Natural Oils

Avocado Oil: Benefits for Skin, Hair and Healthy Cooking IMPORTANT: Avocado oil is generally very well tolerated and considered safe both in food and applied to the skin. However, people with a known allergy to avocado, to latex (there is a latex-fruit cross-reactivity) or to bananas and kiwi should avoid both eating it and applying it externally. Before the first cosmetic use, always do a patch test on a small area of skin (the inner forearm) and wait 24 hours. If you have metabolic conditions, follow a strict weight-loss regimen or have special dietary recommendations, discuss the appropriate amount with your doctor or nutritionist, since avocado oil is very calorie-dense. This article is for informational purposes and does not replace the advice of a specialist. ...

Rosemary Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses and Step-by-Step Recipes for Hair and Circulation IMPORTANT: Rosemary essential oil is highly concentrated and should never be applied neat (undiluted) to skin or scalp — always dilute it in a carrier oil (coconut, olive, jojoba, sweet almond). It is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in people with epilepsy or a tendency toward seizures, and in those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, since rosemary can stimulate circulation and blood pressure. Do not take it internally without professional guidance, and do not use it on children under 6. Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before first use. If you are on medication or have a chronic condition, consult your doctor before using this oil. ...

Lavender Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses and How to Use It IMPORTANT: Lavender essential oil is highly concentrated and should never be applied undiluted to the skin, except for tiny spot applications on small areas. Before first use, do a patch test on a small area of skin. Do not swallow it except under the guidance of a qualified specialist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, young children, people with epilepsy, severe asthma or very sensitive skin should ask their doctor first. Lavender essential oil is not a substitute for medical treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic insomnia or any other condition — if symptoms persist, see a doctor. ...

Coconut Oil for Hair: Benefits, How to Apply It and Natural Recipes IMPORTANT: Coconut oil is generally safe to apply to hair and scalp, but it is not right for everyone or for every hair type. People with very fine hair or a scalp that gets oily quickly may find that the oil weighs the strands down and leaves a greasy feel that is hard to wash out. Before your first use, do a patch test on a small area of skin (behind the ear or on the wrist) and wait 24 hours — coconut allergies, though rare, do exist. If you have seborrheic dermatitis, fungal dandruff (caused by the yeast Malassezia) or a diagnosed scalp condition, ask a dermatologist before using any oil, because in some cases fats can feed micro-organisms and make the problem worse. Coconut oil does not replace medical treatment for pathological hair loss, scalp infections or other conditions — in those situations, see a specialist. ...