Properties and application of cedar oil in cosmetology

From time immemorial cedar oil is famous for its unique properties. This is an environmentally friendly product that has no synthetic analogues. It has a characteristic taste, aroma, rich composition of vitamins and minerals. It is used in traditional medicine, cooking, cosmetology, and is a part of medicines.

Cedar oil belongs to the group of natural vegetable oils. It is obtained by extraction or pressing.

• Extraction - This is a technological method for producing oils, it is economical, easy to use, but has a significant drawback. In the process, softened pine nuts are exposed to organic solvents. With insufficient purification of the product, minor inclusions of chemicals can be detected in the composition.
• Pressing - a more organic way to obtain oils. It is characterized by high performance and affordable price. It should be noted that violation of the temperature regime during the production process contributes to an increase in oil volumes, but significantly reduces its quality.
• Cold pressed - one of the most gentle ways. The process takes place at minimum pressure, which significantly increases the useful properties of the final product. At the same time, the cost of oil obtained as a result of cold pressing is significantly higher than with other methods. Accordingly, the benefits of such a product for the body are higher.

In the study of cedar oil in its composition, a wide range of macro-, microelements, vitamins and other useful substances was discovered:

• carotenoids;
• tocopherol;
• ergocalciferol;
• IN 1;
• IN 2;
• AT 3;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• magnesium;

• sodium;
• calcium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• manganese;
• copper;
• iodine.

In oil, all elements are preserved in their original form. This is a powerful stimulant that supports the basic functions of the body. It is an antioxidant, prevents the effects of free radicals, stimulates activity and vitality. More than ninety percent cedar oil is made up of fatty acids, commonly known as omega acids. This is the most important element of life, the basis of the body’s energy reserves, an immunostimulant, and a source of the fight against chronic fatigue. Helps control hunger, has anti-inflammatory, regenerating, antiviral, antibacterial properties.

The constituent oils reduce the risks of the formation of vascular plaques, are prescribed for the prevention of acute respiratory diseases, thrombosis, coronary disease, and excess weight. The oil is widely used in gastroenterology: it enhances cell recovery, relieves inflammatory processes of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract (stomach and duodenal ulcers), and helps restore the body in the postoperative period.

Protects the body from microorganisms by stimulating immunoglobulins in the intestine. It is considered one of the effective antiviral and antibacterial agents in folk medicine, it is recommended for colds on the lips (herpes), inflammatory processes of the oral cavity. It stimulates the functioning of the brain, increases the activity of neurons, and accelerates the transmission of impulses from organs to the spinal cord.

The following vitamins are contained in cedar oil.

• Leader in content tocopherol (vitamin E) among vegetable fats. It promotes cell regeneration, is a prophylactic of oncological diseases, normalizes the production of hormones in the body, and prevents the influence of free radicals.
• Retinol enhances the effect of tocopherol in the body, is an antioxidant, improves trophic processes in the eyeball, improves visual acuity, the immune system, participates in metabolic processes. It is an essential element in the formation of bone tissue and fat cells. Significantly slows down the aging process in the body, prevents the formation of age-related wrinkles and crow's feet.
• Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays a crucial role in redox processes. It improves the functioning of the brain, accelerates the reaction, concentration of attention, increases working capacity, normalizes appetite, and stimulates the growth of bone and muscle tissue.
• Riboflavin (B2) is one of the most important elements in the body, it is a kind of catalyst for metabolic processes, participates in the formation of blood cells, antibodies, regulates the hormonal system, improves vision, promotes skin regeneration, strengthens the immune system.
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) improves blood microcirculation and skin condition, increases the absorption of protein in the body, accelerates the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates.

• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) increases the body's resistance, is a catalyst for metabolic processes, helps to reduce headaches and joint pain, relieves fatigue, strengthens the memory and reaction of the body.
• Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) prevents aging of the skin, promotes the absorption of proteins and fats in the body, normalizes the nervous system, is recommended for dermatological diseases, anemia and toxicosis of pregnant women.
• Folic Acid (B9) beneficial effect on the immune system, improves the state of blood vessels, promotes blood formation and normalizes the thyroid gland.
• Cyanocobalamin (B12) participates in the formation of blood cells, metabolic processes, prevents anemia, positively affects the immune system.
• Calciferol (Vitamin D) takes part in the formation of bone tissue, enhances the absorption of magnesium and calcium, improves the functioning of the nervous system.

The cosmetic properties of the oil are determined by its composition. This is an emergency for face and body skin, as:

• oil moisturizes, restores acid-base balance and skin turgor;
• improves complexion, creates a kind of protective barrier that prevents the penetration of harmful substances into the skin;
• eliminates roughness, softens the roughened areas on the palms and feet;
• rejuvenates, restores skin tone and elasticity;
• activates cell regeneration during frostbite, burns and chapping;
• reduces deep wrinkles and prevents the appearance of age-related skin changes.

Pine nuts essential oil has practically no contraindications. In rare cases, individual intolerance or an allergic reaction is possible. It is not recommended to include in the daily diet for fatty degeneration and acute inflammatory processes of the liver. It should be used with caution inside people who are overweight.

Pine nut oil is used in many fields. It is included in the complex of therapeutic therapy:

• with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• with diseases of the skin and mucous membranes;
• with anemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris;
• as a preventive measure during seasonal diseases;
• with allergic diseases, metabolic disorders.

Natural cedar oil is an indispensable cosmetic in itself. It can be added to everyday skin care products or used as part of traditional cosmetics recipes. To remove cosmetics, use oil heated in a water bath. The tool is perfect for removing makeup from thin, sensitive skin of the upper and lower eyelids.

To prevent age-related changes in the skin of the face, heated oil is used, which is applied as a compress for fifteen minutes. Used as a tan. The oil prevents the negative effects of ultraviolet rays and restores the structure of the skin after prolonged exposure to the sun.

In winter, it is recommended to use for irritated dry skin, replacing the usual night cream. Apply to a pre-cleansed face with the help of fingertips moistened with warm oil. Leave for fifteen minutes, remove excess oil with a paper towel or napkin.

To care for normal skin, they are used in combination with dairy products. Mix 5-7 drops of oil with two tablespoons of kefir, yogurt or whey. Add rice flour to a mushy state and apply on face for ten minutes. After that, wash off the mask with warm water using a cosmetic sponge.

A mask based on oatmeal and cedar oil is used to nourish and restore skin. Mix oatmeal, ground in a coffee grinder to flour (1 tbsp.), Add 5 drops of cedar oil, a tablespoon of homemade sour cream.Stir until smooth, apply on face and neck for twenty minutes.

It has a beneficial effect in the composition of anti-cellulite scrubs in combination with ground coffee. To do this, mix a few tablespoons of brewed ground coffee with 1 ml of cedar oil, orange or mandarin. Apply to the skin with gentle stroking movements, leave for 10 minutes, then take a warm shower.

To keep the skin of your hands young and attractive, it is recommended to add cedar oil to everyday hand cream. This will significantly improve the regeneration of the skin, relieve it of coarsening, roughness, strengthens nails.

Cedar oil is appreciated for its qualities; in modern cosmetology, it confidently takes a leading position. Reviews about the product and cosmetics based on cedar oil are usually positive. Improvements in complexion, velvety skin are noted, a matte shine appears, deep wrinkles are noticeably reduced and the onset of age-related changes slows down.

The skin is tightened, it becomes elastic and elastic, it tolerates frost, sultry winds and the scorching sun more easily.

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