Linseed oil for the face

Nature itself creates products for face care. One of them is flaxseed oil, the benefits of which were known to women back in ancient Egypt. It, like many other vegetable oils, is used both in cooking and medicine, but is most often used in cosmetology. After all, linseed oil benefits the skin of the face and whole body, hair, and nails.

Composition and properties of flaxseed oil

The composition of the oil includes:

• vitamins E, A, F, K and group B.
• unsaturated fatty acids, such as: alpha-linolenic - about 60%, linoleic -20%, oleic -10%;
• thiamine;
• folic acid;
• choline and other ingredients.

Especially important is that this oil contains such omega fatty acids, which are not produced in the body, but fall only with food.

Due to such constituents, linseed oil acts as follows:

• nourishes;
• moisturizes;
• softens;
• fights inflammation;
• soothes;
• promotes healing of wounds;
• struggles with aging.

Therefore, it is especially recommended to use it for the face, because it is in this area that the most sensitive skin is located.

Indications for use of linseed oil for facial skin

Based on the basic principles of the oil, cosmetologists recommend using it:

1. When there are age-related changes: wrinkles, flabbiness, decreased elasticity and turgor, loss of a clear outline of the face oval.
2. To care for the problem skin: too dry, irritated, oily, prone to the formation of acne .
3. After a long exposure to bad weather: wind, cold, and long exposure to the sun without protection, that is, when the skin is overdried (dehydrated), weather-beaten or frost-bitten.
4. To treat damage to the integrity of the skin: scratches, scuffs, abrasions, small wounds, but not bleeding.
5. For deducing pigmentation.

Thus, you can use linseed oil for any type of skin, only the method of application will differ:

• when dry and sensitive - can be applied to the whole face area, without restrictions;
• when oily and combined - pointwise, with the help of appliques.

There are several ways to use flaxseed oil to improve the skin:

• inside - 20 grams twice a day;
• wiping;
• compresses or lotions;
• mask, but for each skin type a recipe is required.

Masks for face with linseed oil

For oily and combination skin

It will take:

• 20 grams of blue clay ;
• 5 grams of flaxseed oil.

Further:

1. We mix the clay and oil until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
2. The mask is applied to the face, with the exception of the eye area, for 15 minutes.
3. Then wash off with warm water without using detergents.

This mask will dry the skin and will have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect against acne or acne.

For dry and normal skin

It will take:

• cottage cheese;
• milk;
• linseed oil.

Further:

1. Take the ingredients in equal proportions (1 tablespoon) and mix well until a homogeneous consistency.
2. Apply a thin layer on the face and décolleté zone for a quarter of an hour.
3. At the end of time, rinse with running warm water.
4. We wipe the skin with a decoction of medicinal herbs, best of all chamomile.

Such a mask with linseed oil is applied to the face after a long stay outdoors in windy weather, low temperatures or, conversely, after exposure to direct sunlight. The use of such components will eliminate irritation and provoke the regeneration of the damaged upper layer of the epithelium. To get the effect, it will be sufficient to hold a 5-day course.

Using linseed oil for home skin care is very effective.