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| Sesame oil. Good for dry, normal and oily skin. Used in sunscreen preparations. Highly nutritive. Doesn't become rancid easily. Washes out of fabrics more easily than other oils. |
| Shea butter. A natural sun screen, rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E and allantoin. Refrigerate, as it spoils quickly. |
| Soy oil. Oily skin, high in linoleic acid, lecithin and vitamin E. Can clog pores. |
| Sunflower oil. For normal to oily skin. Rich in lecithin and linoleic acid. |
| Wheat germ oil. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins D, E and lecithin. Helps prevent scarring. Sticky and thick, naturally antioxidant. Best to dilute with other lighter oils. |
| Petroleum products such as mineral oil and baby oil can clog the pores and impair the assimilation of fat-soluble vitamins. Do not use. |
| Moisturizers |
| Moisturizers add and help the skin retain moisture. Every time you cleanse your skin, a moisturizer should be applied; even oily complexions need some around the eye and mouth area. Using a light moisturizer on even oily skin can help calm the skin into producing less oil by providing what is needed. You can add 6 to 10 drops of pure essential oil for every ounce of vegetable oil to make your own moisturizer. Other recipes are given at the end of the book. |
| Moisturizers should always be applied with an upward motion. Do not move the skin forcefully as this can weaken collagen. |
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