What are the ingredients of beauty oil? How to distinguish between animal oil/mineral oil/vegetable oil

Although beauty oil is an oil, its nutrient molecules are relatively small and can be easily absorbed by the skin, especially when the skin is dry. The rich oil ingredients are particularly moisturizing and help retain moisture. So, what are the ingredients of beauty oil?

What are the ingredients of beauty oil?

High-quality beauty oils are made from natural extracts, including plant oils and animal oils. They are highly skin-friendly and easily absorbed by the skin. Common ingredients are squalane and various oils extracted from natural plants, such as neroli oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, etc. There is also a kind of mineral oil that is synthetically refined from petroleum.

Three major types of oils commonly used in skin care products

1. Animal fats and oils

Sheep oil, lard, horse oil, squalene, ostrich oil, mink oil, etc. are animal fats. Animal fats are characterized by being delicate and mellow, with good affinity, and have excellent moisturizing and softening effects on the skin. But it has a slight odor, so you need to add a lot of fragrance to cover up its smell. Animal fats can have a lasting effect on the skin, making it soft and smooth and reducing the loss of moisture from the skin. With animal oil as the base, the skin will not feel dry when other cosmetics are used and it is easy to spread. But animal oil has its drawbacks. First of all, animal oil is not environmentally friendly because it is obtained by killing animals, some of which are relatively rare. In addition, the molecules are relatively large and not easily absorbed by the skin. In addition, animal oils are relatively greasy and not easy to use in large quantities. Horse oil was the most popular product a while ago. Anyone who has used it must know how thick and greasy it is. If used too much, it will cause problems such as clogged pores and even inflammation. Although it will make the skin shiny after use, it is oily, has too much cholesterol, and the cells lack vitality, which will make the skin prone to aging. Animal oil beauty products are not ideal beauty products.

2. Vegetable oils and fats

Vegetable oil is a compound composed of unsaturated fatty acids and glycerol. It is widely distributed in nature and is obtained from the fruits, flowers, seeds, and germs of plants. Vegetable oil is a compound composed of unsaturated fatty acids and glycerol, and the edible oils we usually eat, such as soybean oil, are extracted at high temperatures over 200 degrees. Manufacturers will refine the oil, which can easily produce trans fatty acids, destroy the natural nutritional structure of the vegetable oil, and make it unsuitable for skin care. The vegetable oils used for skin care must be non-volatile and not chemically refined. For example: apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, etc. These oils contain vitamins D, E, iodine, calcium, magnesium, fatty acids, etc., which can be used to dilute essential oils and help them be quickly absorbed by the skin. And they are all obtained by cold-pressed extraction (processed below 60 degrees Celsius). Cold-pressed vegetable oils can preserve the minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids in the plants well and prevent them from being lost. They have excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties and retain the natural efficacy of the plants themselves to the greatest extent.

3. Mineral oil

As the name suggests, mineral oil is oil extracted from minerals. It is also called liquid paraffin. It is generally extracted from minerals such as petroleum, coal and other substances. When petroleum is distilled, gas is produced. After this gas is used for bleaching and decolorization, it becomes a light yellow muddy oil. After being treated with sulfuric acid, it becomes a colorless muddy oil. This substance is mineral oil. Vaseline, paraffin and ozokerite that we often hear about are all mineral oils belonging to the petroleum system. Because mineral oil has the characteristics of excellent ductility and good adsorption, it can adhere to the skin firmly and smoothly, it is durable, very cheap, can be produced in large quantities, and is not easy to spoil, etc., it is very popular among merchants. Many brands of baby oil also contain mineral oil as their main ingredient! At present, our country does not prohibit the addition of such ingredients in baby products. There are different opinions on whether mineral oil is harmful to the skin, but what is certain is that impure mineral oil can cause allergies and acne, and those with damaged or sensitive skin should avoid using it.