Oil obtained by cold pressing from flax seeds was also used by our distant ancestors. Women of all times tried to look beautiful and well-groomed, to be attractive and to keep their body and face youthful for a long time. Modern beauties do not even suspect how it would be possible to achieve such an effect without expensive creams and lotions.
The healing properties of flaxseed oil for the body were known in ancient Russia. It was also used in food, adding to raw vegetables, they healed skin lesions. It has an analgesic and healing effect. Since it is extracted by cold pressing, it completely preserves all the vitamins, beneficial acids and microorganisms so necessary for our skin.
In the article, we consider the benefits that the use of linseed oil brings to the body, in which cases it should be used in mixtures for masks and massage. You will learn how linseed oil will help if you want to lose weight, with the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy. We give detailed recipes for the preparation of masks and baths for the care of damaged skin on the hands and feet. Flaxseed oil for the body can be used separately, or you can enrich the mask with other components.
Useful qualities
Flax seeds have long been used in folk medicine and cosmetology to maintain tone and enrich the skin and face with essential substances. The composition of the oil includes a huge number of elements. We list some substances and their effect on the skin of a person:
- Vitamins of group A, PP, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B9, C, E, F, K. They increase skin tone, moisturizing and smoothing wrinkles, eliminate peeling, relieve inflammation, relieve the face of acne and blackheads, show protective mechanisms from harmful effects;
- Minerals - potassium and zinc, phosphorus and copper, iron and magnesium. They contribute to a good metabolism, improve skin color and reduce the harmful effects of the environment, add elasticity to tissues;
- Unsaturated fatty acids. These are Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9. A similar composition of such beneficial substances can only be found in fish oil. They help restore skin, actively produce collagen and smooth fine wrinkles.
Flaxseed oil benefits the body undoubtedly. It is taken both inside and out to improve the condition of tissues.
Inward use
Flaxseed oil can be added to vegetable salads and cereals. This will reduce blood viscosity, which will save a person from possible diseases of the heart and blood vessels, reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, and also increase the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels. If you regularly take linseed oil, then the work of the gastrointestinal tract and liver is stabilized. You will forget about gastritis and heartburn, there will be cramps and pain, besides it kills various parasites in the body.
Using flaxseed oil for the body will benefit both women and men. For the fairer sex, it helps to cope with premenstrual syndrome and alleviates the condition during menopause. Use it when carrying the fetus. It is believed that this facilitates childbirth, and also contributes to the proper development of the baby’s nervous system and brain.
Doctors prescribe linseed oil for the body in the postoperative period. This will increase immunity and promotes the fastest tissue regeneration. It is prescribed for children and adults as a preventive measure to protect against diseases of the respiratory and nervous systems, maintain potency in men, the proper functioning of the kidneys and thyroid gland, and oil protects body cells from the formation of cancerous tumors.
Disadvantages and contraindications
Flaxseed oil, both for the body and for oral administration, has no particular contraindications, but it is required to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of its effects before use, especially inside. As we noted earlier, oil helps to thin the blood, so people who have problems with clotting should abandon such a product. Taking oil can cause bleeding. If you have been prescribed antiviral or hormonal therapy, as well as antidepressants, consult your doctor. If this is not possible, then it is better not to consume flax seed oil so as not to worsen the condition.
If you do not have such diseases, then with regular use of the oil inside, you may experience minor stomach problems, such as bloating or diarrhea. Very rarely, there have been cases of an allergic reaction to this product.
The main disadvantage of the oil is its rapid oxidation, as a result of which free radicals are released. Therefore, do not purchase oil in large quantities. It is not designed for a long storage period, it is used for a maximum of six months from the date of manufacture. If you plan to use linseed oil for the body and face, be sure to check the date of manufacture and packaging when purchasing. The bottle should be dark and opaque, the cap tightly closed. Store it only in the refrigerator. Also taste it, its oil is bitter, do not consume it. Inside, they take it only in its raw form, in no case can it be cooked and thermally processed!
The use of linseed oil for the body
Flaxseed oil perfectly interacts with any type of skin. It can be used by teenagers with problematic skin, and young girls suffering from dryness, and older ladies with wrinkled and aging skin. However, procedures are often not recommended. It is enough to use linseed oil for the skin of the body 1 or 2 times a week. If you suffer from dryness or peeling, you can increase the number of procedures up to three times.
If your skin is oily, it is recommended that you proceed with caution so as not to clog pores. It is advisable to add a little lemon juice or other citrus fruits to the oil, which will get rid of problems with oily sheen. If there are inflamed purulent acne on the face, then discard oil masks for a while. First you need to heal the skin, and then smear the body with linseed oil to prevent acne again.
Massage
The flax seed oil has an excellent effect on the skin of the body, face and scalp during massage. The rubbing movements of the fingers cause blood flow, thereby improving blood circulation, useful trace elements are absorbed faster, the skin becomes elastic and elastic, metabolic processes are activated. Flaxseed oil for body massage is used for cellulite and stretch marks, sagging and sagging skin. The technology of massage is simple, so it’s not necessary to go to an expensive masseur for an appointment, it’s enough to master the simplest methods of self-massage, which is useful for those who want to always look great.
How to properly prepare the skin for massage, read on:
- The first step is to cleanse the body. To do this, take a hot shower or a warm bath. You can additionally use a decoction of chamomile, which will soothe the body, relieve fatigue and relieve inflammation.
- At the end of the procedure, apply a body scrub with light stroking movements and rinse with warm water.
- When using linseed oil to massage the body, slightly warm it in a water bath. To do this, pour the required amount into the bowl and place it in a bowl of hot water. Do not put on a fire or boil in any case!
- Then you can apply oil to the skin of the body and massage.
How to massage
With gentle and smooth movements, they apply linseed oil throughout the body, starting from the legs and gradually moving upwards, to the body and arms, because this is how the lymph flows through the ducts. When the skin is oiled, start stroking it by pressing with your fingertips with different strengths. Then you can increase the pressure, kneading the body with knuckles, grab and knead the folds and ridges of the skin. It is well dispersed by the blood by beating the edge of the palm or a palm clenched into a fist.
If you feel pain, then reduce the pressure and stroking speed. The procedure should bring satisfaction and relief. When you feel a surge of strength and energy, complete the massage. The remaining oil must be removed with a bath towel. First, soak it in hot water and squeeze out excess fluid well, then wipe the entire body. At the end, wipe the skin with a dry towel and you can dress.
Massage is preferably carried out in therapeutic courses, for 2 weeks, acting every other day. If you carry out the procedures all the time, then once a week is enough.
We examined how to use linseed oil for the body, but this tool is also used to massage the scalp. If you have dry hair, the oil will perfectly moisturize them. With a fat type of hair, such a massage will help normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, which will increase the interval between washing the head. The use of oil will help with dandruff and hair loss, after using paint or perm, as well as for the treatment of split ends.
According to reviews, it is especially recommended to use such a remedy in winter, when vitamins are not enough for the body and the hair suffers from dullness and becomes dry and brittle.
Hair Mask
In addition to massage with linseed oil, a nourishing mask can be made for the scalp. Heat a small amount of the product in a water bath without boiling, as we already described above in the article. Add the egg to the warm oil and combine the composition. Dampen hair with water and squeeze out excess liquid with a towel. Spread the composition for the mask along the entire length of the curls and rub it a little with light movements into the roots and ends of the strands. You can walk along the entire length of the comb a couple of times. This will deliver flax oil to all parts of the head. Then wrap the hair with cellophane and wrap it with a warm scarf or towel.
The mask is kept for at least an hour, although, according to reviews, some leave this wrapping all night. Then you need to rinse it with shampoo twice to completely remove the remaining oil. It is recommended to rinse the hair additionally with herbal infusion or dilute a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water.
Hand rejuvenation
Everyone heard the phrase that the age of a woman is given out by her hands. To get rid of dryness and fine wrinkles, make an excellent nourishing cream according to the following recipe: mix in a bowl a tablespoon of flaxseed oil and as much natural honey, add one yolk and 2 tbsp. l freshly squeezed lemon juice.
In reviews about the use of linseed oil for the body, people are advised to prepare for the skin procedure in advance by boiling a couple of potatoes in a pan. Before spreading homemade cream, hands should be washed with water in which the potatoes were boiled. Then brush the brushes starting at your fingertips. Wear cotton gloves and walk around them for about 3 hours. It is best to lie down, relax, read a book or watch TV at this time.
Refresh the eye area
The uses of flaxseed oil for the body are diverse. It works perfectly, according to reviews, a compress applied to the area around the eyes. It helps to refresh skin color, tightens and nourishes the area perfectly, eliminating small wrinkles and excessive pigmentation. To make a compress, mix oil in a container (1 tbsp.), Adding 1 drop of essential oils of sandalwood and rosewood, as well as limoncello.
Apply the composition on a napkin, half a sponge or cotton swab, spread them from the bottom of the eyes and hold from 20 minutes to half an hour. You can use this tool 2 times a day - in the morning and before bedtime.
Nail strengthening
If you have brittle nails with an unhealthy appearance, the use of flaxseed oil will also help restore and strengthen them. After all, our body (how to use it, we will tell later) is not only our skin, all its organs and parts require careful care.
So, everything is done as follows: mix a spoonful of product with 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil, lemon and lavender. Some, according to reviews, also add essential oils, for example, rosemary.
A mixture of oils is rubbed into the cuticle, the skin around and into the nail plate itself for 5 minutes. In severe cases, the procedure is carried out 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening.
Helping Weathered Hands
After a long stay in the wind both on sunny summer days and in cold winter, the skin turns red, it becomes very dry and itchy. This means that the skin of the hands is weathered and you need to urgently put it in order, otherwise it will become roughened and will look just awful.
The following mixture can render an ambulance - 1 tbsp. l butter, the same amount of honey and juice squeezed from half a lemon. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in containers and apply to cleanly washed hands. Pull on cotton gloves and hold homemade cream for 3 hours.
Face lotion
Let's look at how to use linseed oil for the body in order to obtain a rejuvenating effect. The preparation of lotion will require the following products:
- 1 tbsp. l flax product;
- 3 eggs (only yolks will be required);
- fat cream - a glass;
- a small lemon;
- 1 tbsp. l natural liquid honey;
- 150 ml of camphor alcohol.
Wash the lemon under wastewater, wipe dry and cut the zest with a sharp knife. Grind it and pour boiling water. Put to infuse for 2 hours. Separate the yolks of three eggs into a separate bowl and rub with butter into a homogeneous mass.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon fruit itself, pour in the cream and mix. Connect all the components. Before adding to the lotion, squeeze the zest with your hand to squeeze out the excess liquid. It will remain to supplement the composition with camphor alcohol. The lotion is made for repeated spreading and is stored in the refrigerator for only a week. Shake the mixture thoroughly before the procedure.
Wrinkle Remedy
When using linseed oil for the body, according to reviews, it can be applied to the face, neck and décolleté when caring for dry and wrinkled skin. A woman remains a woman until old age, even older ladies want to look good and restore youth to the skin and freshness of the face. The ointment prepared according to the following recipe is smeared on the body all night, but it must be done in the morning so that the lotion is infused for at least 10 hours.
For cooking, use the following products:
- 2 lemons;
- 1 tsp natural liquid honey;
- the same amount of oil;
- 2 tbsp. l fat cream;
- 3 tbsp. l tinctures from rose petals. Some replace it with the same amount of cologne.
Lemons are cut into small pieces and pour boiling water to cover the entire surface. Insist 10 hours and filter the liquid through a couple of layers of gauze. The remaining components are added and thoroughly kneaded. They make similar masks for body skin with linseed oil daily, preferably before bedtime, applying the mixture to the face, neck and décolleté area. Gently circumvent the eye area so as not to cause irritation. Hold the lotion for 15 minutes and rinse with a little warm water.
Homemade scrub
Very quickly and easily at home you can make a cleansing scrub for the skin. To do this, just mix a tablespoon of oil with one of the scrubbing components. For cosmetic purposes, dry coffee grounds or walnuts ground with a blender are used. For delicate and sensitive skin, a scrub of crushed oatmeal is suitable.
The resulting mixture is applied to clean and damp skin and rubbed with light massaging movements for 1 or 2 minutes. Then leave the mask for 15 minutes to improve skin nutrition and rinse with warm water. Using flaxseed oil for the body gives amazing results. According to numerous reviews, the skin becomes smooth, silky, elastic, and the effect is visible after the first application of the mask.
Cellulite Wraps
If you have problem areas with an “orange peel” on your skin, don't be discouraged. There is a great way to get rid of this misfortune with wraps. Mix 1 tablespoon of garden ivy, 50 ml of flaxseed oil and 10 ml of rosemary oil and place the mixture in a warm place for 2 weeks.
Then filter and apply directly with your hand to problem areas. Wrap skin with plastic wrap, cover with a warm blanket, or put on old sports woolen trousers or leggings and soak for half an hour or 40 minutes. Then rinse the mixture with warm water and wipe the skin dry. According to reviews, a good effect after such wraps gives a warm shower, massage and anti-cellulite cream.
Effective remedy for stretch marks
During pregnancy, many women get stretch marks on their skin. Visually they look unsightly, it is difficult to get rid of them, it is easiest to prevent their appearance by using an excellent means to moisturize and elasticize the skin of the abdomen and chest. The product is completely natural, therefore it will not bring harm and is recommended to everyone. The exception is the units of women who are allergic to flaxseeds.
Homemade cream for skin stretch marks is made by mixing 3 tablespoons of linseed oil with 1.5 tbsp. l crushed wheat germ. Additionally, add 3 drops of sandalwood oil. With the mixture obtained, lubricate the areas of greatest tension on the skin, mainly the skin of the abdomen, chest and thighs. Apply homemade cream 2 times a day with stroking movements, then leave the mixture on the body for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. The course can be carried out for a month. If necessary, repeat the procedure at the end of pregnancy.
Dry skin ointment
The following composition of the mask will help to eliminate the problems of dryness and peeling of the skin, give the skin a fresh look and remove existing redness. To prepare the mask, take the following ingredients:
- grated on a fine grater 1 fresh cucumber;
- 1 tbsp. l thick sour cream;
- 2 tsp flax seed oil.
Mix everything thoroughly and apply evenly on the skin of the face, bypassing the area around the eyes. Hold for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Composition for oily skin
The next mask based on oil from flax seeds will save you from the oily sheen on your face. You will need to mix the following components:
- 1 tbsp. l low-fat cottage cheese (it is advisable to buy homemade on the market);
- 1 chicken protein;
- 1 tbsp. l sour cream 10% fat;
- 2 tsp linseed oil.
First you need to wash off the makeup, wash and cleanse the skin with a scrub. The mask is applied for 15 minutes and washed off with plain warm water. Soap is not recommended!
General rules for applying oil to the body
Before using any oil, be sure to thoroughly clean your skin. After applying the remedy, try not to stretch your face in a smile or talk, while maintaining the immobility of the tissues.
The procedure is recommended to be done after a bath or shower, in extreme cases, hold your face above the steam or apply a hot damp cloth to skin steamed and improve blood flow. This will greatly enhance the healing effect.
Apply oil to the face with light rubbing movements, moving from the chin to the temples and from the nose to the earlobes. Also, you need to carefully remove the mask from the face after the procedure, do not stretch the skin again. All actions must be careful and gentle.
After using the oil, you can apply the cream or lotion that you usually use.
If you still think whether it is possible to smear your body with linseed oil, then you should know: this is an excellent natural remedy for improving the condition of skin of any type. Try it and see for yourself. Be healthy and beautiful!