The difference between horse oil and mink oil. Is animal fat really good for skin care?

Lanolin, horse oil, snake oil, sheep oil, mink oil, etc. are all animal fats commonly used in cosmetics. So, what is the difference between horse oil and mink oil?

The difference between horse oil and mink oil

Different sources. Mink oil refers to the oil extracted from the fat under the skin of minks, while horse oil is the oil extracted and refined from the fat on the horse's neck. However, both have good permeability to human skin, are easily absorbed by the skin, can make the skin soft and elastic, and are especially suitable for dry skin.

The role of mink oil

Mink oil contains a variety of nutrients. Its physical and chemical properties are very similar to human fat. It has good permeability to human skin and is easily absorbed by the skin. In particular, mink oil is a natural triglyceride, which is non-toxic, non-irritating and absolutely safe. After application, the skin feels comfortable, smooth but not greasy, and it can make the skin soft and elastic, especially suitable for dry skin.

In addition, it has certain therapeutic effects on chloasma, pityriasis simplex, acne, dry seborrheic dermatitis, frostbite, and wrinkled hands and feet. It also regulates hair growth, making it soft, shiny and bouncy. Therefore, nutritional high-end cosmetics, sunscreen cosmetics, and pharmaceutical cosmetics prepared with mink oil as raw material have obvious effects on preventing skin wrinkles and aging, softening hair, treating skin diseases, and maintaining youth and beauty.

Benefits of Horse Oil

1. Moisturizing the skin: This is the most common use of horse oil. It can usually be applied directly to the skin after cleansing. Horse oil can penetrate into skin cells in a very short time, and then be converted into nutrients and absorbed by the cells to moisturize dry skin.

2. Beauty and skin care effects: Horse oil contains rich natural nutrients, so it has the effect of beauty and skin care. The method of use is to apply horse oil on the face after cleansing, and massage the face to allow the horse oil to be fully absorbed by the facial skin. In order to further enhance the skin's absorption of horse oil, it is best to use it before going to bed at night.

3. Acne removal: I believe many people have been troubled by acne. Now horse oil can also help you easily solve this problem of acne. The method is to apply horse oil on the wound immediately after squeezing out the pimple. This will prevent acne marks from being left on the face. Pustules and blackheads can also be treated in the same way, but horse oil is more effective on squeezed pimples and has little effect on subcutaneous pimples.

Is animal fat really good for skin care?

Animal fats and oils are oil compounds extracted from animal fat tissue. Lanolin, beeswax, horse oil, snake oil, sheep oil, mink oil, squalene, etc. are all animal fats commonly used in cosmetics. Animal oils have a delicate and mellow texture. When used in cosmetics, they can have a lasting effect on the skin, reduce skin moisture loss, and make the skin feel soft and smooth. Animal fats and oils can serve as a cosmetic base and make cosmetics soft and easy to apply.

However, horse oil, mink oil and other animal fats often have a slight odor. During the cosmetics production process, a large amount of flavors need to be added to cover up the unpleasant odor, which in itself increases the risk of product allergies. Secondly, animal fats generally have a large molecular weight and are not easily absorbed by the skin. At the same time, the saturation of fatty acids in animal fats is relatively high, making them appear greasy. Excessive use can easily cause clogged pores and even inflammation. Therefore, this type of cosmetics is more suitable for use in the dry winter in the north or for people with dry skin.

Then the safety of animal fats is difficult to guarantee and there is a potential possibility of causing skin allergies. Also, for some rare animals, obtaining animal fats by killing them is not environmentally friendly. Therefore, you need to be cautious when choosing animal fat cosmetics. It is best to consider your skin condition, environmental humidity, etc. You should also carefully identify the cosmetics cost table, choose skin care products that suit you, and use makeup safely.