It is widely known that flax oil is used both in cooking and for the treatment of certain diseases. Flaxseed oil is very successfully used in cosmetology for skin care and hair care. A high content of essential fatty acids, despite the prevailing opinion, perfectly helps in the fight against acne and other skin lesions: eczema, psoriasis, peeling, age spots. These fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces itching and burning and helps fight skin damage. Flaxseed oil for hair is also often used.
Flaxseed oil leads in its biological value among other edible oils. It contains 46% of vitamin E, which is necessary for the human body, since it is not produced on its own. In addition, it contains a lot of vitamin A, as well as valuable unsaturated acids. First of all, the beneficial properties of the oil are determined by the content of fatty acids in it: Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. And if Omega-6 is also present in other vegetable oils, then Omega-3 fatty acid is found only in linseed oil and fish oil. Therefore, flaxseed oil has such reviews that its composition is unique, and its smell, reminiscent of the specific smell of fish oil, is an indisputable indicator of its quality.
Flaxseed oil helps with the fight against black spots appearing on the face. Before starting the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly. At first it’s good to cleanse the face of dirt, then put a compress on it: put flax seeds on a bandage or gauze moistened with warm water. Keep the compress for 20 to 30 minutes. After the procedure, manually squeeze out all the black dots with light pressure and immediately disinfect the face. Flaxseed oil for the skin can be used with any type of skin. It can well help in the fight against age spots and freckles. It is also good to use it for masks as an oil base.
Flaxseed oil for hair and nail strengthening helps a lot. Here are a few recipes that can be used to improve the quality and appearance of hair. First, in its pure form, oil should be applied to the scalp, rubbing it thoroughly. After that, distribute the oil along the entire length of the hair and leave it for a couple of hours. It is possible to absorb linseed oil better, pre-heat it a little. And in order for the oil to have a better effect on the hair, you can hold your head with oil applied to the hair over the steam.
So, you can use linseed oil for hair not only at home, but also in the sauna before washing your hair. Just be sure to consider that such a procedure in a sauna or steam room can be performed no more than fifteen minutes. When caring for hair, you can use flaxseed without fat. For this, it is not oil that is taken, but an infusion of flax seed. Such an infusion will perfectly protect the hair and hairstyle from excessive heat during the entire process of using curlers.
If your hair is dry and brittle, then you need to use linseed oil for the hair, rubbing it before each wash into the scalp. This procedure should be done for three months. The entire course can be repeated after a short break. Properly applied linseed oil for hair will help them become smooth and healthy. Flaxseed oil is sold both in liquid form and in capsules. It can be stored for one year at a temperature not exceeding 10 degrees. If the oil is open, then you need to use it for a month and keep it away from light and heat, preferably in the refrigerator. Otherwise, the oil dries quickly due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Spoiled or dried oil can no longer be used either for treatment or for food.