WHY PLANT OILS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN

Plants absorb the light and heat of the sun and convert it into matter such as sugars. Over the course of several stages, these are converted into substances which form lipids and are stored in the seeds. The oil extracted from plant seeds and kernels is rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids as well as nourishing vitamins. Pure plant oils are similar in composition to the lipids of the human skin barrier, so they can be absorbed by the skin and metabolized by the body. They penetrate easily into the skin’s upper layers and support its natural functions, supplementing its lipid content and counteracting moisture loss. In contrast to plant-based oils, mineral oils have a sealing effect (meaning they sit on the skin’s surface) and cannot be metabolized by the body.