease like diabetes, because they regulate blood sugar.
5. Sterols So-called substances that help increase endurance - so they are added to various energy bars, drinks. They are anabolic steroids, therefore, every athlete must make sure that sterols are present in his diet.

From the foregoing, it can be concluded that amaranth oil is incredibly useful not only for the skin of the face, but also for the whole organism. Therefore, it will be relevant to apply both externally and internally.

Why use amaranth oil for face?

The substance for the skin is very useful - most likely, that is why it is very successful in cosmetology. Use in the following cases:

• to give the skin softness and velvety;
• if you need to protect delicate skin from bacteria;
• with the use of amaranth oil, the skin will acquire a healthy, radiant appearance;
• to soften and nourish the epidermis with beneficial substances;
• with aging skin, smooths wrinkles;
• can be used by people who have problem skin - inflammation, comedones, acne;
• to make scars, striae less noticeable.

How can I use the product?

If you want your skin to acquire not only an ideal appearance - it becomes smooth, delicate, velvety, its tone evens out, and acne disappears - amaranth oil should definitely be used, preferably regularly.

You can do this using several methods:

1. Add to the cream. Take 15 ml of oil and 50 ml of cream that you use regularly. All this must be thoroughly mixed - in the end you get a remedy enriched with useful elements. It is worth remembering that the duration of such a cream will be limited - you need to use it for a month, while it is important to store the resulting product in the refrigerator so that the oil does not lose its valuable properties.
2. As an independent tool. Amaranth oil can be used in pure form, or mixed with olive, almond oil.
3. Masks They will be very beneficial for dry, dehydrated skin. Apply on the face in bold and leave for 20-30 minutes. Wash off with a daily cleanser.
4. Massage. If your skin has lost elasticity, wrinkles appear on it - massage can be done using amaranth oil. Execution techniques can be found on the Internet.
5. Applications. Amaranth oil is applied to a paper towel, after which it is applied to the face for about 20 minutes. Such an application will saturate the skin with useful vitamins, as well as trace elements.

Why is oil a big success in cosmetology?

The oil is perfect for all types of epidermis - combination, oily, dry skin, it will be equally useful. For people with mature skin, it is also advisable to use amaranth oil - it eliminates facial wrinkles, smoothes deep ones, and tends to eliminate age spots. If a person has problem skin, oil will be useful because it helps to normalize the sebaceous glands.

Regular masks allow people with dry, dehydrated, rough skin to regain elasticity and give softness.

For burns, it is important to use amaranth oil, if you need to speed up the regeneration processes in the tissues, and prevent the appearance of scars. With rapid weight loss, you can do massages - they will protect the skin from the formation of so-called stretch marks.

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