MACADAMIA AND HONEY FOR BEAUTY
Macadamia Oil is one of the best natural oils for use on oily and breakout-prone skin.
It is lightweight and non-comedogenic and nourishes the skin. Great for mositurising!
It contains high quantities of oleic and palmitoleic acid as well as linoleic acid which is useful for balancing the sebum production on oily skin types, creating a natural protective barrier against damage and environmental stress to the skin.
Honey is a supersaturated solution composed mainly of fructose and glucose, and containing proteins and amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, plus other minor components.
Historical records of honey skin uses date back to the earliest civilizations, showing that honey has been frequently used as a binder or vehicle, but also for its therapeutic virtues. Antimicrobial properties are pivotal in dermatological applications. Honey is particularly suitable as a dressing for wounds and burns and has also been included in treatments against tinea, seborrhea, dandruff, diaper dermatitis, and psoriasis.
The unique process that creates honey makes it especially valuable for cosmetic uses, such as clearing acne, healing scars, and evening out skin tone. Its a great antioxidant and exerts emollient, humectant, soothing effects, keeps the skin juvenile and retards wrinkle formation, regulates pH and prevents pathogen infections.
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