http://www.livestrong.com/face-oil/
To read
To chk coconut oil n compare with jojoba oil
Jojoba oil
- similar to skin sebum, so trick skin into thinking enough moisture, so won't have excess sebum
- good as makeup remover, can clear pores
- moisturizes
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
Natural emollients - Jojoba oil, avocado oil, aloe (petroleum based ones - squalene, lanolin)
However, not all natural oils work well as emollients. Common natural emollients are coconut oil and mineral oils that contain beneficial saturated carbon chains. Although it has emollient properties, olive oil has some downsides when used straight as a skin care product. Olive oil contains a fatty acid called oleic acid. This fatty acid contains a double bond that, when consumed, works internally for skin structure and stability. However, this same double bond makes olive oil somewhat unstable and vulnerable odor and color changes.
http://blog.perriconemd.com/what-are-emollients/
Olive oil
But elsewhere says olive oil has squalene that helps regulate sebum production
Sunflower oil also high in oleic, so no good?
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/dailycare/olive-oil-for-baby-massage/
Olive oil is low in a fatty acid called linoleic acid and high in another fatty acid called oleic acid. Linoleic acid can strengthen your baby's skin barrier. Oleic acid, on the other hand, can make some layers of your baby's skin more permeable. This permeability could help oil and water be absorbed into your baby's skin.
But permeability means the movement of moisture works both ways. So the oleic acid could increase moisture loss from your baby's skin if your baby's skin is damaged, say, through patches of eczema. If your baby has eczema, using olive oil on her skin could make her eczema worse.
Some experts think that oleic acid may be harmful even to healthy skin
http://www.livestrong.com/article/226571-the-best-ways-to-put-jojoba-oil-on-the-face/
So can use day time?
Grapeseed oil
-High in linoleic acid (Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to protect the barrier element of your baby's skin.)
Lavender oil
also said to regulate sebum
Avocado Oil
- emollient
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
- Lots of Vit E, Vit A and potassium
-soften skin
Sweet Almond oil
- similar to the oil that babies secrete to keep skin n hair healthy
- high in Vit E
-can eat
Castor Oil
-Deep clean
-But maybe can substitute with clay mask powder and aloe (aloe to give the consistency and more beneficial than water)
Rosehip oil
-Astringent
-Softens skin
http://www.iherb.com/product-reviews/Now-Foods-Solutions-Rose-Hip-Seed-Oil-1-fl-oz-30-ml/1147/?p=1
It really calms down the skin after a close shave. I read elsewhere that Rose Hip Seed Oil should be stabilized with Vitamin E Oil to extend its 6 month shelf life--I would like to buy that product instead, but this will do for now.
To compare rosehip oil and witch hazel as stringent
Witch Hazel
http://www.livestrong.com/article/183747-how-to-reduce-oil-on-face-naturally/
Wheatgerm oil
-natural source of most vit E
-can eat
-can apply to the scar and spots
Aloe
-humectant & emollient (unlike glycerin & vit B5 panthenol/panthenoic acid, which is humectant, so too much of it alone will draw moisture from skin up to the surface and over time will get dry)
as humectant & emollient, i reckon this is gd combi, because whatever water it draws up is prevented from escaping due to its emollient nature.
http://www.holisticallyhaute.com/2011/02/ingredient-spotlight-aloe-vera.html
"Emollients work by staying on the surface of the skin to prevent loss moisture. They also soften and appear to “fill in” fine lines, and have soothing properties. Most emollients are fatty ingredients, which makes them inadvisable for use on oilier skin types. Aloe is one of the few emollients that is not fatty; it is lightweight and is a great way to hydrate and trap in moisture for oily skin to prevent dehydration. It is also non-comedogenic, which means it will not clog pores."
Sea buckthorn
Based on this, rosehip seems better, since more vit c
http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/02/04/is-sea-buckthorn-oil-a-miricle-worker/
Raw Honey
Thermal waater
http://skincarebeautyproduct.blogspot.in/2008/08/thermal-water-sprays.html
First of all, “Thermal” means that the water was located deep underground and its temperature reached 20-63 degrees Celsius. Higher temperature means higher concentration of minerals.
According to Mini, thermal waters are classified based on concentration of salts:
1. hypertonic – high in salts
2. hypotonic – low in salts
3. isotonic – close in composition to blood serum
Thermal waters from Vichy, Avene and La Rosche-Posay are hypertonic.
Thermal Water from Vichy contains 17 minerals and 13 microelements. It is very effective at soothing irritated skin.Vichy water also relieves swelling and strengthens skin’s immune system. Elle Canada quotes Caroline Debbasch, scientific communications director at Vichy Laboratoires International: “Clinical studies show that this mineral-rich water fortifies the skin, restores pH balance and protects against external aggressors like pollution”.
Avene thermal water is rich in silica and can be used on sensitive skin to sooth irritation.
La Rosche-Posay Water is high in selenium and provides natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
Water Cauterets doesn’t come in a spray. It is an important ingredient of Galenic’s Cauterets line of skin care. This water contains sulfur and together with Uriage Thermal Water belongs to the isotonic group. Sulfur in Cauteres produces a sebo-regulating and mattifying effect on the skin. According to Mini, Uriage water contains “inert gas nitrogen”. It is highly moisturizing and delivers moisture to the upper layers of epidermis. According to Uriage website, “As well tolerated as a physiological serum, it alters neither the size nor the volume of the cells. URIAGE THERMAL WATER is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive and reactive.”
I did not find any examples of hypotonic water sprays. Mostly hypotonic waters mentioned in descriptions of SPA facilities offering treatments with water from hypotonic thermal springs.
How to apply thermal water? What kind of rules can there be about applying water?! – you’ll say. Surprisingly enough there are some recommendations. As Mini writes, if you are using a hypertonic water, spray it on the skin and after 30 seconds wipe your skin dry. Otherwise it can cause “loss of hydrofixators of epidermis” and loss of moisture as water will be naturally drawn from the skin to the salt, as the author explains.
Pore Cleansing
http://www.livestrong.com/article/255519-how-to-stop-oil-in-the-pores-on-your-face/
PRODUCTS
Can consider
Thayers rose water
To read
To chk coconut oil n compare with jojoba oil
Jojoba oil
- similar to skin sebum, so trick skin into thinking enough moisture, so won't have excess sebum
- good as makeup remover, can clear pores
- moisturizes
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
Natural emollients - Jojoba oil, avocado oil, aloe (petroleum based ones - squalene, lanolin)
However, not all natural oils work well as emollients. Common natural emollients are coconut oil and mineral oils that contain beneficial saturated carbon chains. Although it has emollient properties, olive oil has some downsides when used straight as a skin care product. Olive oil contains a fatty acid called oleic acid. This fatty acid contains a double bond that, when consumed, works internally for skin structure and stability. However, this same double bond makes olive oil somewhat unstable and vulnerable odor and color changes.
http://blog.perriconemd.com/what-are-emollients/
Olive oil
But elsewhere says olive oil has squalene that helps regulate sebum production
Sunflower oil also high in oleic, so no good?
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/dailycare/olive-oil-for-baby-massage/
Olive oil is low in a fatty acid called linoleic acid and high in another fatty acid called oleic acid. Linoleic acid can strengthen your baby's skin barrier. Oleic acid, on the other hand, can make some layers of your baby's skin more permeable. This permeability could help oil and water be absorbed into your baby's skin.
But permeability means the movement of moisture works both ways. So the oleic acid could increase moisture loss from your baby's skin if your baby's skin is damaged, say, through patches of eczema. If your baby has eczema, using olive oil on her skin could make her eczema worse.
Some experts think that oleic acid may be harmful even to healthy skin
http://www.livestrong.com/article/226571-the-best-ways-to-put-jojoba-oil-on-the-face/
Face Moisturizer
So can use day time?
Grapeseed oil
-High in linoleic acid (Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to protect the barrier element of your baby's skin.)
Lavender oil
also said to regulate sebum
Avocado Oil
- emollient
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
- Lots of Vit E, Vit A and potassium
-soften skin
Sweet Almond oil
- similar to the oil that babies secrete to keep skin n hair healthy
- high in Vit E
-can eat
Castor Oil
-Deep clean
-But maybe can substitute with clay mask powder and aloe (aloe to give the consistency and more beneficial than water)
Rosehip oil
-Astringent
-Softens skin
http://www.iherb.com/product-reviews/Now-Foods-Solutions-Rose-Hip-Seed-Oil-1-fl-oz-30-ml/1147/?p=1
It really calms down the skin after a close shave. I read elsewhere that Rose Hip Seed Oil should be stabilized with Vitamin E Oil to extend its 6 month shelf life--I would like to buy that product instead, but this will do for now.
To compare rosehip oil and witch hazel as stringent
Witch Hazel
http://www.livestrong.com/article/183747-how-to-reduce-oil-on-face-naturally/
Wheatgerm oil
-natural source of most vit E
-can eat
-can apply to the scar and spots
Aloe
-humectant & emollient (unlike glycerin & vit B5 panthenol/panthenoic acid, which is humectant, so too much of it alone will draw moisture from skin up to the surface and over time will get dry)
as humectant & emollient, i reckon this is gd combi, because whatever water it draws up is prevented from escaping due to its emollient nature.
http://www.holisticallyhaute.com/2011/02/ingredient-spotlight-aloe-vera.html
"Emollients work by staying on the surface of the skin to prevent loss moisture. They also soften and appear to “fill in” fine lines, and have soothing properties. Most emollients are fatty ingredients, which makes them inadvisable for use on oilier skin types. Aloe is one of the few emollients that is not fatty; it is lightweight and is a great way to hydrate and trap in moisture for oily skin to prevent dehydration. It is also non-comedogenic, which means it will not clog pores."
Sea buckthorn
Based on this, rosehip seems better, since more vit c
http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/02/04/is-sea-buckthorn-oil-a-miricle-worker/
Raw Honey
Thermal waater
http://skincarebeautyproduct.blogspot.in/2008/08/thermal-water-sprays.html
First of all, “Thermal” means that the water was located deep underground and its temperature reached 20-63 degrees Celsius. Higher temperature means higher concentration of minerals.
According to Mini, thermal waters are classified based on concentration of salts:
1. hypertonic – high in salts
2. hypotonic – low in salts
3. isotonic – close in composition to blood serum
Thermal waters from Vichy, Avene and La Rosche-Posay are hypertonic.
Thermal Water from Vichy contains 17 minerals and 13 microelements. It is very effective at soothing irritated skin.Vichy water also relieves swelling and strengthens skin’s immune system. Elle Canada quotes Caroline Debbasch, scientific communications director at Vichy Laboratoires International: “Clinical studies show that this mineral-rich water fortifies the skin, restores pH balance and protects against external aggressors like pollution”.
Avene thermal water is rich in silica and can be used on sensitive skin to sooth irritation.
La Rosche-Posay Water is high in selenium and provides natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
Water Cauterets doesn’t come in a spray. It is an important ingredient of Galenic’s Cauterets line of skin care. This water contains sulfur and together with Uriage Thermal Water belongs to the isotonic group. Sulfur in Cauteres produces a sebo-regulating and mattifying effect on the skin. According to Mini, Uriage water contains “inert gas nitrogen”. It is highly moisturizing and delivers moisture to the upper layers of epidermis. According to Uriage website, “As well tolerated as a physiological serum, it alters neither the size nor the volume of the cells. URIAGE THERMAL WATER is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive and reactive.”
I did not find any examples of hypotonic water sprays. Mostly hypotonic waters mentioned in descriptions of SPA facilities offering treatments with water from hypotonic thermal springs.
How to apply thermal water? What kind of rules can there be about applying water?! – you’ll say. Surprisingly enough there are some recommendations. As Mini writes, if you are using a hypertonic water, spray it on the skin and after 30 seconds wipe your skin dry. Otherwise it can cause “loss of hydrofixators of epidermis” and loss of moisture as water will be naturally drawn from the skin to the salt, as the author explains.
Pore Cleansing
http://www.livestrong.com/article/255519-how-to-stop-oil-in-the-pores-on-your-face/
PRODUCTS
Can consider
Thayers rose water
Aubrey Organics, Moisturizing Cream, Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber with Ester-C, 4 fl oz (118 ml)
got cucumber extract, distillate and sea buckthorn
Description
- Combination Dry Skin 2
- All Natural Ingredients
- Vegan
Suggested Use
Shake well before using. Apply daily to clean skin. For added benefits, first apply Sea Buckthorn Antioxidant Serum to dry areas, then follow with this moisturizer.
Supplement Facts
Coconut fatty acid cream base, organic aloe vera, topical ester-c, organic rosa mosqueta rose hip seed oil, organic evening primrose oil, canadian willowherb extract, cucumber extract, aubrey's preservative (citrus seed extract, vitamin A, C, and E), organic shea butter, sea buckthorn oil, cucumber distillate, lavender water.
Aubrey Organics, Facial Cleansing Cream, Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber with Ester-C, 8 fl oz (237 ml)
good, but does not remove makeup
can leave on for a while for treatment before washing off
sells oils and herbs
