Recently, I have just read an article about flaxseed anti-cancer benefit that I am very impressive on this food. I continuously do searching about flaxseed use and it is also happy to find out that flax oil can be a home remedy for skin care.
Flax seed oil is used as a vital ingredients in home remedies in a quite easy method. There are two formulations taking advantage of flax oil that you can apply.
Tea Tree Salve
For dry or chapped skin
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INGREDIENTS |
DIRECTIONS |
| 1/2 ounce of flax seed oil 1/2 ounce of coconut oil 1 cup of distilled water 1/2 cup each of lanette O wax and stearic acid |
1.Add 1/2 ounce of flax seed oil and 1/2 ounce of coconut oil to a bowl containing 1 cup of distilled water. Microwave the bowl on high for three minutes. 2.Microwave a bowl containing 1/2 cup each of lanette O wax and stearic acid until the mixture melts into a liquid. 3.Create an emulsion by beating the bowl of water and oil vigorously as you drizzle the melted wax into it. Beat the mixture for about five minutes. 4. Introduce the essential oil of tea tree to the creamy mixture and beat it for another two minutes. 5. Pour the mixture into a jar and cap it. The result is a soothing and spicy-smelling salve. |
Banana Face Balm
For oily skin
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| 1/2 ounce of flax seed oil 1 cup of helichrysum hydrosol 1/2 cup stearic acid 1/2 cup lanette O wax 1/2 tsp banana botanical extract |
1.Combine 1/2 ounce of flax seed oil and 1 cup of helichrysum hydrosol in a glass bowl. Microwave the bowl on high for three minutes. 2.Remove the glass bowl, and mix 1/2 cup each of stearic acid and lanette O wax in another glass bowl. Microwave this bowl on high for three minutes, or until the wax is completely melted. 3.Beat the bowl containing the water and oil mixture vigorously as you slowly add the melted wax from the other bowl. This creates an emulsion. Beat the mixture for about five minutes, until a warm, thin cream forms. 4. Introduce the banana botanical extract and continue to beat the mixture until the powders thoroughly dissolve. 5. Jar the facial cream and cap it securely. The result is a fruity-smelling and beneficial cream for oily skin.
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