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Sesame oil. Good for dry, normal and oily skin. Used in sunscreen preparations. Highly nutritive. Doesn't become rancid easily. Washes out of fabrics more easily than other oils.
Shea butter. A natural sun screen, rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E and allantoin. Refrigerate, as it spoils quickly.
Soy oil. Oily skin, high in linoleic acid, lecithin and vitamin E. Can clog pores.
Sunflower oil. For normal to oily skin. Rich in lecithin and linoleic acid.
Wheat germ oil. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins D, E and lecithin. Helps prevent scarring. Sticky and thick, naturally antioxidant. Best to dilute with other lighter oils.
Petroleum products such as mineral oil and baby oil can clog the pores and impair the assimilation of fat-soluble vitamins. Do not use.
Moisturizers
Moisturizers add and help the skin retain moisture. Every time you cleanse your skin, a moisturizer should be applied; even oily complexions need some around the eye and mouth area. Using a light moisturizer on even oily skin can help calm the skin into producing less oil by providing what is needed. You can add 6 to 10 drops of pure essential oil for every ounce of vegetable oil to make your own moisturizer. Other recipes are given at the end of the book.
Moisturizers should always be applied with an upward motion. Do not move the skin forcefully as this can weaken collagen.

 
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